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Vanessa O'Connor
Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record
Vanessa A. O'Connor
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list O'Connor as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
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Attendance
At the start of 25 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (25)
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Special: Present
- Feb 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2020 · Special: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Jul 10, 2020 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Apr 5Approve the Request For Proposals for the Edmund Q.…Motion: to approve the Request For Proposals for the Edmund Q. Sylvester…Passed 3–0 · O'Connor: Yes
April 5, 2021: Approve the Request For Proposals for the Edmund Q. Sylvester School as issued by the Board of Selectmen April 6, 2021 as amended by the Town Manager since the Board's…
To approve the Request For Proposals for the Edmund Q. Sylvester School as issued by the Board of Selectmen April 6, 2021 as amended by the Town Manager since the Board's last meeting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Delaney, Nyman, O'ConnorAbstained: Tuzik
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Request For Proposals for the Edmund Q. Sylvester School as issued by the Board of Selectmen April 6, 2021 as amended by the Town Manager since the Board's last meeting. Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye. Selectman Tuzik abstained from voting as he had not been present at the last meeting, and had not had a chance to look the RFP over..”
Apr 5Add an article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant…Motion: to add an article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant titled,…Passed 3–0 · O'Connor: Abstained
April 5, 2021: Add an article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant titled, "Elected Town Clerk vs
To add an article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant titled, "Elected Town Clerk vs. Appointed", such article to be numbered later.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Delaney, Nyman, TuzikAbstained: O'Connor
From the minutes
“The Board voted to add an article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant titled, "Elected Town Clerk vs. Appointed", such article to be numbered later. Selectman Tuzik, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Chairman Delany, aye. Selectwoman O'Connor abstained from voting..”
Mar 1Approve the renewal of the Alder Partners LLC an…Motion: to approve the renewal of the Alder Partners LLC an Independent…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · O'Connor: Yes
March 1, 2021: Approve the renewal of the Alder Partners LLC an Independent Franchisee of Planet Fitness located at 357 Columbia Road's 24-Hour Business Operations License
To approve the renewal of the Alder Partners LLC an Independent Franchisee of Planet Fitness located at 357 Columbia Road's 24-Hour Business Operations License.
Voted: Yes
John C. Tuzik stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the renewal of the Alder Partners LLC an Independent Franchisee of Planet Fitness located at 357 Columbia Road's 24-Hour Business Operations License. Chairman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Mar 1Approve the renewal of the Hertz Corporations Auto Lease…Motion: to approve the renewal of the Hertz Corporations Auto Lease or…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · O'Connor: Yes
March 1, 2021: Approve the renewal of the Hertz Corporations Auto Lease or Rental License at 644 Washington Street
To approve the renewal of the Hertz Corporations Auto Lease or Rental License at 644 Washington Street.
Voted: Yes
David R. Delaney stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the renewal of the Hertz Corporations Auto Lease or Rental License at 644 Washington Street. Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye.”
Mar 1Reissue the RFP consistent with articles of 35 and…Motion: to reissue the RFP consistent with articles of 35 and 36…Passed 3–0 · O'Connor: Yes
March 1, 2021: Reissue the RFP consistent with articles of 35 and 36 of the 2019 Town Meeting following the blueprint as prepared by the Traggorth Proposal
To reissue the RFP consistent with articles of 35 and 36 of the 2019 Town Meeting following the blueprint as prepared by the Traggorth Proposal.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barry, Delaney, O'ConnorAbstained: Nyman, Tuzik
From the minutes
“The Board voted to reissue the RFP consistent with articles of 35 and 36 of the 2019 Town Meeting following the blueprint as prepared by the Traggorth Proposal. Selectman Barry, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye. Selectman Tuzik and Vice Chair Nyman abstained from voting..”
Jan 25Renew the License for the Leasing or Renting of…Motion: to renew the License for the Leasing or Renting of Motor…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · O'Connor: Yes
January 25, 2021: Renew the License for the Leasing or Renting of Motor Vehicles to U- HAUL Company of Southern Massachusetts and Cape Cod dba U- HAUL Center of North Hanover, located at…
To renew the License for the Leasing or Renting of Motor Vehicles to U- HAUL Company of Southern Massachusetts and Cape Cod dba U- HAUL Center of North Hanover, located at 49 Franks Lane.
Voted: Yes
David R. Delaney stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to renew the License for the Leasing or Renting of Motor Vehicles to U- HAUL Company of Southern Massachusetts and Cape Cod dba U- HAUL Center of North Hanover, located at 49 Franks Lane. Selectman Tuzik, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, and Vice Chair Nyman, aye.”
Dec 7Approve the renewal of the following Farmer Series Pouring…Motion: to approve the renewal of the following Farmer Series Pouring License:…Passed 4–0 · O'Connor: Not recorded
December 7, 2020: Approve the renewal of the following Farmer Series Pouring License: Burke's Brewing Co., Inc. Dba Burke's Alewerks, 200 Webster St., Unit 3
To approve the renewal of the following Farmer Series Pouring License: Burke's Brewing Co., Inc. Dba Burke's Alewerks, 200 Webster St., Unit 3
Yes: Barry, Delaney, Nyman, TuzikVanessa O'Connor stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the renewal of the following Farmer Series Pouring License: Burke's Brewing Co., Inc. Dba Burke's Alewerks, 200 Webster St., Unit 3 Chairman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor recused herself as a family member has a financial interest in the business..”
Oct 19Appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons…Motion: to appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to…Passed 3–0 · O'Connor: Abstained
October 19, 2020: Appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to the Fireworks Committee and also appoint Selectwoman O'Connor as the alternate Liaison to the Fireworks Committee noting that all...
To appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to the Fireworks Committee and also appoint Selectwoman O'Connor as the alternate Liaison to the Fireworks Committee noting that all are fully aware of the disclosures that have been made.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Delaney, Nyman, TuzikAbstained: O'Connor
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Selectwoman Nyman and Selectman Barry as the Liaisons to the Fireworks Committee and also appoint Selectwoman O'Connor as the alternate Liaison to the Fireworks Committee noting that all are fully aware of the disclosures that have been made. Selectman Tuzik, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye. Selectwoman O'Connor abstained from voting..”
Sep 14Appoint Kim Notarangelo to the Board of RegistrarsMotion: to appoint Kim Notarangelo to the Board of RegistrarsPassed 4–0 · O'Connor: Yes
September 14, 2020: Appoint Kim Notarangelo to the Board of Registrars
To appoint Kim Notarangelo to the Board of Registrars
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barry, Delaney, O'Connor, TuzikAbstained: Nyman
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Kim Notarangelo to the Board of Registrars, Selectman Tuzik, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye. Vice Chair Nyman abstained from the vote..”
Jul 20Appoint Selectman David R. Delaney Chairman of the Board…Motion: to appoint Selectman David R. Delaney Chairman of the Board of…Passed 4–0 · O'Connor: Yes
July 20, 2020: Appoint Selectman David R. Delaney Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Selectman David R. Delaney Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Delaney, Nyman, O'Connor, TuzikAbstained: Barry
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Selectman David R. Delaney Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Vanessa O'Connor, aye, John Tuzik, aye, David Delaney, aye, Rhonda Nyman, aye. Selectman Barry abstained from voting..”
Votes with no disagreement (1)
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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