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Hull Vice Chair
Jerry Taverna
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Taverna voted the same way as…
- Brian McCarthy57% (4 of 7)
- Greg Grey14% (1 of 7)
- Jason McCann14% (1 of 7)
- Irwin Nesoff14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Taverna as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 27 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 16, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- May 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 1Approve karaoke, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to…Motion: that the Select Board approve karaoke, indoor and exterior, from 10:00…Passed 4–1 · Taverna: No
May 1, 2024: Approve karaoke, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day but Tuesday and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Tuesdays
That the Select Board approve karaoke, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day but Tuesday and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Tuesdays
Voted: No
Yes: Grey, McCann, McCarthy, NesoffNo: Taverna
From the minutes
“Motion McCann That the Select Board approve karaoke, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day but Tuesday and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Tuesdays Second McCarthy Vote 4-1-0 Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye McCann – Aye McCarthy – Aye Taverna – No.” (Motion: McCann, second: McCarthy)
May 1Approve live music, indoor and exterior, Monday through Wednesday,…Motion: that the Select Board Approve live music, indoor and exterior, Monday…Failed 2–3 · Taverna: Yes
May 1, 2024: Approve live music, indoor and exterior, Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00…
That the Select Board Approve live music, indoor and exterior, Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Voted: Yes
Yes: McCarthy, TavernaNo: Grey, McCann, Nesoff
From the minutes
“Motion Taverna That the Select Board Approve live music, indoor and exterior, Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Second McCarthy Vote 2-3-0 Grey – No Nesoff – No McCann – No McCarthy – Aye Taverna - Aye.” (Motion: Taverna, second: McCarthy)
May 1Approve live music, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m.…Motion: that the Select Board approve live music, indoor and exterior, from…Passed 4–1 · Taverna: No
May 1, 2024: Approve live music, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on…
That the Select Board approve live music, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday
Voted: No
Yes: Grey, McCann, McCarthy, NesoffNo: Taverna
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff That the Select Board approve live music, indoor and exterior, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday Second McCann Vote 4-1-0 Nesoff – Aye McCann – Aye McCarthy – Aye Grey – Aye Taverna – No.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCann)
May 1Approve the Renewal of the Hull Yacht Club's Seasonal…Motion: to approve the Renewal of the Hull Yacht Club's Seasonal All…Passed 4–0 · Taverna: Yes
May 1, 2024: Approve the Renewal of the Hull Yacht Club's Seasonal All Alcohol License, Common Victualer License, and Entertainment License
To approve the Renewal of the Hull Yacht Club's Seasonal All Alcohol License, Common Victualer License, and Entertainment License
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, McCarthy, Nesoff, TavernaAbstained: McCann
From the minutes
“Motion McCarthy To approve the Renewal of the Hull Yacht Club's Seasonal All Alcohol License, Common Victualer License, and Entertainment License Second Taverna Vote Unanimous (McCann abstained).” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Taverna)
May 1Accept the May 20, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant…Motion: to accept the May 20, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Taverna: Yes
May 1, 2024: Accept the May 20, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented by Town Clerk, Lori West
To accept the May 20, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented by Town Clerk, Lori West
Voted: Yes
Greg Grey stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion McCann To accept the May 20, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented by Town Clerk, Lori West Second Taverna Vote Unanimous (Grey recused himself from the vote).” (Motion: McCann, second: Taverna)
Feb 21Submit an Estimated Seasonal Population of 11,556 for the…Motion: to submit an Estimated Seasonal Population of 11,556 for the Town…Passed 3–2 · Taverna: No
February 21, 2024: Submit an Estimated Seasonal Population of 11,556 for the Town of Hull to The Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
To submit an Estimated Seasonal Population of 11,556 for the Town of Hull to The Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
Voted: No
Yes: Grey, McCann, NesoffNo: McCarthy, Taverna
From the minutes
“Motion McCann To submit an Estimated Seasonal Population of 11,556 for the Town of Hull to The Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission Second Grey Vote 3-2-0 McCann – Aye Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye McCarthy – No Taverna – No.” (Motion: McCann, second: Grey)
Feb 21Approve the request of Paul Paquin, Chair of the…Motion: to approve the request of Paul Paquin, Chair of the Conservation…Passed 4–1 · Taverna: No
February 21, 2024: Approve the request of Paul Paquin, Chair of the Conservation Commission, for a waiver of financial interest as permitted by G.L. c. 268A, sec. 19
To approve the request of Paul Paquin, Chair of the Conservation Commission, for a waiver of financial interest as permitted by G.L. c. 268A, sec. 19
Voted: No
Yes: Grey, McCann, McCarthy, NesoffNo: Taverna
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff To approve the request of Paul Paquin, Chair of the Conservation Commission, for a waiver of financial interest as permitted by G.L. c. 268A, sec. 19 Second McCann Vote 4-1-0 Nesoff – Aye McCann – Aye McCarthy – Aye Grey – Aye Taverna - No.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCann)
Feb 21Approve the request of McDevitt Enterprises, Inc. dba Jo's…Motion: to approve the request of McDevitt Enterprises, Inc. dba Jo's Nautical…Passed 4–1 · Taverna: Yes
February 21, 2024: Approve the request of McDevitt Enterprises, Inc. dba Jo's Nautical for a Change of Hours in the All Alcohol General on Premises License to include Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to…
To approve the request of McDevitt Enterprises, Inc. dba Jo's Nautical for a Change of Hours in the All Alcohol General on Premises License to include Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, McCann, McCarthy, TavernaNo: Nesoff
From the minutes
“Motion Taverna To approve the request of McDevitt Enterprises, Inc. dba Jo's Nautical for a Change of Hours in the All Alcohol General on Premises License to include Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Second McCarthy Vote 4-1-0 Taverna – Aye McCarthy – Aye Nesoff – No McCann – Aye Grey - Aye.” (Motion: Taverna, second: McCarthy)
Feb 7Will post a notice for RFAs for Host Community…Motion: that the Select Board will post a notice for RFAs for…Passed 4–0 · Taverna: Yes
February 7, 2024: Will post a notice for RFAs for Host Community Agreements on or about April 1, 2024 with a return date of June 1, 2024
That the Select Board will post a notice for RFAs for Host Community Agreements on or about April 1, 2024 with a return date of June 1, 2024
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, McCarthy, Nesoff, TavernaAbstained: McCann
From the minutes
“Motion Nesoff That the Select Board will post a notice for RFAs for Host Community Agreements on or about April 1, 2024 with a return date of June 1, 2024 Second McCarthy Vote 4-0-1 Nesoff – Aye McCarthy – Aye Grey – Aye Taverna – Aye McCann – Abstain.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCarthy)
Jan 31Appoint the following 2024 Election poll workers: Kathleen Bell,…Motion: to appoint the following 2024 Election poll workers: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Taverna: Yes
January 31, 2024: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (178)
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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