Hingham public meetings in 2022

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will review a warrant article regarding a Water Bottle Ban Bylaw. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw warrant article review

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee is meeting to review a warrant article regarding a water bottle ban bylaw. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw warrant article review

The committee reviewed and amended the Water Bottle Ban Bylaw Warrant Article. They decided to retain the term 'non-flavored' but removed the unflavored definition and the section regarding the promotion of reusable water bottles. The amended version was approved for submission to the Select Board.

• Approved amended water bottle ban bylaw
• Decided to retain 'non-flavored' wording in bylaw
• Agreed to remove unflavored definition from bylaw
• Agreed to remove section on promotion of reusable water bottles

School Councils

The Foster School Council will discuss school improvement plans and goals. The meeting also includes a building project update and the approval of September minutes.

• Approval of September minutes
• Discussion of improvement plans and goals
• Building project update

School Committees

The subcommittee will hear an FY 2024 operating budget proposal. This proposal covers special education, curriculum, teaching, and learning.

• FY 2024 operating budget proposal for special education, curriculum, teaching, and learning

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee Policy Subcommittee will discuss the use of body cameras by School Resource Officers. The committee will also review policies regarding school fields, facilities, and homeschooling. Additionally, members will receive an update on a comfort animal at HHS.

• Discussion on body cameras by School Resource Officers
• Review of policy KF regarding the structure of school fields and facilities
• Review of policies IHGB and IHGB-R related to homeschooling
• Update on a comfort animal at HHS

Select Board

The Select Board will consider FY24 budget requests for departments including Public Works, IT, and the Library. The agenda also includes reviewing property donations to the Conservation Commission and special one-day beverage licenses. Additionally, the board will consider renewals for common victualler and limousine licenses.

• FY24 budget requests for departments including Public Works and IT
• Property donation at 22 Abington to the Conservation Commission
• Special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses
• 2023 Common Victualler license renewals
• 2023 Limousine license renewals

The Select Board accepted the donation of a property at 22 Abington Street for conservation purposes. The Board also approved two one-day liquor licenses and renewed multiple common victualler and limousine licenses for 2023. Additionally, the Board reviewed FY24 budget requests for several town departments.

• Approved acceptance of 22 Abington Street property for conservation (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for WM Brewing Company, Inc. for Jan 7 bonfire (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc. for Jan 7 event (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Common Victualler License renewals for 22 entities (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Limousine License renewals for 3 entities (3-0)
• Tabled approval of minutes until next meeting

Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct Fiscal Year 2024 budget hearings for several town services and insurance costs. The agenda also includes a CPC update from liaison Davalene Cooper and administrative housekeeping.

• FY 24 budget hearings for departments including DPW, Health Department, and Veterans' Services
• CPC update report from liaison Davalene Cooper
• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Warrant Article assignments

The Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended FY24 budget levels for various town departments and services. These recommendations include specific funding for veterans' services, public health, and public works.

• Recommended Veteran Services budget for $280,951
• Recommended Celebrations budget for $18,621
• Recommended Grand Army Hall budget for $17,055
• Recommended Health Department budget for $404,038
• Recommended Elder Services budget for $310,467
• Recommended DPW budget for $4,497,471
• Recommended Sewer budget for $3,619,576
• Recommended Landfill/Recycling budget for $800,514

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will discuss upcoming park projects and goals for 2022. The agenda also includes a report on the January 1st run event with Play Brigade.

• January 1st run event with Tom Fleck, Play Brigade
• Discussion of park projects and 2022 goals
• Long Range Plan Meeting in January
• Treasurer's Report

The committee approved the treasurer's and ranger's reports, including an increase in ranger hours to 23 per week. A proposed January 1st run event was tabled, and the committee discussed a potential charity race for April 2, 2023.

• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved Ranger's Report
• Increased ranger hours to 23 hours/week starting in January
• Tabled January 1st run event by The Play Brigade

Veterans' Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports. The council will review previous minutes and receive updates from officers, sub-committees, and the VSO.

• Review and approval of previous minutes
• Reports from VSO, sub-committees, and officers

The Council reviewed recent events including the Army Navy Watch Party and Wreaths Across America. Members assigned leads and tentative dates for flag placements at five local cemeteries for Memorial Day 2023. Future meetings in January and February 2023 will be held via Zoom.

• Assigned Mary Ann Blackmur and Matt Sexton to lead Hingham Cemetery (Old Ship) flag placement on 5/7/23
• Assigned Tom Burbank to lead Hingham Centre Cemetery flag placement on 5/14/23
• Assigned Jay Ippolito to lead St. Paul's Cemetery flag placement (date TBD)
• Assigned Scott McMillon to lead Fort Hill Cemetery flag placement (date TBD)
• Assigned Tom Hoffman to lead High Street Cemetery flag placement (date TBD)
• Scheduled January 17, 2023, and February 21, 2023, meetings for Zoom at 18:00

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center will discuss technology updates for Cohasset PD radio infrastructure and GeTac MDT installs. The meeting includes the first discussion regarding capital plan recommendations. Personnel matters, including a PERAC audit for Hingham Retirement System, are also on the agenda.

• Technology update: Cohasset PD radio infrastructure and GeTac MDT installs
• First meeting regarding capital plan recommendations
• PERAC Audit - Hingham Retirement System
• Executive Session for Collective Bargaining
• Approval of November 8, 2022, meeting minutes

School Councils

The meeting includes updates from school, parent, community, and School Committee representatives. The council will also address the HMS Student Handbook evaluation process and activity fee assessments.

• Approval of November 28, 2022 minutes
• HMS Student Handbook Evaluation Process
• Activity Fee assessment

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee is reviewing FY2023 capital budget requests. These requests involve the Department of Public Works (DPW) divisions for Highway, Transfer Station, and Sewer.

• FY2023 capital budget requests for DPW Highway
• FY2023 capital budget requests for DPW Transfer Station
• FY2023 capital budget requests for DPW Sewer

The committee discussed FY2024 capital requests from the DPW, Transfer Station, and Sewer departments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board is reviewing several site plan requests and zoning waivers for various properties. The agenda includes a subdivision proposal for 261 Gardner Street and reconstruction plans for 222 South Pleasant Street. Some items are continuations from previous meetings.

• Subdivision of 261 Gardner Street into four residential lots
• Reconstruction of a single-family dwelling at 222 South Pleasant Street
• Modification of parking determination at 55 South Street
• Request for an 18-inch retaining wall at 180 Hersey Street
• 72 SF bump-out expansion at 4 Feeley Lane

The Planning Board approved a definitive subdivision plan for 261 Gardner Street and granted site plan approval for additions at 15 Howland Lane. Several site plan review waivers were granted for minor modifications at 180 Hersey Street, 105 North Street, and 4 Feeley Lane. Three other applications were continued to future dates.

• Approved definitive subdivision of 261 Gardner Street into four residential lots (unanimous)
• Granted site plan approval for additions and driveway relocation at 15 Howland Lane (unanimous)
• Waived site plan review for retaining wall and other improvements at 180 Hersey Street (unanimous)
• Waived site plan review for staircase enclosure and other improvements at 105 North Street (unanimous)
• Waived site plan review for 72 SF bump-out expansion at 4 Feeley Lane (unanimous)
• Continued application for 136 Nokomis Road to January 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued application for 222 South Pleasant Street to January 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued application for 55 South Street to January 23, 2023 (unanimous)

Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will review the Weir River Water System FY24 budget and discuss FY24 rates. The Managing Director or Superintendent will also provide a report.

• Review of WRWS FY24 Budget
• Discussion regarding FY24 rates
• Managing Director/Superintendent report

Sewer Commission

The commission will meet to vote on the FY2024 Sewer Budget and the FY 2023 Preliminary Sewer Bill Commitment. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from September, October, and November 2022.

• Vote on FY2024 Sewer Budget
• Vote on FY 2023 Preliminary Sewer Bill Commitment
• Approval of meeting minutes from Sept 29, Oct 27, and Nov 10, 2022

The Commission approved the FY-2024 operating budget and capital budget. Members also voted to draft Town Meeting articles for a resiliency study and capital projects. The FY-2023 preliminary sewer bill assessment was accepted.

• Approved FY-2024 Operating Budget of $3,619,576 (3-0)
• Approved FY-2024 Capital Budget of $335,000 (3-0)
• Voted to draft Town Meeting articles for Stoddard’s Neck/Lincoln St. projects and Lincoln St. force main resiliency study (3-0)
• Accepted FY-2023 Preliminary Sewer Bill Sewer Use Charge Assessment of $1,840,071.02 (3-0)
• Postponed discussion of previous meeting minutes (3-0)

Harbor Development Committee

The committee will discuss the CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor rendering and the Town Wharf Project. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from November 16, 2022.

• CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor Rendering Discussion
• Town Wharf Project discussion
• Approval of Nov. 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed a draft report from Beals & Thomas covering multiple harbor front areas, including the Town Wharf and Steamboat wharf. Members discussed the need for maintenance requirements and estimated costs to be included in the report. No formal votes were taken on the master plan draft.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes

School Committees

The subcommittee will hear a proposal for the FY24 operating budget. This proposal covers technology, athletics, facilities, and transportation.

