MassVoter.com← Hull Select BoardHull Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 29, 2021
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer Constable, Greg Grey, Donna Pursel, John Reilly
Absent: Domenico Sestito
Every vote, in order
Of Selectmen waive its right to reject the Town Manager's appointment of Joan Taverna as Director of the Board of Health
That the Board of Selectmen waive its right to reject the Town Manager's appointment of Joan Taverna as Director of the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly That the Board of Selectmen waive its right to reject the Town Manager's appointment of Joan Taverna as Director of the Board of Health Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for the Hull Knights of Columbus, 440 Nantasket Avenue, on October 16, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the Softball League
To approve a One Day Liquor License for the Hull Knights of Columbus, 440 Nantasket Avenue, on October 16, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the Softball League
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To approve a One Day Liquor License for the Hull Knights of Columbus, 440 Nantasket Avenue, on October 16, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the Softball League Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Accept the resignation of John Coggins from the Veteran's Council and the War Memorial Commission
To accept the resignation of John Coggins from the Veteran's Council and the War Memorial Commission
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To accept the resignation of John Coggins from the Veteran's Council and the War Memorial Commission Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Send a request to the HRA that they be authorized to use the HRA property for the stacking and burning of the pallets traditionally used on Thanksgiving
That the Board send a request to the HRA that they be authorized to use the HRA property for the stacking and burning of the pallets traditionally used on Thanksgiving.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly That the Board send a request to the HRA that they be authorized to use the HRA property for the stacking and burning of the pallets traditionally used on Thanksgiving. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Approve the annual ceremonial Thanksgiving bonfire as a clean burn pending approval from the HRA and pending approval from the Board of Health and taking into consideration conditions at the time...
That the Board approve the annual ceremonial Thanksgiving bonfire as a clean burn pending approval from the HRA and pending approval from the Board of Health and taking into consideration conditions at the time of the bonfire on Thanksgiving of 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly That the Board approve the annual ceremonial Thanksgiving bonfire as a clean burn pending approval from the HRA and pending approval from the Board of Health and taking into consideration conditions at the time of the bonfire on Thanksgiving of 2021. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; Move to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body; Move to go into Executive Session to comply with or act under the authority of Attorney-Client privilege; Move to go into Executive Session to consult with legal counsel and to obtain legal advice pursuant to the Attorney-Client privilege and not to reconvene in Open Session. The following subject matters will be discussed: DCR property, collective bargaining strategy that may affect Police, Fire, DPW, Clerical and Library bargaining units.
The minutes add: "Reilly – Aye (will abstain from any discussion of the Police Union contract"
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; Move to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body; Move to go into Executive Session to comply with or act under the authority of Attorney-Client privilege; Move to go into Executive Session to consult with legal counsel and to obtain legal advice pursuant to the Attorney-Client privilege and not to reconvene in Open Session. The following subject matters will be discussed: DCR property, collective bargaining strategy that may affect Police, Fire, DPW, Clerical and Library bargaining units. Second Grey Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye (will abstain from any discussion of the Police Union contract) Grey – Aye Pursel – Aye Constable – Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
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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