March 22, 2022

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Massachusetts State Subdivision Agreement for statewide opioid settlements in the form attached hereto and authorize the Town Administrator to sign said agreement on behalf of the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with The Ockers Company to supply the Town with Phase I IT Network Switch Replacements in an amount not to exceed $74,016.04. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with NEL Corporation for the IT Server room Upgrade at Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $209,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Beals and Thomas, Inc. for a 2022 Master Plan for Hingham Harbor in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of a Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a The Square Café, 150 North Street, for an Alteration of Licensed Premises in accordance with the Application for Alteration of Premises Information filed with the Town of Hingham on November 5, 2021. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 535 feet of 4‐inch gas main in Planters Field Lane. The gas main in Planters Field Ln. will originate at the intersection of Planters Field Ln. and Downer Ave., connecting into the existing 4‐inch gas main and continuing northwesterly in Planters Field Ln., to its connection to an existing 3‐inch gas main at 21 Planters Field Ln.; This gas main will replace existing 3‐inch coated steel (1956). The age of the abandoned main is 66 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 25, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 2,905 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Wompatuck Road, 25 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Nokomis Road, and 175 feet of 1‐1/2‐inch gas main in Beach Lane. The gas main in Wompatuck Rd. will originate at the intersection of Wompatuck Rd. and Planters Field Ln., connecting into the existing 2‐inch gas main and continuing southwesterly and then northwesterly in Wompatuck Rd., to the intersection with Beach Ln.; The gas main in Nokomis Rd. will originate at the new main at the intersection with Wompatuck Rd., connecting to the existing 2‐inch gas main in Nokomis Rd.; The gas main in Beach Rd. will originate at the new main at the intersection with Wompatuck Rd., connecting to the existing 2‐inch gas main in Beach Rd.; The gas main in Beach Ln. will originate at the new main at the intersection with Wompatuck Rd., continuing northeasterly to its terminus at 12 Beach Ln.; These gas mains will replace existing 2,905 feet of 2‐inch Aldyl‐A plastic (1972/1977), 25 feet of 2‐inch coated steel (1958), 22 feet of 2‐inch plastic (1977), and 175 feet of 1‐1/2‐inch coated steel (1953), respectively. The age of the abandoned main is between 46 and 69 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 25, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant to use a portion of the property located at 28 Bare Cove Park Drive consisting of five designated parking spaces to install, operate and maintain two electric vehicle-charging stations. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant to use a portion of the property located at 62 Water Street consisting of three designated parking spaces to install, operate and maintain one electric vehicle charging station. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant to use a portion of the property located at 274 South Main Street consisting of three designated parking spaces to install, operate and maintain one electric vehicle charging station. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to confirm a recommended Education Budget of $61,826,503. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to confirm a recommended DPW/Highway/Tree & Park Budget of $4,327,721. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to adopt and sign the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to postpone and reschedule the Town of Hingham Annual Election from Saturday April 30, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM to Saturday May 14, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM contingent upon the Town receiving appropriate authorization from the State to do so. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion that the Select Board hereby votes to delay the Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting from Monday April 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM until Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM outdoors at Hingham High School with rain dates of Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM outdoors and Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM indoors pursuant to M.G.L. c. 39 § 9. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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