• FY24 operating budget proposal for technology, athletics, facilities, and transportation

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a project update and discussions regarding invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues.

• Approval of December 1, 2022 minutes
• Project update
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues

School Building Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on the Plymouth River School and Foster School projects. Discussions include budget updates, change order proposals, and additional service requests for Plymouth River School. The agenda also covers site work progress and design updates for Foster School.

• Plymouth River School change order proposals #11 and #12
• Review of Plymouth River project budget and invoices
• Foster School early site work progress and design updates
• Additional service requests for ACG and T2 Architecture

The Committee approved the November 2022 invoice for PMA Consultants and designated Aisha Oppong as the authorized signatory for MSBA ProPay payments. Members also reviewed the project schedule, noting a delay in the 60% design submission to December 16, 2022.

• Approved 12.01.22 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved PMA Invoice 019 totaling $50,000.00 for period 11.1.22 to 11.30.22
• Appointed Aisha Oppong as authorized signatory for MSBA ProPay payment submissions

Development and Industrial Commission

The commission will review meeting minutes and discuss future agenda items. The meeting includes presentations regarding the 3A Project and an update from the Harbor Development Committee.

• 3A Project presentation by Town Engineer J R Frey
• Harbor update by Marco Boer, Chair of Harbor Development Committee
• Approval of minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the November 9 meeting. Members received updates on the 3A project and harbor beautification plans.

• Approved November 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will review public engagement results and survey data related to the preliminary Climate Action Plan draft. Members will also discuss two proposed warrant articles, including one for a climate action implementation committee and another regarding plastic bottles.

• Review of Climate Action Plan preliminary draft and public comments
• Discussion of warrant article to establish a climate action implementation committee
• Discussion of 'Cleaner Greener Hingham’s' plastic bottle warrant article

The committee unanimously voted to recommend a warrant article creating a Climate Action Commission to oversee the town's Climate Action Plan. Members also discussed the preliminary draft of the Climate Action Plan and a proposed ban on plastic water bottles.

• Unanimously approved recommendation for warrant article to establish a Climate Action Commission
• Tabled discussion on Cleaner Greener Hingham’s plastic bottle warrant article

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Benjamin Lincoln House and conduct a budget review. Members will also discuss projects under consideration, which may include a vote to decline an application.

• Benjamin Lincoln House update
• Budget review
• Discussion of project applications and possible vote to decline an application

The Community Preservation Committee approved a grant extension for the Benjamin Lincoln House project to allow the Historical Society to complete permitting requirements. The committee also approved several sets of meeting minutes from 2021 and 2022 and reviewed pending housing authority applications.

• Extended Benjamin Lincoln House grant agreement until December 31, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 11/5/2022 (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 11/9/2022 (7-1-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 11/10/2022 (5-3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 10/20/2021 (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 12/8/2021 (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 1/5/2022 (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 1/12/2022 (8-0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The meeting includes project updates for Lincoln School and 107 Main St. The Trust will also vote on several items, including a renovation contract for 23 Ridgewood Crossing and an e-bid for 270 Central St.

• e-bid from ProjectDog, Inc. for 270 Central St.
• Asbestos abatement quotes for 29-31 Rhodes
• Renovation contract for 23 Ridgewood Crossing, Unit #24
• Approval of October legal counsel bill
• Update on 107 Main St.

The Trust approved a primary renovation contract for 23 Ridgewood Crossing and authorized payments for legal services, bidding software, and asbestos abatement. Members also reviewed financial reports and provided updates on several housing projects and the ADU study.

• Approved MJ Connors Co. as contractor for 23 Ridgewood Crossing at $137,165 (5-0)
• Approved $2,250 payment to Banner for asbestos abatement at 29-31 Rhodes Circle (5-0)
• Approved $1,095 payment to ProjectDog, Inc. for 270 Central Street e-bids (4-0)
• Approved $880 payment to Dain Torpy law firm for October services (4-0)
• Accepted October and November 2022 Treasurer's Reports (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Nov 7, Nov 16, and Dec 1, 2022 (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review updates from the Senior Center Building Committee, specifically regarding an RFQ for a feasibility study and schematic design. The meeting also includes reports from the Director and various committee updates.

• RFQ for Senior Center Expansion Feasibility Study and Schematic Design
• Marketing & Rebranding committee update
• Volunteer Program appreciation luncheon planning
• Warrant Article Recreation Revolving Account Expenditure Cap discussion

The Board unanimously approved a warrant article for a recreation revolving account expenditure cap of $80,000. The Director reported on FY ’24 budget preparations, including potential requests for two additional positions. The Board also discussed a feasibility study for expanding the senior center into the police station.

• Approved warrant article for recreation revolving account expenditure cap of $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss the Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, including feedback from local groups and business outreach strategies. Members will also receive a composting update and discuss grant opportunities for 2023 projects.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw outreach and PR plan
• Composting update
• Grant opportunities for 2023 projects
• Approval of November 22, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee discussed the status of a proposed water bottle ban bylaw and reported on business survey results. No votes were taken on the bylaw, as the committee is awaiting feedback from the Select Board.

• Approved minutes from November 22nd 2022

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will review various membership, retirement, and buyback applications. The board is also scheduled to approve December 2022 expenses and review fund reports.

• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of December 2022 allowances and expenses
• Review of membership and retirement applications
• PRIT Fund and cash flow report reviews

The Board approved the December 2022 payroll and accounts payable warrants. It also processed several membership applications, one retirement application, and four fund transfers or withdrawals.

• Approved December 2022 Retirement Allowances and Expenses totaling $974,893.90 (5-0)
• Approved 10 applications for membership in the retirement system (5-0)
• Approved retirement application for Richard I. Borowski (5-0)
• Approved four withdrawals or transfers of accumulated total deductions (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider FY24 budget requests for several departments, including Conservation, Recreation, and Health. The board will also review an agreement with Stryker Sales LLC for two cardiac monitors and approve various business license renewals. Additionally, the agenda includes financial reports and committee updates.

• FY24 department budget requests for Conservation, Veterans, Recreation, and others
• Agreement with Stryker Sales LLC to supply two Cardiac Monitors
• Approval of FY23 intra-departmental transfers for the Health Department and Information Technology
• Renewal of 2023 Retail, Entertainment, and Automatic Amusement Device licenses
• Class 1 and Class 2 Auto Dealers License renewals

The Select Board authorized the purchase of two cardiac monitors for the Fire Department and approved numerous retail, entertainment, and auto dealer license renewals for 2023. The board also accepted the FY22 financial reports and processed two intra-departmental budget transfers.

• Approved purchase of two Lifepak 15 V4 Cardiac Monitors not to exceed $75,180.70 (3-0)
• Accepted Fiscal 2022 financial statements and Management letter (3-0)
• Approved 2023 retail alcoholic beverage license renewals (3-0)
• Approved 2023 entertainment license renewals (3-0)
• Approved 2023 automatic amusement device license renewal for South Shore Sports Center (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Class 1 and Class 2 auto dealer license renewals (3-0)
• Approved $22,465 transfer from Wages/Part-time-Social Worker to Other Contracted Services (3-0)
• Approved $22,465 transfer from Salaries/GIS Coordinator to Expenses/Computer Service Agreement (3-0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will conduct budget hearings for several departments, including Human Resources and the Town Clerk. The committee will also consider approving two FY 23 intra-departmental transfers for the Health Department and Information Technology.

• FY 24 budget hearings for multiple town departments
• Approval of FY 23 intra-departmental transfers for Health Department and IT
• Liaison reports regarding HMLP, CAPC, and Harbor Development
• Approval of November 29, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee recommended budget totals for 11 town departments for FY24. It also approved two intra-departmental transfers for the Health and IT departments. Minutes from the November 29, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Recommended Assessors budget for $384,859
• Recommended Treasurer budget for $438,585
• Recommended Human Resources budget for $178,400
• Recommended Town Clerk budget for $226,194 and Elections budget for $48,177
• Recommended Town Accountant budget for $416,474
• Recommended Select Board budget for $829,128
• Recommended Legal budget for $395,000
• Approved $22,465 Health Department transfer for a contract social worker (10-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will attend and discuss the FY 2024 Select Board Budget Hearing. The agenda is limited to this discussion and adjournment.

• FY 2024 Select Board Budget Hearing discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board will consider a permit modification for two buildings at 73 Abington Street and a wireless tower renewal at 900 Main Street. An appeal regarding a building permit at 457 Main Street was requested to be continued to January 2023.

• Modification of Special Permit for two commercial/industrial buildings at 73 Abington Street
• Renewal of Special Permit for a wireless tower at 900 Main Street
• Administrative appeal regarding building permit R-22-0794 at 457 Main Street
• Approval of meeting minutes and the 2023 meeting calendar

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a modification to a special permit for commercial buildings at 73 Abington Street and renewed a wireless services tower permit at 900 Main Street. An administrative appeal regarding a building permit at 457 Main Street was continued to a future date.

