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December 19, 2022
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Rhonda Nyman, David R. Delaney, Vanessa O'Connor, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve a Second Deputy Fire Chief to the Hanover Fire Department Reorganization
To approve a Second Deputy Fire Chief to the Hanover Fire Department Reorganization.
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 a Second Deputy Fire Chief to the Hanover Fire Department Reorganization..”
Approve the Select Board's decision letter regarding the decision made at the Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing which took place before the Select Board on Monday, December 12, 2022
To approve the Select Board's decision letter regarding the decision made at the Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing which took place before the Select Board on Monday, December 12, 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 approve the Select Board's decision letter regarding the decision made at the Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing which took place before the Select Board on Monday, December 12, 2022..”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel, namely the Town Manager, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel, namely the Town Manager, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the Police and Fire Unions, and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation position as it relates to the former National Fireworks Site as a discussion of these topics in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 8:29pm, in Accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2 and 3, the Chair requested a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel, namely the Town Manager, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the Police and Fire Unions, and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation position as it relates to the former National Fireworks Site as a discussion of these topics in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body. The Chair announced that the Board will not be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Tuzik, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Chair Nyman, 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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