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Hanover Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

December 15, 2025

16 recorded votes, 16 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

Ratify the following Town Moderator re- appointments to the Parks and Rec Committee: Mike Jorgenson and Jennie Beliveau with terms to October of 2028, and Ryan Walsh and John O'Connor with terms...

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To ratify the following Town Moderator re- appointments to the Parks and Rec Committee: Mike Jorgenson and Jennie Beliveau with terms to October of 2028, and Ryan Walsh and John O'Connor with terms to October of 2027.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“With no questions or comments, the Board voted to ratify the following Town Moderator re- appointments to the Parks and Rec Committee: Mike Jorgenson and Jennie Beliveau with terms to October of 2028, and Ryan Walsh and John O'Connor with terms to October of 2027..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following On-Premise Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 5 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following On-Premise Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 5 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following On-Premise Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 5 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Site Specific - Hanover Crossing Shopping District – On-Premise Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 6 on this evening's...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Site Specific - Hanover Crossing Shopping District – On-Premise Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 6 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Site Specific - Hanover Crossing Shopping District – On-Premise Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 6 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following On-Premise Restaurant Wines and Malt Beverages License as listed under Agenda Item 7 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following On-Premise Restaurant Wines and Malt Beverages License as listed under Agenda Item 7 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following On-Premise Restaurant Wines and Malt Beverages License as listed under Agenda Item 7 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Off-Premise Packaged Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 8 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Off-Premise Packaged Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 8 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Off-Premise Packaged Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 8 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Off-Premise Packaged Goods Store Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 9 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Off-Premise Packaged Goods Store Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 9 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Off-Premise Packaged Goods Store Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 9 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Veteran's Club On Premise All Alcoholic Beverage License as listed under Agenda Item 10 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Veteran's Club On Premise All Alcoholic Beverage License as listed under Agenda Item 10 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Veteran's Club On Premise All Alcoholic Beverage License as listed under Agenda Item 10 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Automobile Class I Agent or Seller's Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 11 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Automobile Class I Agent or Seller's Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 11 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Automobile Class I Agent or Seller's Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 11 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Automobile Class II Used Car Dealer's Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 12 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Automobile Class II Used Car Dealer's Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 12 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Automobile Class II Used Car Dealer's Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 12 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Automobile Class III – Motor Vehicles – Junk Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 13 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Automobile Class III – Motor Vehicles – Junk Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 13 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Automobile Class III – Motor Vehicles – Junk Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 13 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Auto Lease or Rental Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 14 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Auto Lease or Rental Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 14 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Auto Lease or Rental Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 14 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Automatic Amusement Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 15 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Automatic Amusement Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 15 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Automatic Amusement Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 15 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

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

Approve the renewal of the following Entertainment Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 16 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Entertainment Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 16 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Entertainment Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 16 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the following Sunday Entertainment Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 17 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following Sunday Entertainment Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 17 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following Sunday Entertainment Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 17 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the following General Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 18 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the following General Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 18 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current.

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 renewal of the following General Licenses as listed under Agenda Item 18 on this evening's Select Board Agenda, subject to the establishment being in full compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all required licensing renewal documents submitted to the Town, and all Taxes and Fees due to the Town of Hanover being current..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt Policy 7-20 – Post Override Financial Plan for General Fund Operating Budget Sustainability (FY27-FY32) - with the effective date of January 1, 2026

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adopt Policy 7-20 – Post Override Financial Plan for General Fund Operating Budget Sustainability (FY27-FY32) - with the effective date of January 1, 2026.

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 Policy 7-20 – Post Override Financial Plan for General Fund Operating Budget Sustainability (FY27-FY32) - with the effective date of January 1, 2026..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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