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December 14, 2021
20 recorded votes, 6 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
Approve the minutes dated December 1, 2021
To approve the minutes dated December 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 1, 2021. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
For the Board to enter into Executive Session on those terms
For the Board to enter into Executive Session on those terms.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion for the Board to enter into Executive Session on those terms. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form-Distributor Settlement in the form attached hereto
To authorize the Chair to sign the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form-Distributor Settlement in the form attached hereto.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form-Distributor Settlement in the form attached hereto. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Settlement Participation Form-J&J Settlement in the form attached hereto
To authorize the Chair to sign the Settlement Participation Form-J&J Settlement in the form attached hereto.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Settlement Participation Form-J&J Settlement in the form attached hereto. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
To sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association 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 Patrolman's Association effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as submitted
To accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as submitted.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as submitted. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
File a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act Establishing a Voting Precinct in the Town of Hingham" in the form...
To file a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act Establishing a Voting Precinct in the Town of Hingham" in the form attached hereto.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to file a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act Establishing a Voting Precinct in the Town of Hingham" in the form attached hereto. Ms. Klein seconded.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
To file a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act Establishing a Voting Precinct in the Town of Hingham" in the form attached hereto.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to file a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act Establishing a Voting Precinct in the Town of Hingham" in the form attached hereto. Ms. Klein seconded.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
File a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act to Allow the Town of Hingham to Postpone its Municipal Election" in...
To file a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act to Allow the Town of Hingham to Postpone its Municipal Election" in the form attached hereto.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to file a petition with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request the filing of a special law entitled "An Act to Allow the Town of Hingham to Postpone its Municipal Election" in the form attached hereto. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove, 23 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA for a Change of Ownership Interest in accordance with the Application for Change of Ownership Interest...
To approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove, 23 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA for a Change of Ownership Interest in accordance with the Application for Change of Ownership Interest filed with the Town of Hingham on November 17, 2021; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
Yes: Fisher, RamseyAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove, 23 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA for a Change of Ownership Interest in accordance with the Application for Change of Ownership Interest filed with the Town of Hingham on November 17, 2021; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: abstain Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Common Victualler/All Alcohol Beverages portion of the agenda
To approve the Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Common Victualler/All Alcohol Beverages portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Common Victualler/All Alcohol Beverages portion of the agenda. Ms. Klein seconded. : Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, as listed in the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages portion of the agenda
To approve Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, as listed in the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, as listed in the Common Victualler/Wines and Malt Beverages portion of the agenda. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic portion of the agenda
To approve the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Retail Package Store/All Alcoholic portion of the agenda. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the following Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages...
To approve the following Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the following Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Retail Package Store/Wines and Malt Beverages portion of the agenda. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the following Entertainment Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed in the Entertainment Licenses portion of the agenda
To approve the following Entertainment Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed in the Entertainment Licenses portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Voted, to approve the following Entertainment Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed in the Entertainment Licenses portion of the agenda. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (second: Ramsey)
Approve the following Class I Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed in the Class I Auto Dealers portion of the agenda
To approve the following Class I Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed in the Class I Auto Dealers portion of the agenda.
The minutes name Liz Klein as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the following Class I Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed in the Class I Auto Dealers portion of the agenda. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein)
Approve the following Class II Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Class II Auto Deals portion of the agenda
To approve the following Class II Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Class II Auto Deals portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the following Class II Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Class II Auto Deals portion of the agenda. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the following Class II Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Automatic Amusement Device portion of the portion of the agenda
To approve the following Class II Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Automatic Amusement Device portion of the portion of the agenda.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the following Class II Auto Dealers Licenses effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as listed on the Automatic Amusement Device portion of the portion of the agenda. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint David Gossage to the Community Preservation Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint David Gossage to the Community Preservation Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint David Gossage to the Community Preservation Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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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