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October 19, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey, Liz Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request of Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range, 306 Whiting Street, for an alteration of licensed premises for a proposed function space, including a patio/deck
To approve the request of Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range, 306 Whiting Street, for an alteration of licensed premises for a proposed function space, including a patio/deck. The function space will not increase the maximum seating capacity of 136. This approval is subject to the approval of all town departments, completion of the function space in accordance with the plan as submitted, and the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher noted that Police, Fire, the Board of Health, the Fire Department, Planning and the Zoning Department have accepted the plan.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range, 306 Whiting Street, for an alteration of licensed premises for a proposed function space, including a patio/deck. The function space will not increase the maximum seating capacity of 136. This approval is subject to the approval of all town departments, completion of the function space in accordance with the plan as submitted, and the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher noted that Police, Fire, the Board of Health, the Fire Department, Planning and the Zoning Department have accepted the plan. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Bay Copy, a division of Bay State Business Products, Inc., to lease four Konica Minolta Multi-Functional Print Systems, including total...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Bay Copy, a division of Bay State Business Products, Inc., to lease four Konica Minolta Multi-Functional Print Systems, including total care for all systems, for Hingham Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $56,312.64.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Bay Copy, a division of Bay State Business Products, Inc., to lease four Konica Minolta Multi-Functional Print Systems, including total care for all systems, for Hingham Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $56,312.64. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute the Project Funding Agreement and all associated documents as required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Plymouth River...
To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute the Project Funding Agreement and all associated documents as required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Plymouth River Elementary School window and door replacement project.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute the Project Funding Agreement and all associated documents as required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Plymouth River Elementary School window and door replacement project. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Rich DiBona on behalf of Vitamin Sea Brewing for Blues at the Red Barn to be held at Weir River Farm on Saturday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Rich DiBona on behalf of Vitamin Sea Brewing for Blues at the Red Barn to be held at Weir River Farm on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with a rain date of Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms., Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Rich DiBona on behalf of Vitamin Sea Brewing for Blues at the Red Barn to be held at Weir River Farm on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with a rain date of Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Designate members of the Naming By-law Study Committee as Special Municipal Employees
To designate members of the Naming By-law Study Committee as Special Municipal Employees.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to designate members of the Naming By-law Study Committee as Special Municipal Employees. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Arthur Robert as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Town of Hingham
To appoint Arthur Robert as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Arthur Robert as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Tim White to the Affordable Housing Trust, effective July 1, 2021 for a two-year term ending June 20, 2023
To reappoint Tim White to the Affordable Housing Trust, effective July 1, 2021 for a two-year term ending June 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Tim White to the Affordable Housing Trust, effective July 1, 2021 for a two-year term ending June 20, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Henry Buckley to the Beautification Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Henry Buckley to the Beautification Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Henry Buckley to the Beautification Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Martha Reardon Bewick to the MBTA Advisory Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Martha Reardon Bewick to the MBTA Advisory Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Martha Reardon Bewick to the MBTA Advisory Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Ed Johnson to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Ed Johnson to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Ed Johnson to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Victor Baltera to the Naming By-law Committee
To appoint Victor Baltera to the Naming By-law Committee.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Victor Baltera to the Naming By-law Committee. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
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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