• Approved modification to Special Permit A2 for Gill Research Drive, LLC to construct two commercial/industrial buildings at 73 Abington Street (3-0)
• Renewed Special Permit A2 for SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC to maintain a wireless services tower at 900 Main Street through December 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Continued administrative appeal for 457 Main Street to January 17, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Board of Appeals minutes for 14 dates between January 18, 2022 and November 22, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved the 2023 Meeting Calendar (3-0)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee is meeting to discuss FY24 capital budget requests. These requests involve the South Shore Country Club and the Weir River Water System.

• FY24 capital budget request: South Shore Country Club
• FY24 capital budget request: Weir River Water System

The committee received capital outlay updates and pro forma spreadsheets from the South Shore Country Club and the Weir River Water System. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Conservation Commission

The commission will review Certificates of Compliance for several properties. The agenda also includes a Request for Determination of Applicability for 1103 Main Street and Notices of Intent for projects at 6 Village Lane, 80 Lazell Street, and 14 Seal Cove Road.

• Certificates of Compliance for 33 Hobart St, 11 Steamboat Ln, 285 Gardner St, and 7 Brandon Woods Cir
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a concrete pad at 1103 Main Street
• Notice of Intent for a deck and hardscaping at 6 Village Lane
• Notice of Intent for a hot tub and sauna at 80 Lazell Street
• Notice of Intent for a boat lift and lighting at 14 Seal Cove Road

The Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for 285 Gardner Street and a Partial Certificate of Compliance for 7 Brandon Woods Circle. An Order of Conditions was issued for a hot tub and sauna project at 80 Lazell Street. Several other property reviews were continued to future meetings.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 285 Gardner Street (unanimous)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 7 Brandon Woods Circle (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for hot tub and sauna at 80 Lazell Street (unanimous)
• Continued Conservation Restriction discussion for 7 Brandon Woods Circle to 1/9/23 (unanimous)
• Continued 11 Steamboat Lane consideration to 1/9/23 (unanimous)
• Continued 33 Hobart Street consideration to 1/9/23 (unanimous)
• Continued 1103 Main Street request to 1/30/23 (unanimous)
• Continued hearings for 6 Village Lane and 14 Seal Cove Road to 1/9/23 (unanimous)

School Committees

The Finance/Capital & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to hear an FY 2024 operating budget proposal from building principals. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes.

• FY 2024 operating budget proposal hearing
• Approval of minutes

School Committees

The committee will review the East Elementary School Improvement Plan and receive updates on enrollment and assessment data. Members will also discuss a proposed fee increase for driver's education to include non-residents. Additionally, the committee will consider a Model UN student trip planned for January 2023.

• Proposed fee increase for driver’s education to include non-residents
• Discussion of a proposed Model UN Student trip in January 2023
• Receipt of East Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan
• Update on the Assistant Superintendent search timeline
• Receipt of a grant from Cape Cod Bank for the World Language program

Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women

The Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women will review November minutes and provide updates on grant awards and expenditures. The agenda also includes discussing resource guide distribution and upcoming leadership reorganization.

• Approval of November 8, 2022, Executive Session minutes
• Update on grant award, budget, and expenditures
• Resource Guide distribution plan completion by December 12
• Review of applicant scoring sheets for recruitment
• Preparation for January Chair election or appointment

School Committees

The Academic Programming Subcommittee will preview beginning of the year MTSS assessment data. The meeting also includes discussions regarding technology plan community surveys, professional development surveys, and an equity update.

• Preview of beginning of the year MTSS assessment data
• Technology Plan Community Surveys
• Professional Development Survey
• Equity Update

School Councils

The South Elementary School Council is reviewing the school's academic and social-emotional improvement plans. The agenda also includes discussions regarding student data, upcoming school events, and budget matters.

• Review of academic and social-emotional improvement plans
• Discussion of HTSS/MTSS and i-ready and DIBELS data
• Updates on school culture activities and upcoming events like Winterfest and Bookfair
• Budget discussion
• Preparation for 2023 MCAS

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee is holding a public engagement meeting to present the initial draft of the Climate Action Plan. The session includes an overview of the plan's components, implementation, and tracking metrics. The committee will also solicit public input and reactions regarding the draft.

• Overview of Initial Draft of the Climate Action Plan
• Solicitation of public input and reactions
• Discussion of plan implementation and tracking metrics

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and move into an executive session. In the closed session, members will discuss bargaining strategy and conduct negotiations for the 2023-2026 HEA Unit B (Paraeducators) contract.

• Approval of November 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy with HEA Unit B (Paraeducators)
• Contract negotiations for the 2023-2026 HEA Unit B contract

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a joint session with the Select Board. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the FY23 Tax Classification Hearing.

• Discussion regarding the FY23 Tax Classification Hearing

Select Board

The Select Board will review FY24 department budget requests and hold an FY23 Tax Classification Hearing. The board will also discuss a warrant article for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.

• FY23 Tax Classification Hearing
• FY24 Department Budget Requests
• Warrant Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund
• William L. Foster Elementary School Project budget agreement

The Select Board approved a single tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 and authorized the project scope and budget agreement for the William L. Foster Elementary School project. The board also reviewed FY24 budget requests from multiple town departments and recommended a warrant article for the Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund.

• Adopted a residential factor of 1 (single tax rate) for FY23 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from November 29, 2022 (2-0)
• Recommended favorable action on the Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund as Article A for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting (2-0)
• Authorized the Chair to sign the MSBA Project Scope and Budget Agreement for the William L. Foster Elementary School Project (2-0)

Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive updates regarding programs, turf maintenance, and Cronin Field. The agenda also includes discussions about the Fitness Court and the FY 2024 budget.

• Program Update
• Turf Maintenance Update
• Cronin Field Update
• Fitness Court update
• FY 2024 Budget Update

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from October 11 and November 8, 2022. Members discussed upcoming dance recitals, summer program planning, and turf maintenance. The Commission decided to postpone the pursuit of an outdoor fitness court to prioritize current projects.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold off on outdoor fitness court project

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several applications regarding land use and site plans in Hingham. The agenda includes modifications to special permits for a filling station and an industrial park site, as well as a residential reconstruction project. The board will also discuss the MBTA Communities update and potential zoning amendments.

• Modification of special permit at 19 Whiting Street to add a pump island
• Request for 57 parking spaces and an emergency access drive at 73 Abington Street
• Site plan review for reconstruction at 222 South Pleasant Street
• Endorsement of an ANR plan for 112 Nokomis Road
• Discussion on MBTA Communities update and potential zoning amendments

The Planning Board approved a modification to consolidate three office/warehouse buildings into two at 73 Abington Street. The Board also endorsed a land plan for 112 Nokomis Road and continued two other applications to future dates.

• Approved modification to consolidate 3 buildings into 2 at 73 Abington Street (4-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 112 Nokomis Road (3-0)
• Continued 19 Whiting Street special permit modification to January 9, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued 222 South Pleasant Street site plan review to December 19, 2022 (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategies regarding pending and potential litigation. This includes the case Invernizzi, et al v. Town of Hingham, et al and matters involving 107 Main Street. The board will also consider a potential real estate transaction for 107 Main Street.

• Litigation strategy: Invernizzi, et al v. Town of Hingham, et al (Docket #22 MISC 000468)
• Potential litigation regarding 81X plan at 107 Main Street
• Potential real estate transaction for 107 Main Street

The Select Board entered into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy and a potential real estate transaction. The Board did not reconvene in Open Session; no public decisions were recorded.

• Unanimously voted to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy (Invernizzi, et al v. Town of Hingham, et al)
• Unanimously voted to enter Executive Session to discuss potential litigation regarding 81X plan at 107 Main Street
• Unanimously voted to enter Executive Session to consider potential real estate transaction for 107 Main Street

School Councils

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will review the FY 2022 audit report and annual report. The meeting includes first readings of a revised strategic plan and employee handbook. Additionally, the OPEB Board of Trustees will discuss reinstating FY 2023 contributions.

• Vote on discontinuing Managed Blue health insurance for seniors
• Review of FY 2022 independent audit report
• First reading of revised SSEC Strategic Plan
• First reading of the SSEC Employee Handbook
• Discussion of reinstating FY 2023 OPEB contributions

School Councils

The OPEB Board of Trustees will discuss the reinstatement of FY 2023 OPEB contributions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 3, 2022, and a treasurer's report.

• Approval of June 3, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of reinstating FY 2023 OPEB contributions
• Treasurer's report

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review a project update and discuss invoices, budget, and contracts. The agenda does not provide specific details or dollar amounts for these items.

• Approval of November 17, 2022 minutes
• Project update
• Review of invoices, budget, and contracts

The committee reviewed proposed dates for advertising and bid openings starting in January 2023, with construction targeted for March 30. Members discussed adding a project duration of 18 months and liquidated damages of $2,000 per day to the general conditions.

