MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 16, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 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 April 26, 2023
To approve the minutes dated April 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 26, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated May 2, 2023
To approve the minutes dated May 2, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 2, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Proclaim Sunday, May 21, 2023 as Grape Island Day in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim Sunday, May 21, 2023 as Grape Island Day in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to proclaim Sunday, May 21, 2023 as Grape Island Day in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Proclaim Tuesday, May 23, 2023 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim Tuesday, May 23, 2023 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to proclaim Tuesday, May 23, 2023 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for Springham to be held at Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for Springham to be held at Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for Springham to be held at Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to St. John the Evangelist Parish for Summerfest 2023 to be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to St. John the Evangelist Parish for Summerfest 2023 to be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to St. John the Evangelist Parish for Summerfest 2023 to be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of three Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company for the Weir River Farm's Sunset Picnics to be held on Saturday, June 22, 2023 from 6:00...
To approve the issuance of three Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company for the Weir River Farm's Sunset Picnics to be held on Saturday, June 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, August 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and August 31, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of three Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company for the Weir River Farm's Sunset Picnics to be held on Saturday, June 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, August 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and August 31, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Bradford Betzner and Michael Nash as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Bradford Betzner and Michael Nash as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to reappoint Bradford Betzner and Michael Nash as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Cameron Lumbard, Charlie Sichol and James Tian as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Cameron Lumbard, Charlie Sichol and James Tian as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Cameron Lumbard, Charlie Sichol and James Tian as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Steamboat Wharf Marina Services, Inc. for Harbormaster Marine 1 Navigation Electronics replacement in an amount not to exceed $52,209.78
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Steamboat Wharf Marina Services, Inc. for Harbormaster Marine 1 Navigation Electronics replacement in an amount not to exceed $52,209.78.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Steamboat Wharf Marina Services, Inc. for Harbormaster Marine 1 Navigation Electronics replacement in an amount not to exceed $52,209.78. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Mag Retail Holdings - FED, LLC D/B/A McGovern Municipal HQ for a 2023 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid 4WD vehicle to be used by the Fire...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Mag Retail Holdings - FED, LLC D/B/A McGovern Municipal HQ for a 2023 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid 4WD vehicle to be used by the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $51,003.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Mag Retail Holdings - FED, LLC D/B/A McGovern Municipal HQ for a 2023 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid 4WD vehicle to be used by the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $51,003.00. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for roadway management work in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for a term ending December 31, 2023
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for roadway management work in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for a term ending December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for roadway management work in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for a term ending December 31, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
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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