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July 6, 2026
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Greg Satterwhite, Rachel Hughes, Jim Hoyes
Absent: Vanessa O'Connor, Steve Louko
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations between the Town of Hanover and Police Union, and the Town of Hanover and Fire Union, and...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations between the Town of Hanover and Police Union, and the Town of Hanover and Fire Union, and contract negotiations between the Town of Hanover and non-union personnel, namely Deputy Fire Chief and Police Lieutenant, as a discussion of these topics in Open Session could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body.
From the minutes
“At 12:01pm, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2 and §21(a)3, the Chair requested a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations between the Town of Hanover and Police Union, and the Town of Hanover and Fire Union, and contract negotiations between the Town of Hanover and non-union personnel, namely Deputy Fire Chief and Police Lieutenant, as a discussion of these topics in Open Session could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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.”
Approve the work agreement for the Deputy Fire Chief with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $156,560 2027: $160,474 2028: $164,486 2029:...
To approve the work agreement for the Deputy Fire Chief with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $156,560 2027: $160,474 2028: $164,486 2029: $168,598
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the work agreement for the Deputy Fire Chief with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $156,560 2027: $160,474 2028: $164,486 2029: $168,598 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, aye..”
Approve the work agreement with the Police Lieutenant with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $159,392.50 2027: $163,377.31 2028:...
To approve the work agreement with the Police Lieutenant with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $159,392.50 2027: $163,377.31 2028: $167,461.75 2029: $171,648.29 Additionally, as the Police Lieutenant is one of the few employees who still falls under a system where the Town reimburses for unused sick time, the Board, as part of the same motion, voted to pay out the reimbursement for unused sick time in the amount of $24,867 over the course of three fiscal years.
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 work agreement with the Police Lieutenant with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $159,392.50 2027: $163,377.31 2028: $167,461.75 2029: $171,648.29 Additionally, as the Police Lieutenant is one of the few employees who still falls under a system where the Town reimburses for unused sick time, the Board, as part of the same motion, voted to pay out the reimbursement for unused sick time in the amount of $24,867 over the course of three fiscal years..”
Pay out the reimbursement for unused sick time in the amount of $24,867 over the course of three fiscal years
To pay out the reimbursement for unused sick time in the amount of $24,867 over the course of three fiscal years.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the work agreement with the Police Lieutenant with the following salary amounts over the next four years, starting with Fiscal Year 2026: 2026: $159,392.50 2027: $163,377.31 2028: $167,461.75 2029: $171,648.29 Additionally, as the Police Lieutenant is one of the few employees who still falls under a system where the Town reimburses for unused sick time, the Board, as part of the same motion, voted to pay out the reimbursement for unused sick time in the amount of $24,867 over the course of three fiscal years. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, aye.”
Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union for a Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 as outlined...
To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union for a Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 as outlined in the Understanding that was provided.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Firefighters Union for a Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 as outlined in the Understanding that was provided. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, aye.”
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 12:40pm, via roll call vote, the meeting ended and adjourned. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hoyes, aye, Vice Chair Hughes, aye, Chair Satterwhite, 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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