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June 6, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Liz Klein, William Ramsey, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate
To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate. The Board will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate. The Board will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated May 23, 2023
To approve the minutes dated May 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 23, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Proclaim Thursday, June 15, 2023 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
To proclaim Thursday, June 15, 2023 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to proclaim Thursday, June 15, 2023 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of twenty-five (25) Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Untold Brewing for a series of events known as "The Green at Derby Street Shops – A Summer Community...
To approve the issuance of twenty-five (25) Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Untold Brewing for a series of events known as "The Green at Derby Street Shops – A Summer Community Beer Garden," to be held on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning on June 9, 2023 and ending on October 28, 2023, as outlined in the letter dated May 16, 2023. The hours of the events shall be limited to 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, and such licenses shall be further subject to the following conditions: The event location is shown as the "The Green" located between REI and Kohls at The Derby Street Shops, which space is approved for use for community events by the Modified Special Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 20, 2020, issued to WSM Hingham Properties, LLC, and shown on the Restricted Use Area Plan, dated March 9, 2020 and approved in connection with the Special Permit. In order to comply with the Special Permit, the event location shall be modified in order to provide a minimum 6'-wide pathway between the rear and main parking fields. Access shall be maintained to the fire sprinkler connection on the Kohl's building façade. All applicable permits shall be obtained from the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of twenty-five (25) Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Untold Brewing for a series of events known as "The Green at Derby Street Shops – A Summer Community Beer Garden," to be held on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning on June 9, 2023 and ending on October 28, 2023, as outlined in the letter dated May 16, 2023. The hours of the events shall be limited to 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, and such licenses shall be further subject to the following conditions: The event location is shown as the "The Green" located between REI and Kohls at The Derby Street Shops, which space is approved for use for community events by the Modified Special Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated August 20, 2020, issued to WSM Hingham Properties, LLC, and shown on the Restricted Use Area Plan, dated March 9, 2020 and approved in connection with the Special Permit. In order to comply with the Special Permit, the event location shall be modified in order to provide a minimum 6'-wide pathway between the rear and main parking fields. Access shall be maintained to the fire sprinkler connection on the Kohl's building façade. All applicable permits shall be obtained from the Board of Health. 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 Preferred Mechanical for Hingham Town Hall HVAC Maintenance and Repair in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for a term from July 1,...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Preferred Mechanical for Hingham Town Hall HVAC Maintenance and Repair in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for a term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 with an option for the Town to extend for an additional twelve months.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Preferred Mechanical for Hingham Town Hall HVAC Maintenance and Repair in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for a term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 with an option for the Town to extend for an additional twelve months. 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 Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering and consulting services to prepare the Town of Hingham's MEPA Expanded...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering and consulting services to prepare the Town of Hingham's MEPA Expanded Environmental Notification Form in an amount not to exceed.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering and consulting services to prepare the Town of Hingham's MEPA Expanded Environmental Notification Form in an amount not to exceed. 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 Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Hill International, Inc. for Construction Testing and Inspection Services for the Public Safety Facility project in...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Hill International, Inc. for Construction Testing and Inspection Services for the Public Safety Facility project in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Hill International, Inc. for Construction Testing and Inspection Services for the Public Safety Facility project in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee and establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour in the following areas of Hingham as described below and on the attached map, titled Section...
To accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee and establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour in the following areas of Hingham as described below and on the attached map, titled Section 17C-Downtown Area and dated June 6, 2023, under M.G.L. c. 90, § 17C and Article 25 of the 2022 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting. Water Street, from the intersection with Summer Street to the property line boundary between parcel 62-0-42 and 41 Water Street; Mill Street; Station Street; North Street, from the intersection with Otis Street and Summer Street, to the property line boundary between 198 and 200 North Street; Fearing Road, between North Street and Cottage Street; South Street, from the intersection with North Street to the intersection with South Lane; Main Street, from the intersection with North Street to the property line boundary between 90 and 100 Main Street; Central Street, from the intersection with North Street to the property line boundary between 33 and 37 Central Street; Lincoln Street, from the intersection with North Street to the property line boundary between 49 and 53 Lincoln Street.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Committee and establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour in the following areas of Hingham as described below and on the attached map, titled Section 17C-Downtown Area and dated June 6, 2023, under M.G.L. c. 90, § 17C and Article 25 of the 2022 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting. Water Street, from the intersection with Summer Street to the property line boundary between parcel 62-0-42 and 41 Water Street; Mill Street; Station Street; North Street, from the intersection with Otis Street and Summer Street, to the property line boundary between 198 and 200 North Street; Fearing Road, between North Street and Cottage Street; South Street, from the intersection with North Street to the intersection with South Lane; Main Street, from the intersection with North Street to the property line boundary between 90 and 100 Main Street; Central Street, from the intersection with North Street to the property line boundary between 33 and 37 Central Street; Lincoln Street, from the intersection with North Street to the property line boundary between 49 and 53 Lincoln Street. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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