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Hanover Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

September 17, 2018

10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Emmanuel Dockter, John C. Tuzik, David R. Delaney, Jocelyn Keegan, John Barry

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Meeting Minutes from 9-4-18

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Meeting Minutes from 9-4-18.

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 Meeting Minutes from 9-4-18..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Not to charge a fee for the extended hours

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Not to charge a fee for the extended hours.

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 noted this is a chartable event and voted not to charge a fee for the extended hours..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the extended hours for Burke's Brewing Company, Inc. dba Burke's Alewerks – 200 Webster Street, for September 29, 2018 until 11:00 p.m., as requested (attached)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the extended hours for Burke's Brewing Company, Inc. dba Burke's Alewerks – 200 Webster Street, for September 29, 2018 until 11:00 p.m., as requested (attached).

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 extended hours for Burke's Brewing Company, Inc. dba Burke's Alewerks – 200 Webster Street, for September 29, 2018 until 11:00 p.m., as requested (attached)..”

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Ratify the Moderator's appointment of Jonathan Chu to Community Preservation Committee term to expire on 6-30-2021

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To ratify the Moderator's appointment of Jonathan Chu to Community Preservation Committee term to expire on 6-30-2021.

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 ratify the Moderator's appointment of Jonathan Chu to Community Preservation Committee term to expire on 6-30-2021..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the written order per the August 20, 2018 decision of the Board of Selectmen that 334 King Street is a burnt, dilapidated, and/or dangerous structure pursuant to G.L. c.139 §1 (attached)

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the written order per the August 20, 2018 decision of the Board of Selectmen that 334 King Street is a burnt, dilapidated, and/or dangerous structure pursuant to G.L. c.139 §1 (attached).

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 approved the written order per the August 20, 2018 decision of the Board of Selectmen that 334 King Street is a burnt, dilapidated, and/or dangerous structure pursuant to G.L. c.139 §1 (attached)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the memo from Joe Colangelo, Town Manager dated September 12, 2018 regarding OPEB Investment Manager Selection Process and Timeline

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the memo from Joe Colangelo, Town Manager dated September 12, 2018 regarding OPEB Investment Manager Selection Process and Timeline.

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 memo from Joe Colangelo, Town Manager dated September 12, 2018 regarding OPEB Investment Manager Selection Process and Timeline..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Budget Process Policy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Budget Process Policy.

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 Budget Process Policy..”

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Allow the Chairman to sign the Employee Recognitions

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To allow the Chairman to sign the Employee Recognitions

The minutes record this as "so voted," with no count or names.

From the minutes

“Chairman Dockter noted the Community Cookout is being held on October 3rd and asked the Board to vote to allow the Chairman to sign the Employee Recognitions; so voted..”

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Approve the proclamation as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the proclamation 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 proclamation as presented..”

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Go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or negotiating position of the body (i) Joseph Leonard et al. v. Town of Hanover (ii) Casey v. Town of Hanover.

From the minutes

“Chairman Dockter requested a Roll Call Vote of the Board to go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or negotiating position of the body (i) Joseph Leonard et al. v. Town of Hanover (ii) Casey v. Town of Hanover. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Dockter, aye; Vice Chairman Tuzik, aye; Selectman Delaney, aye; Selectman Keegan, aye and Selectman Barry, aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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