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Hingham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

December 22, 2020

15 recorded votes, 0 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

Approve the minutes dated November 19, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated November 19, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 19, 2020. 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 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes dated November 25, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated November 25, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 25, 2020. 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 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes dated December 3, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated December 3, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 3, 2020. 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 1 (PDF)

Enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee and the Hingham Historical Society for the grant of $772,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee and the Hingham Historical Society for the grant of $772,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee and the Hingham Historical Society for the grant of $772,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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

Enter into a Right of First Refusal/Reimbursement Agreement and Use Restriction with the Hingham Historical Society in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Grant Agreement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into a Right of First Refusal/Reimbursement Agreement and Use Restriction with the Hingham Historical Society in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Grant Agreement;.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter into a Right of First Refusal/Reimbursement Agreement and Use Restriction with the Hingham Historical Society in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Grant Agreement;. 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)

Approve a Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Hingham Historical Society and the Hingham Historical Commission in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Grant Agreement,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Hingham Historical Society and the Hingham Historical Commission in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Grant Agreement, subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Historical Commission.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve a Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Hingham Historical Society and the Hingham Historical Commission in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Grant Agreement, subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. 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)

Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute such Agreements and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the provisions of said Article 19 and the Grant Agreement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Chair of the Board to execute such Agreements and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the provisions of said Article 19 and the Grant Agreement.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Chair of the Board to execute such Agreements and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the provisions of said Article 19 and the Grant Agreement. 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 disbursement of the grant funds in accordance with, and subject to, the terms of the Grant Agreement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the disbursement of the grant funds in accordance with, and subject to, the terms of the Grant Agreement.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to authorize the disbursement of the grant funds in accordance with, and subject to, the terms of the Grant Agreement. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Ramsey)

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

Authorize the Chair to sign the Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with SEMASS effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Chair to sign the Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with SEMASS effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with SEMASS effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025. 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)

Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 800 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Stoddard Road, 340 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Meadow View Road, and 155 feet of 2‐inch gas...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 800 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Stoddard Road, 340 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Meadow View Road, and 155 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Pleasant Street. The gas main in Stoddard Rd. will originate at the intersection of Union St. and Stoddard Rd., connecting into the existing 8‐inch gas main and continuing easterly in Stoddard Rd. to its terminus at Pleasant St.; the gas main in Pleasant St. will originate at the terminus of Stoddard Rd. and continue in Pleasant St. to completion at approximately #85 Pleasant St.; and, the gas main in Meadow View Rd. will originate at the intersection of Stoddard Rd. and Meadow View Rd. and continue in Meadow View Rd. to completion at approximately #10 Meadow View Rd. These gas mains will replace existing 2‐inch bare steel (1925/1928, 1952, and 1926, respectively), and five‐feet of 2‐inch plastic in Meadow View Rd. (1977). The age of the abandoned main is between 68 and 95 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated December 1, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 800 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Stoddard Road, 340 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Meadow View Road, and 155 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Pleasant Street. The gas main in Stoddard Rd. will originate at the intersection of Union St. and Stoddard Rd., connecting into the existing 8‐inch gas main and continuing easterly in Stoddard Rd. to its terminus at Pleasant St.; the gas main in Pleasant St. will originate at the terminus of Stoddard Rd. and continue in Pleasant St. to completion at approximately #85 Pleasant St.; and, the gas main in Meadow View Rd. will originate at the intersection of Stoddard Rd. and Meadow View Rd. and continue in Meadow View Rd. to completion at approximately #10 Meadow View Rd. These gas mains will replace existing 2‐inch bare steel (1925/1928, 1952, and 1926, respectively), and five‐feet of 2‐inch plastic in Meadow View Rd. (1977). The age of the abandoned main is between 68 and 95 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated December 1, 2020. 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 5 (PDF)

Reappoint Charles Souther as a Special Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Charles Souther as a Special Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Charles Souther as a Special Police Officer for a term ending 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 12 (PDF)

Appoint Daniel McGonagle to the Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Daniel McGonagle to the Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms Powermade a motion to appoint Daniel McGonagle to the Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Appoint Mark LaBelle to the Energy Action Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mark LaBelle to the Energy Action Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Mark LaBelle to the Energy Action Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022. 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 13 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Common Victualler Licenses as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Annual Common Victualler Licenses as presented.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to renew the Annual Common Victualler Licenses as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Atlantic Bagel & Coffee, 282 Main Street b.good LLC, 94 Derby Street, Suite 237 Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby Street, Suite 300 Bloomy Rind, 21 Main Street Brewed Awakenings, Inc. 19 Main Street Broad Cove Auctions, 20 Broad Cove Road Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 211 Lincoln Street Capital One Café, 92 Derby Street CAVA Mezze Grill, LLC, 94 Derby Street, Suite 239 Chill Gelato, LLC/ dba Gelato & Chill , 92 Derby Street Dunkin Donuts, 179 Lincoln Street Elite Vending/Avanti Market, 1 Talbots Drive Flik at Blue Cross Blue Shield, 25 Technology Place Hingham House of Pizza, 74 North Street Nona's Homemade, Inc., 19 Main Street Panera Bread, 92 Derby Street Pilgrim Skating Arena, 75 Recreation Park Drive Redeye Roasters Coffee Lounge, 3 Otis Street Smile Zone, LLC/ dba Menchies Hingham Shipyard, 15 Shipyard Drive Starbucks Coffee Company, 1 Derby Street Starbucks Coffee Company, 184 Lincoln Street White's Pastry Shop, 98 Derby Street Whiting Street Donuts, 187 Whiting Street Whole Foods Market, 94 Derby Street Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. 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 14 (PDF)

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