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January 23, 2024
13 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
Enter Executive Session to review and respond to Open Meeting Law Complaint pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) (filed by Patrick Higgins 1/8/24)
To enter Executive Session to review and respond to Open Meeting Law Complaint pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) (filed by Patrick Higgins 1/8/24). The Board will convene in Open Session after the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session to review and respond to Open Meeting Law Complaint pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) (filed by Patrick Higgins 1/8/24). The Board will convene 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)
Confirm the appointment of Akaashi Shetty, a Hingham student, to the Human Rights Commission as recommended by the School Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024
To confirm the appointment of Akaashi Shetty, a Hingham student, to the Human Rights Commission as recommended by the School Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to confirm the appointment of Akaashi Shetty, a Hingham student, to the Human Rights Commission as recommended by the School Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Mark LeBel as a as a Registrar for the Town of Hingham to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Mark LeBel as a as a Registrar for the Town of Hingham to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Mark LeBel as a as a Registrar for the Town of Hingham to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of LSF Hingham, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, 96 Derby Street, Unit 325, Hingham, MA for a Change of Manager from Dorothy M. McCoy to Alicia Yates in accordance with the...
To approve the request of LSF Hingham, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, 96 Derby Street, Unit 325, Hingham, MA for a Change of Manager from Dorothy M. McCoy to Alicia Yates in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on December 28, 2023; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of LSF Hingham, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, 96 Derby Street, Unit 325, Hingham, MA for a Change of Manager from Dorothy M. McCoy to Alicia Yates in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on December 28, 2023; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Change Order #8 with Colantonio, Inc. for the Public Safety Facility project for the cost proposals outlined in Document G701-2017 in an amount not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Change Order #8 with Colantonio, Inc. for the Public Safety Facility project for the cost proposals outlined in Document G701-2017 in an amount not to exceed $177,179.64.To consider approval of the Public Safety Facility Project Change Order #8 with Colantonio, Inc.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Change Order #8 with Colantonio, Inc. for the Public Safety Facility project for the cost proposals outlined in Document G701-2017 in an amount not to exceed $177,179.64.To consider approval of the Public Safety Facility Project Change Order #8 with Colantonio, Inc. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article A
To recommend favorable action on Article A.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article A. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article B
To recommend favorable action on Article B.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article B. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article D
To recommend favorable action on Article D.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article D. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article E
To recommend favorable action on Article E.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article E. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article F
To recommend favorable action on Article F.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article F. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article M
To recommend favorable action on Article M.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article M. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action on Article V
To recommend favorable action on Article V.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article V. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Enter Executive Session (1) under M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with...
To enter Executive Session (1) under M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief Steve Murphy and Police Chief David Jones) and (2) approval and/or review of Executive Session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7); § 22(a); and 22(g). The Board will not reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session (1) under M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief Steve Murphy and Police Chief David Jones) and (2) approval and/or review of Executive Session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7); § 22(a); and 22(g). The Board will not 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)
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