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Municipal votes · 2018–2019 Board

Hull Select Board

How the Hull Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Greg Grey joined the board after the May 2018 election; Chris Mitchell left. On May 23, 2018 the board voted 4-1 to make Domenico Sestito Chair and Jennifer Constable Vice Chair. That motion also named Greg Grey as Clerk, but the attendance lines in the minutes that follow list Kevin Richardson as Clerk. The town lists 14 meetings in this term with an agenda but no posted minutes. Covers 18 meetings, May 23 to May 16, 2019.

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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.

Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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From the agendas Hull posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.

What Town Meeting decided

In Hull, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.

Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 51 votes: 46 passed, 3 failed, 2 other
  • Art. 1 Accept the annual town reports Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 2 Assume liability for state work on tidal and non-tidal waters (M.G.L. c. 91, § 29) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 3 Allow contracts with state agencies to build or maintain seawalls and shore areas Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 4 Allow contracts with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 5 Allow compensating balance agreements Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 6 Appropriate Municipal Light Plant sales income to the Light Plant Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 7 Set salaries of elected officials Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 8 General government and school budgets Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 9 Harbormaster enterprise budget Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 10 Sewer enterprise budget Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 11 Cable enterprise budget Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 12 Board of Assessors: accept M.G.L. c. 59, § 21A Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 13A Community Preservation Fund allocations Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(a) Community Preservation: George Washington Boulevard community gardens beautification Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(b) Community Preservation: Lifesaving Museum outdoor space improvements Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(c) Community Preservation: Village Park playground and basketball court Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(d) Community Preservation: Lifesaving Museum boathouse restoration Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(e) Community Preservation: Paragon Carousel clock tower restoration Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(f) Community Preservation: historical Town records at the fire station Passed “PASS”
  • 13B(g) Community Preservation: Hull Community Housing Trust Fund Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 14 Increase the retirement cost-of-living (COLA) base Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 15 Stabilization Fund Other
  • Art. 16 Utility easement Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 17 Artwalk easement Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 18 Capital request: Department of Public Works (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 19 Use of Crescent Beach seawall settlement proceeds Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 20 Capital request: Fire Department (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 21 Capital request: Manomet and Samoset resurfacing (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 22 Capital request: roadway paving (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 23 Capital request: landfill assessment and closure (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 24 Senior Center relocation Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 25 Public safety building facility design (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 26 Town Hall closure and relocation (2/3 vote) Other
  • Art. 27 Town-wide coastal infrastructure (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 28 Capital emergency replacement reserve account Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 29 Home rule petition: contracts Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 30 Contract extension: operation and maintenance (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 31 Zoning: non-conforming uses (Sec. 410-6.2B(6)(b)) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 32 Zoning: Flexible Plan Development (Sec. 410-4.3) (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 33 Zoning: Commercial A, B and C districts (Sec. 410-3.6) (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 34 Zoning: Nantasket Beach Overlay District (Sec. 410-3.12) (2/3 vote) Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 35 By-law: powers and duties of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (Sec. 111-4) Failed “FAIL”
  • Art. 36 Annual budget for town boards, committees, commissions and councils Failed “FAIL”
  • Art. 37 Replace a section of stairs at Western Avenue Failed “FAIL”
  • Art. 38 Permanent traffic direction changes in the Nantasket Beach Overlay District Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 39 Recording and public access to open meetings Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 40 Ask the Legislature to amend the Charter to remove the Town Manager from Light Plant operations and restore the Light Board Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 41 Legal review of citizen petition articles Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 42 Remote public access to town board and committee meetings Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 43 Repeal Article 11 of the May 2018 Annual Town Meeting Passed “PASS”
  • Art. 44 Eminent domain at James Avenue Wharf and James Avenue Beach Passed “PASS”

Source: Town Clerk's 2026 Annual Town Meeting results sheet.

Annual Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 56 votes: 47 passed, 6 failed, 3 no action

Sessions: May 5, 6 and 7, 2025

Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting.

Not here yet: the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting (only the warrant is posted, no minutes or results), and the full minutes of the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting (only the Clerk's results sheet is posted, and it leaves the results of Articles 15 and 26 blank).

Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).

Members

Greg GreyMember · Elected townwide · at 18 of 18 meetingsJohn ReillyMember · Elected townwide · at 13 of 18 meetingsKevin RichardsonClerk · Elected townwide · at 16 of 18 meetings

"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.

