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October 19, 2020
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David R. Delaney, Rhonda Nyman, John C. Tuzik, John Barry, Vanessa O'Connor
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Barry left the meeting early.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of September 18, 2020 and September 21st
To approve the meeting minutes of September 18, 2020 and September 21st.
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 of September 18, 2020 and September 21st..”
Adopt the amended Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy
To adopt the amended Temporary Outdoor Dining 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 adopt the amended Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy..”
Appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to the Fireworks Committee and also appoint Selectwoman O'Connor as the alternate Liaison to the Fireworks Committee noting that all...
To appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to the Fireworks Committee and also appoint Selectwoman O'Connor as the alternate Liaison to the Fireworks Committee noting that all are fully aware of the disclosures that have been made.
Yes: Delaney, Nyman, TuzikAbstained: O'Connor
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to the Fireworks Committee and also appoint Selectwoman O'Connor as the alternate Liaison to the Fireworks Committee noting that all are fully aware of the disclosures that have been made. Selectman Tuzik, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye. Selectwoman O'Connor abstained from voting..”
Appoint Tom Burke as the Affordable Housing Trust Representative to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Tom Burke as the Affordable Housing Trust Representative to the Community Preservation 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 appoint Tom Burke as the Affordable Housing Trust Representative to the Community Preservation Committee..”
Approve the Warrant for the November 3rd, 2020 State Election as provided by the Town Clerk
To approve the Warrant for the November 3rd, 2020 State Election as provided by the Town Clerk.
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 Warrant for the November 3rd, 2020 State Election as provided by the Town Clerk..”
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding FD informed the Board that the vote would authorize school superintendent to enter into an MOU with three state agencies to work towards getting some...
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding FD informed the Board that the vote would authorize school superintendent to enter into an MOU with three state agencies to work towards getting some reimbursement for the amounts the Town Spends for transportation costs the Town incurs in providing transport foster children who had been Hanover students and have moved to a different foster home.
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 Memorandum of Understanding FD informed the Board that the vote would authorize school superintendent to enter into an MOU with three state agencies to work towards getting some reimbursement for the amounts the Town Spends for transportation costs the Town incurs in providing transport foster children who had been Hanover students and have moved to a different foster home..”
Approve the MOU for transportation through Every Student Succeeds Act per the vote at the Special 2020 Town Meeting
To approve the MOU for transportation through Every Student Succeeds Act per the vote at the Special 2020 Town Meeting.
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 MOU for transportation through Every Student Succeeds Act per the vote at the Special 2020 Town Meeting..”
Enter into executive session to conduct a strategy session related to the ongoing negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director who are...
To enter into executive session to conduct a strategy session related to the ongoing negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director who are representing the Town of Hanover/Board of Selectmen in the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the HMEL, AFSME and Police Unions as the Chair had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations.
From the minutes
“In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2, the Chair made a motion to enter into executive session to conduct a strategy session related to the ongoing negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director who are representing the Town of Hanover/Board of Selectmen in the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the HMEL, AFSME and Police Unions as the Chair had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations. The Board will not be returning to open session. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye.” (Motion: Delaney)
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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