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Hingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 14, 2024

10 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 16, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated January 16, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 16, 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)

Approve the minutes dated January 23, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated January 23, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 23, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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Approve the minutes dated January 26, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated January 26, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 26, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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Approve the application for a Common Victualler license submitted by Starbucks Coffee #79960, 1 Shipyard Drive, Hingham with the following operating hours: Sunday through Saturday: 5:00 am to 9:00...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application for a Common Victualler license submitted by Starbucks Coffee #79960, 1 Shipyard Drive, Hingham with the following operating hours: Sunday through Saturday: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm; subject to the approval of all necessary Town Departments.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the application for a Common Victualler license submitted by Starbucks Coffee #79960, 1 Shipyard Drive, Hingham with the following operating hours: Sunday through Saturday: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm; subject to the approval of all necessary Town 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)

Sign the Warrant for the Presidential Preference Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the Warrant for the Presidential Preference Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the Warrant for the Presidential Preference Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 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 2 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action on Article H

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article H.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article H. 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)

Recommend favorable action on Article FF

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article FF.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article FF. 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)

Recommend that the Town limit the total amount that may be spent from the Building Department Revolving Fund to $280,000 during FY25 and to recommend favorable action on this article

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend that the Town limit the total amount that may be spent from the Building Department Revolving Fund to $280,000 during FY25 and to recommend favorable action on this article.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend that the Town limit the total amount that may be spent from the Building Department Revolving Fund to $280,000 during FY25 and to recommend favorable action on this article. 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 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to execute and submit grant applications and all associated documents to Plymouth County for sub-awards of American Rescue Plan Act grants for a regional MWRA...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to execute and submit grant applications and all associated documents to Plymouth County for sub-awards of American Rescue Plan Act grants for a regional MWRA water study, for costs associated with the new Public Safety Facility, and for an economic development plan.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute and submit grant applications and all associated documents to Plymouth County for sub-awards of American Rescue Plan Act grants for a regional MWRA water study, for costs associated with the new Public Safety Facility, and for an economic development plan. 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 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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