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41 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Karen Johnson, Mary Power, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
For Sapa Group Inc, to obtain an annual entertainment license as per the above restrictions
For Sapa Group Inc, to obtain an annual entertainment license as per the above restrictions.
“A motion was made by Ms. Power for Sapa Group Inc, to obtain an annual entertainment license as per the above restrictions. Mr. Fisher seconded the motion. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of National Grid as per the conditions in the original request and as per the following recommendation of the Engineering Dept.: 1.) Work hours on Route 228, East St., and Hull...
To approve the request of National Grid as per the conditions in the original request and as per the following recommendation of the Engineering Dept.: 1.) Work hours on Route 228, East St., and Hull St. be between the hours of 7pm-5am only Sunday-Friday. 2.) Two weeks prior to the start of the project message boards must be set up as per a letter dated June 14, 2019 by the Dept. of Public Works.
“Mr. Fisher moved to approve the request of National Grid as per the conditions in the original request and as per the following recommendation of the Engineering Dept.: 1.) Work hours on Route 228, East St., and Hull St. be between the hours of 7pm-5am only Sunday-Friday. 2.) Two weeks prior to the start of the project message boards must be set up as per a letter dated June 14, 2019 by the Dept. of Public Works. Ms. Power seconded the motion. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the Grant of Location request, contingent upon the payment of all applicable fees, with the following special conditions: 1.) The restoration of the traffic island to its original...
To approve the Grant of Location request, contingent upon the payment of all applicable fees, with the following special conditions: 1.) The restoration of the traffic island to its original condition or improved 2.) The restoration of all pavement markings.
“Mr. Fisher moved to approve the Grant of Location request, contingent upon the payment of all applicable fees, with the following special conditions: 1.) The restoration of the traffic island to its original condition or improved 2.) The restoration of all pavement markings. Ms. Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Accept the Charge of the Transition and Evaluation Committee as presented
To accept the Charge of the Transition and Evaluation Committee as presented.
“A motion was made by Ms. Power to accept the Charge of the Transition and Evaluation Committee as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded the motion. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
The Town of Hingham continue to support the Town of Weymouth in its appeal or challenge of the air quality permit regarding the compressor station
That the Town of Hingham continue to support the Town of Weymouth in its appeal or challenge of the air quality permit regarding the compressor station.
“Mr. Fisher moved that the Town of Hingham continue to support the Town of Weymouth in its appeal or challenge of the air quality permit regarding the compressor station. Ms. Power seconded the motion. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Reappoint Timothy White, Michael MacDonald and Elizabeth von Pier to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021
To reappoint Timothy White, Michael MacDonald and Elizabeth von Pier to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Timothy White, Michael MacDonald and Elizabeth von Pier to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Doug Farrington to the Audit Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Doug Farrington to the Audit Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Doug Farrington to the Audit Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint DeWitt DeLawter and Leah Godfrey to the Bare Cove Park Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint DeWitt DeLawter and Leah Godfrey to the Bare Cove Park Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint DeWitt DeLawter and Leah Godfrey to the Bare Cove Park Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Patricia Bray, Margaret Coleman, Patricia Collins and Laura Spaziani to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Patricia Bray, Margaret Coleman, Patricia Collins and Laura Spaziani to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Patricia Bray, Margaret Coleman, Patricia Collins and Laura Spaziani to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint David Jones and Christopher Baron to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint David Jones and Christopher Baron to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint David Jones and Christopher Baron to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Jacqueline Zane to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Jacqueline Zane to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Jacqueline Zane to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Kristin Arute and David Alschuler to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Kristin Arute and David Alschuler to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Kristin Arute and David Alschuler to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Scott Cyr, Brad Moyer, and Ben Kerman to the Energy Action Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Scott Cyr, Brad Moyer, and Ben Kerman to the Energy Action Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Scott Cyr, Brad Moyer, and Ben Kerman to the Energy Action Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Scott McMillan and Frank Sheelen as GAR Hall Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Scott McMillan and Frank Sheelen as GAR Hall Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Scott McMillan and Frank Sheelen as GAR Hall Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint William Reardon to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint William Reardon to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint William Reardon to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Hans von der Luft to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Hans von der Luft to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Hans von der Luft to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Ben Burnham as an Alternate Member to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Ben Burnham as an Alternate Member to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Ben Burnham as an Alternate Member to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Sarah Carolan and Kevin Burke to the Historical Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Sarah Carolan and Kevin Burke to the Historical Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Sarah Carolan and Kevin Burke to the Historical Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Martha Ryan and Michael Shilhan to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020
To reappoint Martha Ryan and Michael Shilhan to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Martha Ryan and Michael Shilhan to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Tom Burbank as a Registrar of Voters for the Town of Hingham for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021
