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Hingham Former Select Board member

Karen Johnson

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board

45 of 49meetings attended (92%) · whole board 92%
274votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Johnson was in the minority
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Johnson 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 45 of 49 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (49)

Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board

Feb 5Recommend favorable action of Article BBMotion: to recommend favorable action of Article BB.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Johnson: Yes

February 5, 2019: Recommend favorable action of Article BB

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action of Article BB.

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article BB. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Approve the request of the 99 Restaurants of Boston,…Motion: to approve the request of the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Approve the request of the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurants & Pub for a change of manager to John R. O'Connell; subject to the approval of the…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the request of the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurants & Pub for a change of manager to John R. O'Connell; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

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

“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the request of the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurants & Pub for a change of manager to John R. O'Connell; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Approve the request of the Public Works Department to…Motion: to approve the request of the Public Works Department to add…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Approve the request of the Public Works Department to add a Mattress Recycling Fee of $20.00 per mattress to the Transfer Station Fee Schedule

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the request of the Public Works Department to add a Mattress Recycling Fee of $20.00 per mattress to the Transfer Station Fee Schedule.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power made this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of the Public Works Department to add a Mattress Recycling Fee of $20.00 per mattress to the Transfer Station Fee Schedule. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (second: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Amend the License to Use Real Estate, dated November…Motion: to amend the License to Use Real Estate, dated November 27,…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Amend the License to Use Real Estate, dated November 27, 2018, between the Town and Hingham Maritime Center, Inc. to require insurance coverage consistent with the insurance requirements set forth...

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To amend the License to Use Real Estate, dated November 27, 2018, between the Town and Hingham Maritime Center, Inc. to require insurance coverage consistent with the insurance requirements set forth in the existing Lease between the Town and Hingham Maritime Center Inc. for Barnes Wharf.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power seconded this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to amend the License to Use Real Estate, dated November 27, 2018, between the Town and Hingham Maritime Center, Inc. to require insurance coverage consistent with the insurance requirements set forth in the existing Lease between the Town and Hingham Maritime Center Inc. for Barnes Wharf. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Appoint David A. Petitti, Richard F. Corcoran, Ryan P.…Motion: to appoint David A. Petitti, Richard F. Corcoran, Ryan P. O'Shea,…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Appoint David A. Petitti, Richard F. Corcoran, Ryan P. O'Shea, and Darren M. McAdams as Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenants for the Town of Hingham

AppointPassed · 3–0

To appoint David A. Petitti, Richard F. Corcoran, Ryan P. O'Shea, and Darren M. McAdams as Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenants for the Town of Hingham.

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

“Mr. Healey made a motion to appoint David A. Petitti, Richard F. Corcoran, Ryan P. O'Shea, and Darren M. McAdams as Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenants for the Town of Hingham. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Recommend Laura Boyle, 22 Westmoreland Road, be elected a…Motion: to recommend Laura Boyle, 22 Westmoreland Road, be elected a member…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Recommend Laura Boyle, 22 Westmoreland Road, be elected a member of the Committee to have charge of the income of the Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund for a three year term

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend Laura Boyle, 22 Westmoreland Road, be elected a member of the Committee to have charge of the income of the Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund for a three year term.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power seconded this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend Laura Boyle, 22 Westmoreland Road, be elected a member of the Committee to have charge of the income of the Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund for a three year term. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Recommend favorable action of Article CMotion: to recommend favorable action of Article C.Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Recommend favorable action of Article C

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend favorable action of Article C.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power made this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article C. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (second: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Recommend favorable action of Article OMotion: to recommend favorable action of Article O.Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Recommend favorable action of Article O

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend favorable action of Article O.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power made this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article O. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (second: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Appoint Lisa Campbell as the Municipal Liaison to the…Motion: to appoint Lisa Campbell as the Municipal Liaison to the Ethics…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Appoint Lisa Campbell as the Municipal Liaison to the Ethics Commission for the purpose of training paid and unpaid municipal employees in the Conflict of Interest Law

AppointPassed · 3–0

To appoint Lisa Campbell as the Municipal Liaison to the Ethics Commission for the purpose of training paid and unpaid municipal employees in the Conflict of Interest Law.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power seconded this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to appoint Lisa Campbell as the Municipal Liaison to the Ethics Commission for the purpose of training paid and unpaid municipal employees in the Conflict of Interest Law. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson)

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

Jan 22Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine…Motion: to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

January 22, 2019: Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Lerner for the Night of Africa fundraiser to be held at the Hingham Community Center…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Lerner for the Night of Africa fundraiser to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm subject to the receipt of TIPS certification prior to the event.

The minutes give the count (3-0), but 2 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted. The minutes say Mary Power made this motion, but Mary Power is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lori Lerner for the Night of Africa fundraiser to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm subject to the receipt of TIPS certification prior to the event. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (second: Johnson)

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

Votes with no disagreement (281)

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