June 18, 2020

“VOTE: Ms. Power made a motion that the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Water Commissioners pursuant to Article 11 of the 2019 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting and Chapter 139 of the Acts of 1879 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, do hereby vote to approve and sign the Operations and Maintenance Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto between the Town of Hingham and SUEZ Water Environmental Services, Inc. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board approve the application of Burtons Grill of Hingham, LLC dba Burtons Grill & Bar, to expand Outside Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. The three parking spaces shown as "no parking" on the approved plan shall be blocked in a manner satisfactory to the Hingham Police Department. B. General Conditions: 1. Outside Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises (as defined in the OTS Policy) approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: a) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. b) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards c) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" d) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined by the Town that an unsafe condition exists once Outside Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Ms. Power Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“VOTE: Ms. Fisher made a motion that the Board approve the request of Burtons Grill of Hingham, LLC dba Burtons Grill & Bar, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00050-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020 for operations in compliance with the aforesaid motion just adopted. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“VOTE: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board approve the application of 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC dba 99 Restaurant & Pub, to expand Outside Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. No glass tables may be used over a mulched area. 2. In accordance with ABCC Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas, the entire OTS Premises (as defined in the OTS Policy and shown on the Preliminarily Approved Plan) must be enclosed by a fence, rope, or other means to prevent access from the pedestrian walkway areas. The proposed enclosure as shown on the Preliminary Approved Plan does not extend around the entire OTS Premises. The enclosure must be extended around the entire OTS Premises prior to opening of the OTS Premises with a final approval plan to be promptly file with the Board of Selectmen. B. General Conditions: 1. Outside Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham- ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: (a) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. (b) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards (c) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" (d) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined by the Town that an unsafe condition exists once Outside Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Mr. Fisher further moved that the Board approve the request of 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC dba 99 Restaurant & Pub, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00037-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020 for operations in compliance with the aforesaid motion just adopted. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“VOTE: Ms. Power made a motion that the Board approve the application of MCC4LBD dba Boathouse Bistro, to expand Outside Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. In accordance with ABCC Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas, the entire OTS Premises (as defined in the OTS Policy and shown on the Approved Plan) must be enclosed by a fence, rope, or other means to prevent access from the pedestrian walkway areas. Such enclosure must be in place in a manner satisfactory to the Hingham Police Department prior to opening of the OTS Premises. B. General Conditions: 1. Outside Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises (as defined in the OTS Policy) approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: (a) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. (b) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards (c) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" (d) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined that an unsafe condition exists once Outside Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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“Ms. Power further moved that the Board approve the request of MCC4LBD dba Boathouse Bistro, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00062-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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“VOTE: Ms. Power made a motion that the Town enter into a License with A Fork in the Road, LLC dba The Square Café for use of a portion of the public sidewalk within the right of way of North Street in connection with Outside Table Service pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, for a term expiring on November 1, 2020 or earlier termination of such Outside Table Service, subject to such conditions as are set forth in the License draft dated June 17, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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“VOTE: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board approve the application A Fork in the Road, LLC dba The Square Café, to expand Outside Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. This Approval is subject to the Applicant's execution and delivery of a License for use of the public sidewalk in form required by the Town of Hingham and its continued compliance therewith. A failure to comply with the License shall be deemed to be a failure to comply with this Approval. 2. Prior to operation of the OTS Premises, a 10' jersey barrier shall be placed by the Applicant in each of the two (2) locations indicated in the photos that constitute part of the Approved Plan. The date and time of placement of the jersey barriers must be coordinated in advance with Randy Sylvester (Superintendent of Hingham DPW) and the Hingham Police Department. The jersey barriers must remain in such locations as long as Outside Table Service operates under this Approval. 3. The patio enclosure required in accordance with ABCC Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas must be placed in the locations shown on the Approved Plan, with the further condition that such enclosure must be placed not less than 4' from the highest point of each of the handicapped accessible sidewalk ramps providing access from the crosswalks from both Central Street and North Street. The location of such enclosure shall be subject to inspection by the Town and must be adjusted, if necessary, to meet the minimum 4' setback requirement. 4. A temporary enclosure in the style of the black fence shown in the representation submitted by the Applicant is approved, provided, however, that until such fence is available for installation and prior to operation of the OTS Premises, the Applicant shall install and maintain an enclosure to prevent access from the remainder of the public sidewalk. The materials used for the initial enclosure shall be subject to the approval of the Hingham Police Department. In no event may any holes be drilled into the sidewalk, nor any other modifications be made to the sidewalk, in connection with installation of any enclosure required for the OTS Premises. B. General Conditions: 1. Outside Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham- ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: a) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. b) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards c) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" d) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined that an unsafe condition exists once Outside Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“VOTE: Mr. Fisher moved that the Board approve the request of A Fork in the Road, LLC dba The Square Café, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #05168-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020 for operations in accordance with the motion just adopted. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that, pursuant to Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 and consistent with the approval of the Town Moderator as expressed in his letter of June 8, 2020, the Board of Selectmen hereby vote to prescribe the number of voters necessary to constitute a quorum for the Town of Hingham 2020 Annual Town Meeting at two hundred. Ms. Johnson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

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