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April 8, 2025
32 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Ellen Maher, Paul Grady, David Farrag, Jack Creighton, Chris Plecs
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Present, David Farrag-Present, Ellen Maher-Present, Jack Creighton-Present
Approve in connection with the offering of the notes the town has executed, a significant event disclosure certificate dated as of the date hereof for $1
Approve in connection with the offering of the notes the town has executed, a significant event disclosure certificate dated as of the date hereof for $1
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
License/Permits/Events-Public Hearing-Application for LP Gas License-Hingham Lumber-Chief Dockray Tuesday April 7:05pm
Open public hearing for Hingham Lumber 165 CJC Highway LP Gas License
To open public hearing for Hingham Lumber 165 CJC Highway LP Gas License
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to open public hearing for Hingham Lumber 165 CJC Highway LP Gas License, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)
Select Member Grady to open public hearing for Hingham Lumber 165 CJC Highway LP Gas
Approve the expansion of the license for Hingham Lumber located at 165 CJC Highway for flammable combustible liquids and flammable gases and solids
To approve the expansion of the license for Hingham Lumber located at 165 CJC Highway for flammable combustible liquids and flammable gases and solids
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the expansion of the license for Hingham Lumber located at 165 CJC Highway for flammable combustible liquids and flammable gases and solids, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)
Close this public hearing
To close this public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to close this public hearing, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Lenny's Hideaway. Proposed Manager is Warren Hipwell. Chair Maher read aloud the public
Open a public hearing as a local licensing authority at 7:10 pm on April 8 2025
To open a public hearing as a local licensing authority at 7:10 pm on April 8 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to open a public hearing as a local licensing authority at 7:10 pm on April 8 2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Continue the public hearing for Lenny's Hideaway on April 29, 2025
To continue the public hearing for Lenny's Hideaway on April 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to continue the public hearing for Lenny's Hideaway on April 29, 2025 , seconded by Select Member Plecs . Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Stevie G's. The proposed Manager is Andrew Loconsolo. Chair Maher read aloud the public
Open a public hearing at 7:15pm to consider application for a new Annual Wine & Malt License, Common Victualler License and Entertainment Permit for Stevie G's Restaurant Cohasset LLC, d/b/a...
To open a public hearing at 7:15pm to consider application for a new Annual Wine & Malt License, Common Victualler License and Entertainment Permit for Stevie G's Restaurant Cohasset LLC, d/b/a Stevie G's located at 380 CJC Unit G.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to open a public hearing at 7:15pm to consider application for a new Annual Wine & Malt License, Common Victualler License and Entertainment Permit for Stevie G's Restaurant Cohasset LLC, d/b/a Stevie G's located at 380 CJC Unit G., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Applicant Andrew Loconsolo was present and gave an overview of his background and
Approve Stevie G's for Annual Beer and Wine license
To approve Stevie G's for Annual Beer and Wine license
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Stevie G's for Annual Beer and Wine license, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve Stevie G's for a Common Victualler License
To approve Stevie G's for a Common Victualler License
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Stevie G's for a Common Victualler License, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve Stevie G's for an Entertainment License
To approve Stevie G's for an Entertainment License
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Stevie G's for an Entertainment License, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Close this public hearing
To close this public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to close this public hearing, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Cohasset Yacht Club-Application for Change of Manager, Hours and Change of Officers-Chair
Open a public hearing for an Application for Change of Manager, Hours and Change of Officers for Cohasset Yacht Club on April 8th 2025 at 7:20pm
To open a public hearing for an Application for Change of Manager, Hours and Change of Officers for Cohasset Yacht Club on April 8th 2025 at 7:20pm
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherAbstained: Creighton, Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to open a public hearing for an Application for Change of Manager, Hours and Change of Officers for Cohasset Yacht Club on April 8th 2025 at 7:20pm seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Select Members Plecs and Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Manager, Hours and Change of Officers for Cohasset Yacht Club on April 8th 2025 at 7:20pm
Approve the expansion of operating hours at the Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm
To approve the expansion of operating hours at the Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherAbstained: Creighton, Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the expansion of operating hours at the Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Select Members Plecs and Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm, seconded by Select Member
Approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht Club
To approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht Club
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherAbstained: Creighton, Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht Club, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Select Members Plecs and Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht
Close this public hearing
To close this public hearing
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherAbstained: Creighton, Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to close this public hearing, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Select Members Plecs and Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Healing Field Event-Saturday, May 24, 2025
Approve the Healing Field Event on May 24, 2025
To approve the Healing Field Event on May 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Healing Field Event on May 24, 2025, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)
Memorial Day Parade-Monday, May 26, 2025
Approve the Memorial Day Parade
To approve the Memorial Day Parade
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Memorial Day Parade, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Memorial Day Parade, seconded by Select
Approve the proclamation of Arbor Day
To approve the proclamation of Arbor Day
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the proclamation of Arbor Day, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the proclamation of Arbor Day, seconded by
Sunset the existing school facilities committee
To sunset the existing school facilities committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to sunset the existing school facilities committee, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye. 2025 ATM Warrant Review/Vote Articles-Mr. Senior advised the Board that the Advisory Committee has voted on all of the articles..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #4
Recommend Article #4 to ATM
To recommend Article #4 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #4 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #4 to ATM, seconded by Select
Recommend Article #5 to ATM
To recommend Article #5 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #5 to ATM, seconded by Select MemberPlecs Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #7
Recommend Article #7 to ATM
To recommend Article #7 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #7 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #8
Recommend Article #8 to ATM
To recommend Article #8 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #8 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #9
Recommend Article #9 to ATM
To recommend Article #9 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #9 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #10
Recommend Article #10 to ATM
To recommend Article #10 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #10 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #14
Recommend Article #14 to ATM
To recommend Article #14 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #14 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #16
Recommend Article #16 to ATM
To recommend Article #16 to ATM
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #16 to ATM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #18-Citizen's Petition-Expand the Sewer District
Close, sign and publish the 2025 ATM Warrant
To close, sign and publish the 2025 ATM Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to close, sign and publish the 2025 ATM Warrant, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 3/25/2025
To approve the minutes of 3/25/2025
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, PlecsAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 3/25/2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag- Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained Audience Comments- Carol Bestick-55 Beechwood Street stated the Town Manager Report has improved and she is impressed that Mr..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Audience Comments- Carol Bestick-55 Beechwood Street stated the Town Manager Report has
Approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest form dated April 10, 2025 to the MSBA, for Cohasset High School, located at 143 Pond St., for priority number 5, replacement,...
To approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest form dated April 10, 2025 to the MSBA, for Cohasset High School, located at 143 Pond St., for priority number 5, replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase the energy conservation and decrease energy related costs. And priority number 7, replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings to offer a full range of programs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest form dated April 10, 2025 to the MSBA, for Cohasset High School, located at 143 Pond St., for priority number 5, replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase the energy conservation and decrease energy related costs. And priority number 7, replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings to offer a full range of programs, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of
Approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest form dated April 10, 2025 to the MSBA, for Cohasset Middle School located at 143 Pond St., for priority number 5, replacement,...
To approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest form dated April 10, 2025 to the MSBA, for Cohasset Middle School located at 143 Pond St., for priority number 5, replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase the energy conservation and decrease energy related costs. And priority number 7, replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings to offer a full range of programs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher to approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest form dated April 10, 2025 to the MSBA, for Cohasset Middle School located at 143 Pond St., for priority number 5, replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase the energy conservation and decrease energy related costs. And priority number 7, replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings to offer a full range of programs, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Maher to approve the Superintendent to submit the Statement of
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)
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