To reappoint Tom Burbank as a Registrar of Voters for the Town of Hingham for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Tom Burbank as a Registrar of Voters for the Town of Hingham for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Donna Marchand as a Registrar of Voters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Donna Marchand as a Registrar of Voters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Donna Marchand as a Registrar of Voters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Roger Nastou, Matthew McGonagle, and Francis Gaul to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Roger Nastou, Matthew McGonagle, and Francis Gaul to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Roger Nastou, Matthew McGonagle, and Francis Gaul to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Patricia Coyle to the Weir River Estuary Park Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To reappoint Patricia Coyle to the Weir River Estuary Park Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Patricia Coyle to the Weir River Estuary Park Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power)
Appoint Joe Ruccio and Andy Touchette as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Joe Ruccio and Andy Touchette as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Joe Ruccio and Andy Touchette as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Michael Leary to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Michael Leary to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Ms. Power made a motion to appoint Michael Leary to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fishr seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Karen Johnson to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Karen Johnson to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Karen Johnson to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Warren Millburg to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Warren Millburg to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Warren Millburg to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Sean Toland to the Country Club Management Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Sean Toland to the Country Club Management Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020.
“Ms. Power made a motion to appoint Sean Toland to the Country Club Management Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Brian Tomosello to Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Brian Tomosello to Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Brian Tomosello to Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Marco Boer to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Marco Boer to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020.
“Ms. Power made a motion to appoint Marco Boer to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Rosamund Conroy to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Rosamund Conroy to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Rosamund Conroy to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Mirela Izmirlic and Tom Ventresca to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees to fill unexpired terms ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Mirela Izmirlic and Tom Ventresca to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees to fill unexpired terms ending June 30, 2021.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Mirela Izmirlic and Tom Ventresca to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees to fill unexpired terms ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Jason Ryan, Sarah Corey, and Shawn Wegener to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Jason Ryan, Sarah Corey, and Shawn Wegener to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020.
“Ms. Power made a motion to appoint Jason Ryan, Sarah Corey, and Shawn Wegener to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Steve Aucella on behalf New North Church for the Celebrate Summer Social to be held at New North Church on Wednesday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Steve Aucella on behalf New North Church for the Celebrate Summer Social to be held at New North Church on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Steve Aucella on behalf New North Church for the Celebrate Summer Social to be held at New North Church on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Paul Foti on behalf of Type One for the Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race to be held at Bare Cove Park on Sunday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Paul Foti on behalf of Type One for the Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race to be held at Bare Cove Park on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Paul Foti on behalf of Type One for the Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race to be held at Bare Cove Park on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Timothy McDonald on behalf of Father Bill's & MainSpring for FoodFest 2019 to be held at Hingham Shipyard on Tuesday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Timothy McDonald on behalf of Father Bill's & MainSpring for FoodFest 2019 to be held at Hingham Shipyard on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Timothy McDonald on behalf of Father Bill's & MainSpring for FoodFest 2019 to be held at Hingham Shipyard on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3- 0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Discharge the 2015 Harbor Task Force, with thanks
To discharge the 2015 Harbor Task Force, with thanks.
“Ms. Power made a motion to discharge the 2015 Harbor Task Force, with thanks. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of the Hingham Downtown Association to use the sidewalks for the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 through 27, 2019
To approve the request of the Hingham Downtown Association to use the sidewalks for the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 through 27, 2019.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of the Hingham Downtown Association to use the sidewalks for the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 through 27, 2019. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Wave the building permit fees associated with the partial Town Hall roof replacement project
To wave the building permit fees associated with the partial Town Hall roof replacement project.
“Ms. Power made a motion to wave the building permit fees associated with the partial Town Hall roof replacement project. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Ashley Thomas as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham for a term ending April 30, 2020
To appoint Ashley Thomas as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham for a term ending April 30, 2020.
“Ms. Power made a motion to appoint Ashley Thomas as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham for a term ending April 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Waive the permit fees associated with the replacement of the electrical distribution panel at the Foster Elementary School
To waive the permit fees associated with the replacement of the electrical distribution panel at the Foster Elementary School.
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to waive the permit fees associated with the replacement of the electrical distribution panel at the Foster Elementary School. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
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