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Hingham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

May 17, 2022

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: William Ramsey, Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes dated April 14, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated April 14, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 14, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Approve the minutes dated April 25, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated April 25, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 25, 2022. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Approve the minutes dated May 10, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated May 10, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 10, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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Nominate and appoint William Ramsey as Chair of the Hingham Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To nominate and appoint William Ramsey as Chair of the Hingham Select Board.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to nominate and appoint William Ramsey as Chair of the Hingham Select Board. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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Authorize the Chair to approve all bills, drafts, orders and payrolls on behalf of the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 56

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Chair to approve all bills, drafts, orders and payrolls on behalf of the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 56.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Chair to approve all bills, drafts, orders and payrolls on behalf of the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 56. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Proclaim Monday, May 23, 2022 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To proclaim Monday, May 23, 2022 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim Monday, May 23, 2022 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Approve the request for a Special (One -Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Deirdre Anderson on behalf of Hingham Historical Society for Springham to be held at Hingham Heritage Museum on...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for a Special (One -Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Deirdre Anderson on behalf of Hingham Historical Society for Springham to be held at Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 21, 2022 with an alternate date of Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request for a Special (One -Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Deirdre Anderson on behalf of Hingham Historical Society for Springham to be held at Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 21, 2022 with an alternate date of Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the request of Verizon to install and maintain a new pole at approximately 54 Gardner Street to be used as a guy pole supporting pole #17/P.12 located at 53 Gardner Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of Verizon to install and maintain a new pole at approximately 54 Gardner Street to be used as a guy pole supporting pole #17/P.12 located at 53 Gardner Street. The proposed pole will be located in the right of way and will replace the use of a private tree on private property, currently used as a guy anchor. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 3, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of Verizon to install and maintain a new pole at approximately 54 Gardner Street to be used as a guy pole supporting pole #17/P.12 located at 53 Gardner Street. The proposed pole will be located in the right of way and will replace the use of a private tree on private property, currently used as a guy anchor. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 3, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for Roadway Management Work in an amount not to exceed $954,885 for a term ending December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for Roadway Management Work in an amount not to exceed $954,885 for a term ending December 31, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for Roadway Management Work in an amount not to exceed $954,885 for a term ending December 31, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Mass Pavement Reclamation, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Labor in an amount not to exceed $443,000.00 for a term ending...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Mass Pavement Reclamation, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Labor in an amount not to exceed $443,000.00 for a term ending December 31, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Mass Pavement Reclamation, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Labor in an amount not to exceed $443,000.00 for a term ending December 31, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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