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Hingham Former Select Board member

Joseph Fisher

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

Joe Fisher

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

51 of 53meetings attended (96%) · whole board 94%
352votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Fisher was in the minority
1abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Fisher as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 51 of 53 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (53)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Jun 23The Board approve the request of Paragon Funding Group…Motion: that the Board approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III,…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

June 23, 2020: The Board approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00059-RS-0528...

Adopt orderPassed · 2–0

That the Board approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00059-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020 for operations in compliance with the aforesaid motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, JohnsonThe roll call does not list Mary Power.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher further moved that the Board approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00059-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020 for operations in compliance with the aforesaid motion. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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

Jun 18Appoint Jean Silverio to the Council on Aging to…Motion: to appoint Jean Silverio to the Council on Aging to fill…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

June 18, 2020: Appoint Jean Silverio to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Jean Silverio to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, JohnsonThe roll call does not list Mary Power.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Jean Silverio to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Johnson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

May 12Approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital…Motion: to approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

May 12, 2020: Approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account to Harbor Media for the proposed Town Hall media equipment upgrades in the Selectmen's meeting room

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account to Harbor Media for the proposed Town Hall media equipment upgrades in the Selectmen's meeting room.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, JohnsonThe roll call lists Mary Power as not present for this vote, so Mary Power is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account to Harbor Media for the proposed Town Hall media equipment upgrades in the Selectmen's meeting room. Ms. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: absent Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Feb 11Appropriate a sum of money in the amount of…Motion: to appropriate a sum of money in the amount of $32,030…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Abstained

February 11, 2020: Appropriate a sum of money in the amount of $32,030 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used by the Congregation of Second Parish to restore the tower clocks…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To appropriate a sum of money in the amount of $32,030 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used by the Congregation of Second Parish to restore the tower clocks located at 685 Main Street, Map 126/Lot 47.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Johnson, PowerAbstained: Fisher

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to appropriate a sum of money in the amount of $32,030 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used by the Congregation of Second Parish to restore the tower clocks located at 685 Main Street, Map 126/Lot 47. Ms. Johnson seconded. The vote passed, 2-0-1. Mr. Fisher abstained..” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

Nov 5Appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill…Motion: to appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Fisher: Yes

November 5, 2019: Appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Karen Johnson as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson)

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

Oct 9Approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC…Motion: to approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a…Passed 3–0 · Fisher: Not recorded

October 9, 2019: Approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers for a Change of Ownership Interest as outlined in their ABCC Application dated August 26, 2019; subject to the…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers for a Change of Ownership Interest as outlined in their ABCC Application dated August 26, 2019; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Seconded it.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers for a Change of Ownership Interest as outlined in their ABCC Application dated August 26, 2019; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Seconded it. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power)

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

Sep 10Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine…Motion: to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Fisher: Yes

September 10, 2019: Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Cook on behalf of A Fork in the Road for the Customer Appreciation Evening to…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Cook on behalf of A Fork in the Road for the Customer Appreciation Evening to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marina on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Joseph Fisher as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Cook on behalf of A Fork in the Road for the Customer Appreciation Evening to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marina on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ms. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher)

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

Aug 13Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine…Motion: to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day)…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Fisher: Yes

August 13, 2019: Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Andrew Li on behalf of South Shore Mini for the Mini Client Appreciation Event to be…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Andrew Li on behalf of South Shore Mini for the Mini Client Appreciation Event to be held at South Shore Mini on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mr. Fisher move to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jay Tolman on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the Tolman MDA Telethon to be held at Congregation Sha'aray Shalom on Monday, September 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Mary Power as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power moved to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Andrew Li on behalf of South Shore Mini for the Mini Client Appreciation Event to be held at South Shore Mini on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mr. Fisher move to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jay Tolman on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the Tolman MDA Telethon to be held at Congregation Sha'aray Shalom on Monday, September 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power)

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

Jul 30Extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan,…Motion: to vote to extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

July 30, 2019: Extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan, Max Goldstein, Alex Hartman, Kevin Duff, and Christopher Meservey as permanent police officer(s) for the Town of Hingham

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To vote to extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan, Max Goldstein, Alex Hartman, Kevin Duff, and Christopher Meservey as permanent police officer(s) for the Town of Hingham. This offer is contingent upon the successful passing of all required medical and psychological screening examinations and all other requirements related to, but not necessarily limited to the following: A. Successful passing of the required medical examination; B. Successful passing of the required physical abilities test (PAT); C. Successful passing of the required psychological screening process; D. Successful passing of all other requirement for entrance into the police academy; E. Entering into a satisfactory agreement with the Town of Hingham relative to Re-payment of the $4,600 recruit training fee and cost of any initially issued police equipment, if you cease employment with the Town of Hingham Police Department within the first three years; F. Successful completion of the police academy as determined by the Police Chief; G. Any and all other requirements as mandated by law or regulation. Should the candidate(s) fail to successfully complete all of these conditions, as determined in the sole discretion of the Town, then this conditional appointment shall be considered null and void and to the extent necessary any offer of employment shall be considered rescinded.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, JohnsonAbstained: Power

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to vote to extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan, Max Goldstein, Alex Hartman, Kevin Duff, and Christopher Meservey as permanent police officer(s) for the Town of Hingham. This offer is contingent upon the successful passing of all required medical and psychological screening examinations and all other requirements related to, but not necessarily limited to the following: A. Successful passing of the required medical examination; B. Successful passing of the required physical abilities test (PAT); C. Successful passing of the required psychological screening process; D. Successful passing of all other requirement for entrance into the police academy; E. Entering into a satisfactory agreement with the Town of Hingham relative to Re-payment of the $4,600 recruit training fee and cost of any initially issued police equipment, if you cease employment with the Town of Hingham Police Department within the first three years; F. Successful completion of the police academy as determined by the Police Chief; G. Any and all other requirements as mandated by law or regulation. Should the candidate(s) fail to successfully complete all of these conditions, as determined in the sole discretion of the Town, then this conditional appointment shall be considered null and void and to the extent necessary any offer of employment shall be considered rescinded. Ms. Johnson seconded. M. Power abstained. The motion passed, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)

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

May 7Approve the application of David Neilson d/b/a Coastal Vineyards…Motion: to approve the application of David Neilson d/b/a Coastal Vineyards for…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Fisher: Yes

May 7, 2019: Approve the application of David Neilson d/b/a Coastal Vineyards for a Chapter 138 Section 15F Special License for the sale of its wine products at the Hingham Farmer's Market on…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application of David Neilson d/b/a Coastal Vineyards for a Chapter 138 Section 15F Special License for the sale of its wine products at the Hingham Farmer's Market on Saturday's beginning May 11, 2019 and ending November 23, 2019 as outlined in the Notice of Approval of License for Sale of Wine Produced by Farmer-Winery at a Farmer's Market and supporting documents.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Mary Power as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the application of David Neilson d/b/a Coastal Vineyards for a Chapter 138 Section 15F Special License for the sale of its wine products at the Hingham Farmer's Market on Saturday's beginning May 11, 2019 and ending November 23, 2019 as outlined in the Notice of Approval of License for Sale of Wine Produced by Farmer-Winery at a Farmer's Market and supporting documents. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power)

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

Votes with no disagreement (356)

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