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October 6, 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 Application from Ryan Family Amusements, LLC located at 1775 Washington Street, Unit 400, Hanover, MA 02339 for a Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Officers/Directors/LLC...
To approve the Application from Ryan Family Amusements, LLC located at 1775 Washington Street, Unit 400, Hanover, MA 02339 for a Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers on their Site Specific- Hanover Crossing Shopping Area - Section 12 On Premise - All Alcoholic Beverages License.
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 Application from Ryan Family Amusements, LLC located at 1775 Washington Street, Unit 400, Hanover, MA 02339 for a Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers on their Site Specific- Hanover Crossing Shopping Area - Section 12 On Premise - All Alcoholic Beverages License..”
Approve the Hanover Huddle Club Thanksgiving Day Road Race Application
To approve the Hanover Huddle Club Thanksgiving Day 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 the Hanover Huddle Club Thanksgiving Day Road Race Application..”
Approve Tuesday, November 25, 2025 as this year's deadline for the submission of renewal applications for licenses expiring on December 31st and January 1st
To approve Tuesday, November 25, 2025 as this year's deadline for the submission of renewal applications for licenses expiring on December 31st and January 1st.
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 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 as this year's deadline for the submission of renewal applications for licenses expiring on December 31st and January 1st..”
Accept the $182,000 proposal from Catherine Follett for 188 King Street as the preferred proposal
To accept the $182,000 proposal from Catherine Follett for 188 King Street as the preferred 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 accept the $182,000 proposal from Catherine Follett for 188 King Street as the preferred proposal..”
Accept the $167,500 proposal from Melsi Xhengo for 188 King Street as a secondary/runner up proposal should Catherine Follett be unable to complete the transaction
To accept the $167,500 proposal from Melsi Xhengo for 188 King Street as a secondary/runner up proposal should Catherine Follett be unable to complete the transaction.
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 accept the $167,500 proposal from Melsi Xhengo for 188 King Street as a secondary/runner up proposal should Catherine Follett be unable to complete the transaction..”
Appoint John Tuzik to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member
To appoint John Tuzik to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member.
Yes: Louko, Nyman, O'Connor, SatterwhiteNo: Hughes
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint John Tuzik to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member. Chair Nyman, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman Hughes, nay, Selectman Louko, aye.”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non- union personnel, namely Police Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Chief, and Collective Bargaining...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non- union personnel, namely Police Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Chief, and Collective Bargaining Agreements as a discussion of this topic in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 9:13pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, the Chair requested a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non- union personnel, namely Police Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Chief, and Collective Bargaining Agreements as a discussion of this topic in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the public body. The Chair announced the Board will not be returning to open session. Roll call vote: Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Selectwoman Hughes, 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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