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March 16, 2026
10 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Rachel Hughes arrived late (joined during the meeting).
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026
To approve the Meeting Minutes of March 2, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026..”
Approve the road race application from South Shore Race Management for the Hanover Day 5k on June 27th, 2026 subject to approvals as suggested
To approve the road race application from South Shore Race Management for the Hanover Day 5k on June 27th, 2026 subject to approvals as suggested.
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 road race application from South Shore Race Management for the Hanover Day 5k on June 27th, 2026 subject to approvals as suggested..”
Adopt the permit rates as outlined, as item 1 on page 10 of BD's presentation
To adopt the permit rates as outlined, as item 1 on page 10 of BD's presentation.
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote, Board voted to adopt the permit rates as outlined, as item 1 on page 10 of BD's presentation. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote, the Board voted to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Add the petition articles submitted and certified since January 2026
To add the petition articles submitted and certified since January 2026.
Yes: Hughes, Louko, Nyman, O'ConnorAbstained: Satterwhite
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote the Board voted to add the petition articles submitted and certified since January 2026. Roll call vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, abstained, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Make the minor modifications to the pesticides, Article number 19, the B Everett Field CPC Article to include the construction phase services and allow 4 years to expend the funds, increase the...
To make the minor modifications to the pesticides, Article number 19, the B Everett Field CPC Article to include the construction phase services and allow 4 years to expend the funds, increase the amount in Article 24 from $27 Million to $26 Million, and correct the difference in Article 36 of the amount in the tile and the amount listed in the Article which should be $20,000.
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote, the Board voted to make the minor modifications to the pesticides, Article number 19, the B Everett Field CPC Article to include the construction phase services and allow 4 years to expend the funds, increase the amount in Article 24 from $27 Million to $26 Million, and correct the difference in Article 36 of the amount in the tile and the amount listed in the Article which should be $20,000. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote, the Board voted to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Add the debt exclusion ballot item to the Annual Town Election ballot
To add the debt exclusion ballot item to the Annual Town Election ballot.
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote the Board voted to add the debt exclusion ballot item to the Annual Town Election ballot. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Approve the Draft Select Board FY2025 Annual Town Report contingent upon any edits or improvement
To approve the Draft Select Board FY2025 Annual Town Report contingent upon any edits or improvement.
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote, the Board voted to approve the Draft Select Board FY2025 Annual Town Report contingent upon any edits or improvement. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Hughes, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Chair Nyman, aye, Vice Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining with the Fire Fighter's Union, AFSCME, HMEL and Police Union as a discussion of this topic in Open Session...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining with the Fire Fighter's Union, AFSCME, HMEL and Police Union as a discussion of this topic in Open Session could have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining Position of the Public Body, and to discuss Litigation Strategy with regards to PFAS 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 8:26pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, the Chair requested a Roll Call Vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining with the Fire Fighter's Union, AFSCME, HMEL and Police Union as a discussion of this topic in Open Session could have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining Position of the Public Body, and to discuss Litigation Strategy with regards to PFAS 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 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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