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Hingham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

November 16, 2021

7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein, William Ramsey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To enter into Executive Session.

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call does not list William Ramsey.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Fisher seconded. ROLL CALL VOTE Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Superiors Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Superiors Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Superiors Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes dated October 19, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated October 19, 2021.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated October 19, 2021. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Brian Voelkel on behalf of Mahi Gold, Inc. for Holly Jolly Hingham-Christmas in the Square to be held on Friday,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Brian Voelkel on behalf of Mahi Gold, Inc. for Holly Jolly Hingham-Christmas in the Square to be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 with a rain date of Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Mahi Gold Outfitters, 51 South Street, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 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 Brian Voelkel on behalf of Mahi Gold, Inc. for Holly Jolly Hingham-Christmas in the Square to be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 with a rain date of Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Mahi Gold Outfitters, 51 South Street, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Approve the petition from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install MBTA Bus System Infrastructure Improvements to improve accessibility on Central Street in the vicinity of Weston...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the petition from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install MBTA Bus System Infrastructure Improvements to improve accessibility on Central Street in the vicinity of Weston Road. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Hingham Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated November 2, 2021.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the petition from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install MBTA Bus System Infrastructure Improvements to improve accessibility on Central Street in the vicinity of Weston Road. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Hingham Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated November 2, 2021. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Nina Villanova to the Conservation Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Nina Villanova to the Conservation Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Nina Villanova to the Conservation Committee 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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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