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December 15, 2020
12 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
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session.
Yes: Fisher, RamseyThe roll call lists Mary Power as not present for this vote, so Mary Power is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: not present.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Sixth Amendment of Lease Agreement with Vista Verde Corp. for the restaurant at South Shore Country Club
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Sixth Amendment of Lease Agreement with Vista Verde Corp. for the restaurant at South Shore Country Club.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Sixth Amendment of Lease Agreement with Vista Verde Corp. for the restaurant at South Shore Country Club. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve a license agreement between the Town of Hingham and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston for temporary use of the former St. Jerome's School, subject to approval by the Hingham School...
To approve a license agreement between the Town of Hingham and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston for temporary use of the former St. Jerome's School, subject to approval by the Hingham School Committee.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve a license agreement between the Town of Hingham and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston for temporary use of the former St. Jerome's School, subject to approval by the Hingham School Committee. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Renew the Annual Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Restaurant licenses as presented
To renew the Annual Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Restaurant licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to renew the Annual Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Restaurant licenses as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Renew the Annual Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Club licenses as presented
To renew the Annual Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Club licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to renew the Annual Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Club licenses as presented. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Ramsey)
Renew the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Restaurant licenses as presented
To renew the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Restaurant licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to renew the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Restaurant licenses as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Renew the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Club license as presented
To renew the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Club license as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to renew the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Club license as presented. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Due to the state of emergency declared by the Governor of Massachusetts on March 10, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Selectmen acting as the local licensing authority...
That due to the state of emergency declared by the Governor of Massachusetts on March 10, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Selectmen acting as the local licensing authority hereby vote to reduce the annual license fee for all licenses issued under M.G.L. chapter 138 section 12 by 50% for all license renewal applications approved in December 2020 for calendar year 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that due to the state of emergency declared by the Governor of Massachusetts on March 10, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Selectmen acting as the local licensing authority hereby vote to reduce the annual license fee for all licenses issued under M.G.L. chapter 138 section 12 by 50% for all license renewal applications approved in December 2020 for calendar year 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Renew the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic Beverages licenses as presented
To renew the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic Beverages licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to renew the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic Beverages licenses as presented. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Ramsey)
Renew the Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages licenses as presented
To renew the Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to renew the Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages licenses as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Reappoint the following members to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending July 31, 2021
To reappoint the following members to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending July 31, 2021. Jim Murphy HPD Chief David Jones Jeff Lally George Ford HFD Dep Chief Louis Louis O'Dea Tom Hoffman Lachance Jack Dean Monica Conyngham Heather Johnson Gabrielle Roegner Erin McGourty Dewitt DeLawter Danielle Monsiegneur Cassie McDermott Mary Ellen Carlisle Brian Appel
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint the following members to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending July 31, 2021. Jim Murphy HPD Chief David Jones Jeff Lally George Ford HFD Dep Chief Louis Louis O'Dea Tom Hoffman Lachance Jack Dean Monica Conyngham Heather Johnson Gabrielle Roegner Erin McGourty Dewitt DeLawter Danielle Monsiegneur Cassie McDermott Mary Ellen Carlisle Brian Appel Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
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)
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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