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October 2, 2023
6 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Vanessa O'Connor, Rhonda Nyman, David R. Delaney, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023
To approve the Meeting Minutes of September 18, 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 September 18, 2023..”
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of September 5, 2023 and September 18, 2023
To approve the Executive Session Minutes of September 5, 2023 and September 18, 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 Executive Session Minutes of September 5, 2023 and September 18, 2023..”
Appoint KP Law as Special Town Counsel from the period of January 1, 2024 to January 20, 2025 to represent the Town in matters regarding the 2024 election cycle
To appoint KP Law as Special Town Counsel from the period of January 1, 2024 to January 20, 2025 to represent the Town in matters regarding the 2024 election cycle.
Yes: Delaney, Louko, O'ConnorAbstained: Nyman, Tuzik
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint KP Law as Special Town Counsel from the period of January 1, 2024 to January 20, 2025 to represent the Town in matters regarding the 2024 election cycle. Chair O'Connor, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Selectman Tuzik abstained from voting, Vice Chair Nyman abstained from voting, Selectman Delaney, aye,.”
Approve the 4 Day Special "One Day" Liquor License application from Michael Snowdale of Stellwagen Beer Company for the Country Ski Expo November 9th through November 12th, 2023
To approve the 4 Day Special "One Day" Liquor License application from Michael Snowdale of Stellwagen Beer Company for the Country Ski Expo November 9th through November 12th, 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 4 Day Special "One Day" Liquor License application from Michael Snowdale of Stellwagen Beer Company for the Country Ski Expo November 9th through November 12th, 2023..”
Approve 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 as the deadline for submission of the December 31st and January 31st Licensing Renewal Applications
To approve 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 as the deadline for submission of the December 31st and January 31st Licensing Renewal Applications.
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 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 as the deadline for submission of the December 31st and January 31st Licensing Renewal Applications..”
Enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Fire Fighter's Union as a discussion of these topics in Open Session could...
To enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Fire Fighter's Union as a discussion of these topics in Open Session could have a detrimental impact on the Bargaining position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 8:00pm, 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 Fire Fighter's Union as a discussion of these topics in Open Session could have a detrimental impact on the Bargaining 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.”
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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