• Approved 11/10/2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Proposed advertising date for Jan 11, 2023
• Proposed filed sub bid opening for Feb 9, 2023
• Proposed general bid opening for Feb 22, 2023
• Proposed construction start date for March 30
• Proposed liquidated damages of $2k per day for failure to complete project on time

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The board may also review property values and discuss tax classification if approved by the DOR.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Discussion of tax classification following DOR approval

The Board of Assessors voted to recommend a single tax rate ahead of a classification hearing. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and signed invoices.

• Recommended a single tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed invoices
• Scheduled next meeting for January 5, 2023 (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Foster School Project, including early site work and budget status. The meeting includes a vote to submit the 60% design submission to the MSBA.

• Review of Foster School early site work progress
• Vote to submit 60% design submission to the MSBA
• PMA project and budget updates
• Review and approval of project invoices

The committee approved a contract amendment for RDA Design Services and authorized the submission of 60% design documents to the MSBA. Several invoices for design and engineering services were also approved.

• Approved RDA Amendment No. 2 totaling $8,589,712.00 (7-0-0)
• Approved submission of 60% design submission to the MSBA (7-0-0)
• Approved RDA Invoice 016 totaling $681,422.72 (7-0-0)
• Approved Amory Engineering invoice 16005E totaling $312.00 (7-0-0)
• Approved LOCALiQ invoice 5026335 totaling $134.68 (7-0-0)
• Approved 11.21.22 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will review the draft Climate Action Plan, including its components and recommendations. Members will also discuss materials for upcoming public engagement sessions and consider the appointment of a Sustainability Coordinator.

• Review of draft Climate Action Plan components and recommendations
• Discussion of approach and materials for public engagement sessions
• Discussion regarding Sustainability Coordinator appointment
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

School Committees

The Special Education Subcommittee will receive updates from the Department of Student Services and preview the upcoming budget season. The committee will also discuss planning for 'The Big Meeting' proposed for January 20.

• Department of Student Services updates
• Preview of budget season
• Planning for 'The Big Meeting'
• Discussion on a long-term plan for literacy education

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will meet to consider an offer to purchase real estate. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the value or negotiation of real property.

• Possible vote regarding an offer to purchase real estate

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust met via Zoom to discuss a real estate purchase. Following an executive session, the Trust voted to allow the Chair to increase a previously agreed-upon offer amount.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss real property purchase (4-0)
• Authorized Chair Jack Falvey to increase the amount previously agreed upon in Executive Session for real estate purchase (4-0)

Traffic Committee

The Hingham Traffic Committee will review updates on street striping and parking. The meeting also includes discussions on MBTA improvements and a proposed marked crosswalk policy.

• Update on North Street striping
• Beal Street/William B. Terry on-street parking update
• Contract to study intersection of Main, Short, and Middle Streets
• Proposed MBTA Improvements in ROW/SHLO
• Proposed Marked Crosswalk Policy

The committee approved a plan for wider shoulders and no-parking designations on North Street. Members decided to continue enforcing the no-parking rule at North Beach due to its status as a private beach. The committee also reviewed guidelines for a new town-wide marked crosswalk policy.

• Approved North Street striping plan for wider shoulders and no-parking designations
• Decided to maintain and enforce no-parking at North Beach
• Approved minutes from 7/27/22 meeting
• Confirmed no-parking signs at Beal Street/William B. Terry will be maintained and enforced

Human Rights Commission

The commission will review the October 26 meeting minutes and consider a training proposal for members via the Network for Social Justice Program. The agenda also includes a website update and setting meeting dates for 2023.

• Training Proposal for Commission Members
• Review of October 26 meeting minutes
• MAHRC Meeting 11/18 Report
• Setting 2023 meeting dates

The Commission voted to move forward with a final proposal for two workshops and a survey from the Network for Social Justice. Members also discussed developing a land acknowledgment statement and updating the commission website.

• Approved minutes from 10/26 meeting
• Approved moving forward with final training proposal from Liora Norwich and Network for Social Justice
• Scheduled next meeting for January 4, 2023

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss proposed warrant articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, including items regarding DCR liability, easements, and senior property tax exemption extensions. A joint session with the Advisory and School Committees will also cover procedures for placing a budget override before voters. The board may also consider authorizing funds for the Hingham Commission on Disabilities.

• Proposed 2023 Warrant Articles including senior property tax exemption extension
• Authorization of gifts and expenditures for the Hingham Commission on Disabilities
• Presentation on procedures for placing a budget override before voters

The Select Board delegated authority to the Town Administrator to approve gifts of personal property and funds, as well as expenditures, for the Hingham Commission on Disabilities. The Board also recommended three warrant articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting and held a joint session to discuss the Proposition 2 ½ override process.

• Approved delegation of authority to Town Administrator for Commission on Disabilities gifts and expenditures (3-0)
• Recommended 'Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc.' as Article B for 2023 Annual Town Meeting (3-0)
• Recommended 'Acceptance of Easements' as Article L for 2023 Annual Town Meeting (3-0)
• Recommended 'Extension of Hingham Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption' as Article M for 2023 Annual Town Meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (3-0)

Advisory Committee

The committee will participate in a joint session with the Select Board and School Committee to hear a presentation on procedures for placing an override at Town Meeting and Town Election. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a possible standardized format for budget presentations.

• Joint session regarding the process for placing an override before voters
• Discussion of a possible standardized format for budget presentations
• Approval of minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting

The Advisory Committee held a joint session with the Select Board and School Committee to discuss the legal and procedural requirements for placing a tax override on the ballot. The committee also discussed standardized budget presentation formats and received liaison reports on upcoming Town Meeting articles.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting (11-0)

School Committees

The School Committee will attend an Advisory Board meeting to hear a presentation by Town Counsel John Coughlin. The presentation concerns the legal requirements for a municipal budget override.

• Presentation by Town Counsel John Coughlin regarding legal requirements for a municipal budget override

Cultural Council

The Hingham Cultural Council will meet remotely to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The council will also review the Fiscal Year 2022 grant allocation and voting process before voting on grant applications.

• Review/approve minutes of previous meeting
• Review Fiscal Year 2022 grant allocation and voting process
• Vote on Fiscal Year 2022 grant applications

The Cultural Council reviewed 46 grant applications totaling $49,902. The council voted to distribute $12,300 in available Fiscal Year 2023 funds across selected applicants.

• Approved minutes of 9/22/2022 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,500 to Motoko Dworkin for Fun Folktales from Japan
• Awarded $1,200 to The Hingham Cemetery Corporation for Dead of Winter Cultural Series
• Awarded $1,200 to William L. Foster Elementary School for Discovery Museum In-School Workshops
• Awarded $1,100 to South Elementary School for Discovery Museum of Acton Changes of Matter
• Awarded $1,000 to Hingham Downtown Association for Hingham Arts Walk
• Awarded $750 to South Shore Art Center for The Inspired I
• Awarded $720 to Hingham Public Library for Chess for Children

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. They will also discuss several new items, such as school improvement plans, a proposed shed on a middle school field, an overnight hockey trip, and a handbook change. The meeting includes updates on the strategic plan and state monitoring.

• Receive Hingham Middle School's School Improvement Plan
• Receive Hingham High School's School Improvement Plan
• Discuss Hingham Little League's request for a shed on Hingham Middle School field
• Hear about proposed overnight ice hockey trip to Vermont in December 2022
• Review proposed change to school handbooks to add discipline due process

School Councils

The Hingham Middle School Council will review proposed council goals and a presentation from the School Committee. The meeting includes updates regarding school, parent, community, and budget matters. Members will also receive progress reports on the HMS Student Handbook evaluation.

• Approval of October 27, 2022 minutes
• Review of proposed School Council goals
• HMS Student Handbook evaluation progress
• Budget updates

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board is meeting to conduct a review of zoning articles. No other specific agenda items are listed for this session.

• Zoning Article Review

The Board discussed the statutory process and timeline for adopting a zoning article for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). This follows a previous vote to move forward with the article incorporating ADU Study Committee recommendations, pending legal review.

• Discussed legal process for ADU zoning article amendments

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss planning for a Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and receive an update on composting. The agenda also includes a review of previous action items and approval of minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Composting Update
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee coordinated business outreach, social media updates, and community group presentations to support a water bottle ban bylaw. Members also discussed a food scraps recycling program and potential future projects regarding invasive species and business green certification.

• Assigned Tony to draft business impact survey questions
• Assigned Maria to conduct a business case study on Lucky Finn Cafe
• Assigned Aly to engage students for petition and survey promotion
• Assigned Maria to request Facebook and website updates via the Help Desk
• Assigned Maria to invite Ginny LeClair to a future meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a request from the Trustees of the Reservation to modify the Traffic and Parking Management Plan at World’s End on Martins Lane. The proposal includes updating management strategies and adding two additional Tier Two events annually. This item is a continuation from October and November 2022 meetings.

• Modification of Traffic and Parking Management Plan for World's End
• Proposal to add two annual Tier Two events at World's End
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approval of 2023 meeting calendar

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request by the Trustees of Reservations to modify their Traffic and Parking Management Plan. The decision allows for two additional Tier 2 events annually, bringing the total to four.

