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May 13, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: William Ramsey, Liz Klein, Julie Strehle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclaim May 17 through May 23, 2025 as Safe Boating week in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim May 17 through May 23, 2025 as Safe Boating week in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim May 17 through May 23, 2025 as Safe Boating week in the Town of Hingham. Ms. Strehle seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Breece Achille as a part-time Assistant Harbormaster for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Breece Achille as a part-time Assistant Harbormaster for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Breece Achille as a part-time Assistant Harbormaster for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to the Brockton Beer Company for the Hingham Unity Council's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Hingham...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to the Brockton Beer Company for the Hingham Unity Council's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Hingham Harbor on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 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 the Brockton Beer Company for the Hingham Unity Council's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Hingham Harbor on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Ms. Strehle seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the petition of Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation for the relay of approximately 70 linear feet of 6-inch asbestos cement and 530 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron...
To approve the petition of Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation for the relay of approximately 70 linear feet of 6-inch asbestos cement and 530 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron sanitary sewer force main pipe with 600 linear feet of 6-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe from an existing manhole located in the vicinity to the entrance to the Hingham Driving Range on Union Street to an existing manhole located in the gravel area adjacent, and prior to, the Weir River just off Union Street (0 Union Street). This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 8, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the petition of Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation for the relay of approximately 70 linear feet of 6-inch asbestos cement and 530 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron sanitary sewer force main pipe with 600 linear feet of 6-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe from an existing manhole located in the vicinity to the entrance to the Hingham Driving Range on Union Street to an existing manhole located in the gravel area adjacent, and prior to, the Weir River just off Union Street (0 Union Street). This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 8, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the Agreement with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for a Commercial Stationary Compactor for the Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $77,497.00
To approve the Agreement with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for a Commercial Stationary Compactor for the Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $77,497.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the Agreement with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for a Commercial Stationary Compactor for the Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $77,497.00. Ms. Strehle Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve Spector Manufacturing, Inc. for a T9 Open Top Trash Trailer for the Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $121,984.00
To approve Spector Manufacturing, Inc. for a T9 Open Top Trash Trailer for the Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $121,984.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve Spector Manufacturing, Inc. for a T9 Open Top Trash Trailer for the Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $121,984.00. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Agreement with EDM Studio, Inc. for the Phase II Design Services for the Hingham Center For Active Living in the form attached hereto
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Agreement with EDM Studio, Inc. for the Phase II Design Services for the Hingham Center For Active Living in the form attached hereto.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Agreement with EDM Studio, Inc. for the Phase II Design Services for the Hingham Center For Active Living in the form attached hereto. Ms. Strehle seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
File a petition with the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request a Special Act to authorize the Town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publications of legal...
To file a petition with the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request a Special Act to authorize the Town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publications of legal notices in the form approved under Article 28 of the 2025 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to file a petition with the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to request a Special Act to authorize the Town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publications of legal notices in the form approved under Article 28 of the 2025 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Nes Correnti to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Nes Correnti to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Nes Correnti to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Strehle seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Strehle seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Ms. Strehle: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
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