MassVoter.com← Hanover Select BoardHanover Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2020
14 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John C. Tuzik, Emmanuel Dockter, John Barry, David R. Delaney
Absent: Jocelyn Keegan
During the meeting:
- David R. Delaney arrived late (joined during the meeting).
Every vote, in order
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020
To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020.
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 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020..”
Approve the Executive Session Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020 and February 3, 2020
To approve the Executive Session Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020 and February 3, 2020.
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 Executive Session Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020 and February 3, 2020..”
Approve the Town Moderators appointments of John O'Connor and re- appointments of Jeffery Poirier and Robin McLaughlin to the Parks and Recreation Committee
To approve the Town Moderators appointments of John O'Connor and re- appointments of Jeffery Poirier and Robin McLaughlin to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
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 Town Moderators appointments of John O'Connor and re- appointments of Jeffery Poirier and Robin McLaughlin to the Parks and Recreation Committee..”
Approve the appointment of Brian May to the Community Access and Media Committee
To approve the appointment of Brian May to the Community Access and Media Committee.
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 appointment of Brian May to the Community Access and Media Committee..”
Approve the change of manager application
To approve the change of manager 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 approve the change of manager application..”
Approve the Proposed Floor Amendment to H4312: An Act Authorizing the Town of Hanover to Grant 13 Additional Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the Premises
To approve the Proposed Floor Amendment to H4312: An Act Authorizing the Town of Hanover to Grant 13 Additional Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the Premises.
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 Floor Amendment to H4312: An Act Authorizing the Town of Hanover to Grant 13 Additional Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the Premises..”
Approve the transfer of $100,000 from the reserve fund
To approve the transfer of $100,000 from the reserve fund.
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 transfer of $100,000 from the reserve fund..”
Approve the All Alcohol Beverage License for Flanders Fields, 2055 Washington Street, filed by Minot Light Hospitality Group LLC with Scott Cooper as Manager
To approve the All Alcohol Beverage License for Flanders Fields, 2055 Washington Street, filed by Minot Light Hospitality Group LLC with Scott Cooper as Manager.
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 All Alcohol Beverage License for Flanders Fields, 2055 Washington Street, filed by Minot Light Hospitality Group LLC with Scott Cooper as Manager..”
Approve the 24 Hour Business Operations License for 1969 & 1987 Washington Street filed by Mark Klaman of 0 Washington Street LLC and Harlequin-Hanover LLC, Cumberland Farms
To approve the 24 Hour Business Operations License for 1969 & 1987 Washington Street filed by Mark Klaman of 0 Washington Street LLC and Harlequin-Hanover LLC, Cumberland Farms.
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 24 Hour Business Operations License for 1969 & 1987 Washington Street filed by Mark Klaman of 0 Washington Street LLC and Harlequin-Hanover LLC, Cumberland Farms..”
Re-open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To re-open the Annual Town Meeting 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 re-open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Add to the Annual Town Meeting Warrants Articles 33 (Appropriate Funds – Water Main Repair) and 34 (Appropriate Funds – Pond Street #1 Well) the amended language in article 33 to include "design...
To add to the Annual Town Meeting Warrants Articles 33 (Appropriate Funds – Water Main Repair) and 34 (Appropriate Funds – Pond Street #1 Well) the amended language in article 33 to include "design and" between the words "to repair" in the final sentence in article 33 and to eliminate article 35.
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 add to the Annual Town Meeting Warrants Articles 33 (Appropriate Funds – Water Main Repair) and 34 (Appropriate Funds – Pond Street #1 Well) the amended language in article 33 to include "design and" between the words "to repair" in the final sentence in article 33 and to eliminate article 35..”
Remove Articles 22 (CPA Reduce Surcharge) and 23 (Eliminate Community Preservation Act Surcharge) from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To remove Articles 22 (CPA Reduce Surcharge) and 23 (Eliminate Community Preservation Act Surcharge) from the Annual Town Meeting 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 remove Articles 22 (CPA Reduce Surcharge) and 23 (Eliminate Community Preservation Act Surcharge) from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting 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 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining agreement negotiations, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to conduct...
To enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining agreement negotiations, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, as the Chair determined that an open session discussion would have a detrimental impact on all.
From the minutes
“The Chair asked for a roll call vote to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining agreement negotiations, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, as the Chair determined that an open session discussion would have a detrimental impact on all. Roll Call Vote: Selectmen Barry, aye – Chairman Tuzik, aye – Vice Chairman Dockter, aye –Selectmen Delaney, 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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