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March 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 2 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 February 23, 2021
To approve the minutes dated February 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 23, 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 25, 2021
To approve the minutes dated February 25, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 25, 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated February 26, 2021
To approve the minutes dated February 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 26, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1,250 feet of 4‐inch gas main in Pleasant Street and 200 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Downing Street
To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1,250 feet of 4‐inch gas main in Pleasant Street and 200 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Downing Street. The gas main in Pleasant St. will originate at the intersection of Pleasant St. and Main St., connecting into the existing 2‐inch gas main and continuing easterly in Pleasant St., to its connection approximately 40 feet west of the intersection with Union St. The gas main in Downing St. will originate at the intersection with Pleasant St. and continue in Downing St. to completion at approximately #7 Downing St. These gas mains will replace existing 2‐inch coated steel (1954 and 1972, respectively). The age of the abandoned main is between 49 and 67 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated March 11, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1,250 feet of 4‐inch gas main in Pleasant Street and 200 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Downing Street. The gas main in Pleasant St. will originate at the intersection of Pleasant St. and Main St., connecting into the existing 2‐inch gas main and continuing easterly in Pleasant St., to its connection approximately 40 feet west of the intersection with Union St. The gas main in Downing St. will originate at the intersection with Pleasant St. and continue in Downing St. to completion at approximately #7 Downing St. These gas mains will replace existing 2‐inch coated steel (1954 and 1972, respectively). The age of the abandoned main is between 49 and 67 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated March 11, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Appoint Sgt
To appoint Sgt. Steven Dearth and Sgt. John Marquardt as Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenants for the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Sgt. Steven Dearth and Sgt. John Marquardt as Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenants for the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham
To nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276
To recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798
To recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY 2022 Budget as presented in the Town Administrator Budget Recommendations Spreadsheet dated March 23, 2021 for a total Article 6 appropriation of $131,976,035
To recommend a FY 2022 Budget as presented in the Town Administrator Budget Recommendations Spreadsheet dated March 23, 2021 for a total Article 6 appropriation of $131,976,035.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a FY 2022 Budget as presented in the Town Administrator Budget Recommendations Spreadsheet dated March 23, 2021 for a total Article 6 appropriation of $131,976,035. 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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