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13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mary Power, Paul Healey, Karen Johnson
Absent: None
Approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain approximately 2,150 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Butler Road and Sherwood Road
To approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain approximately 2,150 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Butler Road and Sherwood Road. The new main will originate at the intersection of Hersey Street connecting into the existing 12-inch main and continue under the paved surface of Butler Road for the entire length and continuing around the entire loop of Sherwood Road. This new main replacement project will replace and upgrade an undersized 2-1/4 inch cast iron pipe. Also this project will include new water services and two (2) new hydrants as well. In addition, as part of this project, the request includes installing and maintaining approximately 300 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Smith Road. The new main will originate at the new 8-inch ductile iron main installed in Butler Road and continue under the paved surface of Smith Road to completion at #48 Smith Road. This new main replacement project will replace and upgrade an undersized 2-1/4 inch cast iron pipe. Also, this project will include new water services. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2018.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain approximately 2,150 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Butler Road and Sherwood Road. The new main will originate at the intersection of Hersey Street connecting into the existing 12-inch main and continue under the paved surface of Butler Road for the entire length and continuing around the entire loop of Sherwood Road. This new main replacement project will replace and upgrade an undersized 2-1/4 inch cast iron pipe. Also this project will include new water services and two (2) new hydrants as well. In addition, as part of this project, the request includes installing and maintaining approximately 300 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Smith Road. The new main will originate at the new 8-inch ductile iron main installed in Butler Road and continue under the paved surface of Smith Road to completion at #48 Smith Road. This new main replacement project will replace and upgrade an undersized 2-1/4 inch cast iron pipe. Also, this project will include new water services. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 115 feet of 2-inch gas main in Bulow Road
To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 115 feet of 2-inch gas main in Bulow Road. This gas main will originate from the existing 2" main in Lincoln Street and continue under the paved surface of Bulow Road to completion at the intersection with Bulow Place. This gas main will replace an existing 2" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 63 years old. In addition, as part of this project, the request includes to install and maintain approximately 220 feet of 2-inch gas main in Bulow Place. This gas main will originate from the existing 2-inch plastic main in Bulow Road and continue under the paved surface of Bulow Place to completion at #6. This gas main will replace and existing 2" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 63 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 15, 2018.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 115 feet of 2-inch gas main in Bulow Road. This gas main will originate from the existing 2" main in Lincoln Street and continue under the paved surface of Bulow Road to completion at the intersection with Bulow Place. This gas main will replace an existing 2" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 63 years old. In addition, as part of this project, the request includes to install and maintain approximately 220 feet of 2-inch gas main in Bulow Place. This gas main will originate from the existing 2-inch plastic main in Bulow Road and continue under the paved surface of Bulow Place to completion at #6. This gas main will replace and existing 2" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 63 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 15, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1900 feet of 2-inch gas main in Stanford Drive
To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1900 feet of 2-inch gas main in Stanford Drive. This gas main will originate from the existing 2" main at High Street and continue under the paved surface of Stanford Drive for the entire length to completion at the existing 2" main at Camelot Drive. This gas main will replace an existing 2" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 52 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2018.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1900 feet of 2-inch gas main in Stanford Drive. This gas main will originate from the existing 2" main at High Street and continue under the paved surface of Stanford Drive for the entire length to completion at the existing 2" main at Camelot Drive. This gas main will replace an existing 2" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 52 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Recommend favorable action on Article X, the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust amendment to the general By-law
To recommend favorable action on Article X, the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust amendment to the general By-law.
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article X, the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust amendment to the general By-law. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)
Recommend favorable action on Article AA
To recommend favorable action on Article AA.
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article AA. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Healey)
Execute four (4) instruments, each entitled Release of Restrictive Covenant, affecting the properties known as the McCormack Property located off Leavitt Street and the Hatch-Dunlap Property...
To execute four (4) instruments, each entitled Release of Restrictive Covenant, affecting the properties known as the McCormack Property located off Leavitt Street and the Hatch-Dunlap Property located off Pleasant Street, which restrictions shall be replaced by Conservation Restrictions in the form required by MGL c. 44B, section 12.
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to execute four (4) instruments, each entitled Release of Restrictive Covenant, affecting the properties known as the McCormack Property located off Leavitt Street and the Hatch-Dunlap Property located off Pleasant Street, which restrictions shall be replaced by Conservation Restrictions in the form required by MGL c. 44B, section 12. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)
Approve the request of MJH, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Market & Deli for a Pledge of License to Rockland Trust; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
To approve the request of MJH, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Market & Deli for a Pledge of License to Rockland Trust; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of MJH, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Market & Deli for a Pledge of License to Rockland Trust; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Sign a five year renewal of the Intermunicipal Agreement with South Shore Recycling Cooperative effective July 1, 2018
To sign a five year renewal of the Intermunicipal Agreement with South Shore Recycling Cooperative effective July 1, 2018.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to sign a five year renewal of the Intermunicipal Agreement with South Shore Recycling Cooperative effective July 1, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the Total Debt Service budget of $8,747,261
To approve the Total Debt Service budget of $8,747,261.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the Total Debt Service budget of $8,747,261. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the Total Employee Benefits budget of $12,786,282
To approve the Total Employee Benefits budget of $12,786,282.
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to approve the Total Employee Benefits budget of $12,786,282. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)
Approve the Total Unclassified budget of $665,008
To approve the Total Unclassified budget of $665,008.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the Total Unclassified budget of $665,008. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the Total Enterprise Fund of $2,123,677
To approve the Total Enterprise Fund of $2,123,677.
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to approve the Total Enterprise Fund of $2,123,677. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Healey)
Approve the Total MWRA Charges of $1,975,493
To approve the Total MWRA Charges of $1,975,493.
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the Total MWRA Charges of $1,975,493. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
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