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Hanover Select Board

How the Hanover Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Steve Louko joined the board after the May 2021 election; John Barry left. On May 17, 2021 the board re-elected David R. Delaney as Chair, Rhonda Nyman as Vice Chair and Vanessa O'Connor as Clerk. From July 2021 the board called itself the Select Board instead of the Board of Selectmen. Covers 26 meetings, May 17 to May 2, 2022.

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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.

Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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What Town Meeting decided

In Hanover, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.

Special Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 4 votes: 4 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 4, 2026 Special Town Meeting.

Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 46 votes: 41 passed, 2 failed, 2 no action, 1 referred

Sessions: May 4 and 5, 2026

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · December 8, 2025 5 votes: 3 passed, 2 no action

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the December 8, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 3 votes: 3 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 5, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

Annual Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 47 votes: 43 passed, 1 failed, 1 no action, 2 referred

Sessions: May 5 and 6, 2025

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · December 9, 2024 4 votes: 4 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the December 9, 2024 Special Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 2 votes: 2 passed

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 6, 2024 Special Town Meeting.

Annual Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 45 votes: 39 passed, 2 passed as amended, 4 referred

Sessions: May 6 and 7, 2024

Source: Town Clerk's journal of the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).

Members

Steve LoukoMember · Elected townwide · at 25 of 26 meetingsVanessa O'ConnorClerk · Elected townwide · at 25 of 26 meetingsJohn C. TuzikMember · Elected townwide · at 23 of 26 meetings

"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.

Meetings

About missing minutes

Loaded: Select Board minutes from April 2, 2018 through September 8, 2026, as posted on the town website (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021). Not here yet: minutes before April 2018 (the town posts those as web pages), minutes after September 8, 2026, and the February 20, 2024 minutes (the town’s link opens the February 5, 2024 minutes instead). Hanover’s minutes are written as narrative. Most votes before mid-2021, and many since, are recorded only as “The Board voted to …” with no count and no names; those show the result only, not how each member voted, and are not treated as unanimous. When the minutes say a vote was unanimous we show every member present as voting yes, and when they list a roll call (aye/nay by name), as most votes from late 2021 to 2025 do, we show each member’s vote as recorded. Where a roll call names a member the minutes list as absent or not yet arrived, lists a member twice, or does not match a stated count, we show the count only and add a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) are left out of that vote. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (Planning Board, School Committee, Board of Assessors, Bylaw Review Committee) are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Special meeting0 recorded votes, 2 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, April 25, 2022 · Special meeting0 recorded votes, 9 with disagreementAbsent: Vanessa O'ConnorMonday, April 4, 2022 · Regular meeting1 recorded votes, 8 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, March 21, 2022 · Regular meeting4 recorded votes, 7 with disagreementAbsent: John C. TuzikMonday, March 7, 2022 · Regular meeting0 recorded votes, 4 with disagreementAbsent: David R. Delaney

Votes where members disagreed

Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.

May 2Approve their commentary for Warrant Articles 14, 15 and…Motion: to approve their commentary for Warrant Articles 14, 15 and 16.Passed · see note

May 2, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve their commentary for Warrant Articles 14, 15 and 16

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve their commentary for Warrant Articles 14, 15 and 16.

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 reviewed, discussed and voted to approve their commentary for Warrant Articles 14, 15 and 16..”

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

Apr 25Approve the license as requestedMotion: to approve the license as requested.Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the license as requested

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the license as requested.

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 license as requested..”

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

Apr 25Approve the following license renewals as presented: Junk Dealers…Motion: to approve the following license renewals as presented: Junk Dealers License…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the following license renewals as presented: Junk Dealers License – Avitabile Inc. dba Avitabile Fine Jewelers, 1774 Washington St. Junk Dealers License – Jean W. Winn dba Hanover Coin…

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the following license renewals as presented: Junk Dealers License – Avitabile Inc. dba Avitabile Fine Jewelers, 1774 Washington St. Junk Dealers License – Jean W. Winn dba Hanover Coin & Jewelry, 803 Washington Street Junk Dealers License – Hajnasr Jewelers of Hanover Inc., dba NASR Jewelers, 280 Columbia Road Bowling Alley License – Boston Bowl Hanover Inc. dba Boston Bowl, 58 Rockland Street One Day Liquor License Applications for Gluten- Free New England's Boston South Shore Expo at Starland Sportsplex and Fun Park The Board discussed the One Day Liquor License applications for the Gluten Free New England South Shore Expo from Kathleen Pigeon (Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company), Tim Coleman (Total Beverage Solution), Geoffrey Pedder (Zelus Beer Company), Jennifer Mauro (Ghostfish Brewing Company), and Artifact Cider with DPA.

