MassVoter.com← Hanover Select BoardHanover Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 2, 2025
7 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Rhonda Nyman, Greg Satterwhite, Vanessa O'Connor, Steve Louko, Rachel Hughes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the list of Select Board Liaison Appointments as amended this evening, attached
To approve the list of Select Board Liaison Appointments as amended this evening, 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 list of Select Board Liaison Appointments as amended this evening, attached..”
Approve the Meeting Minutes of April 7th, May 5th, and April 28th
To approve the Meeting Minutes of April 7th, May 5th, and April 28th.
Yes: Louko, Nyman, O'Connor, SatterwhiteAbstained: Hughes
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 7th, May 5th, and April 28th. Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectwoman Hughes, abstained.”
Approve the Meeting Minutes of May 19th
To approve the Meeting Minutes of May 19th.
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 then voted to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 19th..”
Appoint John Sacchetti to the Information Technology Study Committee
To appoint John Sacchetti to the Information Technology Study Committee.
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 appoint John Sacchetti to the Information Technology Study Committee..”
Appoint Jen Penswick to the Cultural Council with term ending on June 30, 2028
To appoint Jen Penswick to the Cultural Council with term ending on June 30, 2028.
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 appoint Jen Penswick to the Cultural Council with term ending on June 30, 2028..”
Modify the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 tax bills
To modify the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 tax bills.
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 modify the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 tax bills..”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel, namely the Police Chief and the Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session to discuss Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel, namely the Police Chief and the Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“At 8:19pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, the Chair requested a Roll Call Vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel, namely the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. The Chair announced that the Board will not be returning to Open Session Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, 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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