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Hingham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

September 10, 2019

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Karen Johnson, Joseph Fisher

Absent: Mary Power

Every vote, in order

Authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Wood Massachusetts, Inc. to provide professional services in support of the Town's implementation of Year 2 of the MS4 Storm Water Permit

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Wood Massachusetts, Inc. to provide professional services in support of the Town's implementation of Year 2 of the MS4 Storm Water Permit.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Wood Massachusetts, Inc. to provide professional services in support of the Town's implementation of Year 2 of the MS4 Storm Water Permit. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adopt both the Statewide Public Safety Mutual Aid Law (MGL C. 40 Sect. 4J) and the Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Law (MGL c.40 Sect 4K) that were enacted in 2010

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adopt both the Statewide Public Safety Mutual Aid Law (MGL C. 40 Sect. 4J) and the Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Law (MGL c.40 Sect 4K) that were enacted in 2010.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to adopt both the Statewide Public Safety Mutual Aid Law (MGL C. 40 Sect. 4J) and the Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Law (MGL c.40 Sect 4K) that were enacted in 2010. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Scott McMillan and Frank Curtis to the Veterans Council for a one- year term ending June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Scott McMillan and Frank Curtis to the Veterans Council for a one- year term ending June 30, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to appoint Scott McMillan and Frank Curtis to the Veterans Council for a one- year term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Hank Maude to the Veterans Council for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Hank Maude to the Veterans Council for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to appoint Hank Maude to the Veterans Council for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adopt a regulation pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 15, Section 3 that all vessels, moorings, floats, docks, and other objects be removed from the Inner Harbor prior to Tuesday,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adopt a regulation pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 15, Section 3 that all vessels, moorings, floats, docks, and other objects be removed from the Inner Harbor prior to Tuesday, October 1, 2019, to enable the contractor to commence dredging operations. Any vessels, moorings, floats, docks or other objects left in the Inner Harbor in violation of this Regulation, unless expressly authorized in writing by the Harbormaster, are subject to a fine of $50.00/day and immediate removal, by the Harbormaster or his designee, at the expense of the permit holder. The Harbormaster will seek approval of the Environmental Police to the extent necessary.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to adopt a regulation pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 15, Section 3 that all vessels, moorings, floats, docks, and other objects be removed from the Inner Harbor prior to Tuesday, October 1, 2019, to enable the contractor to commence dredging operations. Any vessels, moorings, floats, docks or other objects left in the Inner Harbor in violation of this Regulation, unless expressly authorized in writing by the Harbormaster, are subject to a fine of $50.00/day and immediate removal, by the Harbormaster or his designee, at the expense of the permit holder. The Harbormaster will seek approval of the Environmental Police to the extent necessary. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mignosa on behalf of Fruit Center, Inc. for the October Wine Fest to be held at the Fruit Center Marketplace...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mignosa on behalf of Fruit Center, Inc. for the October Wine Fest to be held at the Fruit Center Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mignosa on behalf of Fruit Center, Inc. for the October Wine Fest to be held at the Fruit Center Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Patricia McKenna on behalf of W/S/M Hingham Properties LLC for Bubbles and Bubbles to be held at 98 Derby Street on...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Patricia McKenna on behalf of W/S/M Hingham Properties LLC for Bubbles and Bubbles to be held at 98 Derby Street on the greenspace on Friday, September 20, 2019 with a rain date of Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Patricia McKenna on behalf of W/S/M Hingham Properties LLC for Bubbles and Bubbles to be held at 98 Derby Street on the greenspace on Friday, September 20, 2019 with a rain date of Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2- 0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Geoffrey Pedder on behalf of Zelus Beer Company for the Weir River Farm Trail Run to be held at Weir River Farm on...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Geoffrey Pedder on behalf of Zelus Beer Company for the Weir River Farm Trail Run to be held at Weir River Farm on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Geoffrey Pedder on behalf of Zelus Beer Company for the Weir River Farm Trail Run to be held at Weir River Farm on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Cook on behalf of A Fork in the Road for the Customer Appreciation Evening to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marina...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Cook on behalf of A Fork in the Road for the Customer Appreciation Evening to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marina on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The minutes name Joseph Fisher as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Cook on behalf of A Fork in the Road for the Customer Appreciation Evening to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marina on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ms. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mulfur on behalf of Hingham High School Rowing Association for the Fall Parent Social to be held at Hingham...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mulfur on behalf of Hingham High School Rowing Association for the Fall Parent Social to be held at Hingham Maritime Center on Friday, September 13, 2019, with a rain date of September 20, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, conditional on the receipt, review and acceptance of all the appropriate documentation and approval by the Chief of Police and the Town Administrator.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mulfur on behalf of Hingham High School Rowing Association for the Fall Parent Social to be held at Hingham Maritime Center on Friday, September 13, 2019, with a rain date of September 20, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, conditional on the receipt, review and acceptance of all the appropriate documentation and approval by the Chief of Police and the Town Administrator. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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