Meetings

About missing minutes

Loaded: Select Board minutes from January 2018 through September 22, 2026, as posted on the town’s Agenda Center (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021). Not here yet: years before 2018; meetings the town lists without posted minutes (several each year, including October 2025 to early January 2026); and the April 21, 2021 minutes, which could not be loaded. One set of minutes (January 8, 2025) is a scanned document, which we read with text recognition. Most votes are recorded in a table with the mover, the seconder and the result. When the minutes say “Unanimous” we show every member present as voting yes. Many votes also list each member’s vote by name. Some votes, mostly from 2025 and 2026, give only a count such as “3-2-0” without names; those show the count only. Where the names in the minutes do not match the count, or a roll call leaves out a member who was present, we show the count only and add a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) or were out of the room for a vote are left out of that vote, as the minutes record. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (School Committee, Planning Board, Hull Redevelopment Authority, Library Trustees, Board of Assessors) and votes taken in executive session are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.

Thursday, May 16, 2019 · Regular meeting13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreementAbsent: Jennifer Constable, Kevin RichardsonThursday, May 2, 2019 · Regular meeting6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreementAll 5 members presentThursday, April 4, 2019 · Regular meeting10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreementAbsent: John ReillyThursday, March 21, 2019 · Regular meeting7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members presentThursday, March 7, 2019 · Regular meeting14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreementAll 5 members present

Votes where members disagreed

Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.

May 16Approve a request from Neil J. Reilly, Deputy Police…Motion: to approve a request from Neil J. Reilly, Deputy Police Chief…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note

May 16, 2019: Approve a request from Neil J. Reilly, Deputy Police Chief to appointment seasonal officers for the 2019 summer season. [See document.] Reilly stated that one of the appointees, Michael Samson,…

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a request from Neil J. Reilly, Deputy Police Chief to appointment seasonal officers for the 2019 summer season. [See document.] Reilly stated that one of the appointees, Michael Samson, is his nephew, but he will participate in the vote so that the board has a quorum.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“In addition, the board approved a request from Neil J. Reilly, Deputy Police Chief to appointment seasonal officers for the 2019 summer season. [See document.] Reilly stated that one of the appointees, Michael Samson, is his nephew, but he will participate in the vote so that the board has a quorum. Motion Grey So moved. Second Sestito Vote.” (Motion: Grey, second: Sestito)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 16Approve: Sestito asked the board to confirm its vote…Motion: to approve: Sestito asked the board to confirm its vote of…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note

May 16, 2019: Approve: Sestito asked the board to confirm its vote of permission for the HYFA Carnival on June 19-23, with fireworks on June 22 (rain date June 23)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve: Sestito asked the board to confirm its vote of permission for the HYFA Carnival on June 19-23, with fireworks on June 22 (rain date June 23).

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“Sestito asked the board to confirm its vote of permission for the HYFA Carnival on June 19-23, with fireworks on June 22 (rain date June 23). Motion Reilly So moved Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

May 16Reilly suggested that the board meet on May 29…Motion: Reilly suggested that the board meet on May 29 rather than…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note

May 16, 2019: Reilly suggested that the board meet on May 29 rather than May 30 to celebrate the town's anniversary of being incorporated

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Reilly suggested that the board meet on May 29 rather than May 30 to celebrate the town's anniversary of being incorporated.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“Reilly suggested that the board meet on May 29 rather than May 30 to celebrate the town's anniversary of being incorporated. Motion Reilly So moved Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

May 2Approve the names listed on the memo from the…Motion: to approve the names listed on the memo from the Town…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note

May 2, 2019: Approve the names listed on the memo from the Town Clerk as the town Meeting election poll workers and for t hose who also hold another compensated position with the…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the names listed on the memo from the Town Clerk as the town Meeting election poll workers and for t hose who also hold another compensated position with the town noted by the asterisk, further move to approve under general law chapter 268A Section 20B, the exemptions of their interest in a contract as an on call as needed town meeting and election poll worker. [See document.]

