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Hingham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 26, 2022

14 recorded votes, 1 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

Authorize Emily Wentworth to submit the MBTA Community Information Form to the Department of Housing and Community Development as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize Emily Wentworth to submit the MBTA Community Information Form to the Department of Housing and Community Development as presented.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize Emily Wentworth to submit the MBTA Community Information Form to the Department of Housing and Community Development as presented. Ms. Klein seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Approve the minutes dated April 5, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated April 5, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 5, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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Approve the minutes dated April 7, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated April 7, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 7, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Approve the minutes dated April 12, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated April 12, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 12, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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Approve the minutes dated April 21, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To approve the minutes dated April 21, 2022.

Yes: Fisher, RamseyAbstained: Klein

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 21, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: abstain Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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Approve the issuance of twenty-nine (29) Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Mike Dyer on behalf of Untold Brewing for a series of events known as "The Green at Derby Street...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the issuance of twenty-nine (29) Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Mike Dyer on behalf of Untold Brewing for a series of events known as "The Green at Derby Street Shops," to be held on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on June 4, 2022 and ending on October 29, 2022, as outlined in the letter dated March 15, 2022. The hours of the events shall be limited to 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and such licenses shall be further subject to the following conditions: The event location is shown as the "The Green" located between REI and Kohls at The Derby Street Shops, which space is approved for use for community events by the Modified Special Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 20, 2020, issued to WSM Hingham Properties, LLC, and shown on the Restricted Use Area Plan, dated March 9, 2020 and approved in connection with the Special Permit. In order to comply with the Special Permit, the event location shall be modified in order to provide a minimum 6'-wide pathway between the rear and main parking fields. Access shall be maintained to the fire sprinkler connection on the Kohl's building façade. All applicable permits shall be obtained from the Board of Health.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of twenty-nine (29) Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Mike Dyer on behalf of Untold Brewing for a series of events known as "The Green at Derby Street Shops," to be held on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on June 4, 2022 and ending on October 29, 2022, as outlined in the letter dated March 15, 2022. The hours of the events shall be limited to 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and such licenses shall be further subject to the following conditions: The event location is shown as the "The Green" located between REI and Kohls at The Derby Street Shops, which space is approved for use for community events by the Modified Special Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 20, 2020, issued to WSM Hingham Properties, LLC, and shown on the Restricted Use Area Plan, dated March 9, 2020 and approved in connection with the Special Permit. In order to comply with the Special Permit, the event location shall be modified in order to provide a minimum 6'-wide pathway between the rear and main parking fields. Access shall be maintained to the fire sprinkler connection on the Kohl's building façade. All applicable permits shall be obtained from the Board of Health. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 South Shore Conservatory Spring Soiree to be held at...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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 South Shore Conservatory Spring Soiree to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

From the minutes

“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 South Shore Conservatory Spring Soiree to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Approve the application for a Restaurant Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License by Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 1K, Hingham, Desmond...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application for a Restaurant Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License by Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 1K, Hingham, Desmond Sherry, Manager, filed with the Town of Hingham on February 15, 2022,with the following operating hours: Monday through Sunday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM. This approval is subject to the approval of all applicable town boards and departments, submission of a valid certificate of insurance evidencing liquor legal liability insurance coverage in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the application for a Restaurant Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License by Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 1K, Hingham, Desmond Sherry, Manager, filed with the Town of Hingham on February 15, 2022,with the following operating hours: Monday through Sunday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM. This approval is subject to the approval of all applicable town boards and departments, submission of a valid certificate of insurance evidencing liquor legal liability insurance coverage in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of an Entertainment License to Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 1K, for background music, televisions, and live entertainment...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the issuance of an Entertainment License to Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 1K, for background music, televisions, and live entertainment including up to four (4) instrumentalists and/or vocalists in the restaurant during the following operating hours: Monday through Sunday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of an Entertainment License to Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 1K, for background music, televisions, and live entertainment including up to four (4) instrumentalists and/or vocalists in the restaurant during the following operating hours: Monday through Sunday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Appoint the following Police Prosecutors and back-ups as Special Police Officers for the Town of Hingham for a one-year term ending April 30, 2023: Hanover PD Sergeant David Salvucci Sergeant...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following Police Prosecutors and back-ups as Special Police Officers for the Town of Hingham for a one-year term ending April 30, 2023: Hanover PD Sergeant David Salvucci Sergeant David Zemotel Sergeant James Smith Hull PD Officer Kevin Olsen Detective Andrew Reilly Norwell PD Sergeant William Pasteris Detective Sean Sutton Officer Kenneth Camerota Rockland PD Officer Sean Brundige Officer Jeffrey Direnzo Officer Joseph Zielinski Scituate PD Sergeant Kenneth Bates Sergeant James Bulman Detective Owen Kirkbride

