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Hingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 30, 2024

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher

Absent: William Ramsey

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes dated April 8, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the minutes dated April 8, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 8, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the minutes dated April 21, 2024 –Select Board meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the minutes dated April 21, 2024 –Select Board meeting.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 21, 2024 –Select Board meeting. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the minutes dated April 21, 2024 – Moderator meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the minutes dated April 21, 2024 – Moderator meeting.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 21, 2024 – Moderator meeting. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for a for the Weir River Farm Spring Festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for a for the Weir River Farm Spring Festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for a for the Weir River Farm Spring Festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Weir River Farm Spring Festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Weir River Farm Spring Festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Weir River Farm Spring Festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market License to Blisspoint LLC, d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery, 1 Fox Run Road, Bedford, MA for the sale of its wine products at the 2024 Hingham Farmer's...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market License to Blisspoint LLC, d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery, 1 Fox Run Road, Bedford, MA for the sale of its wine products at the 2024 Hingham Farmer's Market to be held on Saturday's from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm beginning May 4, 2024 and ending November 23, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market License to Blisspoint LLC, d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery, 1 Fox Run Road, Bedford, MA for the sale of its wine products at the 2024 Hingham Farmer's Market to be held on Saturday's from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm beginning May 4, 2024 and ending November 23, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with EDM Studio for design services to assist with the feasibility study and conceptual design for the Hingham Center for Active Living in an...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with EDM Studio for design services to assist with the feasibility study and conceptual design for the Hingham Center for Active Living in an amount not to exceed $136,900.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with EDM Studio for design services to assist with the feasibility study and conceptual design for the Hingham Center for Active Living in an amount not to exceed $136,900.00. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Appoint Michael Tesler to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Michael Tesler to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Michael Tesler to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Enter Executive Session under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) regarding potential acquisition of real estate by the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust (20 Beal's Cove, Unit D...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To enter Executive Session under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) regarding potential acquisition of real estate by the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust (20 Beal's Cove, Unit D and 21 Beal's Cove, Unit B). The Board will not reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) regarding potential acquisition of real estate by the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust (20 Beal's Cove, Unit D and 21 Beal's Cove, Unit B). The Board will not reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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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