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August 15, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated August 1, 2023
To approve the minutes dated August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 1, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
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 on the attached sheets and on the attached maps,...
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 on the attached sheets and on the attached maps, titled Section 17C Streets dated August 10 and August 13, 2023 under M.G.L. c. 90, § 17C and Article 25 of the 2022 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting. The streets are Figure 1 streets, Figure 2 streets, Figure 3 streets, Figure 4 streets, Figure 5 streets, Figure 6 streets, Figure 7R1 streets, Figure 8R1 streets, Figure 9 streets, Figure 10 streets, Figure 11 streets, Figure 12 streets and Figure 13 streets.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher 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 on the attached sheets and on the attached maps, titled Section 17C Streets dated August 10 and August 13, 2023 under M.G.L. c. 90, § 17C and Article 25 of the 2022 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting. The streets are Figure 1 streets, Figure 2 streets, Figure 3 streets, Figure 4 streets, Figure 5 streets, Figure 6 streets, Figure 7R1 streets, Figure 8R1 streets, Figure 9 streets, Figure 10 streets, Figure 11 streets, Figure 12 streets and Figure 13 streets. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for Summer Send-Off to be held at World's End on Saturday, August 26, 2023 with a rain date of...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for Summer Send-Off to be held at World's End on Saturday, August 26, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 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 Summer Send-Off to be held at World's End on Saturday, August 26, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Advise the Senior Center Building Committee to evaluate the following sites as the potential location for the Hingham Center for Active Living (Senior Center): a
To advise the Senior Center Building Committee to evaluate the following sites as the potential location for the Hingham Center for Active Living (Senior Center): a. Town Hall b. Bare Cove Park
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to advise the Senior Center Building Committee to evaluate the following sites as the potential location for the Hingham Center for Active Living (Senior Center): a. Town Hall b. Bare Cove Park Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the FY24 Community Preservation Grant Agreements as presented
To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the FY24 Community Preservation Grant Agreements as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the FY24 Community Preservation Grant Agreements as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Appoint Nicole Nihan to the Commission on Disabilities for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Nicole Nihan to the Commission on Disabilities for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey to appoint Nicole Nihan to the Commission on Disabilities for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
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