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Hingham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

August 4, 2020

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Mary Power, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint David Jones as Interim Police Chief effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint David Jones as Interim Police Chief effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint David Jones as Interim Police Chief effective immediately. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler Wine and Malt Beverages License from Muse Paintbar, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar to EAD Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar, 15 Shipyard Drive, Nancy...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the transfer of the Common Victualler Wine and Malt Beverages License from Muse Paintbar, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar to EAD Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar, 15 Shipyard Drive, Nancy Potts, Manager, with the following operating hours: Weekdays: 5:00 PM-11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 11:00 PM; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler Wine and Malt Beverages License from Muse Paintbar, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar to EAD Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar, 15 Shipyard Drive, Nancy Potts, Manager, with the following operating hours: Weekdays: 5:00 PM-11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 11:00 PM; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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

Authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Patrolmen's Association, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Patrolmen's Association, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Patrolmen's Association, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Library Staff Association-SEIU Local 888, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Library Staff Association-SEIU Local 888, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Library Staff Association-SEIU Local 888, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Deny the request to waive the moratorium and allow for the proposed gas service at 5 Merrill Street

Minutes, page 6

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To deny the request to waive the moratorium and allow for the proposed gas service at 5 Merrill Street.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to deny the request to waive the moratorium and allow for the proposed gas service at 5 Merrill Street. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

From the Hingham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Hingham Anchor candidate stories (William Ramsey 2020, Liz Klein 2021, Julie Strehle 2024). Former members show initials.

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