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Hanover Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Special meeting

June 20, 2023

10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Vanessa O'Connor, Rhonda Nyman, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko, David R. Delaney

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • David R. Delaney arrived late (joined during the meeting).

Every vote, in order

Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Meeting Minutes of June 5, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023..”

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

Approve the Carnival License Application from Rockwell Amusements & Promotions, subject to the conditions listed in the application

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Carnival License Application from Rockwell Amusements & Promotions, subject to the conditions listed in the application.

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 Carnival License Application from Rockwell Amusements & Promotions, subject to the conditions listed in the application..”

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

Approve Cardinal Cushing Centers Fun Run Road Race application

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve Cardinal Cushing Centers Fun Run Road Race application.

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 Cardinal Cushing Centers Fun Run Road Race application..”

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

Approve the Ambulance Billing Rates as proposed at the Select Board's June 5, 2023 meeting by Chief Cavallaro, attached

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Ambulance Billing Rates as proposed at the Select Board's June 5, 2023 meeting by Chief Cavallaro, 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 Ambulance Billing Rates as proposed at the Select Board's June 5, 2023 meeting by Chief Cavallaro, attached..”

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

Adopt Scenario 2 Fiscal Year 2024 Water Rates as presented by DPW Director Victor Diniak at the June 5, 2023 Select Board Meeting, attached

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adopt Scenario 2 Fiscal Year 2024 Water Rates as presented by DPW Director Victor Diniak at the June 5, 2023 Select Board Meeting, 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 adopt Scenario 2 Fiscal Year 2024 Water Rates as presented by DPW Director Victor Diniak at the June 5, 2023 Select Board Meeting, attached..”

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

Approve the Plymouth County Retirement Association Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Proposal

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Plymouth County Retirement Association Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Proposal.

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 Plymouth County Retirement Association Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Proposal..”

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

Vote in favor of authorizing TM to enter into a contract with MASS POWERChoice with regards to Municipal Aggregation for the Town of Hanover

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To vote in favor of authorizing TM to enter into a contract with MASS POWERChoice with regards to Municipal Aggregation for the Town of Hanover.

Yes: Delaney, Nyman, O'Connor, TuzikAbstained: Louko

From the minutes

“The Board voted in favor of authorizing TM to enter into a contract with MASS POWERChoice with regards to Municipal Aggregation for the Town of Hanover. Selectman Louko abstained from voting, Selectman Delaney, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye..”

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

Uphold the decision of the Town Manager at the November Dog Hearing for Loki Burke

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To uphold the decision of the Town Manager at the November Dog Hearing for Loki Burke.

Yes: Delaney, Nyman, O'Connor, TuzikThe roll call does not list Steve Louko, who was present.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to uphold the decision of the Town Manager at the November Dog Hearing for Loki Burke. Chair O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”

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

Enter into Executive Session in order to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union and the Fire Fighter's Union, and to discuss litigating...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session in order to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union and the Fire Fighter's Union, and to discuss litigating strategy regarding the Former National Fireworks Site, as a discussion of these topics in open session could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body.

From the minutes

“At 8:53 pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, the Chair requested a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session in order to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Police Union and the Fire Fighter's Union, and to discuss litigating strategy regarding the Former National Fireworks Site, as a discussion of these topics in open session could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body. The Chair announced that the Board will be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Delaney, aye, Chair O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hanover Police Union for a new contract effective July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2026, in the form presented to the Board during Executive Session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hanover Police Union for a new contract effective July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2026, in the form presented to the Board during Executive Session.

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 Memorandum of Agreement with the Hanover Police Union for a new contract effective July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2026, in the form presented to the Board during Executive Session..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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