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February 23, 2021
9 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 January 26, 2021
To approve the minutes dated January 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 26, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated February 2, 2021
To approve the minutes dated February 2, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 2, 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
In connection with the request of the record owner of 17 Weathervane Court, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 50288, Page...
That in connection with the request of the record owner of 17 Weathervane Court, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 50288, Page 65, the Board: 1. Consent to the refinancing of the mortgage loan for said Unit for an amount not to exceed $240,094, subject to the prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development and all other applicable requirements of the deed rider for such Unit; and 2. Authorize the Town Administrator to provide written notice of the above.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion that in connection with the request of the record owner of 17 Weathervane Court, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 50288, Page 65, the Board: 1. Consent to the refinancing of the mortgage loan for said Unit for an amount not to exceed $240,094, subject to the prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development and all other applicable requirements of the deed rider for such Unit; and 2. Authorize the Town Administrator to provide written notice of the above. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
In connection with the request of the record owner of 5 Taylor Lane, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 44689, Page 89, the...
That in connection with the request of the record owner of 5 Taylor Lane, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 44689, Page 89, the Board: 1. Consent to the refinancing of the mortgage loan for said Unit for an amount not to exceed $226,242, subject to the prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development and all other applicable requirements of the deed rider for such Unit; and 2. Authorize the Town Administrator to provide written notice of the above.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that in connection with the request of the record owner of 5 Taylor Lane, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 44689, Page 89, the Board: 1. Consent to the refinancing of the mortgage loan for said Unit for an amount not to exceed $226,242, subject to the prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development and all other applicable requirements of the deed rider for such Unit; and 2. Authorize the Town Administrator to provide written notice of the above. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action of Article T
To recommend favorable action of Article T.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article T. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action of Article V
To recommend favorable action of Article V.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article V. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action of Article M
To recommend favorable action of Article M.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article M. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to file a petition, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, with the Governor of Massachusetts under M.G.L. Const
To authorize the Town Administrator to file a petition, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, with the Governor of Massachusetts under M.G.L. Const. Art. 2, § 8 to request that the Governor file and recommend a special law to the Massachusetts General Court to allow the Town of Hingham Board of Selectmen to postpone the Spring 2021 Town of Hingham municipal election to a date not later than June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to file a petition, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, with the Governor of Massachusetts under M.G.L. Const. Art. 2, § 8 to request that the Governor file and recommend a special law to the Massachusetts General Court to allow the Town of Hingham Board of Selectmen to postpone the Spring 2021 Town of Hingham municipal election to a date not later than June 30, 2021. 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. 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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