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Hanover Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 21, 2021

9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: David R. Delaney, Rhonda Nyman, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko, Vanessa O'Connor

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...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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, and to discuss the value of real property with regards to the extension of the 70 Legion Drive 121A Agreement, as he had determined that a discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations.

From the minutes

“Executive Session (6:30pm) In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Sections 21(a)2, and 21(a)6, the Chair 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, and to discuss the value of real property with regards to the extension of the 70 Legion Drive 121A Agreement, 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: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye.”

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

Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 and June 16, 2021

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 and June 16, 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 June 7, 2021 and June 16, 2021..”

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Ratify TM's appointment of David Sawin to the Conservation Commission as Associate Member for a 2-year term

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To ratify TM's appointment of David Sawin to the Conservation Commission as Associate Member for a 2-year term.

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 TM's appointment of David Sawin to the Conservation Commission as Associate Member for a 2-year term..”

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Approve the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Board and Committee Reappointments, attached

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Board and Committee Reappointments, 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 Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Board and Committee Reappointments, attached..”

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Accept the Board of Selectmen Board and Committee Liaison Reorganization List

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept the Board of Selectmen Board and Committee Liaison Reorganization List.

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 accept the Board of Selectmen Board and Committee Liaison Reorganization List..”

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Direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to draft a six (6) month extension to the Section 6A Agreement as it pertains to the Hanover Legion Elderly Housing Corporation, so that Hanover Legion...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to draft a six (6) month extension to the Section 6A Agreement as it pertains to the Hanover Legion Elderly Housing Corporation, so that Hanover Legion Elderly Housing Corporation may accomplish some housekeeping items in order to extend the agreement further.

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 direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to draft a six (6) month extension to the Section 6A Agreement as it pertains to the Hanover Legion Elderly Housing Corporation, so that Hanover Legion Elderly Housing Corporation may accomplish some housekeeping items in order to extend the agreement further..”

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

Adopt FD's proposed amendments to Policy 7-10 Cash Receipts and Turnovers

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adopt FD's proposed amendments to Policy 7-10 Cash Receipts and Turnovers.

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 FD's proposed amendments to Policy 7-10 Cash Receipts and Turnovers..”

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Adopt the Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 as described in Scenario 2 of the Presentation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adopt the Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 as described in Scenario 2 of the Presentation.

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 Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 as described in Scenario 2 of the Presentation..”

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

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, as the Chair had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations.

From the minutes

“Executive Session In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Sections 21(a)2, and 21(a)6, the Chair 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 to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, as the Chair had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations. The Chair announced that the Board may, if necessary to conduct further business, return to Open Session. If not, this discussion will carry forward to the next Board of Selectmen meeting. Roll call vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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