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October 13, 2020
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Mary Power, Joseph Fisher
Absent: William Ramsey
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated September 1, 2020
To approve the minutes dated September 1, 2020.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey made this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated September 1, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated September 15, 2020
To approve the minutes dated September 15, 2020.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated September 15, 2020. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)
Approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y Tequila for a change of operating hours to include weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages...
To approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y Tequila for a change of operating hours to include weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey made this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y Tequila for a change of operating hours to include weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (second: Fisher)
Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 PM at the Hingham High School with a rain date of Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 12 PM at Hingham High School pursuant...
To call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 PM at the Hingham High School with a rain date of Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 12 PM at Hingham High School pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 2 and M.G.L. c. 39, § 9.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 PM at the Hingham High School with a rain date of Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 12 PM at Hingham High School pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 2 and M.G.L. c. 39, § 9. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 21, 2020 and insert the following article: Article 1: Will the Town vote (1) to authorize, but not require, the Board of...
To open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 21, 2020 and insert the following article: Article 1: Will the Town vote (1) to authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase the property located at 335 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts, in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and 291 Mystic, LLC; and (2) to authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to grant and accept all easements necessary to develop said property; and (3) to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into all contracts necessary to design and obtain construction bids for a new Public Safety Facility to be located at said 335 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts; and (4) to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be used by the Board of Selectmen to acquire said property and to enter into said contracts all upon terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deems in the best interest of the Town, or act on anything relating thereto. and to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey made this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 21, 2020 and insert the following article: Article 1: Will the Town vote (1) to authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase the property located at 335 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts, in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and 291 Mystic, LLC; and (2) to authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to grant and accept all easements necessary to develop said property; and (3) to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into all contracts necessary to design and obtain construction bids for a new Public Safety Facility to be located at said 335 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts; and (4) to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be used by the Board of Selectmen to acquire said property and to enter into said contracts all upon terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deems in the best interest of the Town, or act on anything relating thereto. and to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (second: Fisher)
Appoint John Falvey to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint John Falvey to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to appoint John Falvey to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Ethel Franks to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Ethel Franks to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to appoint Ethel Franks to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.
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)
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