MassVoter.com← Hanover Select BoardHanover Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 2, 2026
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Greg Satterwhite, Vanessa O'Connor, Steve Louko, Rachel Hughes
Absent: Rhonda Nyman
Every vote, in order
Accept the Draft 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting and Election Calendar as provided by the Town Clerk
To accept the Draft 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting and Election Calendar as provided by the Town Clerk.
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 accept the Draft 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting and Election Calendar as provided by the Town Clerk..”
Accept and approve the Draft Town of Hanover 2025 Annual Report to the ABCC
To accept and approve the Draft Town of Hanover 2025 Annual Report to the ABCC.
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 accept and approve the Draft Town of Hanover 2025 Annual Report to the ABCC..”
Approve the extended useful life certificate for the ambulance, and move that payment schedule from 5 years, 3-year payback to 12 years in a 10-year note
To approve the extended useful life certificate for the ambulance, and move that payment schedule from 5 years, 3-year payback to 12 years in a 10-year note.
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 extended useful life certificate for the ambulance, and move that payment schedule from 5 years, 3-year payback to 12 years in a 10-year note..”
Insert the Articles as presented this evening
To insert the Articles as presented this evening.
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 insert the Articles as presented this evening..”
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
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 open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Insert the Warrant Articles for Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
To insert the Warrant Articles for Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants.
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 insert the Warrant Articles for Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants..”
Close the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
To close the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants.
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 close the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants..”
Indicate their support to partner with the Town of Hanson for Veterans Services
To indicate their support to partner with the Town of Hanson for Veterans Services.
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 indicate their support to partner with the Town of Hanson for Veterans Services..”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation strategy as a discussion of this topic in open session could have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body
To enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation strategy as a discussion of this topic in open session could have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 8:32 pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3, the Chair requested a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation strategy as a discussion of this topic in open session could have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. The Chair announced that the Board would not be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Louko, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, ay, Selectwoman Hughes, 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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