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July 30, 2024
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey, Liz Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated July 8, 2024
To approve the minutes dated July 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 8, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated July 11, 2024
To approve the minutes dated July 11, 2024.
Yes: Fisher, RamseyAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 11, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: abstain.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated July 16, 2024
To approve the minutes dated July 16, 2024.
Yes: Fisher, RamseyAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 16, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: abstain Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Proclaim Saturday, August 10, 2024 as Farmers Market Day in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim Saturday, August 10, 2024 as Farmers Market Day in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim Saturday, August 10, 2024 as Farmers Market Day in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Break Rock Brewing LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with a rain date of Sunday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Break Rock Brewing LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with a rain date of Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 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 Break Rock Brewing LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with a rain date of Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with a rain date of...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with a rain date of Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with a rain date of Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The McCourt Foundation for the 15th Annual Tour de South Shore to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The McCourt Foundation for the 15th Annual Tour de South Shore to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:30 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 The McCourt Foundation for the 15th Annual Tour de South Shore to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the application for a Transfer of License submitted by Ironwood Trio Corp, 274 South Street, Hingham, Tina Conte, Manager, filed with the Town of Hingham on May 6, 2024, with the following...
To approve the application for a Transfer of License submitted by Ironwood Trio Corp, 274 South Street, Hingham, Tina Conte, Manager, filed with the Town of Hingham on May 6, 2024, with the following operating hours: Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Sunday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM. This approval is subject to the submission of a valid certificate of insurance evidencing liquor liability insurance coverage in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the application for a Transfer of License submitted by Ironwood Trio Corp, 274 South Street, Hingham, Tina Conte, Manager, filed with the Town of Hingham on May 6, 2024, with the following operating hours: Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Sunday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM. This approval is subject to the submission of a valid certificate of insurance evidencing liquor liability insurance coverage in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. 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 The Ockers Company for audiovisual upgrades to the Town Hall Central Meeting Room in an amount not to exceed $63,589.00
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with The Ockers Company for audiovisual upgrades to the Town Hall Central Meeting Room in an amount not to exceed $63,589.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with The Ockers Company for audiovisual upgrades to the Town Hall Central Meeting Room in an amount not to exceed $63,589.00. 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 Municipal Group for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $67,787.00
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $67,787.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $67,787.00. 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 Stewart's Power Equipment, Inc. for a lawnmower and related parts and accessories for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stewart's Power Equipment, Inc. for a lawnmower and related parts and accessories for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $70,952.69.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stewart's Power Equipment, Inc. for a lawnmower and related parts and accessories for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $70,952.69. 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 Minuteman d/b/a Allegiance Trucks for a Log Loader and Snow Fighter for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Minuteman d/b/a Allegiance Trucks for a Log Loader and Snow Fighter for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $624,819.09.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Minuteman d/b/a Allegiance Trucks for a Log Loader and Snow Fighter for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $624,819.09. 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 Preferred Mechanical, Inc. for emergency replacement and repair of two Air Handlers and related equipment at Lincoln School Apartments...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Preferred Mechanical, Inc. for emergency replacement and repair of two Air Handlers and related equipment at Lincoln School Apartments in an amount not to exceed $72,840.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Preferred Mechanical, Inc. for emergency replacement and repair of two Air Handlers and related equipment at Lincoln School Apartments in an amount not to exceed $72,840.00. 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 Camoin Associates, LLC for supporting the creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Town of Hingham in an amount not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Camoin Associates, LLC for supporting the creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Town of Hingham in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Camoin Associates, LLC for supporting the creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Town of Hingham in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Patricia Byrnes to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Patricia Byrnes to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Patricia Byrnes to the Cable TV Advisory Committee 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)
Appoint Patricia Coyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Patricia Coyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Klein made a motion to appoint Patricia Coyle to the Cultural Council 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)
Appoint David Bailey to the Development & Industrial Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint David Bailey to the Development & Industrial Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint David Bailey to the Development & Industrial 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)
Appoint Joe Cusker to the Development & Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Joe Cusker to the Development & Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Joe Cusker to the Development & Industrial Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Emily Wentworth to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Emily Wentworth to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Emily Wentworth to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council 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)
Appoint Paul Wasson to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Paul Wasson to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Paul Wasson to the Memorial Bell Tower Committee 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 Eileen McCracken to the Contributory Retirement System for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Eileen McCracken to the Contributory Retirement System for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Eileen McCracken to the Contributory Retirement System 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 Karen Johnson, Josh Ross, and Joe Nevins to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Karen Johnson, Josh Ross, and Joe Nevins to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Karen Johnson, Josh Ross, and Joe Nevins to the Council on Aging 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 Alyssa Fontanes and Jim Huse to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Alyssa Fontanes and Jim Huse to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to reappoint Alyssa Fontanes and Jim Huse to the Shade Tree Committee 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: Ms. Klein made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
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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