May 7, 2019

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the sale of a $10,989,505 2.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 15, 2019, and payable May 15, 2020, to JP Morgan Securities at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $117,807.49. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher made a motion that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 24, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 7, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher made a motion that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the application of Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery for a Chapter 138 Section 15F Special License for the sale of its wine products at the Hingham Farmer's Market on Saturday's beginning May 11, 2019 and ending November 23, 2019 as outlined in the Notice of Approval of License for Sale of Wine Produced by Farmer-Winery at a Farmer's Market and supporting documents. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Harbor Development Committee to seek all necessary permits and install historic signage on parcels under the care and control of the Board of Selectmen consistent with the application to the Historic District Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness dated March 25, 2019 provided that there shall be no external lighting or internal illumination of these signs. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board of Selectmen organize as the Board of Water Commissioners to elect the Chair of the Board of Selectmen as the Chair of the Board of Water Commissioners. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“VOTE: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of Discover Hingham to hire a youth rock band to play music from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the corner of Main Street and South Street as part of the annual Mother's Day promotion. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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