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April 3, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Rhonda Nyman, Vanessa O'Connor, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko, David R. Delaney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023
To approve the Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023. Roll call vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, and Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Approve all Article amendments changes and edits on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as listed, list attached
To approve all Article amendments changes and edits on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as listed, list attached.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve all Article amendments changes and edits on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as listed, list attached. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye. Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Insert new Article 2 into the Special Town Meeting Warrant requesting an appropriation of $650,000 from free cash to fund the FY23 School Department Budget
To insert new Article 2 into the Special Town Meeting Warrant requesting an appropriation of $650,000 from free cash to fund the FY23 School Department Budget.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to insert new Article 2 into the Special Town Meeting Warrant requesting an appropriation of $650,000 from free cash to fund the FY23 School Department Budget. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Change the amount owed to Direct Energy to $42,668.15
To change the amount owed to Direct Energy to $42,668.15.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to change the amount owed to Direct Energy to $42,668.15. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union, the Fire Union, the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL),...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union, the Fire Union, the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) as a discussion of this topic in open session could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 7:48pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (a)3, the Chair requested a Roll Call Vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union, the Fire Union, the Hanover Municipal Employees League (HMEL), and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) as a discussion of this topic in open session could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. The Chair announced that the Board will not be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, 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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