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July 28, 2020
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Mary Power, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated June 25, 2020
To approve the minutes dated June 25, 2020.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 25, 2020. Ms. Power seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the minutes dated June 30, 2020
To approve the minutes dated June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Pursuant to Article 15 of the Town of Hingham General By-laws, the Board of Selectmen hereby acknowledges, reviews, and approves, to the extent necessary, the Harbormaster's proposed amendments to...
Pursuant to Article 15 of the Town of Hingham General By-laws, the Board of Selectmen hereby acknowledges, reviews, and approves, to the extent necessary, the Harbormaster's proposed amendments to the Temporary Mooring Regulations, as adopted on May 26, 2020, and hereby replaces Section 14 and Subsection E and F of Section 15 with the following: § 14 Special Situations (i) Floats constructed to hold a house, building, shack, or provide living quarters will not be permitted in Hingham Harbor. Any of these floating structures present prior to January 1, 2010 may be permitted as long as its owner obtains a Moored Float Permit. (ii) No more than three (3) vessels shall raft or tie together. § 15 World's End Mooring Area E. Rafting Rafting is permitted in this mooring field only when safe conditions allow, provided that the vessels: (i) Are properly secured and fended; (ii) No more than three (3) vessels shall raft or tie together; and (iii) Do not impede or interfere with the navigation of vessels through the mooring field. F. Anchoring No vessel may anchor in World's End without a 2020 Hingham Mooring/Docking Permit. Vessels with a 2020 Hingham Mooring/Docking Permit may anchor in World's End provided that the vessels: (i) Are properly anchored; (ii) Take appropriate measures to avoid interfering with other moored or anchored vessels; (iii) Maintain at least fifty (50) feet of distance between vessels or rafted vessels; (iv) Do not impede or interfere with the navigation of vess
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion, Pursuant to Article 15 of the Town of Hingham General By-laws, the Board of Selectmen hereby acknowledges, reviews, and approves, to the extent necessary, the Harbormaster's proposed amendments to the Temporary Mooring Regulations, as adopted on May 26, 2020, and hereby replaces Section 14 and Subsection E and F of Section 15 with the following: § 14 Special Situations (i) Floats constructed to hold a house, building, shack, or provide living quarters will not be permitted in Hingham Harbor. Any of these floating structures present prior to January 1, 2010 may be permitted as long as its owner obtains a Moored Float Permit. (ii) No more than three (3) vessels shall raft or tie together. § 15 World's End Mooring Area E. Rafting Rafting is permitted in this mooring field only when safe conditions allow, provided that the vessels: (i) Are properly secured and fended; (ii) No more than three (3) vessels shall raft or tie together; and (iii) Do not impede or interfere with the navigation of vessels through the mooring field. F. Anchoring No vessel may anchor in World's End without a 2020 Hingham Mooring/Docking Permit. Vessels with a 2020 Hingham Mooring/Docking Permit may anchor in World's End provided that the vessels: (i) Are properly anchored; (ii) Take appropriate measures to avoid interfering with other moored or anchored vessels; (iii) Maintain at least fifty (50) feet of distance between vessels or rafted vessels; (iv) Do not impede or interfere with the navigation of vessels through the mooring area as determined by the Harbormaster or designee; and (v) No overnight anchoring without prior written Harbormaster approval, exception to section 9. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
The Board of Selectmen adopt the statement in substantially the form attached hereto as an official statement of the Board of Selectmen
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the statement in substantially the form attached hereto as an official statement of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the statement in substantially the form attached hereto as an official statement of the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Power)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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