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January 31, 2024
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Hull Redevelopment Authority. The HRA's own vote (asking the Select Board to set a 900-car limit) is not included here.
Present: Greg Grey, Irwin Nesoff, Jason McCann, Brian McCarthy, Jerry Taverna
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the following early voting hours for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election which will occur at Hull Town Hall, 253 Atlantic Avenue: Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to...
To accept the following early voting hours for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election which will occur at Hull Town Hall, 253 Atlantic Avenue: Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., no early voting on Sunday, February 25, 2024, and Monday, February 26, 2024 through Thursday, February 29, 2024 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no early voting on Friday, March 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff To accept the following early voting hours for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election which will occur at Hull Town Hall, 253 Atlantic Avenue: Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., no early voting on Sunday, February 25, 2024, and Monday, February 26, 2024 through Thursday, February 29, 2024 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no early voting on Friday, March 1, 2024. Second McCann Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCann)
Appoint the following 2024 Election poll workers: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille Donlan, Ann Marie Dunn, Meghan Bennett, Terry McDonald, Jean Fisher, Cheryl Grey, Cindy Magnoli, Jennifer Olivieri,...
To appoint the following 2024 Election poll workers: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille Donlan, Ann Marie Dunn, Meghan Bennett, Terry McDonald, Jean Fisher, Cheryl Grey, Cindy Magnoli, Jennifer Olivieri, Kathleen Dunn, Dorothy Resnick, Maxine Nash, Paul Paquin, Dena Tompkins, Tim Dunn
Greg Grey stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff To appoint the following 2024 Election poll workers: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille Donlan, Ann Marie Dunn, Meghan Bennett, Terry McDonald, Jean Fisher, Cheryl Grey, Cindy Magnoli, Jennifer Olivieri, Kathleen Dunn, Dorothy Resnick, Maxine Nash, Paul Paquin, Dena Tompkins, Tim Dunn Second Taverna Vote Unanimous*.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: Taverna)
Review and sign the March 5, 2024 Primary Election Warrant
To review and sign the March 5, 2024 Primary Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion McCann To review and sign the March 5, 2024 Primary Election Warrant Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: McCann, second: McCarthy)
Appoint Clifford & Kenny as the Employment and Law Labor Counsel for the Town of Hull
To appoint Clifford & Kenny as the Employment and Law Labor Counsel for the Town of Hull
Jerry Taverna stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion McCann To appoint Clifford & Kenny as the Employment and Law Labor Counsel for the Town of Hull Second Nesoff Vote Unanimous* *Taverna recused himself from the vote as the firm was involved in a personnel issue that relating to a family member..” (Motion: McCann, second: Nesoff)
Delegate authority to the Town Manager to hire Special Counsel for the Town when needed
To delegate authority to the Town Manager to hire Special Counsel for the Town when needed.
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff To delegate authority to the Town Manager to hire Special Counsel for the Town when needed. Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCarthy)
Allow a maximum of 900 cars at the HRA parking lot for the 2024 season starting May 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
To allow a maximum of 900 cars at the HRA parking lot for the 2024 season starting May 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Yes: McCarthy, Nesoff, TavernaNo: Grey, McCann
From the minutes
“Motion McCarthy To allow a maximum of 900 cars at the HRA parking lot for the 2024 season starting May 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 Second Nesoff Vote 3-2-0 McCarthy – Aye Nesoff – Aye Taverna – Aye Grey – No McCann - No.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Nesoff)
Change the Select Board policy of Annual ethics training requirement to every two years in accordance with state law
To change the Select Board policy of Annual ethics training requirement to every two years in accordance with state law
From the minutes
“Motion McCann To change the Select Board policy of Annual ethics training requirement to every two years in accordance with state law Second Nesoff Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: McCann, second: Nesoff)
Move the review of the Select Board Policies and Procedures and Organizational Commitments to the next meeting of the Select Board
To move the review of the Select Board Policies and Procedures and Organizational Commitments to the next meeting of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion Taverna To move the review of the Select Board Policies and Procedures and Organizational Commitments to the next meeting of the Select Board Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Taverna, second: McCarthy)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body; Move...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body; Move to go into Executive Session to comply with or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; Move to go into Executive Session to consult with legal counsel and obtain legal advice pursuant to the Attorney-Client privilege and not to reconvene in Open Session. The following subjects will be discussed in Executive Session: Employment related issues – Saunders v. Hull; Beach Avenue related litigation – Town of Hull v. Ferrera, et al. and Robert McEvoy, Trustee, v. Town of Hull
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body; Move to go into Executive Session to comply with or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; Move to go into Executive Session to consult with legal counsel and obtain legal advice pursuant to the Attorney-Client privilege and not to reconvene in Open Session. The following subjects will be discussed in Executive Session: Employment related issues – Saunders v. Hull; Beach Avenue related litigation – Town of Hull v. Ferrera, et al. and Robert McEvoy, Trustee, v. Town of Hull Second McCann Vote Unanimous Nesoff – Aye McCann – Aye Grey – Aye McCarthy – Aye Taverna – Aye.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCann)
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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