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the names listed on the memo from the Town Clerk as the town Meeting election poll workers and for t hose who also hold another compensated position with the town noted by the asterisk, further move to approve under general law chapter 268A Section 20B, the exemptions of their interest in a contract as an on call as needed town meeting and election poll worker. [See document.] Motion Grey So moved. Second Reilly Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Reilly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 2Appoint Sheryl Grey as a Town Meeting and election…Motion: to appoint Sheryl Grey as a Town Meeting and election worker.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note

May 2, 2019: Appoint Sheryl Grey as a Town Meeting and election worker

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Sheryl Grey as a Town Meeting and election worker. Selectman Grey recused himself from this vote.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph. Greg Grey stepped aside (recused) from this vote.

From the minutes

“Additionally, the board voted to appoint Sheryl Grey as a Town Meeting and election worker. Selectman Grey recused himself from this vote. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Richardson Vote 4-0-1 Grey recused..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 4Approve a request from Joe Regan, South Shore Habitat…Motion: to approve a request from Joe Regan, South Shore Habitat for…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note

April 4, 2019: Approve a request from Joe Regan, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, for the 13th Annual Ride for Habitat on September 14, 2019

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a request from Joe Regan, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, for the 13th Annual Ride for Habitat on September 14, 2019.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“The board approved a request from Joe Regan, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, for the 13th Annual Ride for Habitat on September 14, 2019. Motion Grey Second Richardson Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Richardson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 4Approve a request from the Struzziery Family for the…Motion: to approve a request from the Struzziery Family for the Annual…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note

April 4, 2019: Approve a request from the Struzziery Family for the Annual Struzz's 5K Home Run to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10 a.m

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a request from the Struzziery Family for the Annual Struzz's 5K Home Run to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10 a.m.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“The board approved a request from the Struzziery Family for the Annual Struzz's 5K Home Run to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. Motion Richardson Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Constable)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 4Approve a request from Joyce Sullivan, Board of Health…Motion: to approve a request from Joyce Sullivan, Board of Health Director,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note

April 4, 2019: Approve a request from Joyce Sullivan, Board of Health Director, to declare a 2003 Ford Taurus as surplus property

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a request from Joyce Sullivan, Board of Health Director, to declare a 2003 Ford Taurus as surplus property. It is no longer in use. Estimated value is $500.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“The board approved a request from Joyce Sullivan, Board of Health Director, to declare a 2003 Ford Taurus as surplus property. It is no longer in use. Estimated value is $500. Motion Grey Second Richardson Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Richardson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 21Approve a request by Jen Olivieri for the Hull…Motion: to approve a request by Jen Olivieri for the Hull Boosters'…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note

March 21, 2019: Approve a request by Jen Olivieri for the Hull Boosters' annual carnival to be held on HRA land from August 7-11, with set-up beginning on August 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a request by Jen Olivieri for the Hull Boosters' annual carnival to be held on HRA land from August 7-11, with set-up beginning on August 5.

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“The board also approved a request by Jen Olivieri for the Hull Boosters' annual carnival to be held on HRA land from August 7-11, with set-up beginning on August 5. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 7Approve a request from Liz Londergan, 38 Atlantic House…Motion: to approve a request from Liz Londergan, 38 Atlantic House Rd.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note

March 7, 2019: Approve a request from Liz Londergan, 38 Atlantic House Rd. to hold the first annual "A Walk to Remember" on Thursday June 20, 2019 in honor of loved ones who…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a request from Liz Londergan, 38 Atlantic House Rd. to hold the first annual "A Walk to Remember" on Thursday June 20, 2019 in honor of loved ones who have passed away. Proceeds will go to a number of scholarship funds for Hull and Stoughton High Schools. (subject to final approval by Police and Fire)

The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.

From the minutes

“The board approved a request from Liz Londergan, 38 Atlantic House Rd. to hold the first annual "A Walk to Remember" on Thursday June 20, 2019 in honor of loved ones who have passed away. Proceeds will go to a number of scholarship funds for Hull and Stoughton High Schools. Motion Reilly So moved, subject to final approval by Police and Fire Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

From the Hull Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda Center. 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: Greg Grey (May 2024), Irwin Nesoff and Brian McCarthy (May 2025) and Susan Short Green (April 2026) from The Hull Times candidate statements; Jerry Taverna from Hull Community Television’s 2026 candidate statements video. Former members show initials.

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