• Approved modification to Special Permit A1 and Variance to add two additional Tier 2 events annually (3-0)
• Required the Applicant to report all scheduled events to the Zoning Administrator for one year
• Required the Zoning Administrator to meet with the Trustees quarterly to evaluate progress

School Building Committee

The Hingham School Building Committee is meeting to review and potentially award bids for early site work at the Foster School, and to discuss the 60% design cost estimates and value engineering. They will also review project updates, consultant amendments, and approve invoices.

• Review bids for Early Site Work and Award Recommendations
• Review and Discuss 60% Design Cost Estimates
• 60% VE Exercise – If Needed
• Consultant Amendments
• Review and Approve Project Invoices

The School Building Committee awarded the early site package contract to K. R. Rezendes, Inc. and approved several project invoices and a contract amendment. The committee also agreed to include sound-attenuating roof screens in the design to block the line-of-sight from Downer Avenue.

• Awarded early site package contract to K. R. Rezendes, Inc. for $7,099,000
• Approved PMA Amendment No. 2 for $3,917,690 (7-0-0)
• Approved RDA Invoice 20221117.GR01 for $431,142.57 (7-0-0)
• Approved PMA Invoice 018 for $85,200 (7-0-0)
• Approved four Vanasse & Associates traffic engineering invoices totaling $9,304.88 (7-0-0)
• Approved 10.26.22 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Authorized Superintendent Margaret Adams and Chair Linda Hill to sign project documents (7-0-0)
• Approved addition of RTU Roof Screens for architectural screening and sound attenuation

Conservation Commission

The Hingham Conservation Commission will review certificates of compliance and amended orders of conditions. The agenda includes discussions on stormwater management at 73 Abington Street and dock regulations for 41 Jarvis Avenue.

• Amended order of conditions for revised buildings and stormwater management at 73 Abington Street
• Certificate of compliance for 11 Steamboat Lane
• Notice of intent for a deck and hardscaping at 6 Village Lane
• Discussion regarding dock and pier regulations for 41 Jarvis Avenue

The Commission issued an Amended Order of Conditions for a project at 73 Abington Street involving revised buildings and stormwater management. Two other project hearings were continued to December 12, 2022. The board also discussed future regulatory reviews regarding dock and pier regulations.

• Approved Amended Order of Conditions for 73 Abington Street (6-0)
• Continued consideration of 11 Steamboat Lane to 12/12/22 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 6 Village Lane to 12/12/22 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 10/24/22 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 11/7/22 (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a proposal to create four residential lots at 261 Gardner Street. The board will also consider whether to advance an article regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Additionally, members will discuss potential zoning amendments and parking plan modifications for Worlds End.

• Subdivision of 261 Gardner Street into four residential lots
• Decision on advancing Accessory Dwelling Unit article to 2023 Town Meeting
• Modification of Traffic and Parking Management Plan at Worlds End
• Pre-application meeting for development at 199 & 201 Ward Street

The Board voted to move forward with the ADU Study Committee's recommendations, including minimum stay and covenant requirements, pending legal review. The Board also approved modifications to the World's End Traffic and Parking Management Plan. Several other subdivision and site plan applications were continued to future dates.

• Approved modification to World's End Traffic and Parking Management Plan to add two Tier Two events (4-1)
• Approved Site Plan Review for World's End modifications (4-1)
• Voted to advance ADU by-law recommendations with minimum stay and covenant requirements, pending counsel review (4-2)
• Approved advancing zoning articles for Hingham Harbor Overlay District, Minimum Occupancy Term, Unregistered Vehicles, and EV Charging (5-0)
• Continued 136 Nokomis Road Site Plan Review to December 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued 261 Gardner Street Definitive Subdivision to December 19, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will count Federal Write-in ballots from the November 8, 2022 State Election that meet specific postmark and receipt deadlines. If no qualified ballots were received by the deadline, the meeting is cancelled.

• Counting Federal Write-in ballots for the November 8, 2022 State Election

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site visit at Worlds End on Martins Lane. The Trustees of Reservations have applied to modify their approved Traffic and Parking Management Plan. This proposal includes updating management strategies and adding three additional Tier Two events annually.

• Site visit for Worlds End traffic and parking plan modification
• Proposal to add three annual Tier Two events

The Planning Board held a remote meeting to discuss a site visit at Worlds End. Representatives from Trustees of Reservations provided information on ecological assessments, bird nesting periods, and parking field selection. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing applications for a residential addition on Gardner Street and a pump island at 19 Whiting Street. Hearings regarding World's End, Abington Street, and Main Street were continued to later dates.

• Residential mudroom and deck addition at 295 Gardner Street
• Additional pump island for filling station at 19 Whiting Street
• Continued hearing: Traffic and parking plan updates at World's End
• Continued hearing: Commercial/industrial building construction at 73 Abington Street
• Continued hearing: Building permit appeal for 457 Main Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit to add a pump island at 19 Whiting Street and granted a finding for a mudroom and deck addition at 295 Gardner Street. Three other hearings were continued to future dates.

• Approved Special Permit A1 to install a new concrete gas island with two additional pumps at 19 Whiting Street (3-0)
• Granted finding to construct a conforming mudroom and rear deck addition at 295 Gardner Street (3-0)
• Continued World’s End on Martin’s Lane hearing to November 22, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued 73 Abington St. hearing to December 12, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued 457 Main St. administrative appeal hearing to December 12, 2022 (3-0)

School Councils

The Hingham School Council meeting consists of a single agenda item regarding annual training for its members. No other business is scheduled for this session.

• Annual training for School Council membership

School Councils

The Foster School Council meeting consists of a single item regarding participation in annual training for school councils. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Annual training for school councils

School Councils

The agenda consists of procedural items including participation in annual training for school councils and a review of upcoming meeting dates.

• Annual training for school councils
• Review of upcoming meeting dates

School Councils

The Hingham Middle School Council will conduct district-wide school council training. The agenda also includes general business and items not anticipated 48 hours in advance.

• District-wide School Council Training

School Councils

The meeting is dedicated to annual training for school council members. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Annual training for school councils

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Trustees of the Bathing Beach will hold a joint meeting with the Harbor Development Committee. The agenda includes reviewing 3A plans and the CPC funded harbor plan, as well as approving bills from Beals and Thomas.

• Review of 3A plans and CPC funded harbor plan
• Approval of bills from Beals and Thomas

School Councils

The council will elect a co-chair and secretary. Members will review progress on school improvement goals regarding civic engagement, community service, and the HHS Unity Project. The meeting also includes updates on new “Pathways” programs and the FY24 school budget development.

• Election of co-chair and secretary
• Discussion of new “Pathways” programs
• Updates on the HHS Unity Project
• FY24 school budget development updates

School Councils

The HHS School Council will elect a co-chair and secretary. Members will receive updates on civic engagement, community service, and the HHS Unity Project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding new “Pathways” programs and FY24 school budget development.

• Election of co-chair and secretary
• Discussion of new “Pathways” programs
• Updates on FY24 school budget development
• HHS Unity Project initiative updates

Harbor Development Committee

The committee will discuss the Town Wharf Project and communication with state agencies. Members will also review the CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor. The agenda includes discussing ideas for Harbor Celebration Day 2023.

• Town Wharf Project and State Agency Communication
• CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor
• Harbor Celebration Day 2023 ideas
• Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the October 12, 2022 meeting minutes and authorized the HDC Chair to review future invoices for the Beals & Thomas Master Plan. Members discussed the Town Wharf Project permitting and potential changes to Harbor Celebration Day fireworks.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Authorized HDC Chair to review future Beals & Thomas Master Plan invoices (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust is reviewing project progress and financial reports. The agenda includes updates regarding Lincoln School, the FY 2024 CPC application, and the ADU Study Committee. The board will also vote to approve legal counsel fees for September.

• Approval of September legal counsel bill
• Lincoln School project update
• FY 2024 CPC application discussion
• ADU Study Committee update

The Trust approved payments for lawn care and legal services. Members discussed the ADU Study Committee Report and potential bylaw amendments for accessory dwelling units.

• Approved meeting minutes from Sept 28, Oct 12, and Oct 26, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $3,720.01 payment to JLP Lawncare for 29-31 Rhodes Circle (4-0)
• Approved $1,815.00 September payment to Dain Torpy law firm (4-0)

Personnel Board

The board will consider amending section 4 of the Personnel Bylaw. Members will also review a salary placement request for a new Tac Receipt Clerk and vacation carryover requests. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters, Local 25 Union.

• Amending section 4 of the Personnel Bylaw
• Salary placement for new Tac Receipt Clerk at Grad 3, Step 2
• Vacation carryover requests
• Collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters, Local 25 Union

The Board approved the starting salary grade for the new Tax Receipt Clerk and granted vacation carryover requests for 13 employees. A proposed amendment to the Personnel Bylaw was discussed but deferred for further refinement.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Tax Receipt Clerk Brittany Gianibas at Grade 3, Step 2 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation carryover for 13 employees (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Section 4 of the Personnel Bylaw
• Entered Executive Session to discuss Teamsters Local 25 collective bargaining strategy (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The meeting includes discussions regarding the evaluation team for a Senior Center expansion feasibility study and schematic design. Members will also address the UMass Community Needs Assessment and senior center program analysis.

