How the Hull Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. On June 13, 2019 the board voted 3-2 (then 4-1 on reconsideration) to keep the same officers. A few later minutes list Greg Grey as Clerk and Kevin Richardson as a member; most list Kevin Richardson as Clerk. The town lists 15 meetings in this term with an agenda but no posted minutes. Covers 23 meetings, June 13 to June 11, 2020.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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.
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
13B(a)Community Preservation: $530,000 ($310,000 general fund, $220,000 open space reserve) to improve Jones ParkPassed“The motion passed by a voice vote.”
13B(f)Community Preservation: exterior painting of St. Nicholas United Methodist Church (amount printed as "$35,00")Passed“The motion passed by a voice vote.”
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).
"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.
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 11That the metered parking in the Kenberma Business District…Motion: that the metered parking in the Kenberma Business District be limited…Passed 4–1 · No: Reilly
June 11, 2020: That the metered parking in the Kenberma Business District be limited to a maximum of one hour, after which a vehicle must be moved
ApprovePassed · 4–1
That the metered parking in the Kenberma Business District be limited to a maximum of one hour, after which a vehicle must be moved. The fine for a violation will be $50.
“Motion Richardson That the metered parking in the Kenberma Business District be limited to a maximum of one hour, after which a vehicle must be moved. The fine for a violation will be $50. Second Constable Vote 4-1-0 Richardson – Aye Constable – Aye Reilly – No Grey – Aye Sestito – Aye.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Constable)
Jun 3Approve the Town Clerk's request to reduce polling hours…Motion: to approve the Town Clerk's request to reduce polling hours for…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Richardson, Sestito
June 3, 2020: Approve the Town Clerk's request to reduce polling hours for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 23, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00…
ApprovePassed · 3–0
To approve the Town Clerk's request to reduce polling hours for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 23, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“Motion Grey To approve the Town Clerk's request to reduce polling hours for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 23, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second Reilly Vote 3-0-2 Grey – Aye Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Abstain Sestito – Abstain.” (Motion: Grey, second: Reilly)
Apr 30That Local 02045 be required to publish a notice…Motion: that Local 02045 be required to publish a notice in The…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Constable
April 30, 2020: That Local 02045 be required to publish a notice in The Hull Times of the Continuance of the Hearing on their application to June 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That Local 02045 be required to publish a notice in The Hull Times of the Continuance of the Hearing on their application to June 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
“Motion Richardson That Local 02045 be required to publish a notice in The Hull Times of the Continuance of the Hearing on their application to June 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Second Reilly Vote Unanimous Richardson – Aye Reilly – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito – Aye Constable – Abstain.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reilly)
Apr 30That a recommendation of "No Action" be made regarding…Motion: that a recommendation of "No Action" be made regarding Article 29.Passed 3–2 · No: Constable, Grey
April 30, 2020: That a recommendation of "No Action" be made regarding Article 29
ApprovePassed · 3–2
That a recommendation of "No Action" be made regarding Article 29.
“Motion Reilly That a recommendation of "No Action" be made regarding Article 29. Second Richardson Vote 3-2-0 Reilly – Aye Richardson – Aye Constable – No Grey – No Sestito – Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)
Apr 15Move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the…Motion: to move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Richardson, Sestito
April 15, 2020: Move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts of 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and public health emergency declared by the President of the United States, the…
ApprovePassed · 3–0
To move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts of 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and public health emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Hull Board of Selectmen arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, that the Monday, May 18, 2020 Annual Town Election be postponed so that the protocols called for to protect the public can best be observed. This action is in the best interest of the public as well as all employees and officials of the Town.
“Motion Grey To move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts of 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and public health emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Hull Board of Selectmen arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, that the Monday, May 18, 2020 Annual Town Election be postponed so that the protocols called for to protect the public can best be observed. This action is in the best interest of the public as well as all employees and officials of the Town. Second Reilly Vote 3-0-2 Grey – Aye Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Abstain Sestito - Abstain.” (Motion: Grey, second: Reilly)
“Motion Grey To approve the Emergency Declaration as presented Second Richardson Vote 3-0-2 Grey – Aye Richardson – Aye Sestito – Aye Constable and Reilly not present for vote.” (Motion: Grey, second: Richardson)
Mar 5Support the Hull Garden Club's "Clean Your Corner" Day…Motion: to support the Hull Garden Club's "Clean Your Corner" Day on…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 5, 2020: Support the Hull Garden Club's "Clean Your Corner" Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present
To support the Hull Garden Club's "Clean Your Corner" Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020
John Reilly was not present for this vote. Greg Grey was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson To support the Hull Garden Club's "Clean Your Corner" Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Second Constable Vote 3-0-2 Grey and Reilly not present for vote.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Constable)
Mar 5Approve the request for South Shore Habitat for Humanity…Motion: to approve the request for South Shore Habitat for Humanity to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 5, 2020: Approve the request for South Shore Habitat for Humanity to hold the Ride For Habitat on September 12, 2020 and also to waive the fee for this event
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present
To approve the request for South Shore Habitat for Humanity to hold the Ride For Habitat on September 12, 2020 and also to waive the fee for this event
John Reilly was not present for this vote. Greg Grey was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson To approve the request for South Shore Habitat for Humanity to hold the Ride For Habitat on September 12, 2020 and also to waive the fee for this event Second Constable Vote 3-0-2 Grey and Reilly were not present for vote.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Constable)
Mar 5Grant permission to Hy Tran, La Dalat and Company,…Motion: to grant permission to Hy Tran, La Dalat and Company, dba…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 5, 2020: Grant permission to Hy Tran, La Dalat and Company, dba La Dalat, to open Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am for a Fundraising Event for the…
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present
To grant permission to Hy Tran, La Dalat and Company, dba La Dalat, to open Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am for a Fundraising Event for the EM20 Foundation
John Reilly was not present for this vote. Greg Grey was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Constable To grant permission to Hy Tran, La Dalat and Company, dba La Dalat, to open Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am for a Fundraising Event for the EM20 Foundation Second Richardson Vote 3-0-2 Grey and Reilly were not present for vote.” (Motion: Constable, second: Richardson)
Mar 5Approve the renewal of the following seasonal licenses for…Motion: to approve the renewal of the following seasonal licenses for Hull…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 5, 2020: Approve the renewal of the following seasonal licenses for Hull Yacht Club, Inc.: (A) All Alcohol (Seasonal); (B) Common Victualer; (C) Entertainment (DJ and Live)
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present
To approve the renewal of the following seasonal licenses for Hull Yacht Club, Inc.: (A) All Alcohol (Seasonal); (B) Common Victualer; (C) Entertainment (DJ and Live)
John Reilly was not present for this vote. Greg Grey was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Constable To approve the renewal of the following seasonal licenses for Hull Yacht Club, Inc.: (A) All Alcohol (Seasonal); (B) Common Victualer; (C) Entertainment (DJ and Live) Second Richardson Vote 3-0-2 Grey and Reilly were not present for vote.” (Motion: Constable, second: Richardson)
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.