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Hingham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 28, 2023

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: William Ramsey, Liz Klein

Absent: Joseph Fisher

Every vote, in order

Approve the request of South Shore Conservatory for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for South Shore Conservatory's Summer Music Festival Reception to be held at South Shore...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the request of South Shore Conservatory for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for South Shore Conservatory's Summer Music Festival Reception to be held at South Shore Conservatory on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of South Shore Conservatory for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for South Shore Conservatory's Summer Music Festival Reception to be held at South Shore Conservatory on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Approve the request of South Shore Conservatory for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Performathon to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the request of South Shore Conservatory for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Performathon to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of South Shore Conservatory for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Performathon to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Approve the request of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T to install and maintain telecommunications equipment on the existing poles located near 44 and 136 Fort Hill Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the request of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T to install and maintain telecommunications equipment on the existing poles located near 44 and 136 Fort Hill Street. The proposed equipment will be located on existing poles within the right of way. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2023.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T to install and maintain telecommunications equipment on the existing poles located near 44 and 136 Fort Hill Street. The proposed equipment will be located on existing poles within the right of way. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign two license agreements with Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant for the installation of direct-current fast electric vehicle chargers at 226 Beal...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign two license agreements with Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant for the installation of direct-current fast electric vehicle chargers at 226 Beal Street (Lynch Field) and 62 Water Street (Station Street Parking Lot).

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign two license agreements with Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant for the installation of direct-current fast electric vehicle chargers at 226 Beal Street (Lynch Field) and 62 Water Street (Station Street Parking Lot). Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article AA

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article AA.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article AA. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

That, pursuant to the authority granted to the Select Board under Article 1 of the November 21, 2020 Special Town Meeting, the Board enter into the Agreement for the Relocation and Modification of...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That, pursuant to the authority granted to the Select Board under Article 1 of the November 21, 2020 Special Town Meeting, the Board enter into the Agreement for the Relocation and Modification of Easements with Hingham Launch Properties, LLC in connection with the public safety facility to be constructed at 335 Lincoln Street substantially in the form reviewed by the Board.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion that, pursuant to the authority granted to the Select Board under Article 1 of the November 21, 2020 Special Town Meeting, the Board enter into the Agreement for the Relocation and Modification of Easements with Hingham Launch Properties, LLC in connection with the public safety facility to be constructed at 335 Lincoln Street substantially in the form reviewed by the Board. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1,660 feet of 4‐inch gas main in High Street and 365 feet of 2‐inch gas main in French Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1,660 feet of 4‐inch gas main in High Street and 365 feet of 2‐inch gas main in French Street. The gas main in High St. will originate at the within Weymouth, entering Hingham at the Town Line, and continuing easterly in High St., to the limit of work near 281 High Street. The gas main in French St. will originate with the new main in High St. at the intersection, continuing northerly in French St., to the limit of work near 8 French Street. This gas main will replace existing 4‐inch bare steel (1932) and 2‐inch coated steel and bare steel main (1968 and 1942, respectively). The age of the abandoned main is between 55 and 91 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2023.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 1,660 feet of 4‐inch gas main in High Street and 365 feet of 2‐inch gas main in French Street. The gas main in High St. will originate at the within Weymouth, entering Hingham at the Town Line, and continuing easterly in High St., to the limit of work near 281 High Street. The gas main in French St. will originate with the new main in High St. at the intersection, continuing northerly in French St., to the limit of work near 8 French Street. This gas main will replace existing 4‐inch bare steel (1932) and 2‐inch coated steel and bare steel main (1968 and 1942, respectively). The age of the abandoned main is between 55 and 91 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated February 14, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Approve the FY24 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital Outlay Committee

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the FY24 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital Outlay Committee.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the FY24 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital Outlay Committee. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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