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February 26, 2019
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
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Present: Paul Healey, Mary Power, Karen Johnson
Absent: None
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The purpose for tonight's executive session is to discuss potential litigation regarding the property at 100 Beal Street because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental...
The purpose for tonight's executive session is to discuss potential litigation regarding the property at 100 Beal Street because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“The Chair States: the purpose for tonight's executive session is to discuss potential litigation regarding the property at 100 Beal Street because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: All were in favor.”
File litigation regarding enforcement of agreement as to 100 Beal Street, Hingham, MA
To file litigation regarding enforcement of agreement as to 100 Beal Street, Hingham, MA.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to file litigation regarding enforcement of agreement as to 100 Beal Street, Hingham, MA. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the minutes dated February 12, 2019
To approve the minutes dated February 12, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 12, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Recommend favourable action on Article H
To recommend favourable action on Article H.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favourable action on Article H. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favour, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Notice of the intention to lay out as part of the public way known as Martins Lane an approximately 40 square foot parcel of land located to the west of the northwesterly terminus of the existing...
That Notice of the intention to lay out as part of the public way known as Martins Lane an approximately 40 square foot parcel of land located to the west of the northwesterly terminus of the existing layout of Martins Lane, as shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan, Martins Lane, Hingham, MA (Plymouth County)", dated February 4, 2019, prepared by Beal & Thomas, Inc., having been sent by first class mail to the owner of record and posted in a public place not less than seven days prior to the date of this public meeting in accordance Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 82, Section 22, the Board of Selectmen hereby order the layout of said 40 square foot parcel as a part of Martins Lane.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion that Notice of the intention to lay out as part of the public way known as Martins Lane an approximately 40 square foot parcel of land located to the west of the northwesterly terminus of the existing layout of Martins Lane, as shown on a plan entitled "Layout Plan, Martins Lane, Hingham, MA (Plymouth County)", dated February 4, 2019, prepared by Beal & Thomas, Inc., having been sent by first class mail to the owner of record and posted in a public place not less than seven days prior to the date of this public meeting in accordance Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 82, Section 22, the Board of Selectmen hereby order the layout of said 40 square foot parcel as a part of Martins Lane. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, approve and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hingham Public Schools to allow use of Bare Cove Park to access the...
That the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, approve and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hingham Public Schools to allow use of Bare Cove Park to access the Back River for the Hingham High School rowing program for the Spring 2019 season, subject to delivery to the Board of Selectmen of updated certificates of insurance prior to commencement of use, including staging, within the Park.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion that the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, approve and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hingham Public Schools to allow use of Bare Cove Park to access the Back River for the Hingham High School rowing program for the Spring 2019 season, subject to delivery to the Board of Selectmen of updated certificates of insurance prior to commencement of use, including staging, within the Park. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, approve the temporary location of storage racks for the Hingham High School Sailing Team at Hingham Harbor for the period ending...
That the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, approve the temporary location of storage racks for the Hingham High School Sailing Team at Hingham Harbor for the period ending on April 30, 2019 in the location shown on the aerial plan submitted to the Town Administrator on January 11, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion that the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, approve the temporary location of storage racks for the Hingham High School Sailing Team at Hingham Harbor for the period ending on April 30, 2019 in the location shown on the aerial plan submitted to the Town Administrator on January 11, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain approximately 1,350 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Abington Street
To approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain approximately 1,350 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Abington Street. The new main will originate at the driveway of #75 Research Road (approximately #80 Abington Street) connecting into the existing 8-inch water main and continue under the paved surface of Abington Street to completion at approximately #48 in order to service the day care facility (Little Sprouts) located at #73 Abington Street. Also this project will include one (1) new hydrant. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 11, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain approximately 1,350 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main in Abington Street. The new main will originate at the driveway of #75 Research Road (approximately #80 Abington Street) connecting into the existing 8-inch water main and continue under the paved surface of Abington Street to completion at approximately #48 in order to service the day care facility (Little Sprouts) located at #73 Abington Street. Also this project will include one (1) new hydrant. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 11, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Appoint Peter Bickford, Suzanne Buchanan, and Ben Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019
To appoint Peter Bickford, Suzanne Buchanan, and Ben Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to appoint Peter Bickford, Suzanne Buchanan, and Ben Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Appoint Ben Burnham and Vcevy Strekalovsky to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a two-year term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Ben Burnham and Vcevy Strekalovsky to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a two-year term ending June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to appoint Ben Burnham and Vcevy Strekalovsky to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a two-year term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Appoint Jack Hobbs and Jennifer Schwartz to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Jack Hobbs and Jennifer Schwartz to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to appoint Jack Hobbs and Jennifer Schwartz to the Historic Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the Water Company Enterprise Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020
To approve the Water Company Enterprise Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the Water Company Enterprise Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Open the warrant to the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, remove Article KK: Library Building Committee and Article LL: Library Building Project, and close the warrant
To open the warrant to the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, remove Article KK: Library Building Committee and Article LL: Library Building Project, and close the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to open the warrant to the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, remove Article KK: Library Building Committee and Article LL: Library Building Project, and close the warrant. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Approve the request of Discover Hingham for the Taste of Hingham to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. This...
To approve the request of Discover Hingham for the Taste of Hingham to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. This event will be held on Main Street, between Elm Street and North Street as well as on the sidewalks.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of Discover Hingham for the Taste of Hingham to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. This event will be held on Main Street, between Elm Street and North Street as well as on the sidewalks. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
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