• RFQ for Senior Center Expansion Feasibility Study and Schematic Design evaluation team
• UMass Community Needs Assessment
• Senior Center Facility Tours
• Senior Center Program Analysis
• Approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The Council on Aging and Senior Center Building Committee approved the minutes from their October 11, 2022, meetings. Members discussed the RFQ for a feasibility study and schematic design for the senior center expansion, specifically debating whether parking issues should be resolved before selecting a site.

• Approved October 11, 2022 COA Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 Building Committee Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will discuss planning for a water bottle ban bylaw and receive an update on composting. The agenda also includes reviewing action items from the previous meeting and approving minutes from October 18, 2022.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Composting Update
• Approval of October 18, 2022, meeting minutes

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will discuss a proposed Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) base increase for FY2024. The meeting also includes reviews of membership and retirement applications, as well as monthly expenses and fund reports.

• Vote on COLA base increase from $14,000 to $15,000 for FY2024
• Review of November 2022 allowances and expenses
• Review of membership and retirement applications
• PRIT Fund Report review

The Board voted to keep the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) base at $14,000 for FY2024. Members also approved monthly retirement allowances, expenses, and new system memberships. A $1 million redemption from the PRIT fund was authorized to replenish the operating account.

• Maintained COLA base at $14,000 for FY2024 (3-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved November 2022 Retirement Allowances ($1,003,353.32) and Expenses ($67,224.60) (3-0)
• Approved 13 applications for membership in the retirement system (3-0)
• Approved withdrawal/transfer of accumulated deductions for Heather C. Lis ($60,968.34) and Jacqueline Cahill ($1,626.74) (3-0)
• Approved $1,000,000.00 redemption from PRIT to replenish operating account (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a joint session with the Select Board. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the FY 23 Senior Means Tested Exemption.

• Discussion of the FY 23 Senior Means Tested Exemption

Select Board

The Select Board will review debt exclusion results for the Foster Elementary School and Public Safety Facility projects. The board is also considering several one-day special wine and malt beverage licenses for local events. A joint session with the Board of Assessors regarding senior property tax exemptions is scheduled.

• Debt exclusion results for Foster Elementary School and Public Safety Facility projects
• One-day wine and malt license for MAHI GOLD, Inc. at 51 South Street
• One-day wine and malt license for Barrel House Z at Weir River Farm
• One-day wine and malt license for Congregation Sha'aray Shalom
• Joint session on FY23 Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemption

School Councils

The council will review Goal 2 of the School Improvement Plan. Discussion topics include curriculum updates, student enrollment, and an overview of bullying and harassment. The meeting also includes planning for parent feedback.

• Curriculum updates
• School Improvement Plan review (Goal 2)
• Student enrollment discussion
• Bullying/harassment overview
• Parent feedback planning

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will review and vote on the meeting minutes from September 13, 2022. The agenda also includes brief updates from representatives in Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull.

• Vote on September 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Regional updates from Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull
• Discussion of Weir River Watershed Association Annual Meeting
• Scheduling for Walk the Island and 5th Grade Weir River Estuary Trip

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will review the FY 24 forecast and plan for upcoming budget reviews. The meeting also includes an annual review of committee procedures and updates from various liaisons.

• Review and discussion of FY 24 forecast (v-1) and budget review planning
• Annual review and possible vote on AdCom procedures
• Liaison reports regarding ACES, CPC, and CAPC
• Planning for a November 29 joint meeting with SB and SC regarding override procedures

The committee approved updated AdCom procedures and the minutes from the October 25, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a preliminary FY24 forecast showing a $4.9 million deficit and established a middle-ground approach for department head presentations during budget reviews.

• Approved October 25, 2022, meeting minutes (10-0-1)
• Approved updated Advisory Committee Procedures (11-0)
• Agreed to use summaries with critical points and potential time limits for department head budget presentations

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will discuss electrical options for the dock house and a proposal from Cleaner GreenerHingham. Members will also review the use of the park by small businesses without application review.

• Electrical options for the dock house
• Cleaner GreenerHingham proposal
• Park use for small businesses without committee review
• Long Range Plan meeting in January
• Discussion of 2022 park project goals

The committee approved a request to host a 5K race for The Play Brigade charity on January 1, waiving the standard stipend. Members also discussed electrical options for the dock house and a proposal to ban single-use plastic water bottles.

• Approved request to host The Play Brigade 5K race on Jan 1 (stipend waived)
• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved October Meeting Minutes
• Approved Ranger's Report

Veterans' Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports. The Council will review previous minutes and hear updates from the VSO, sub-committees, and officers.

• Review and approval of previous minutes
• Welcome new members
• Reports from the VSO, sub-committees, and officers

The Council discussed hosting an Army Navy Watch Party on December 10, 2022. Members noted the Pearl Harbor Day wreath laying on December 7, 2022, and the need to provide a speaker for Memorial Day.

• Discussed hosting Army Navy Watch Party on 12/10/22
• Noted Pearl Harbor Day wreath laying on 12/7/22
• Identified need for Memorial Day speaker

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee will present its report during a joint meeting with the Planning Board. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion regarding the committee's findings.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report presentation and discussion

Fourth of July Parade Committee

The committee will review the 2021 parade and discuss planning, expenses, and fundraising for the 2023 event. The meeting also includes discussions on committee responsibilities and the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Review of 2021 parade improvements suggested by HPD Sgt. Kilroy
• Requirement for autos to attend Safety Meeting due to candy throwing
• Overview of 2023 parade planning, expenses, and fundraising
• Discussion of committee meeting schedule, goals, and tasks for 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider modifying a traffic signal timing deadline for the Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Station. The board will also review updates to the parking management plan for World's End on Martins Lane and discuss a report from the Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee.

• Modify traffic signal timing deadline for Amazon at 100 Industrial Park Road
• Update Traffic and Parking Management Plan for World's End on Martins Lane
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report
• Discussion of potential zoning amendments

The Planning Board unanimously approved modifications to the traffic signal timing and phasing plan for Amazon's Last-Mile Delivery Station. A request from The Trustees of Reservations regarding World's End was continued, and the Board discussed potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw changes.

• Approved Amazon's request to modify performance deadlines for traffic signal timing and phasing plan (unanimous)
• Continued The Trustees of Reservations application for World's End Traffic and Parking Management Plan to November 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Decided to add potential ADU article to the November 21 agenda for further discussion

School Committees

The committee will review minutes from previous meetings and hear the Superintendent's report regarding building repairs and special education tuition costs. Members will also discuss improvement plans for South School and Plymouth River School.

• Discussion of South School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Plymouth River School Improvement Plan
• Review of MSBA pause for accelerated building repairs
• First Quarter Financial Update
• Discussion of KIA elementary strings pilot

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will discuss planning and next steps regarding a Special Town Meeting and election. The agenda also includes the review of invoices, budget, contracts, and other financial issues.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 27 and November 1, 2022
• Special Town Meeting planning and election discussion
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues

The committee approved two invoices totaling $273,695 and established a timeline for the project to go out to bid. The committee also reviewed the future roles of Hill International and KBA in managing construction and administration.

• Approved 11/1/2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Hill International invoice #18 for $17,795.00
• Approved KBA invoice #20 for $255,900
• Set project bid advertisement date for Dec 14, 2022
• Set filed sub-bid due date for Jan 10, 2023
• Set general bid due date for Jan 24, 2023

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will discuss the drafting process, timing, and public engagement for the Climate Action Plan. Members will also discuss potential warrant article topics, including a recommendation for an oversight body. Additionally, the committee will discuss the 'Cleaner Greener Hingham' plastic bottle warrant article.

• Drafting process and timing for the Climate Action Plan
• Tentative December 7th public engagement session
• Potential warrant articles stemming from the climate action plan
• Cleaner Greener Hingham plastic bottle warrant article
• Sustainability Coordinator appointment

The committee reviewed a draft Climate Action Plan and discussed potential Town Meeting warrant articles for Spring 2023. Members deliberated on the need for a durable oversight body to ensure plan implementation. A public engagement meeting was scheduled for December 7th.

• Scheduled public engagement meeting for December 7th at 7 PM via Zoom
• Approved all outstanding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next CAPC meeting for December 1st
• Tabled discussion on Cleaner Greener Hingham's plastic bottle ban

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission will vote on a sewer connection for 109 Weir Street and consider sewer bill abatements. The commission is also scheduled to discuss the FY2024 sewer budget.

• Sewer connection at 109 Weir Street
• Sewer bill abatements
• FY2024 Sewer Budget discussion
• Approval of September 29 and October 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a sewer bill abatement for a property at 109 North Street. Discussions regarding a sewer connection at 109 Weir Street and the FY-2024 budget were held, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved sewer bill abatement for 109 North Street for $857.66 (3-0)
• Postponed discussion of September 29 and October 27, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled FY-2024 Sewer Budget discussion

Community Preservation Committee

The Hingham Community Preservation Committee will review project presentations from several applicants. These proposals cover affordable housing, library digitization, facility accessibility, and historical restoration.

