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May 7, 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 April 30, 2024
To approve the minutes dated April 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 30, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Nominate and appoint Joseph Fisher as Chair of the Hingham Select Board
To nominate and appoint Joseph Fisher as Chair of the Hingham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to nominate and appoint Joseph Fisher as Chair of the Hingham Select Board. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Accept the Benjamin Lincoln House Museum Proclamation as presented
To accept the Benjamin Lincoln House Museum Proclamation as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to accept the Benjamin Lincoln House Museum Proclamation as presented. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Proclaim Sunday, May 19, 2024 as Battle of Grape Island Day in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim Sunday, May 19, 2024 as Battle of Grape Island Day in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to proclaim Sunday, May 19, 2024 as Battle of Grape Island Day in the Town of Hingham. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Proclaim May 18-24, 2024 as National Safe Boating Week in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim May 18-24, 2024 as National Safe Boating Week in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim May 18-24, 2024 as National Safe Boating Week in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Proclaim May 20-28, 2024 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim May 20-28, 2024 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim May 20-28, 2024 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Hingham Historical Society for Springham to be held at the Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Hingham Historical Society for Springham to be held at the Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Hingham Historical Society for Springham to be held at the Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Brockton Beer Company, LLC for the Hingham Unity Council's 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held on Wednesday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Brockton Beer Company, LLC for the Hingham Unity Council's 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Bandstand at Hingham Harbor.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Brockton Beer Company, LLC for the Hingham Unity Council's 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Bandstand at Hingham Harbor. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Mark Buonagurio to the Traffic Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Mark Buonagurio to the Traffic Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Mark Buonagurio to the Traffic Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Enter Executive Session (1) to discuss strategy regarding a real estate transaction involving a deed restriction at 100 Beal Street pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6); (2) to conduct...
To enter Executive Session (1) to discuss strategy regarding a real estate transaction involving a deed restriction at 100 Beal Street pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6); (2) to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining for all town bargaining units pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3); and (3) 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
“Ms. Klein made a motion to enter Executive Session (1) to discuss strategy regarding a real estate transaction involving a deed restriction at 100 Beal Street pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6); (2) to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining for all town bargaining units pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3); and (3) 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: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
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