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Hingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 7, 2023

7 recorded votes, 1 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

Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate at 30 Summer Street

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate at 30 Summer Street. 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 at 30 Summer Street. The Board will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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

Approve the minutes dated October 24, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated October 24, 2023.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated October 24, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Approve the application for a Common Victualler license for Press Juice Bar LLC, 93 South Street, Hingham, Shannon Bruno, Manager, in accordance with the Application for a Common Victualler...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application for a Common Victualler license for Press Juice Bar LLC, 93 South Street, Hingham, Shannon Bruno, Manager, in accordance with the Application for a Common Victualler license, filed with the Town of Hingham on October 20, 2023 with the following operating hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, subject to the approval of all applicable town boards and departments.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the application for a Common Victualler license for Press Juice Bar LLC, 93 South Street, Hingham, Shannon Bruno, Manager, in accordance with the Application for a Common Victualler license, filed with the Town of Hingham on October 20, 2023 with the following operating hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, subject to the approval of all applicable town boards and departments. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Adopt the Select Board Naming Policy under Town of Hingham General By-law Article 40, Section 6 as discussed and presented on October 24, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt the Select Board Naming Policy under Town of Hingham General By-law Article 40, Section 6 as discussed and presented on October 24, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adopt the Select Board Naming Policy under Town of Hingham General By-law Article 40, Section 6 as discussed and presented on October 24, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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

To, as recommended by the Town Administrator, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.(b)(xviii) of Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016, the Select Board hereby approves the following: "That all of...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To, as recommended by the Town Administrator, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.(b)(xviii) of Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016, the Select Board hereby approves the following: "That all of the Town of Hingham "Senior Center" programs presently operated by the Council on Aging under M.G.L. c. 40, § 8B shall hereafter be reorganized, rebranded and operated as the Town of Hingham "Center for Active Living"."

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to, as recommended by the Town Administrator, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.(b)(xviii) of Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016, the Select Board hereby approves the following: "That all of the Town of Hingham "Senior Center" programs presently operated by the Council on Aging under M.G.L. c. 40, § 8B shall hereafter be reorganized, rebranded and operated as the Town of Hingham "Center for Active Living"." Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Appoint Jo-Anne Heilman to the Climate Action Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jo-Anne Heilman to the Climate Action Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Jo-Anne Heilman to the Climate Action Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn.

The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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