• Hingham Affordable Housing Trust Opportunity Fund presentation
• Digitization of Hingham Newspapers on Microfilm presentation
• Hingham Girl Scouts ADA compliance for bathroom and kitchen
• Hingham Historical Commission Tree and Park Barn restoration

The committee heard funding requests for affordable housing, library digitization, Girl Scout facility ADA compliance, and barn restoration. No votes were taken on these projects; the committee will vote on all projects on January 11, 2023.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-1-0)

Development and Industrial Commission

The Hingham Development and Industrial Commission is meeting to discuss several development-related topics, including updates from the town, climate action committee, and planning board. They will also discuss Route 3A, short-term rentals, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discussion of Route 3A meeting
• Short-term rentals update
• ADU (accessory dwelling unit) update
• Approval of September and October minutes
• Team formation discussion

The Commission voted to hold a hybrid information meeting on December 14th regarding the Route 3A project's impact on Downtown and Harbor economic opportunities. Members also formed three teams to focus on South Hingham, Downtown and Harbor, and North Hingham. The Commission agreed to delay any recommendations regarding short-term rentals.

• Approved October 12th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to host hybrid information meeting on Route 3A project (unanimous)
• Formed South Hingham team: Nancy Wiley and Brian Stack
• Formed Downtown and Harbor team: Michael Tesler and Kevin O’Brien
• Formed North Hingham team: Dan McGonagle and Jill Nielson
• Agreed to delay recommendations on short-term rentals

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The meeting includes an executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session for Senior Means Tested Exemption applications

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting and signed invoices. The board entered an executive session to discuss exemptions. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved October 26, 2022 minutes
• Signed invoices
• Entered executive session to discuss exemptions
• Scheduled next meeting for December 1, 2022

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will attend a meeting alongside the School Committee and ACES. The discussion focuses on the FY 24 School Budget.

• FY 24 School Budget discussion

The Advisory Committee and School Committee met to review the FY24 School Budget. Superintendent Dr. Margaret Adams presented budget priorities, followed by a question and answer session. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee and the Hingham School Committee are holding a joint meeting. The agenda is limited to a discussion regarding the preliminary FY24 budget.

• Preliminary FY24 Budget discussion

The committee held a joint meeting with the Hingham School Committee. Superintendent Dr. Margaret Adams provided an overview of budget priorities and challenges for FY24. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee and the Advisory Committee Educational Subcommittee will hold a joint meeting. The agenda focuses on a preliminary discussion regarding the FY24 budget.

• Preliminary FY24 budget discussion

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hear project presentations from the Recreation Commission and Hingham Housing Authority. These include feasibility studies for pickleball courts and affordable housing at 100 Beal Street.

• Cronin Basketball Court and Pickleball Court design/feasibility
• 100 Beal Street Affordable Housing Feasibility Study
• Scotland Street building envelope and boiler replacement
• Thaxter Park Fire Door Hold-Open System

The committee heard presentations from seven applicants, including the Recreation Commission and Hingham Housing Authority. No votes were taken on the project applications; the committee will vote on all projects on January 11, 2023.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The agenda consists of procedural items and reports. Discussion topics include a debrief on Town Meeting/Voting, an update on Town Hall information, and a Scituate accessibility event.

• Debrief on Town Meeting/Voting
• Update on Town Hall info
• Scituate accessibility event
• Review of minutes

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center will review SSRECC operations, including technology updates and capital plan recommendations. The agenda also includes approval of October 11, 2022, meeting minutes and an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Approval of October 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• SSRECC technology update
• Capital plan recommendations
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining

Recreation Commission

The Hingham Recreation Commission will review CPCP presentations and program updates. The meeting includes a discussion on potential future scoreboard, field, and playground equipment, as well as a budget update.

• CPCP presentations
• Street Hockey Court update
• Program Update
• Discussion on potential future scoreboard, field equipment, and playground equipment
• Budget Update

The Commission unanimously approved the purchase of a new lawn mower for youth field hockey. Members also discussed pending funding requests for basketball and pickleball courts and decided against replacing monkey bars at Cronin Playground due to planned future renovations.

• Approved purchase of new lawn mower for $10,000-$15,000 (Unanimous)
• Decided against installing new monkey bars at Cronin Playground

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the committee's report.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report presentation and discussion

Conservation Commission

The Hingham Conservation Commission will consider notices of intent for a single-family house rebuild on South Pleasant Street and a garage addition on Howland Lane. The agenda also includes certificates of compliance and resource area delineations. Additionally, the commission will discuss work underway at 80 Lazell Street.

• Notice of Intent to raze and rebuild a single-family house at 222 South Pleasant Street
• Notice of Intent for a garage addition and driveway relocation at 15 Howland Lane
• Certificates of Compliance for 60 Research Road and 11 Steamboat Lane
• Resource area delineation notice for 210 East Street
• Discussion regarding work underway at 80 Lazell Street

The Commission issued Orders of Conditions for two residential construction projects and one Partial Certificate of Compliance for a commercial site. It also approved a resource area delineation for a property on East Street.

• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 60 Research Road (6-0)
• Continued consideration of 11 Steamboat Lane to 11/21/22 (6-0)
• Issued Order of Resource Area Delineation for 210 East Street (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for raze and rebuild at 222 South Pleasant Street (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for garage and driveway at 15 Howland Lane (6-0)
• Determined a Notice of Intent is the appropriate application for work at 80 Lazell Street

Planning Board

The board will discuss a report from the Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee. Agenda items include requests for site plan waivers, building consolidations, and traffic management updates.

• Amazon: Modify performance deadline for a traffic signal timing plan at 100 Industrial Park Road
• Merhejand Sons Realty: Request to add a pump island to the filling station at 19 Whiting Street
• Gill Research Drive LLC: Request to consolidate three office/warehouse buildings into two at 73 Abington Street
• Trustees of Reservations: Update traffic and parking plans for World End on Martins Lane
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee report presentation

The Board approved a site plan for a single-family home reconstruction and endorsed a land division plan. It also granted site plan review waivers for a gas station pump addition and an office/warehouse consolidation. Hearings for Amazon and The Trustees of Reservations were continued.

• Approved site plan for single-family dwelling reconstruction at 6 Oakwood Circle (4-0)
• Endorsed land plan for 210 East Street & 99 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (4-0)
• Waived Site Plan Review for additional pump island at 19 Whiting Street (4-0)
• Waived Site Plan Review to consolidate office/warehouse buildings at 73 Abington Street (4-0)
• Continued Amazon traffic signal timing modification hearing to Nov 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued World's End Traffic and Parking Management Plan modification hearing to Nov 14, 2022 (4-0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust discussed attending a Planning Board meeting to discuss ADUs. The agenda is primarily focused on this coordination between the two bodies.

• Attendance at Planning Board meeting to discuss ADUs

The Affordable Housing Trust reviewed recommendations from the ADU Study Committee regarding lot sizes, design requirements, and the removal of familial occupancy restrictions. The Trust expressed its support for the proposed by-law amendments to expand the supply of affordable housing. No formal votes were taken on the by-law recommendations during this meeting.

• Affordable Housing Trust expressed support for proposed ADU by-law amendments
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 pm (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is conducting site visits for projects applying for FY 2023 funding. These visits cover Hingham Housing Authority properties, the Girl Scout House, and historical sites. Other items under consideration include affordable housing studies and library digitization.

• Boiler and building envelope work at 132 Scotland Street
• Fire door system updates at 30 Thaxter Street
• ADA compliance improvements at 26 Burr Road
• Cronin Basketball Court project near 38 Burr Road
• Tree and Park Barn restoration at 8 Short Street

The committee performed site visits for five projects under consideration for FY 2023 funding. No funding decisions were made during this meeting.

• Conducted site visit at 132 Scotland Street for Hingham Housing Authority
• Conducted site visit at 30 Thaxter Street for Hingham Housing Authority
• Conducted site visit at 26 Burr Road for Hingham Girl Scout House
• Conducted site visit at Cronin Basketball Court for Hingham Recreation
• Conducted site visit at 8 Short Street for Hingham Historical Commission
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Trustees will review an application regarding the use of the Community Room for yoga classes and other activities. The meeting also includes an update on the CPC funded harbor plan and the approval of bills from Beals and Thomas.

• Review of Community Room use application with Mark Thorell
• Update on CPC funded harbor plan
• Approval of bills from Beals and Thomas
• New applications for use of facilities

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board met to discuss moving into executive session for collective bargaining with the Teamsters, Local 25 Union. The agenda was limited to these closed-session discussions.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Teamsters, Local 25 Union

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The Public Safety Facility Building Committee will hold a brief meeting to discuss the Special Town Meeting. The agenda contains no other specific items for discussion.

