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August 4, 2021
7 recorded votes, 6 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/Selectboard 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 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 5:55 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/Selectboard 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 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, Chairman Delaney, aye.”
Approve the meeting minutes of July 19th, 2021
To approve the meeting minutes of July 19th, 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 July 19th, 2021..”
Approve Caitlin O'Brien Pacheco's request for a Block Party on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 on Ponderosa Drive
To approve Caitlin O'Brien Pacheco's request for a Block Party on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 on Ponderosa Drive.
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 Caitlin O'Brien Pacheco's request for a Block Party on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 on Ponderosa Drive..”
Approve the amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), attached
To approve the amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), 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 then voted to approve the amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), attached..”
Approve the new work agreement for the Director of Community Services, attached
To approve the new work agreement for the Director of Community Services, 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 new work agreement for the Director of Community Services, attached..”
Approve a new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Police Union through the approval of Memorandums of Agreement A and B as presented to the Board...
To approve a new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Police Union through the approval of Memorandums of Agreement A and B as presented to the Board this evening.
Yes: Delaney, Louko, O'Connor, TuzikAbstained: Nyman
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve a new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Police Union through the approval of Memorandums of Agreement A and B as presented to the Board this evening. Vice Chair Nyman abstained from voting on this topic, as she has a family member who is a member of the Hanover Police Force. Selectman Tuzik, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye.”
Amend Selectboard Policy 9-10 (Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy) to Allow COVID-19 Licensing & Permitting of Outdoor Dining (and Alcohol) to Continue Until April 1, 2022
To Amend Selectboard Policy 9-10 (Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy) to Allow COVID-19 Licensing & Permitting of Outdoor Dining (and Alcohol) to Continue Until April 1, 2022.
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 Amend Selectboard Policy 9-10 (Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy) to Allow COVID-19 Licensing & Permitting of Outdoor Dining (and Alcohol) to Continue Until April 1, 2022..”
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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