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Hingham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 31, 2022

11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: William Ramsey, Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes dated August 24, 2022

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated August 24, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 24, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 90 Derby Street, Hingham for a Change of Manager from Sorayo Rosso to Adam Rameaka, in accordance with...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 90 Derby Street, Hingham for a Change of Manager from Sorayo Rosso to Adam Rameaka, in accordance with the Application for Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on July 19, 2022; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 90 Derby Street, Hingham for a Change of Manager from Sorayo Rosso to Adam Rameaka, in accordance with the Application for Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on July 19, 2022; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (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 Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc. for a Night of Music with Christine Courtin to be held at Ames Chapel on Thursday,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc. for a Night of Music with Christine Courtin to be held at Ames Chapel on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 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 Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc. for a Night of Music with Christine Courtin to be held at Ames Chapel on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the request for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Eat Well, Inc. d/b/a Tosca for the Fireworks/Fundraiser to be held at The Beach House on Saturday, September 10, 2022...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Eat Well, Inc. d/b/a Tosca for the Fireworks/Fundraiser to be held at The Beach House on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The applicant will comply with all conditions imposed by the Police and/or Fire Chief and all other applicable laws and regulations.

The board first voted on Mr. Fisher's amendment (event time 4:00 to 9:30 pm) and then, as the minutes say, "also voted by roll call on the first motion"; all three voted yes both times.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Eat Well, Inc. d/b/a Tosca for the Fireworks/Fundraiser to be held at The Beach House on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The applicant will comply with all conditions imposed by the Police and/or Fire Chief and all other applicable laws and regulations. Mr. Fisher seconded. Mr. Accera noted that the time of the event has changed to 4:00pm to 9:30pm. Vote: Mr. Fisher amended the motion to include the time of 4:00pm through 9:30pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes The Board also voted by roll call on the first motion, which was made by Ms. Klein and seconded by Mr. Fisher. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Amend the motion to include the time of 4:00pm through 9:30pm

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To amend the motion to include the time of 4:00pm through 9:30pm

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher amended the motion to include the time of 4:00pm through 9:30pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the issuance of a Limousine License to Amro Warda d/b/a Bostonian Car Service, Inc. effective through December 31, 2022 in accordance with the Application for a Limousine License filed...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the issuance of a Limousine License to Amro Warda d/b/a Bostonian Car Service, Inc. effective through December 31, 2022 in accordance with the Application for a Limousine License filed with the Town of Hingham on August 16, 2022.

The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Limousine License to Amro Warda d/b/a Bostonian Car Service, Inc. effective through December 31, 2022 in accordance with the Application for a Limousine License filed with the Town of Hingham on August 16, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP to provide Engineering Consulting Services for the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court in an amount not to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP to provide Engineering Consulting Services for the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court in an amount not to exceed $51,035.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP to provide Engineering Consulting Services for the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court in an amount not to exceed $51,035.00. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Williamson Electrical Company, Inc. d/b/a Williamson Pump & Motor for the Greenbush Control Panel Replacement / Upgrade System Controls...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Williamson Electrical Company, Inc. d/b/a Williamson Pump & Motor for the Greenbush Control Panel Replacement / Upgrade System Controls in an amount not to exceed $82,999.10.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Williamson Electrical Company, Inc. d/b/a Williamson Pump & Motor for the Greenbush Control Panel Replacement / Upgrade System Controls in an amount not to exceed $82,999.10. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Williamson Electrical Company, Inc. d/b/a Williamson Pump & Motor for the Walton Cove Sewer Pumping Station Pump #1 Replacement n an...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Williamson Electrical Company, Inc. d/b/a Williamson Pump & Motor for the Walton Cove Sewer Pumping Station Pump #1 Replacement n an amount not to exceed $82,726.53.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Williamson Electrical Company, Inc. d/b/a Williamson Pump & Motor for the Walton Cove Sewer Pumping Station Pump #1 Replacement n an amount not to exceed $82,726.53. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

The Select Board does hereby ratify the appointment of those Election Workers on the attached list which appointments were made by the Town Administrator under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 54, § 12...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Select Board does hereby ratify the appointment of those Election Workers on the attached list which appointments were made by the Town Administrator under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 54, § 12 in accordance with a delegation of authority from the Select Board to the Town Administrator under the provisions of Section 2(c) of Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Select Board does hereby ratify the appointment of those Election Workers on the attached list which appointments were made by the Town Administrator under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 54, § 12 in accordance with a delegation of authority from the Select Board to the Town Administrator under the provisions of Section 2(c) of Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn.

The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (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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