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April 7, 2020
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Karen Johnson, Mary Power, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated March 31, 2020
To approve the minutes dated March 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 31, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll call Vote: Mr. Fisher-yes Ms. Power-yes Ms. Johnson-yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
The Board of Water Commissioners which has been designated to operate the water system under Chapter 139 of the Acts of 1879, as amended, and by vote under Article 11 of the 2019 Town of Hingham...
That the Board of Water Commissioners which has been designated to operate the water system under Chapter 139 of the Acts of 1879, as amended, and by vote under Article 11 of the 2019 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting hereby votes to establish the website www.hingham-ma.gov as an alternative method of notice for open meeting notices of its meetings pursuant to 940 CMR 29.03(3)(b)."
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board of Water Commissioners which has been designated to operate the water system under Chapter 139 of the Acts of 1879, as amended, and by vote under Article 11 of the 2019 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting hereby votes to establish the website www.hingham-ma.gov as an alternative method of notice for open meeting notices of its meetings pursuant to 940 CMR 29.03(3)(b)." Ms. Power seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the request by National Grid to alter the work hours to install and maintain a gas line on Rockwood Road as contained in a prior vote of the Board of Selectmen taken on July 16, 2019...
To approve the request by National Grid to alter the work hours to install and maintain a gas line on Rockwood Road as contained in a prior vote of the Board of Selectmen taken on July 16, 2019 approving said installation and maintenance of said gas line to allow for work to begin at 8:00 AM and end by 5:00PM Monday through Friday.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request by National Grid to alter the work hours to install and maintain a gas line on Rockwood Road as contained in a prior vote of the Board of Selectmen taken on July 16, 2019 approving said installation and maintenance of said gas line to allow for work to begin at 8:00 AM and end by 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Initial Compliance Certification for the Foster Elementary School project as required by...
To authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Initial Compliance Certification for the Foster Elementary School project as required by the MSBA to be eligible for an MSBA invitation into Feasibility Study.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Initial Compliance Certification for the Foster Elementary School project as required by the MSBA to be eligible for an MSBA invitation into Feasibility Study. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
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