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July 2, 2024
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session 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 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 (Town Administrator Tom Mayo, Fire Chief Steve Murphy, and Police Chief David Jones). The Board will reconvene in Open Session.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to enter Executive Session 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 (Town Administrator Tom Mayo, Fire Chief Steve Murphy, and Police Chief David Jones). The Board will reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated June 18, 2024
To approve the minutes dated June 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 18, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with K5 Corporation for pavement markings in an amount not to exceed $75,000
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with K5 Corporation for pavement markings in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with K5 Corporation for pavement markings in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Ford, Inc., dba Colonial Municipal Group, for a new 2024 Ford F-150 for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $61,118.40
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Ford, Inc., dba Colonial Municipal Group, for a new 2024 Ford F-150 for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $61,118.40.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Ford, Inc., dba Colonial Municipal Group, for a new 2024 Ford F-150 for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $61,118.40. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Capital Market Advisors, LLC to provide Bond Issuance Services to the Town of Hingham effective through June 30, 2027
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Capital Market Advisors, LLC to provide Bond Issuance Services to the Town of Hingham effective through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Capital Market Advisors, LLC to provide Bond Issuance Services to the Town of Hingham effective through June 30, 2027. Ms. Klein seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Regulatory Agreement, as well as the LIP application, for one deed-restricted two-bedroom condominium located at 18K Beal's Cove Road, contingent...
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Regulatory Agreement, as well as the LIP application, for one deed-restricted two-bedroom condominium located at 18K Beal's Cove Road, contingent upon final approval by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Regulatory Agreement, as well as the LIP application, for one deed-restricted two-bedroom condominium located at 18K Beal's Cove Road, contingent upon final approval by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Adopt the preliminary budget for the Opioid Settlement Funds, including a salary of $27,000 and prevention budget of $36,000 for FY25
To adopt the preliminary budget for the Opioid Settlement Funds, including a salary of $27,000 and prevention budget of $36,000 for FY25.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to adopt the preliminary budget for the Opioid Settlement Funds, including a salary of $27,000 and prevention budget of $36,000 for FY25. Mr. Ramsey seconded.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented
To recommend the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented. Ms. Klein seconded. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Accounting/Expenses in the amount of $25,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Legal Services/Expenses in the amount of $270,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to General (Property & Liability) Insurance/Expenses in the amount of $85,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall/Salaries in the amount of $26,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall/Capital in the amount of $37,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Salaries in the amount of $1,500. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Expenses in the amount of $45,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment/Expenses in the amount of $100,000. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to Worker's Compensation/Expenses in the amount of $130,000. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented
To approve the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented. Mr. Ramsey seconded. An inter-departmental transfer from Article 4/Salaries to Accounting/Salaries in the amount of $1,000. An inter-department transfer from Veteran's Services/Salaries to Human Resources/Salaries in the amount of $2,500. An inter-departmental transfer from DPW/Snow & Ice to Town Hall/Capital in the amount of $15,500. An inter-departmental transfer from DPW/Snow & Ice to Public Safety Utilities/Expenses in the amount of $3,000. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
To approve the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Reserve Fund Transfers as presented. Mr. Ramsey seconded. An intra-departmental transfer from Bathing Beach Trustees/Salaries to Bathing Beach Trustees/Expenses in the amount of $4,000. An intra-departmental transfer from Conservation/Salaries to Conservation/Expenses in the amount of $20,000. An intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Maintenance in the amount of $557,000. An intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Snow & Ice to DPW/Road Maintenance in the amount of $140,000. An intra-departmental transfer from GAR Hall/Capital to GAR Hall Expenses in the amount of $15,000. An intra-departmental transfer from Historic Preservation/Expenses to Historic Preservation/Salaries in the amount of $300. An intra-departmental transfer from Library/Salaries to Library/Capital in the amount of $10,000. An intra-departmental transfer from Police/Expenses to Police/Salaries in the amount of $80,000. An intra-departmental transfer from Recreation/Salaries to Recreation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000. An intra-departmental transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Town Clerk/Expenses in the amount of $3,000. An intra-departmental transfer from Transfer Station/Salaries to Transfer Station/Expenses in the amount of $100,000. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to approve any additional FY24 year-end transfers in amounts not to exceed $10,000 through July 15, 2024
To authorize the Select Board Chair to approve any additional FY24 year-end transfers in amounts not to exceed $10,000 through July 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to approve any additional FY24 year-end transfers in amounts not to exceed $10,000 through July 15, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Det
To appoint Det. Sgt. Phil Emmott, Sgt. Brian Fernandez, Officer Jerry Sullivan, Officer Jay Hanrahan, Officer Daniel Goldstein, and Officer Griffin Moriarty and as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Det. Sgt. Phil Emmott, Sgt. Brian Fernandez, Officer Jerry Sullivan, Officer Jay Hanrahan, Officer Daniel Goldstein, and Officer Griffin Moriarty and as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Jack Kelly and Zachary Federman as part-time Assistant Harbormasters/Harbor Attendants for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Jack Kelly and Zachary Federman as part-time Assistant Harbormasters/Harbor Attendants for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Jack Kelly and Zachary Federman as part-time Assistant Harbormasters/Harbor Attendants for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Drew Galinoskas and Daniel Martini as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Drew Galinoskas and Daniel Martini as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Drew Galinoskas and Daniel Martini as part-time Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Reappoint Robin Maguire to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Robin Maguire to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Robin Maguire to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint David Ulrich, Mario Romano, Michael Mercurio, and Lauren Galvin as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint David Ulrich, Mario Romano, Michael Mercurio, and Lauren Galvin as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint David Ulrich, Mario Romano, Michael Mercurio, and Lauren Galvin as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Reappoint Carolina Neilson and Nina Villanova to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Carolina Neilson and Nina Villanova to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Carolina Neilson and Nina Villanova to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Horatio Hemmings and Kathleen Peloquin as Constables for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Horatio Hemmings and Kathleen Peloquin as Constables for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Horatio Hemmings and Kathleen Peloquin as Constables for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Reappoint Eric Smoczyneski and Steven Sandler to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Eric Smoczyneski and Steven Sandler to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Eric Smoczyneski and Steven Sandler to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Alyson Hussey to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Alyson Hussey to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Alyson Hussey to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Sarah Carolan, Martha Ryan, Jason Ryan, Michael Shilhan, and Shawn Wagner to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint Sarah Carolan, Martha Ryan, Jason Ryan, Michael Shilhan, and Shawn Wagner to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Sarah Carolan, Martha Ryan, Jason Ryan, Michael Shilhan, and Shawn Wagner to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Reappoint Laura Marwell as a Registrar for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Laura Marwell as a Registrar for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Laura Marwell as a Registrar for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
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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