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January 24, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 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 January 18, 2022
To approve the minutes dated January 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 18, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of two Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt
To approve the issuance of two Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt. Beverages licenses to Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc. for the 2023 Dead of Winter Art Series to be held at Ames Chapel on February 2, 2023 and March 4, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of two Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt. Beverages licenses to Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc. for the 2023 Dead of Winter Art Series to be held at Ames Chapel on February 2, 2023 and March 4, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF Local 2398 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF Local 2398 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF Local 2398 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article I
To recommend favorable action on Article I.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article I. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article J
To recommend favorable action on Article J.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article J. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article O
To recommend favorable action on Article O.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article O. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article W
To recommend favorable action on Article W.
William Ramsey recused himself from Article W (the roll call lists him as abstaining), so he is left out of this vote. William Ramsey recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article W. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article C
To recommend favorable action on Article C.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article C. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article G
To recommend favorable action on Article G.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article G. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article Q
To recommend favorable action on Article Q.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article Q. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article S
To recommend favorable action on Article S.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article S. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Authorize Emily Wentworth to submit the MBTA Action Plan Form to the Department of Housing and Community Development
To authorize Emily Wentworth to submit the MBTA Action Plan Form to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize Emily Wentworth to submit the MBTA Action Plan Form to the Department of Housing and Community Development. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Appoint Thomas Burbank to the Veterans Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Thomas Burbank to the Veterans Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Thomas Burbank to the Veterans Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article N
To recommend favorable action on Article N.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article N. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
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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