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 following license renewals as presented: Junk Dealers License – Avitabile Inc. dba Avitabile Fine Jewelers, 1774 Washington St. Junk Dealers License – Jean W. Winn dba Hanover Coin & Jewelry, 803 Washington Street Junk Dealers License – Hajnasr Jewelers of Hanover Inc., dba NASR Jewelers, 280 Columbia Road Bowling Alley License – Boston Bowl Hanover Inc. dba Boston Bowl, 58 Rockland Street One Day Liquor License Applications for Gluten- Free New England's Boston South Shore Expo at Starland Sportsplex and Fun Park The Board discussed the One Day Liquor License applications for the Gluten Free New England South Shore Expo from Kathleen Pigeon (Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company), Tim Coleman (Total Beverage Solution), Geoffrey Pedder (Zelus Beer Company), Jennifer Mauro (Ghostfish Brewing Company), and Artifact Cider with DPA..”

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

Apr 25Approve the One Day Liquor License applications for Gluten…Motion: to approve the One Day Liquor License applications for Gluten Free…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the One Day Liquor License applications for Gluten Free New England South Shore Expo at Starland

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the One Day Liquor License applications for Gluten Free New England South Shore Expo at Starland.

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 One Day Liquor License applications for Gluten Free New England South Shore Expo at Starland..”

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

Apr 25Approve the application from Northeastern Petrolium Service & Supply…Motion: to approve the application from Northeastern Petrolium Service & Supply for…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the application from Northeastern Petrolium Service & Supply for a Class II Auto Dealers License located at 51B Street, Bay 2, Hanover, MA

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the application from Northeastern Petrolium Service & Supply for a Class II Auto Dealers License located at 51B Street, Bay 2, Hanover, MA.

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 to approve the application from Northeastern Petrolium Service & Supply for a Class II Auto Dealers License located at 51B Street, Bay 2, Hanover, MA..”

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

Apr 25Approve the adoption of the Land Disposition Policy as…Motion: to approve the adoption of the Land Disposition Policy as presented…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the adoption of the Land Disposition Policy as presented dated April 25th, 2022, to be Select Board Policy number 2-5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the adoption of the Land Disposition Policy as presented dated April 25th, 2022, to be Select Board Policy number 2-5.

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 discussed the policy and voted to approve the adoption of the Land Disposition Policy as presented dated April 25th, 2022, to be Select Board Policy number 2-5..”

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

Apr 25Amend the Covid Outdoor Dining Policy to extend it…Motion: to amend the Covid Outdoor Dining Policy to extend it until…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Amend the Covid Outdoor Dining Policy to extend it until April 25, 2023

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To amend the Covid Outdoor Dining Policy to extend it until April 25, 2023.

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 the Covid Outdoor Dining Policy to extend it until April 25, 2023..”

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

Apr 25Update the Personnel Policies to recognize Juneteenth National Independence…Motion: to update the Personnel Policies to recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Update the Personnel Policies to recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as an observed holiday

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To update the Personnel Policies to recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as an observed holiday.

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 update the Personnel Policies to recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as an observed holiday..”

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

Apr 25Approve the proposal to create the new position of…Motion: to approve the proposal to create the new position of Deputy…Passed · see note

April 25, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the proposal to create the new position of Deputy Police Chief

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the proposal to create the new position of Deputy Police Chief.

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 proposal to create the new position of Deputy Police Chief..”

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

Apr 4Approve the requested name change of "Hanover Mall Drive"…Motion: to approve the requested name change of "Hanover Mall Drive" to…Passed · see note

April 4, 2022: Approve the requested name change of "Hanover Mall Drive" to "Hanover Crossing Way" as presented

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the requested name change of "Hanover Mall Drive" to "Hanover Crossing Way" as presented.

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 requested name change of "Hanover Mall Drive" to "Hanover Crossing Way" as presented..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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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