MassVoter.com← Hanover Select BoardHanover Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2018
13 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Emmanuel Dockter, John C. Tuzik, David R. Delaney, John Barry
Absent: Jocelyn Keegan
Every vote, in order
Approve the July 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes
To approve the July 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the July 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes..”
Approve the July 23, 2018 Meeting Minutes including Executive Session
To approve the July 23, 2018 Meeting Minutes including Executive Session.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the July 23, 2018 Meeting Minutes including Executive Session..”
Approve the April 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes including Executive Session
To approve the April 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes including Executive Session
The minutes say the board voted to do this and that John Barry abstained, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the April 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes including Executive Session; Selectman Barry abstained from the vote..”
Close the Hearing
To close the Hearing.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to close the Hearing..”
Accept the applicant's request to withdraw the application
To accept the applicant's request to withdraw the application.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to accept the applicant's request to withdraw the application..”
Accept Joan Norris' resignation from the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners
To accept Joan Norris' resignation from the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to accept Joan Norris' resignation from the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners..”
Approve a thank you letter in appreciation for Mrs. Norris' service
To approve a thank you letter in appreciation for Mrs. Norris' service.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve a thank you letter in appreciation for Mrs. Norris' service..”
Appoint Heather Freedman to the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners, term to expire on 6-30-21
To appoint Heather Freedman to the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners, term to expire on 6-30-21.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Heather Freedman to the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners, term to expire on 6-30-21..”
Appoint the Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker as the Town's representative to the Old Colony Planning Council
To appoint the Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker as the Town's representative to the Old Colony Planning Council.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint the Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker as the Town's representative to the Old Colony Planning Council..”
Approve the contract and the appointment of Tammy Murray as the Community Services Director pursuant to Section 4(A)(1) of Town Manager Act
To approve the contract and the appointment of Tammy Murray as the Community Services Director pursuant to Section 4(A)(1) of Town Manager Act.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the contract and the appointment of Tammy Murray as the Community Services Director pursuant to Section 4(A)(1) of Town Manager Act..”
Approve the 55%-75% Equity OPEB Investment Policy, as presented
To approve the 55%-75% Equity OPEB Investment Policy, as presented.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the 55%-75% Equity OPEB Investment Policy, as presented..”
Approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for Contractors, as presented and recommended by Town Counsel
To approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for Contractors, as presented and recommended by Town Counsel.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board reviewed the Hold Harmless Agreement for Contractors and voted to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for Contractors, as presented and recommended by Town Counsel..”
Go into Executive Session in accordance with GL c.30A §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Sylvester School Building) as an open meeting may have a...
To go into Executive Session in accordance with GL c.30A §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Sylvester School Building) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 9:05 p.m. Chairman Dockter requested a Roll Call Vote of the Board to go into Executive Session in accordance with GL c.30A §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Sylvester School Building) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board will not return to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Dockter, aye; Vice Chairman Tuzik, aye; Selectman Delaney, aye; and Selectman Barry, aye.”
From the Hanover Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Jim Hoyes from his campaign site (hoyesforhanover.com); Vanessa O’Connor from her Select Board Facebook page (Hanover Selectwoman Vanessa O’Connor); Steve Louko from his campaign Facebook page (Steve Louko – Hanover Selectman); Rachel Hughes from a Hanover Community TV still (Hanover Woman’s Club Juniors Candidates Night, April 2025, with her on-screen name label). Members without a photo show initials.
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