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint the following Police Prosecutors and back-ups as Special Police Officers for the Town of Hingham for a one-year term ending April 30, 2023: Hanover PD Sergeant David Salvucci Sergeant David Zemotel Sergeant James Smith Hull PD Officer Kevin Olsen Detective Andrew Reilly Norwell PD Sergeant William Pasteris Detective Sean Sutton Officer Kenneth Camerota Rockland PD Officer Sean Brundige Officer Jeffrey Direnzo Officer Joseph Zielinski Scituate PD Sergeant Kenneth Bates Sergeant James Bulman Detective Owen Kirkbride Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers for the Town of Hingham for a term ending April 30, 2023: Leslie Badger Robert Mansfield Matthew Puleo Ryan Baring Daniel Martini Danny...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers for the Town of Hingham for a term ending April 30, 2023: Leslie Badger Robert Mansfield Matthew Puleo Ryan Baring Daniel Martini Danny Sousa Douglas Comman Michael McCue James Tian Kenneth Corson William Morgan James Wells Joseph Driscoll Michael Murray Eric Wiessmeyer David Horte John Norkaitis Steven Wohlgemuth George Kelley John Norris Dillon Leary Mitchell Powers

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers for the Town of Hingham for a term ending April 30, 2023: Leslie Badger Robert Mansfield Matthew Puleo Ryan Baring Daniel Martini Danny Sousa Douglas Comman Michael McCue James Tian Kenneth Corson William Morgan James Wells Joseph Driscoll Michael Murray Eric Wiessmeyer David Horte John Norkaitis Steven Wohlgemuth George Kelley John Norris Dillon Leary Mitchell Powers Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Appoint the following members to the Human Rights Commission: John, Marquardt, as recommended by the Chief of Police from the Hingham Police Department: Tim Miller-Dempsey, as recommended by the...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following members to the Human Rights Commission: John, Marquardt, as recommended by the Chief of Police from the Hingham Police Department: Tim Miller-Dempsey, as recommended by the School Committee from the Hingham Public Schools: Sara Smithson, as recommended by the Council on Aging: Stephanie Gertz, as recommended by the Commission on Disabilities: Ruth Bennett, as recommended by the Housing Authority: Stephen Leary, as recommended by the Recreation Commission Ava Lydotes, High School Student, recommended by School Committee

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint the following members to the Human Rights Commission: John, Marquardt, as recommended by the Chief of Police from the Hingham Police Department: Tim Miller-Dempsey, as recommended by the School Committee from the Hingham Public Schools: Sara Smithson, as recommended by the Council on Aging: Stephanie Gertz, as recommended by the Commission on Disabilities: Ruth Bennett, as recommended by the Housing Authority: Stephen Leary, as recommended by the Recreation Commission Ava Lydotes, High School Student, recommended by School Committee Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Your Electrical Solution, Inc. to provide supplies and/or services consisting of LED light replacement at Hingham Town Hall in an amount...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Your Electrical Solution, Inc. to provide supplies and/or services consisting of LED light replacement at Hingham Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $95,870.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Your Electrical Solution, Inc. to provide supplies and/or services consisting of LED light replacement at Hingham Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $95,870.00. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

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 9 (PDF)

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