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May 17, 2021
12 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David R. Delaney, Rhonda Nyman, John C. Tuzik, Vanessa O'Connor, Steve Louko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 Police Union, and also contract negotiations with non- union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, as he had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations.
From the minutes
“The Chair opened the meeting and in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2, requested a roll call vote 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 Police Union, and also contract negotiations with non- union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, as he had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations. The Chair announced that the Board will be returning to open session. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye.”
Re-elect David Delaney as Chair, Rhonda Nyman as Vice Chair and Vanessa O'Connor as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
To re-elect David Delaney as Chair, Rhonda Nyman as Vice Chair and Vanessa O'Connor as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen.
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-elect David Delaney as Chair, Rhonda Nyman as Vice Chair and Vanessa O'Connor as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen..”
Approve the meeting minutes of May 3, 2021
To approve the meeting minutes of May 3, 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 approve the meeting minutes of May 3, 2021..”
Approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2021 not yet for public release
To approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2021 not yet for public release.
The minutes say the board voted to do this and that Steve Louko abstained, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2021 not yet for public release. Selectman Louko abstained from the above votes as he had not yet been elected to the Board on May 3rd..”
Approve the public gathering permit request from the Hanover Farmers Market, per Hanover Bylaw 6-4, to hold the Farmer's Market on the third Sunday of every month at Hanover High School
To approve the public gathering permit request from the Hanover Farmers Market, per Hanover Bylaw 6-4, to hold the Farmer's Market on the third Sunday of every month at Hanover High School.
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 public gathering permit request from the Hanover Farmers Market, per Hanover Bylaw 6-4, to hold the Farmer's Market on the third Sunday of every month at Hanover High School..”
Approve the application from Mortland Motors LLC located at 1102 Hanover Street, Unit I, Hanover, MA 02339 for a Class II Auto License subject to the 13 conditions set forth by the Planning Board
To approve the application from Mortland Motors LLC located at 1102 Hanover Street, Unit I, Hanover, MA 02339 for a Class II Auto License subject to the 13 conditions set forth by the Planning Board.
David R. Delaney stepped aside (recused) from this vote. 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, pursuant to Hanover Bylaw §6-7 and Selectman Policy 9-9 Licensing Process, to approve the application from Mortland Motors LLC located at 1102 Hanover Street, Unit I, Hanover, MA 02339 for a Class II Auto License subject to the 13 conditions set forth by the Planning Board..”
Approve the application from S& J Hanover Inc. dba Mamma Mia of Hanover located at 333 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339 for a change of liquor license category from a Section 12 On Premise Wines...
To approve the application from S& J Hanover Inc. dba Mamma Mia of Hanover located at 333 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339 for a change of liquor license category from a Section 12 On Premise Wines and Malt Beverages License to a Section 12 On Premise All Alcoholic Beverages License pursuant to MGL Chapter 138 Section 12 and Selectmen's Policy 9-9 Licensing Process.
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 application from S& J Hanover Inc. dba Mamma Mia of Hanover located at 333 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339 for a change of liquor license category from a Section 12 On Premise Wines and Malt Beverages License to a Section 12 On Premise All Alcoholic Beverages License pursuant to MGL Chapter 138 Section 12 and Selectmen's Policy 9-9 Licensing Process..”
Approve the renewal of the 24-Hour Business License Renewal for Cumberland Farms Inc located at 0, 1969, & 1987 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339
To approve the renewal of the 24-Hour Business License Renewal for Cumberland Farms Inc located at 0, 1969, & 1987 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.
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 renewal of the 24-Hour Business License Renewal for Cumberland Farms Inc located at 0, 1969, & 1987 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339..”
Appoint Viola Ryerson, Ryan Delaney and Bonnie Clarke to the Transfer Station Study Committee
To appoint Viola Ryerson, Ryan Delaney and Bonnie Clarke to the Transfer Station Study 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 Viola Ryerson, Ryan Delaney and Bonnie Clarke to the Transfer Station Study Committee..”
Appoint Tammy Murray as Delegate to the Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board
To appoint Tammy Murray as Delegate to the Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board.
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 Tammy Murray as Delegate to the Old Colony Elder Services Advisory Board..”
Accept the donation of land from the Leonard Realty Trust, Philip Johnson Trustee, consisting of 18.8 acres located on Water Street as shown on Map 79, Lot 8 of the Hanover Assessors Map, Leonard...
To accept the donation of land from the Leonard Realty Trust, Philip Johnson Trustee, consisting of 18.8 acres located on Water Street as shown on Map 79, Lot 8 of the Hanover Assessors Map, Leonard Realty Trust, Philip Johnson Trustee, owner of record, for conservation purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 40 section 8( c ) , and Town of Hanover General Bylaws Section 4-12(2) (3), and Section 4-3 (4).
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“With the Conservation Commission having voted on March 31, 2021, to support the acceptance by the Board of Selectmen for the parcel of land located off/near Meadow Drive and designated on the Town of Hanover Assessors Map as Map 79, Lot 8, for the purpose of passive recreation, including walking trails, and that the parcel be placed under the care and maintenance of the Conservation Commission, the Board voted to accept the donation of land from the Leonard Realty Trust, Philip Johnson Trustee, consisting of 18.8 acres located on Water Street as shown on Map 79, Lot 8 of the Hanover Assessors Map, Leonard Realty Trust, Philip Johnson Trustee, owner of record, for conservation purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 40 section 8( c ) , and Town of Hanover General Bylaws Section 4-12(2) (3), and Section 4-3 (4)..”
Appoint Chairman Delaney and Selectman Louko to the Sylvester School RFP Evaluation Committee
To appoint Chairman Delaney and Selectman Louko to the Sylvester School RFP Evaluation 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 Chairman Delaney and Selectman Louko to the Sylvester School RFP Evaluation Committee..”
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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