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Joe Fisher
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At the start of 51 of 53 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
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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...
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.
“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)
June 18, 2020: Appoint Jean Silverio to the Council on Aging to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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…
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
“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)
November 5, 2019: Appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
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.
“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)
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…
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.
“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)
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…
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.
“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)
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…
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.
“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)
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
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
“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)
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…
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.
“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)
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