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April 16, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 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 Farmer's Market License to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC 30 Moore Road, Weymouth, MA for the sale of its malt beverage products at the 2025 Hingham Farmer's Market to...
To approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market License to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC 30 Moore Road, Weymouth, MA for the sale of its malt beverage products at the 2025 Hingham Farmer's Market to be held on Saturday's from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm beginning May 3, 2025 and ending November 22, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market License to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC 30 Moore Road, Weymouth, MA for the sale of its malt beverage products at the 2025 Hingham Farmer's Market to be held on Saturday's from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm beginning May 3, 2025 and ending November 22, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the Application for a Change of Manager submitted by The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a The Fresh Market, 11 Essington Drive, Hingham for a Change of Manager from Paul Rinaldi...
To approve the Application for a Change of Manager submitted by The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a The Fresh Market, 11 Essington Drive, Hingham for a Change of Manager from Paul Rinaldi to Johnny Carrion in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on April 1, 2025; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Application for a Change of Manager submitted by The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a The Fresh Market, 11 Essington Drive, Hingham for a Change of Manager from Paul Rinaldi to Johnny Carrion in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on April 1, 2025; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10
To recommend favorable action on Article 10.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 10. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Recommend a total FY26 General Government Budget, which includes Select Board, Human Resources, Reserve Fund, Accounting, Information Technology, Assessing, Treasurer/Collector, Legal Services,...
To recommend a total FY26 General Government Budget, which includes Select Board, Human Resources, Reserve Fund, Accounting, Information Technology, Assessing, Treasurer/Collector, Legal Services, Town Meeting, Town Clerk, Elections, Conservation, Community Planning, Land Use and Development, Bare Cove Park, Town Hall, and GAR Hall in the amount of $7,104,312.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a total FY26 General Government Budget, which includes Select Board, Human Resources, Reserve Fund, Accounting, Information Technology, Assessing, Treasurer/Collector, Legal Services, Town Meeting, Town Clerk, Elections, Conservation, Community Planning, Land Use and Development, Bare Cove Park, Town Hall, and GAR Hall in the amount of $7,104,312. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a total FY26 Employee Benefits budget which includes Group Insurance, OPEB, Contributory Retirement, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, and Mandatory Medicare in the amount of $18,769,315
To recommend a total FY26 Employee Benefits budget which includes Group Insurance, OPEB, Contributory Retirement, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, and Mandatory Medicare in the amount of $18,769,315.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a total FY26 Employee Benefits budget which includes Group Insurance, OPEB, Contributory Retirement, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, and Mandatory Medicare in the amount of $18,769,315. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Michelle Ayer to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Michelle Ayer to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Michelle Ayer to the Human Rights Commission for a 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
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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