MassVoter.com← Hull Select BoardHull Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brian McCarthy, Jerry Taverna, Susan Short Green, Greg Grey
Absent: Irwin Nesoff
Every vote, in order
That the town purchase a gavel for the use of the Select Board Chair
That the town purchase a gavel for the use of the Select Board Chair
From the minutes
“Motion: Taverna That the town purchase a gavel for the use of the Select Board Chair Second: Grey Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Taverna, second: Grey)
Approve the license agreement to implement a restoration plan for a portion of the former railroad bed adjacent to 9 Manomet Avenue, as presented in the agenda packet
To approve the license agreement to implement a restoration plan for a portion of the former railroad bed adjacent to 9 Manomet Avenue, as presented in the agenda packet.
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To approve the license agreement to implement a restoration plan for a portion of the former railroad bed adjacent to 9 Manomet Avenue, as presented in the agenda packet. Second: Taverna Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)
Direct Town Counsel to move forward with an appraisal of the property associated with the James Avenue Beach access
To direct Town Counsel to move forward with an appraisal of the property associated with the James Avenue Beach access.
From the minutes
“Motion: Taverna To direct Town Counsel to move forward with an appraisal of the property associated with the James Avenue Beach access. Second: Green Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Taverna, second: Green)
Authorize the requested letter of commitment and support Hull's application for the AARP Age-Friendly Community designation
To authorize the requested letter of commitment and support Hull's application for the AARP Age-Friendly Community designation.
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To authorize the requested letter of commitment and support Hull's application for the AARP Age-Friendly Community designation. Second: Taverna Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)
Appoint Jason McCann and Maria Writesel to the 100% Clean Energy Climate Action Committee for one-year terms
To appoint Jason McCann and Maria Writesel to the 100% Clean Energy Climate Action Committee for one-year terms.
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To appoint Jason McCann and Maria Writesel to the 100% Clean Energy Climate Action Committee for one-year terms. Second: Taverna Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)
Appoint Ms. Hillary Taverna to the Beautification Committee
To appoint Ms. Hillary Taverna to the Beautification Committee
The minutes give the count (3-0-0), but 4 members were present, so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Green To appoint Ms. Hillary Taverna to the Beautification Committee Second: Grey Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Green, second: Grey)
Appoint Ms. Liz Kay to the Hull Permanent Sewer Commission
To appoint Ms. Liz Kay to the Hull Permanent Sewer Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To appoint Ms. Liz Kay to the Hull Permanent Sewer Commission Second: Green Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Green)
Appoint Mr. Kevin Beck to the Hull War Memorial Commission
To appoint Mr. Kevin Beck to the Hull War Memorial Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Taverna To appoint Mr. Kevin Beck to the Hull War Memorial Commission Second: Green Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Taverna, second: Green)
Appoint Neal Connors to the Weir River Estuary Committee, contingent upon confirmation of a vacancy
To appoint Neal Connors to the Weir River Estuary Committee, contingent upon confirmation of a vacancy.
From the minutes
“Motion: Taverna To appoint Neal Connors to the Weir River Estuary Committee, contingent upon confirmation of a vacancy. Second: Grey Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Taverna, second: Grey)
Approve the committee reappointments listed under Approvals 1 through 11 on the July 8, 2026 agenda, for the applicable terms
To approve the committee reappointments listed under Approvals 1 through 11 on the July 8, 2026 agenda, for the applicable terms.
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To approve the committee reappointments listed under Approvals 1 through 11 on the July 8, 2026 agenda, for the applicable terms. Second: Green Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Green)
Appoint Susan Short Green as the Select Board representative to the Zoning Bylaw Committee
To appoint Susan Short Green as the Select Board representative to the Zoning Bylaw Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To appoint Susan Short Green as the Select Board representative to the Zoning Bylaw Committee Second: Taverna Vote: Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Grey motioned to adjourn and Taverna seconded. The vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Taverna)
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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