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July 19, 2021
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David R. Delaney, Rhonda Nyman, Vanessa O'Connor, John C. Tuzik, 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, to discuss strategy with respect to the contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) with the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), and also, to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the 7-11 Appeal of the non-renewal of the 7-11 Off Premise Beer and Wine License.
From the minutes
“At 5:30 p.m., in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Sections 21(a)2 and 21(a)3, 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, to discuss strategy with respect to the contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) with the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), and also, to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the 7-11 Appeal of the non-renewal of the 7-11 Off Premise Beer and Wine License. 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, and Chairman Delaney, aye.”
Approve the meeting minutes of June 21st, 2021
To approve the meeting minutes of June 21st, 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 21st, 2021..”
Appoint Lorraine Gaysunas to the Council on Aging Advisory Board
To appoint Lorraine Gaysunas to the Council on Aging 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 Lorraine Gaysunas to the Council on Aging Advisory Board..”
Refer to themselves as the Selectboard, effective July 19, 2021, and to commit to an article on an official name change
To refer to themselves as the Selectboard, effective July 19, 2021, and to commit to an article on an official name change
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, effective July 19th, 2021 and moving forward to refer to themselves as the Selectboard and to commit to getting an article regarding an official name change on the Town Meeting Warrant..”
Re-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 re-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, to discuss strategy with respect to the contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, and to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) with the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL).
From the minutes
“At 9:49 p.m., in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Sections 21(a)2 and 21(a)3, the Chair requested a roll call vote to re-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, to discuss strategy with respect to the contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely the Community Services Director, and to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) with the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL). The Chair announced that the Board may be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Tuzik, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, and Chairman 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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