October 9, 2019

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion that the Board, pursuant to the authority granted by the 2019 Annual Town Meeting under Article 34, adopt an Order of Taking for the parcel of land commonly known as the "Canterbury Street Cemetery" to be preserved as an historic asset of the Town and not as a public cemetery, and that no damages be awarded by reason of such taking. Ms. Johnson seconded it. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion that the Board authorize the Historical Commission and Historical Commission Administrator to oversee the clean-up and historic restoration of the Canterbury Street cemetery, subject to the further direction of the Board of Selectmen from time to time, and to report to the Board of Selectmen regarding the progress of the same. Ms. Johnson seconded it. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power 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 Fall 2019 season. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove for an amendment to their Entertainment License which would allow small vocal/musical groups to perform in the restaurant on Sundays from 10:00 am to 7:00. The following restrictions apply: (1) Music to be kept at a level appropriate as background noise for pleasurable dining (2) permitted hours may be further limited, or the license revoked, if noise or crowd complaints arise. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Ms. Johnson made a motion to appoint Virginia Tay to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Seconded it. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to sign the Agreement with Minuteman Trucks, Inc. for a 2020 International HV507 Dump Truck with Plow and Sander in the amount of $168,395.00. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Champion Salt LLC for the delivery of CC (rock) salt during the 2019-2020 season. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to waive the permit fees associated with removing a gas operated steamer and installing an electrical operated skillet in the kitchen at Foster School. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to waive the permit fees associated with installing a solar powered scoreboard on the Girls Softball field ay Hingham High School. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power Made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Committee for the installation of a 73-watt LED street light on pole #7 on Downer Avenue which overhangs a crosswalk and bus stop. Seconded it. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, d/b/a Chipotle for a Change of LLC Managers as outlined in their ABCC Application dated September 3, 2019; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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