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Hingham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 17, 2024

6 recorded votes, 1 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 issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Galley Kitchen and Bar for the Mad Love Music Festival to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on October 13, 2024...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Galley Kitchen and Bar for the Mad Love Music Festival to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on October 13, 2024 from 11:00 am to 5:00 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 Galley Kitchen and Bar for the Mad Love Music Festival to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on October 13, 2024 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable laws, the Town of Hingham hereby establishes the following schedule for in person early voting for the November 5, 2024 election:...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable laws, the Town of Hingham hereby establishes the following schedule for in person early voting for the November 5, 2024 election: Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 24, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Monday, October 28, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Tuesday, October 29, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Wednesday, October 30, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 31, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; With additional hours to be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM; and to further vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(4), to designate Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043, as the early voting site for the November 5, 2024 election.

Yes: Klein, RamseyNo: Fisher

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable laws, the Town of Hingham hereby establishes the following schedule for in person early voting for the November 5, 2024 election: Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 24, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Monday, October 28, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Tuesday, October 29, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Wednesday, October 30, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 31, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; With additional hours to be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM; and to further vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(4), to designate Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043, as the early voting site for the November 5, 2024 election. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: nay.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Dig IT Construction, LLC for the Route 3A Broad Cove Pump Station Force Main Improvements Sewer Project in an amount not to exceed...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Dig IT Construction, LLC for the Route 3A Broad Cove Pump Station Force Main Improvements Sewer Project in an amount not to exceed $3,527,188.74.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Dig IT Construction, LLC for the Route 3A Broad Cove Pump Station Force Main Improvements Sewer Project in an amount not to exceed $3,527,188.74. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Vanasse & Associates, Inc. to provide construction engineering services for construction of the proposed emergency access traffic signal...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Vanasse & Associates, Inc. to provide construction engineering services for construction of the proposed emergency access traffic signal on Lincoln Street (Route 3A) at the new Hingham Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Vanasse & Associates, Inc. to provide construction engineering services for construction of the proposed emergency access traffic signal on Lincoln Street (Route 3A) at the new Hingham Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Ramsey. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Almar, LLC for the roof replacement of the Clubhouse and Bowling Alley at the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Almar, LLC for the roof replacement of the Clubhouse and Bowling Alley at the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed $353,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Almar, LLC for the roof replacement of the Clubhouse and Bowling Alley at the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed $353,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Department of Public Works, Teamsters Local 25

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Department of Public Works, Teamsters Local 25. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Department of Public Works, Teamsters Local 25. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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