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Hanover Select Board

How the Hanover Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Same five members. On May 20, 2019 the board chose John C. Tuzik as Chairman and Emmanuel Dockter as Vice-Chairman. Because of COVID-19 the 2020 town election was held late (June 27, 2020), so this board served until July 2020; most meetings from March 2020 on were held remotely. Covers 34 meetings, May 20 to June 22, 2020.

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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.

Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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What Town Meeting decided

In Hanover, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.

Special Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 4 votes: 4 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 4, 2026 Special Town Meeting.

Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 46 votes: 41 passed, 2 failed, 2 no action, 1 referred

Sessions: May 4 and 5, 2026

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · December 8, 2025 5 votes: 3 passed, 2 no action

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the December 8, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 3 votes: 3 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 5, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

Annual Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 47 votes: 43 passed, 1 failed, 1 no action, 2 referred

Sessions: May 5 and 6, 2025

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · December 9, 2024 4 votes: 4 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the December 9, 2024 Special Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 2 votes: 2 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 6, 2024 Special Town Meeting.

Annual Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 45 votes: 39 passed, 2 passed as amended, 4 referred

Sessions: May 6 and 7, 2024

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).

Members

John BarryMember · Elected townwide · at 30 of 34 meetingsDavid R. DelaneyMember · Elected townwide · at 26 of 34 meetingsJocelyn KeeganMember · Elected townwide · at 29 of 34 meetings

"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.

Meetings

About missing minutes

Loaded: Select Board minutes from April 2, 2018 through September 8, 2026, as posted on the town website (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021). Not here yet: minutes before April 2018 (the town posts those as web pages), minutes after September 8, 2026, and the February 20, 2024 minutes (the town’s link opens the February 5, 2024 minutes instead). Hanover’s minutes are written as narrative. Most votes before mid-2021, and many since, are recorded only as “The Board voted to …” with no count and no names; those show the result only, not how each member voted, and are not treated as unanimous. When the minutes say a vote was unanimous we show every member present as voting yes, and when they list a roll call (aye/nay by name), as most votes from late 2021 to 2025 do, we show each member’s vote as recorded. Where a roll call names a member the minutes list as absent or not yet arrived, lists a member twice, or does not match a stated count, we show the count only and add a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) are left out of that vote. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (Planning Board, School Committee, Board of Assessors, Bylaw Review Committee) are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.

Monday, June 22, 2020 · Special meeting3 recorded votes, 7 with disagreementAbsent: John BarryMonday, June 15, 2020 · Regular meeting0 recorded votes, 5 with disagreementAll 5 members presentFriday, June 5, 2020 · Special meeting0 recorded votes, 2 with disagreementAll 5 members presentTuesday, June 2, 2020 · Regular meeting0 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAbsent: Jocelyn KeeganMonday, May 18, 2020 · Regular meeting0 recorded votes, 5 with disagreementAll 5 members present

Votes where members disagreed

Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.

Jun 22Reduce the required quorum for the Special and Annual…Motion: to reduce the required quorum for the Special and Annual Town…Passed · see note

June 22, 2020 (Special meeting): Reduce the required quorum for the Special and Annual Town Meetings pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 to 50 people

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To reduce the required quorum for the Special and Annual Town Meetings pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 to 50 people.

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 reduce the required quorum for the Special and Annual Town Meetings pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 to 50 people..”

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

Jun 22Approve the Board of Selectmen's budget commentary (first vote)Motion: to approve the Board of Selectmen's budget commentary (first vote)Failed 2–2 · No: Delaney, Keegan

June 22, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the Board of Selectmen's budget commentary (first vote)

ApproveFailed · 2–2

To approve the Board of Selectmen's budget commentary (first vote)

Yes: Dockter, TuzikNo: Delaney, KeeganThe roll call was a 2-2 tie, so the motion did not pass ("The Chair noted the split vote"). Later in the meeting the board voted 3-1 to approve the commentary.

From the minutes

“The Board voted on the Board of Selectman's Budget Commentary. Chairman Tuzik, aye, Vice Chairman Dockter aye, Selectman Delaney nay, Selectwoman Keegan, nay.”

