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January 19, 2021
7 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
Include the following Board of Selectmen-sponsored Warrant Articles in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc
To include the following Board of Selectmen-sponsored Warrant Articles in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc. Reports of Various Town Committees Report of the Personnel Board Salaries of Town Officers Budgets Transfer from the Stabilization Fund Disbursement of Electric Light Department Receipts Building Department Revolving Fund Transfer Funds to the Reserve Fund Acceptance of Easements Proposed Changes to Article 14 of the General By-Laws (Advisory Committee By-law) Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to include the following Board of Selectmen-sponsored Warrant Articles in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc. Reports of Various Town Committees Report of the Personnel Board Salaries of Town Officers Budgets Transfer from the Stabilization Fund Disbursement of Electric Light Department Receipts Building Department Revolving Fund Transfer Funds to the Reserve Fund Acceptance of Easements Proposed Changes to Article 14 of the General By-Laws (Advisory Committee By-law) Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Direct the Town Administrator to prepare a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins and Associates on January 4, 2021
To direct the Town Administrator to prepare a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins and Associates on January 4, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to direct the Town Administrator to prepare a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins and Associates on January 4, 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Charles Souther as a Special Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2021
To reappoint Charles Souther as a Special Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power 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: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Daniel McGonagle to the Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Daniel McGonagle to the Development and Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made 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: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Mark LaBelle to the Energy Action Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Mark LaBelle to the Energy Action Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Mark LaBelle to the Energy Action Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the Annual Common Victualler Licenses as presented
To approve the Annual Common Victualler Licenses as presented. 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
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the Annual Common Victualler Licenses as presented. 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 Mr. Fisher seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
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)
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