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March 12, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Healey, Karen Johnson
Absent: Mary Power
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The purpose for tonight's executive session is to consider the purchase of real estate at 29-31 Rhodes Circle, Hingham, MA pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) because holding this discussion in...
The purpose for tonight's executive session is to consider the purchase of real estate at 29-31 Rhodes Circle, Hingham, MA pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating 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 consider the purchase of real estate at 29-31 Rhodes Circle, Hingham, MA pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: All in favor, 2-0.”
Approve the minutes dated February 28, 2019
To approve the minutes dated February 28, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 28, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the minutes dated March 5, 2019
To approve the minutes dated March 5, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 5, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
In accordance with Section 2(a)(17) of Article 39 of the General Bylaws, the Board approve the expenditure of funds by the Affordable Housing Trust for the purchase of the property of 29-31 Rhodes...
That in accordance with Section 2(a)(17) of Article 39 of the General Bylaws, the Board approve the expenditure of funds by the Affordable Housing Trust for the purchase of the property of 29-31 Rhodes Circle pursuant to an offer to purchase dated March 7, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion that in accordance with Section 2(a)(17) of Article 39 of the General Bylaws, the Board approve the expenditure of funds by the Affordable Housing Trust for the purchase of the property of 29-31 Rhodes Circle pursuant to an offer to purchase dated March 7, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police/Harbormaster Capital Outlay-Motor Vehicle Account in the amount of $65,012.90
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police/Harbormaster Capital Outlay-Motor Vehicle Account in the amount of $65,012.90.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police/Harbormaster Capital Outlay-Motor Vehicle Account in the amount of $65,012.90..” (Motion: Healey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to forward the "Request for Response to the Town of Hingham's Ascertainment for Cable Television Renewal License" to Comcast
To authorize the Town Administrator to forward the "Request for Response to the Town of Hingham's Ascertainment for Cable Television Renewal License" to Comcast.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to forward the "Request for Response to the Town of Hingham's Ascertainment for Cable Television Renewal License" to Comcast. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jeff Chisolm on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the Hingham Youth Hockey Social to be held at the Hingham...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jeff Chisolm on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the Hingham Youth Hockey Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jeff Chisolm on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the Hingham Youth Hockey Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the third annual Spring Children's Craft Market to be held in Downtown Hingham on the Tunnel Cap on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
To approve the third annual Spring Children's Craft Market to be held in Downtown Hingham on the Tunnel Cap on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the third annual Spring Children's Craft Market to be held in Downtown Hingham on the Tunnel Cap on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Authorize the Chair to execute and submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development an application to become designated as a Housing Choice Community
To authorize the Chair to execute and submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development an application to become designated as a Housing Choice Community.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to authorize the Chair to execute and submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development an application to become designated as a Housing Choice Community. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
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