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June 15, 2026
11 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The 6:00 p.m. attendance line does not list Selectman Louko, but he is in the first roll call and on the attendance list when the regular meeting opened at 6:34 p.m.
Present: Greg Satterwhite, Rachel Hughes, Vanessa O'Connor, Steve Louko, Jim Hoyes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union, and with respect to litigation strategy...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union, and with respect to litigation strategy related to Curaleaf, and in accordance MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2 with respect to contract negotiations between the Town of Hanover and non-union personnel, namely the Police Lieutenant and the Deputy Fire Chief, as a discussion of these topics in open session could have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining and/or Litigating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“Executive Session 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 between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union, and with respect to litigation strategy related to Curaleaf, and in accordance MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2 with respect to contract negotiations between the Town of Hanover and non-union personnel, namely the Police Lieutenant and the Deputy Fire Chief, as a discussion of these topics in open session could have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining and/or Litigating position of the public body. The Chair announced that the Board will be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Appoint Diane Campbell to the Council on Aging Advisory Board for a one-year term
To appoint Diane Campbell to the Council on Aging Advisory Board for a one-year term.
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 appoint Diane Campbell to the Council on Aging Advisory Board for a one-year term..”
Appoint Laurie Lawrence as Alternate Representative to the North River Commission
To appoint Laurie Lawrence as Alternate Representative to the North River Commission.
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 appoint Laurie Lawrence as Alternate Representative to the North River Commission..”
Approve the Select Board reappointments to Boards, Committees, Commissions and Trusts as printed on the slate of candidates, with the exception of Robert Page
To approve the Select Board reappointments to Boards, Committees, Commissions and Trusts as printed on the slate of candidates, with the exception of Robert Page.
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 further questions or comments the Board voted to approve the Select Board reappointments to Boards, Committees, Commissions and Trusts as printed on the slate of candidates, with the exception of Robert Page..”
Approve ratifying the Town Manager's reappointments of Brian McLoone and George Joukov to the Conservation Commission
To approve ratifying the Town Manager's reappointments of Brian McLoone and George Joukov to the Conservation Commission.
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 ratifying the Town Manager's reappointments of Brian McLoone and George Joukov to the Conservation Commission..”
Appoint Steve Louko to the Community Preservation Act Committee as recommended by the Affordable Housing Trust
To appoint Steve Louko to the Community Preservation Act Committee as recommended by the Affordable Housing Trust.
Yes: Hoyes, Hughes, Louko, SatterwhiteAbstained: O'Connor
From the minutes
“Via roll call vote, the Board voted to appoint Steve Louko to the Community Preservation Act Committee as recommended by the Affordable Housing Trust. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectman Louko, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, abstained.”
Approve the mission statement for the Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee, attached, as written with the exception of Department of Public Works as recommended by the DPW Director,...
To approve the mission statement for the Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee, attached, as written with the exception of Department of Public Works as recommended by the DPW Director, Health Department as recommended by the CDMI Director, and Representative of Hanover Public Schools as recommended by the School Superintendent, and an interim report on December 7th as a presentation and the final report as a written report on March 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
“With no further questions or comments the Board voted to approve the mission statement for the Organic Fertilizers and Herbicides Study Committee, attached, as written with the exception of Department of Public Works as recommended by the DPW Director, Health Department as recommended by the CDMI Director, and Representative of Hanover Public Schools as recommended by the School Superintendent, and an interim report on December 7th as a presentation and the final report as a written report on March 1st..”
Approve revised option 4 as presented by Anthony
To approve revised option 4 as presented by Anthony.
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 revised option 4 as presented by Anthony..”
Accept the ambulance rates as presented at the last meeting by the Hanover Fire Department
To accept the ambulance rates as presented at the last meeting by the Hanover Fire Department.
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 ambulance rates as presented at the last meeting by the Hanover Fire Department..”
Adopt the Select Board Goals and responsible Select Board person(s) for each goal
To adopt the Select Board Goals and responsible Select Board person(s) for each goal.
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 the Select Board Goals and responsible Select Board person(s) for each goal..”
Return to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union, and with respect to litigation strategy...
To return to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union, and with respect to litigation strategy related to Curaleaf, and in accordance MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2 with respect to contract negotiations between the Town of Hanover and non-union personnel, namely the Police Lieutenant and the Deputy Fire Chief, as a discussion of these topics in open session could have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining and/or Litigating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 8:21pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, the Chair requested a roll call vote to return to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union, and with respect to litigation strategy related to Curaleaf, and in accordance MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2 with respect to contract negotiations between the Town of Hanover and non-union personnel, namely the Police Lieutenant and the Deputy Fire Chief, as a discussion of these topics in open session could have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining and/or Litigating position of the public body. The Chair announced that the Board will be returning to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, aye, Selectman Louko, 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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