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May 15, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Rhonda Nyman, Vanessa O'Connor, David R. Delaney, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 24, 2023
To approve the Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 24, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, and Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Appoint Vanessa O'Connor as Select Board Chair
To appoint Vanessa O'Connor as Select Board Chair.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Vanessa O'Connor as Select Board Chair. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Appoint Rhonda Nyman as Select Board Vice Chair
To appoint Rhonda Nyman as Select Board Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Rhonda Nyman as Select Board Vice Chair. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectwoman Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Appoint Steve Louko as Select Board Clerk
To appoint Steve Louko as Select Board Clerk.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Steve Louko as Select Board Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Accept the meeting schedule before them, attached, with the caveat that the Board will consider adding replacement dates for scheduled Monday holidays
To accept the meeting schedule before them, attached, with the caveat that the Board will consider adding replacement dates for scheduled Monday holidays.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to accept the meeting schedule before them, attached, with the caveat that the Board will consider adding replacement dates for scheduled Monday holidays. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Authorize the Hanover School Department to access up to $510,000 from the Special Education Reserve account for the purpose of paying Fiscal Year 2023 obligations
To authorize the Hanover School Department to access up to $510,000 from the Special Education Reserve account for the purpose of paying Fiscal Year 2023 obligations.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to authorize the Hanover School Department to access up to $510,000 from the Special Education Reserve account for the purpose of paying Fiscal Year 2023 obligations. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Approve the Plymouth County ARPA Grant Agreement
To approve the Plymouth County ARPA Grant Agreement.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Plymouth County ARPA Grant Agreement. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Approve the application for a Class I Auto Dealer's License from Cappo Management XLVII, LLC dba Ocean Honda of Hanover, 2060 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339 as amended
To approve the application for a Class I Auto Dealer's License from Cappo Management XLVII, LLC dba Ocean Honda of Hanover, 2060 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339 as amended.
David R. Delaney stepped aside (recused) from this vote. The roll call lists David R. Delaney as abstaining.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the application for a Class I Auto Dealer's License from Cappo Management XLVII, LLC dba Ocean Honda of Hanover, 2060 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339 as amended. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, abstained, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Approve the Application for a Change of Manager on a Section 12, On Premise Restaurant, All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License from NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC dba Showcase Cinema de Lux...
To approve the Application for a Change of Manager on a Section 12, On Premise Restaurant, All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License from NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC dba Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing, 1775 Washington Street, Suite 420, Hanover, MA 02339.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Application for a Change of Manager on a Section 12, On Premise Restaurant, All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License from NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC dba Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing, 1775 Washington Street, Suite 420, Hanover, MA 02339. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Approve the Application for a Change of Hours on Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses from NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC dba Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing, 1775 Washington...
To approve the Application for a Change of Hours on Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses from NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC dba Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing, 1775 Washington Street, Suite 420, Hanover, MA 02339.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Application for a Change of Hours on Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses from NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC dba Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing, 1775 Washington Street, Suite 420, Hanover, MA 02339. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Appoint Tammy Murray as Hanover's Delegate to the Old Colony Elderly Services Advisory Board
To appoint Tammy Murray as Hanover's Delegate to the Old Colony Elderly Services Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Tammy Murray as Hanover's Delegate to the Old Colony Elderly Services Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”
Prepare a letter of support from the Town of Hanover indicating we are prepared to support a regional household hazardous waste depot via monetary support and or consider being a host site for...
To prepare a letter of support from the Town of Hanover indicating we are prepared to support a regional household hazardous waste depot via monetary support and or consider being a host site for that depot.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to prepare a letter of support from the Town of Hanover indicating we are prepared to support a regional household hazardous waste depot via monetary support and or consider being a host site for that depot. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, 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 and Fire Fighter's Union as a discussion of this topic in Open...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union and Fire Fighter's Union 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 8:37pm, 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 and Fire Fighter's Union 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 Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, 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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