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September 10, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve the minutes dated August 29, 2024
To approve the minutes dated August 29, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 29, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Historical Commission and/or the Conservation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the Tranquility Grove project at the Burns...
To authorize the Historical Commission and/or the Conservation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the Tranquility Grove project at the Burns Memorial Conservation area.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Historical Commission and/or the Conservation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the Tranquility Grove project at the Burns Memorial Conservation area. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Proclaim Sunday, September 22, 2024 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim Sunday, September 22, 2024 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to proclaim Sunday, September 22, 2024 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the Town of Hingham. 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 I.W. Harding Construction Company, Inc. for the transportation improvement project on Lincoln Street in an amount not to exceed $537,982.84
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with I.W. Harding Construction Company, Inc. for the transportation improvement project on Lincoln Street in an amount not to exceed $537,982.84.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with I.W. Harding Construction Company, Inc. for the transportation improvement project on Lincoln Street in an amount not to exceed $537,982.84. Mr. Ramsey seconded.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the construction of pickleball courts at the Carlson Field complex
To authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the construction of pickleball courts at the Carlson Field complex.
William Ramsey recused himself from this item because his wife is a member of the Recreation Commission (the roll call lists him as abstaining), so he is left out of this vote. William Ramsey recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein to authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the construction of pickleball courts at the Carlson Field complex. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of Verizon to relocate one (1) JO pole, P.15, on the easterly side of Downer Avenue to a point approximately 15 feet southwesterly from its current location
To approve the request of Verizon to relocate one (1) JO pole, P.15, on the easterly side of Downer Avenue to a point approximately 15 feet southwesterly from its current location. This pole relocation is necessary to facilitate the construction of the new Foster Elementary School. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated August 19, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Verizon to relocate one (1) JO pole, P.15, on the easterly side of Downer Avenue to a point approximately 15 feet southwesterly from its current location. This pole relocation is necessary to facilitate the construction of the new Foster Elementary School. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated August 19, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the request of National Grid for a Grant of Location on East Street as described in the petition document package dated October 25, 2023, and subject to the special provisions of the...
To approve the request of National Grid for a Grant of Location on East Street as described in the petition document package dated October 25, 2023, and subject to the special provisions of the Department of Public Works, as described in its letter dated August 28, 2024, which letter shall be amended to include a traffic management plan to be reviewed and approved by the Town's Engineer, all of which are incorporated herein.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of National Grid for a Grant of Location on East Street as described in the petition document package dated October 25, 2023, and subject to the special provisions of the Department of Public Works, as described in its letter dated August 28, 2024, which letter shall be amended to include a traffic management plan to be reviewed and approved by the Town's Engineer, all of which are incorporated herein. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of National Grid to install a new natural gas main in Gardner Street, at the intersection on Gardner Street and Vineyard Lane, a private way
To approve the request of National Grid to install a new natural gas main in Gardner Street, at the intersection on Gardner Street and Vineyard Lane, a private way. A new 2in, 60psig plastic main will be installed in Vineyard Lane, a private way, and continuing approximately 12 feet into the Gardner Street right‐of‐way, connecting to an existing 8 inch, 60psig coated steel main. A 2‐wire test station will be installed at the utility junction at the intersection of Gardner Street at Vineyard Lane. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated August 28, 2024, including a traffic management plan.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install a new natural gas main in Gardner Street, at the intersection on Gardner Street and Vineyard Lane, a private way. A new 2in, 60psig plastic main will be installed in Vineyard Lane, a private way, and continuing approximately 12 feet into the Gardner Street right‐of‐way, connecting to an existing 8 inch, 60psig coated steel main. A 2‐wire test station will be installed at the utility junction at the intersection of Gardner Street at Vineyard Lane. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated August 28, 2024, including a traffic management plan. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Kate Doyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Kate Doyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Kate Doyle to the Cultural Council 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)
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)
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