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Hingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 16, 2024

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 January 9, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated January 9, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 9, 2024. 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)

Award 2024-RFP-038 to Michael Saitow, in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said RFP and the buyer's response to said RFP, pursuant to Article 14 of the 2023 Town of Hingham Annual...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To award 2024-RFP-038 to Michael Saitow, in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said RFP and the buyer's response to said RFP, pursuant to Article 14 of the 2023 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the Chair to execute a P&S Agreement, Deed, and all other documents necessary to complete the sale of said property.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to award 2024-RFP-038 to Michael Saitow, in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said RFP and the buyer's response to said RFP, pursuant to Article 14 of the 2023 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the Chair to execute a P&S Agreement, Deed, and all other documents necessary to complete the sale of said property. 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 2 (PDF)

Submit the following Warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Article R: Transfer from Capital Project Cost and Debt Service Stabilization Fund Article T: Use of Capital Stabilization...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To submit the following Warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Article R: Transfer from Capital Project Cost and Debt Service Stabilization Fund Article T: Use of Capital Stabilization Fund Article X: Potential Sale of 8 Short Street Article Y: Cell Tower Lease at DPW site Article Z: Authorization to Borrow for Fire Engine Article CC: GAR Hall Preservation Restriction

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to submit the following Warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Article R: Transfer from Capital Project Cost and Debt Service Stabilization Fund Article T: Use of Capital Stabilization Fund Article X: Potential Sale of 8 Short Street Article Y: Cell Tower Lease at DPW site Article Z: Authorization to Borrow for Fire Engine Article CC: GAR Hall Preservation Restriction 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 Joanna Chmielinski to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Joanna Chmielinski to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Joanna Chmielinski to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. 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)

Appoint Robin Briggs, Paul Callahan, Patrick Kirk, and Michelle Prager to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Robin Briggs, Paul Callahan, Patrick Kirk, and Michelle Prager to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Robin Briggs, Paul Callahan, Patrick Kirk, and Michelle Prager to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 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 5 (PDF)

Reappoint the following members to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint the following members to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024. Jason Caine Mary Ellen Carlisle Monica Conyngham Dewitt DeLawter George Ford Tom Hoffman William Keough Cassie McDermott Erin McGourty Leon Merian Louis O'Dea

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint the following members to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024. Jason Caine Mary Ellen Carlisle Monica Conyngham Dewitt DeLawter George Ford Tom Hoffman William Keough Cassie McDermott Erin McGourty Leon Merian Louis O'Dea 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 · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. 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 6 (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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