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May 20, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Vanessa O'Connor, Rhonda Nyman, John C. Tuzik, Steve Louko, Greg Satterwhite
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2024, and May 6th, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2024, and May 6th, 2024.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2024, and May 6th, 2024..” (Motion: O'Connor)
Ratify the Town Moderator's appointment of Bonnie Clark to the Community Preservation Committee
To ratify the Town Moderator's appointment of Bonnie Clark to the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Hearing no further comments, the Chair entertained a motion to appoint Bonnie Clark to the CPC, this vote was unanimous to ratify the Town Moderator's appointment of Bonnie Clark to the Community Preservation Committee..”
Authorize the Hanover School Department to access up to $750,000 from the Special Education Reserve Account to pay FY '24 obligations
To authorize the Hanover School Department to access up to $750,000 from the Special Education Reserve Account to pay FY '24 obligations
From the minutes
“Selectman Tuzik voted to move for access, Vice Chair Nyman seconded this motion, the vote was unanimous to authorize the Hanover School Department to access up to $750,000 from the Special Education Reserve Account for the purpose of paying FY '24 obligations..” (Motion: Tuzik, second: Nyman)
Appoint Selectwoman Vanessa O'Connor as Chair of the Select Board
To appoint Selectwoman Vanessa O'Connor as Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Elect Chair Selectman Tuzik nominated Selectwoman O'Connor to serve as Chair, this was Seconded by Selectman Nyman and voted on unanimously by all to appoint Selectwoman Vanessa O'Connor as Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Tuzik, second: Nyman)
Appoint Selectwoman Rhonda Nyman to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To appoint Selectwoman Rhonda Nyman to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Elect Vice-Chair Chair O'Connor nominated Selectwoman Nyman to the position of Vice Chair, and this was voted on unanimously to appoint Selectwoman Rhonda Nyman to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: O'Connor)
Appoint Selectman Steve Louko as Clerk of the Select Board
To appoint Selectman Steve Louko as Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Elect Select Board Clerk Chair O'Connor nominated Selectman Louko for the position of Clerk and this was voted in the affirmative unanimously to appoint Selectman Steve Louko as Clerk of the Select Board..” (Motion: O'Connor)
Approve the FY '25 Select Board Meeting Schedule as amended above, attached
To approve the FY '25 Select Board Meeting Schedule as amended above, attached.
From the minutes
“The vote was unanimous to approve the FY '25 Select Board Meeting Schedule as amended above, attached..” (Motion: Nyman, second: Tuzik)
Enter into Executive Session to Conduct a Strategy Session in preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel, namely Police Lieutenant David Zemotel and Deputy Fire Chief Gino DeAcetis
To enter into Executive Session to Conduct a Strategy Session in preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel, namely Police Lieutenant David Zemotel and Deputy Fire Chief Gino DeAcetis
From the minutes
“At 7:20 pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30, §21a(2), the Chair requested a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session to Conduct a Strategy Session in preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel, namely Police Lieutenant David Zemotel and Deputy Fire Chief Gino DeAcetis Chair O'Connor announced that the Board will not be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Chair O'Connor (aye), Vice Chair Nyman (aye), Selectman Tuzik (aye), Selectman Louko (aye), and Selectman Satterwhite (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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