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

Jun 22Approve the Board of Selectmen's commentary regarding the budget…Motion: to approve the Board of Selectmen's commentary regarding the budget as…Passed 3–1 · No: Keegan

June 22, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the Board of Selectmen's commentary regarding the budget as written and presented

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve the Board of Selectmen's commentary regarding the budget as written and presented.

Yes: Delaney, Dockter, TuzikNo: Keegan

From the minutes

“The Board then voted to approve the Board of Selectmen's commentary regarding the budget as written and presented. Vice Chairman Dockter, aye, Chairman Tuzik, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectwoman Keegan, nay.”

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

Jun 22Approve the Board of Selectmen commentary on the article…Motion: to approve the Board of Selectmen commentary on the article regarding…Passed 3–0 · see note

June 22, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the Board of Selectmen commentary on the article regarding CPA

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Board of Selectmen commentary on the article regarding CPA.

Yes: Dockter, Keegan, TuzikThe roll call does not list David R. Delaney, who was present.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the Board of Selectmen commentary on the article regarding CPA. Vice Chair Dockter, aye, Chairman Tuzik, aye, Selectwoman Keegan, aye.”

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

Jun 22Ratify the following Outdoor Dining application approvals granted by…Motion: to ratify the following Outdoor Dining application approvals granted by the…Passed · see note

June 22, 2020 (Special meeting): Ratify the following Outdoor Dining application approvals granted by the Town Manager pursuant to Board of Selectmen Policy 9-10: Burke's Alewerks Outdoor Dining Crossroads Café Outdoor Dining...

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To ratify the following Outdoor Dining application approvals granted by the Town Manager pursuant to Board of Selectmen Policy 9-10: Burke's Alewerks Outdoor Dining Crossroads Café Outdoor Dining Jersey Mike's Subs Outdoor Dining Mamma Mia of Hanover Outdoor Dining The Draft on 53 Outdoor Dining The Board and TM discussed the possibility of making the expanded outdoor dining options become more permanent.

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 following Outdoor Dining application approvals granted by the Town Manager pursuant to Board of Selectmen Policy 9-10: Burke's Alewerks Outdoor Dining Crossroads Café Outdoor Dining Jersey Mike's Subs Outdoor Dining Mamma Mia of Hanover Outdoor Dining The Draft on 53 Outdoor Dining The Board and TM discussed the possibility of making the expanded outdoor dining options become more permanent..”

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

Jun 22Approve the proposed usage of vacation plan as proposed…Motion: to approve the proposed usage of vacation plan as proposed by…Passed · see note

June 22, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the proposed usage of vacation plan as proposed by TM

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the proposed usage of vacation plan as proposed by TM.

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 proposed usage of vacation plan as proposed by TM..”

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

Jun 15Reopen the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of…Motion: to reopen the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving…Passed · see note

June 15, 2020: Reopen the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving the Annual Town Meeting from Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To reopen the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving the Annual Town Meeting from Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex.

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 reopen the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving the Annual Town Meeting from Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex..”

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

Jun 15Open the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of…Motion: to open the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving…Passed · see note

June 15, 2020: Open the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving the Special and the Annual Town meeting from the Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex, located at 645…

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving the Special and the Annual Town meeting from the Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex, located at 645 Washington Street, Hanover, MA.

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 open the warrant specifically for the sole purpose of moving the Special and the Annual Town meeting from the Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex, located at 645 Washington Street, Hanover, MA..”

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

Jun 15Move the Annual and Special Town Meeting, both being…Motion: to move the Annual and Special Town Meeting, both being held…Passed · see note

June 15, 2020: Move the Annual and Special Town Meeting, both being held on June 29, 2020, from the Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To move the Annual and Special Town Meeting, both being held on June 29, 2020, from the Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex.

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 move the Annual and Special Town Meeting, both being held on June 29, 2020, from the Hanover High School to the Starland Sports Complex..”

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

Jun 15Close the warrantMotion: to close the warrant.Passed · see note

June 15, 2020: Close the warrant

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close the warrant.

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 warrant..”

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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