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Hull Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 25, 2025

26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Greg Grey, Irwin Nesoff, Brian McCarthy, Jerry Taverna

Absent: Jason McCann

Every vote, in order

Approve the request of the Nantasket Beach Salter Water Club for a One Day Alcohol License on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the request of the Nantasket Beach Salter Water Club for a One Day Alcohol License on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners Park, as presented at this meeting with the amendment that a Police Detail officer be at the event

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To approve the request of the Nantasket Beach Salter Water Club for a One Day Alcohol License on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners Park, as presented at this meeting with the amendment that a Police Detail officer be at the event Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Appoint Susan Vermilya as a member of the Economic Development Committee from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Susan Vermilya as a member of the Economic Development Committee from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To appoint Susan Vermilya as a member of the Economic Development Committee from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

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

Appoint Christine Chichello and Meryl Johnson to terms on the No Place for Hate Committee from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Christine Chichello and Meryl Johnson to terms on the No Place for Hate Committee from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To appoint Christine Chichello and Meryl Johnson to terms on the No Place for Hate Committee from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Appoint Greg Grey and Ed Whelan as members of the Park and Recreation Commission for three-year terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 3–0

To appoint Greg Grey and Ed Whelan as members of the Park and Recreation Commission for three-year terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion McCarthy To appoint Greg Grey and Ed Whelan as members of the Park and Recreation Commission for three-year terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote 3-0-1.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Taverna)

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

Appoint Valerio Romano to a position on the Beach Management Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Valerio Romano to a position on the Beach Management Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion Taverna To appoint Valerio Romano to a position on the Beach Management Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2026 Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Taverna, second: Grey)

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

Accept the Shark Policy Draft as presented at this meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the Shark Policy Draft as presented at this meeting

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To accept the Shark Policy Draft as presented at this meeting Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Approve James Leahy's request for a road closure at Third Street from Whitehead Avenue to Edgewater Road for a Block Party on July 26, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. conditioned on obtaining...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve James Leahy's request for a road closure at Third Street from Whitehead Avenue to Edgewater Road for a Block Party on July 26, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. conditioned on obtaining necessary Public Safety permits

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To approve James Leahy's request for a road closure at Third Street from Whitehead Avenue to Edgewater Road for a Block Party on July 26, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. conditioned on obtaining necessary Public Safety permits Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Reappoint Gabriel Ben-Yosef to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Gabriel Ben-Yosef to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Gabriel Ben-Yosef to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Reappoint Laurie Girdharry to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Laurie Girdharry to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Laurie Girdharry to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Reappoint Steven Greenberg to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Steven Greenberg to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Steven Greenberg to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Reappoint James Ianiri to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint James Ianiri to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint James Ianiri to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Nesoff Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)

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

Reappoint Pamela Wolfe to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Pamela Wolfe to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Pamela Wolfe to a position on the No Place for Hate Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

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

Reappoint James Ianiri to the Community Preservation Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint James Ianiri to the Community Preservation Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint James Ianiri to the Community Preservation Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Nesoff Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Maureen Koelsch and Michael Parks as members of the Beautification Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Maureen Koelsch and Michael Parks as members of the Beautification Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion McCarthy To reappoint Maureen Koelsch and Michael Parks as members of the Beautification Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Jennifer Butler-Rickard to a position on the Board of Health for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Jennifer Butler-Rickard to a position on the Board of Health for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Jennifer Butler-Rickard to a position on the Board of Health for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Edward Burke, Joseph Grieco, David Irwin, Jerry McLaughlin, Ernest Minelli, and Andrew Wohar to positions on the War Memorial Commission for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Edward Burke, Joseph Grieco, David Irwin, Jerry McLaughlin, Ernest Minelli, and Andrew Wohar to positions on the War Memorial Commission for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Edward Burke, Joseph Grieco, David Irwin, Jerry McLaughlin, Ernest Minelli, and Andrew Wohar to positions on the War Memorial Commission for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint James Quinlivan to a position on the Hull Cultural Council for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint James Quinlivan to a position on the Hull Cultural Council for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint James Quinlivan to a position on the Hull Cultural Council for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Bob Pahl to an alternate position on the Historic District Commission for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Bob Pahl to an alternate position on the Historic District Commission for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Bob Pahl to an alternate position on the Historic District Commission for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Steven Greenberg and James Pitrolo to positions on the Economic Development Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Steven Greenberg and James Pitrolo to positions on the Economic Development Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Steven Greenberg and James Pitrolo to positions on the Economic Development Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

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

Reappoint Bob Pahl to a position on the Affordable Housing Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Bob Pahl to a position on the Affordable Housing Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Bob Pahl to a position on the Affordable Housing Committee for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

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

Reappoint Scott Plympton and Judeth Van Hamm to positions on the Weir River Estuary Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Scott Plympton and Judeth Van Hamm to positions on the Weir River Estuary Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Scott Plympton and Judeth Van Hamm to positions on the Weir River Estuary Committee for terms from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

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

Reappoint Danielle Dolan to a position on the Conservation Commission for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Danielle Dolan to a position on the Conservation Commission for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Danielle Dolan to a position on the Conservation Commission for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

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

Reappoint Teresa Brady to a position on the Council on Aging for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Teresa Brady to a position on the Council on Aging for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To reappoint Teresa Brady to a position on the Council on Aging for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Second Taverna Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)

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

Appoint Irwin Nesoff as the Select Board designee to the Affordable Housing Committee

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Irwin Nesoff as the Select Board designee to the Affordable Housing Committee

From the minutes

“Motion Grey To appoint Irwin Nesoff as the Select Board designee to the Affordable Housing Committee Second McCarthy Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Jerry Taverna as the Select Board designee for the Economic Development Committee

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jerry Taverna as the Select Board designee for the Economic Development Committee

Jerry Taverna stepped aside (recused) from this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion McCarthy To appoint Jerry Taverna as the Select Board designee for the Economic Development Committee Second Grey Vote 3-0-1* *Taverna recused himself from the vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session to comply with, or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation re: Opioid Multi District Litigation –...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To go into Executive Session to comply with, or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation re: Opioid Multi District Litigation – Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Defendant, and not to reconvene in Open Session

From the minutes

“Motion Nesoff Move to go into Executive Session to comply with, or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation re: Opioid Multi District Litigation – Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Defendant, and not to reconvene in Open Session Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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