February 27, 2018

“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 420 feet of 2-inch gas main in Bayberry Road. This gas main will originate from the existing 2" main in Bradley Woods Drive and continue under the paved surface of Bayberry Road for the entire length to completion at House #19. This gas main will replace an existing 2" bare steel decayed main that is approximately 77 years old. In addition, as part of this project the request includes to install and maintain approximately 265 feet of 2-inch gas main in Sycamore Lane. This gas main will originate from the new main in Bayberry Road and continue under the paved surface of Sycamore Lane for the entire length to completion at House #6. This gas main will replace and existing 2" bare steel decayed main that is approximately 77 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated January 22, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Mr. Healey made a motion: Notice of the intention to lay out as a town way, a way commencing at the westerly terminus of the existing public way named Lewis Court and extending westerly therefrom as shown on the plan entitled "Layout Plan, Lewis Court, Hingham, MA", dated February 13, 2018, prepared by James Engineering, Inc., having been left at the abode of the owners thereof and posted in a public place not less than seven days prior to the date of this public meeting in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 82, Section 22, the Board of Selectmen hereby adopt the layout of Lewis Court as shown on said plan and as more particularly described in the metes and bounds description thereof submitted with said plan. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form on or before April 6, 2018 for the Foster Elementarty School located at 55 Downer Avenue, Hingham (Map ID 38/0/01), which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The building was built in 1951 and does not meet current code and significantly lacks environmental quality for natural lighting, artificial lighting, fresh air ventilation, and evenly distributed heat and cooling temperatures to enhance the educational environment. Classroom configuration does not allow for uninterrupted instruction, several classrooms have no natural light, the building envelope and window systems are inefficient, and the steam heating disgribution system and electrial systems are failing due to deterioration; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submtting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Hingham to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the FY19 Education Budget in the amount of $51,932,952. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Healey)

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“Mr. Healey made a motion to support the recommendation set forth by the Capital Outlay Committee in their final report as presented and here amended in the amount of $2,327,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Ms. Power made a motion to remove East Street Skate House from the Capital Outlay Plan, if funded out of levy. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Healey)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to approve the FY19 Worker's Comp budget in the amount of $355,000. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the Town budget in the amount of $27,141,740. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Mr. Healey made a motion to adopt the new language as replacement Article W: Article W: Will the Town raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money to assess and provide designer services for the replacement of the glass block windows at the High School gymnasium and related work which may involve structural support work including masonry repointing, flashing, roof repair or replacement, replacing heating units, and other ancillary work which would be necessitated by the replacement project, or act on anything relating thereto? (Inserted at the request of the School Department) Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article W. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article O. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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“Mr. Healey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article R. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to appoint Philip Shute to the Shade Tree Committee for a term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement with All American Investment Group for a New MT Trackless MT-7 Tractor with Attachments. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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“Ms. Power made a motion to open the Warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting to insert Article AA: Acceptance of Easements and to close the warrant. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Healey)

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“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Ryan Thornton on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the "Face-Off Social" fundraiser to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to David Mehegan on behalf of the Hingham Public Library for the History of Beer lecture to be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3- 0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)

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