April 5, 2022

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to confirm the postponement of 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, pursuant to chapter 36 of the Acts of 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Sharon Bohan on behalf of the South Shore Conservatory for the Performathon Adult Concert & Reception to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“VOTE: Ms. Klein made a motion to that the Board amend the "Town of Hingham COVID-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service" in its entirety in the form of the draft dated April 5, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“VOTE: Mr. Ramsey made a motion that the Board amend the Outdoor Table Service Approvals granted to the following establishments by extending the expiration date of each OTS Approval to expire on April 1, 2023 (the "Recission Date"); provided, however, that if the Recission Date is extended by the Legislature, the Recission Date shall be such the extended date unless the Select Board, in its discretion, sets an earlier expiration date, and subject to the following additional General Conditions: 1. This extension is granted subject to the Approved Plan previously approved and attached to (or referenced in) the original OTS Approval. Any modification to the location, size, layout or seating capacity of the OTS Premises from the Original Approved Plan is subject to review and approval by the Select Board. 2. This OTS Approval, as extended, is subject to all other applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and permits. Without limiting the foregoing, and notwithstanding the grant of this OTS Approval, the establishment shall be subject to any restriction on total indoor and outdoor seating capacity imposed pursuant to Title 5 of the State Environmental Code. 3. Except as expressly modified herein, all General Conditions and Special Conditions of the original OTS Approval and prior extensions thereof remain in full force and effect. 4. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove MCC4LBD, LLC d/b/a Boat House Bistro Burtons Grill of Hingham, LLC d/b/a Burtons Grill Legal Sea Foods LLC d/b/a Legal C Bar Locales Taco, LLC d/b/a Locales Tacos y Tequila Lima Sports, Inc. d/b/a South Shore Sports Center The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range BE and E, Inc. d/b/a The Snug Eat Well, Inc. d/b/a Tosca Plaza Azteca Hingham, Inc. d/b/a Vida Mexicana Paragon Funding Group LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers Mr. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (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 64 feet of 4‐inch gas main in Downer Avenue. This work is an extension of the work currently in progress in Thaxter Street and is necessary to complete that work. The gas main in Downer Ave. will originate at the intersection of Downer Ave. and Lincoln St., as a continuation of the gas main in Thaxter St. crossing Lincoln St., connecting into the existing 4‐inch plastic gas main in Downer Ave. These gas mains will replace existing 3‐inch bare steel (1939). The age of the abandoned main is 83 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated March 31, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install MBTA Bus System Infrastructure Improvements designed to improve accessibility at the intersection of Otis Street and Governor Long Road. The improvements include the construction and/or reconstruction of concrete sidewalk, handicap ramps, granite curbing, signage, and striping within the Town owned Right-of-Way on Otis Street, at the intersection with Governor Long Road. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated March 4, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install MBTA Bus System Infrastructure Improvements designed to improve accessibility at the intersection of Otis Street and Broad Cove Road. The improvements include (1) Reconstruction and reorientation of the intersection of Otis Street and Broad Cove Road, consistent with the proposed construction planned for the Route 3A Improvement Project; 2) The construction and/or reconstruction of concrete sidewalk, handicap ramps, granite curbing, new guardrail, signage and striping within the Town owned ROW on Otis Street, and within the State Highway Layout in Otis Street and Broad Cove Road. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated March 4, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adopt the following changes to the Parking Fine Structure effective 1. 2. Bus Stop violation reduce from $100 to $25 3. Increase Fire Department related fines from $25 to $50 4. Within 10' of a Hydrant 5. Fire Lane obstruction 6. Increase Obstructing Sidewalk/Crosswalk from $20 to $25 7. Increase Within 20' of intersection, over 1' from curb, and Other from $15 to $25 8. Add the following violation and associated fees: a) EV Space Violation $50 b) Bicycle Lane Violation $25 c) Outside the lines Violation $25 Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Lincoln Apartments LLC Calendar Year 2022 Budget (as presented) pursuant to Section 6.4 of the Ground Lease between the Town of Hingham and Lincoln Apartments LLC. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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