• Discussion regarding the Special Town Meeting

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items only. The committee will call the meeting to order and address participation in a Special Town Meeting at Hingham High School.

• Participation in the Special Town Meeting at Hingham High School

School Committees

The November 1, 2022, agenda consists of procedural items. The committee will call the meeting to order and address participation in the Special Town Meeting.

• Participation in the Special Town Meeting

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from the October 26, 2022, meetings. The committee will also enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies with HEA Unit B (Paraprofessionals).

• Approval of October 26, 2022, regular session minutes
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for HEA Unit B (Paraprofessionals)
• Approval of October 26, 2022, executive session minutes

Select Board

The Select Board is considering an agreement with Virginia LeClair for sustainability consulting services. The board will also review a Common Victualler license application for Shake Shack at 100 Derby Street.

• Agreement with Virginia LeClair for Sustainability Consulting Services
• Common Victualler license application for Shake Shack, 100 Derby Street, Suite 105

The Select Board authorized a contract for sustainability consulting services shared with the Town of Cohasset. The Board also approved a Common Victualler license for a Shake Shack location.

• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Agreement with Virginia LeClair for Sustainability Consulting Services not to exceed $75,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for Shake Shack Massachusetts, LLC at 100 Derby Street, Suite 105 (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will attend and participate in the Moderator’s meeting. This session is held in preparation for the 2022 Special Town Meeting.

• Participation in the Moderator's meeting regarding the 2022 Special Town Meeting

The Select Board met remotely to participate in the Moderator's meeting. This session served as preparation for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee is meeting to attend and participate in the Moderator’s meeting. This session serves as preparation for the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting.

• Participation in the Moderator’s meeting for the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting

The Advisory Committee met to participate in a Moderator's meeting. This session was held in preparation for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review status reports regarding applications, permitting, and discussions related to the Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes a review of invoices, budget, and contracts.

• Approval of October 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Status reports on applications and permitting
• Review of invoices, budget, and contracts

The committee approved a September invoice for Hill and discussed preparations for an upcoming Special Town Meeting. Members coordinated speaking roles and logistics for the meeting. The committee also reviewed funding for easement design and the status of contractor prequalifications.

• Approved 10/12/2022 meeting minutes
• Approved $33,720 Hill invoice for September 2022 services
• Directed Hill to amend project budget to transfer $42,676 from acquisition line item to cover Crocker Design expenses

School Councils

The council will review proposed school council goals and a timeline for the HMS Student Handbook evaluation. The meeting also includes updates regarding school, parent, community, committee, and budget matters.

• Review of Proposed School Council Goals
• HMS Student Handbook Evaluation timeline
• Expansion of School Council
• Approval of October 3, 2022 Minutes

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a commission reorganization. The commission will also vote on sewer connection requests and fee adjustments for specific properties.

• 7 Bayberry Road additional bedroom fee
• 109 Weir Street sewer connection
• Sewer bill abatements
• Commission reorganization/election

The Commission approved the installation of a 1.5-inch sewer main to the property line of 109 Weir Street. Several sewer bill abatements were approved, while a fee request for 7 Bayberry Road and commission reorganization were postponed.

• Approved 1.5 inch sewer main to 109 Weir Street property line (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 161 Nokomis Road of $267.14 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 30 Lincoln Street of $2,291.78 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 117 Stayner Drive of $168.72 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 57 South Street of $1,970.34 (3-0)
• Postponed additional bedroom fee for 7 Bayberry Road (3-0)
• Tabled Commission Reorganization/Election (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for May 12 and May 18, 2022 (3-0)

School Committees

The Special Education Subcommittee will receive updates from the Department of Student Services regarding staffing and compensatory services. The meeting also includes a discussion on dyslexia in Hingham based on takeaways from a recent SEPAC event.

• Department of Student Services updates on staffing and compensatory services
• Discussion of dyslexia and takeaways from the October 25 SEPAC event
• Review of the schedule for the year

Shade Tree Committee

The committee will meet to approve the September minutes and a revised mission statement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding beech leaf disease in Plymouth County and the benefits of street trees.

• Approval of revised Shade Tree Committee Mission Statement
• Discussion of Beech Leaf Disease in Plymouth County
• Discussion on the benefit of shade (street) trees

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to approve minutes, hear treasurer and staff reports, and receive project updates. The agenda includes discussions on the Lincoln School project, a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for Fiscal Year 2024, and an update from the ADU Study Committee. Votes may be needed on administrative matters.

• Minutes approval for September 2022
• Treasurer's report for September 2022
• Project updates on all projects by Jennifer Oram and Eleanor MacKay
• Lincoln School update by Elizabeth Cullen
• CPC application for Fiscal Year 2024

The Trust approved the September 2022 treasurer's report and a legal invoice. Members discussed project updates for several properties and a $700,000 funding request to the Community Preservation Committee.

• Approved September 2022 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Approved $1,347.50 payment to Dain Torpy for legal services (4-0)

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Trustees are discussing possible uses for the community room, including functions for the remainder of 2022 and yoga classes. The discussion will cover security, costs, and coordination with other departments. An update on the CPC funded harbor plan is also scheduled.

• Discussion regarding community room use for functions
• Review of booking and charging methods used by other organizations
• Potential for yoga classes in the community room
• Update on the CPC funded harbor plan
• Applications for use of facilities

Board of Assessors

The Board will review applications for the Chapter 61A Use Tax Program. They will also enter executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications. The meeting includes the review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices.

• Review of Chapter 61A Use Tax Program enrollment application
• Executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications
• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices

The Board of Assessors approved a Chapter 61A application and signed invoices. The board held an executive session to discuss exemptions and discussed the tax committee.

• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes
• Signed invoices
• Approved Chapter 61A application
• Entered executive session to discuss exemptions
• Scheduled next meeting for November 10, 2022

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is reviewing progress for the Plymouth River School and Foster School projects. The committee will discuss potential change orders for doors at Plymouth River School and site permitting updates for Foster School. Members will also review project invoices and meeting minutes.

• Potential change orders for classroom and cafeteria doors at Plymouth River School
• Review of Universal Environmental Consultants invoice
• Foster School site permitting and RDA design updates
• Foster School community outreach and Town Meeting preparation

The Committee approved two invoices totaling $51,560 and the meeting minutes from October 5 and October 18. Members reviewed the early site package bidding process and prepared a presentation for the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Approved 10.05.22 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved 10.18.22 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved PMA Invoice 017 for $50,000.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved Amory Engineers Invoice 002 for $1,560.00 (6-0-0)

School Councils

The Foster School Council will review September minutes and discuss school improvement plans and goals. The meeting also includes an update on a building project.

• Approval of September minutes
• Improvement plan/goals discussion
• Building project update

School Councils

The council will elect co-chairs and a secretary for the upcoming term. Members will discuss the school's bullying plan, improvement goals, and future meeting dates. The agenda also includes reviews of past progress and upcoming school events.

• Election of Co-Chairs and Secretary
• Discussion of School Council Reform Act training on November 17
• Review of 2021-22 progress and 2022-23 plans
• Discussion regarding the school's bullying plan
• Updates on PTO projects including playground and cultural programs

Climate Action Planning Committee

The Committee will discuss a possible statement regarding Hingham's Foster School. The meeting also includes planning for future agenda items and scheduling the next meeting.

• Potential statement on Hingham's Foster School
• Discussion of future agenda items and scheduling

The Climate Action Planning Committee (CAPC) unanimously approved a formal statement regarding the proposed new elementary school. The statement acknowledges the School Building Committee's carbon-reduction efforts while clarifying that the CAPC has not formally evaluated the school's design plans.

• Approved statement supporting carbon-reduction considerations for the new elementary school (Unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Hingham Human Rights Commission will review previous meeting minutes and host guest Dr. Margaret Adams. The agenda includes discussions regarding land acknowledgement, mission statement refinements, and commission goals.

• Discussion of land acknowledgement issues and a potential working group
• Refinement of the commission's mission statement
• Review of HRC goals including training needs and comparisons with other towns
• Update on the Joint Town Affirmation Statement

The Commission adopted a mission statement to advise the Select Board on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members discussed potential equity training and a lived experience survey to identify community discrimination concerns.

• Approved minutes from 10/13 meeting
• Approved official Commission mission statement

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from the September 27, 2022, sessions. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss bargaining strategy and conduct contract negotiations with HEA Unit A.

• Approval of September 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for HEA Unit A (Teachers)
• Conducting contract negotiations with HEA Unit A

Scholarship Fund Committee

The committee will review asset allocation and rebalance the fund to provide cash for December distributions. This includes $308,500 for scholarship awards and administrative fees. The agenda also covers approving April minutes and discussing committee membership.

• Rebalancing fund assets to provide $308,500 for scholarships and fees
• Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Scheduling the spring 2023 meeting date
• Discussion regarding committee membership and requests for new members

The committee reviewed fund performance and agreed to rebalance the fund. They approved raising $308,000 for 2022 scholarships and decided to recruit new members.

• Agreed to rebalance fund back to weights
• Approved raising $308,000 for 2022 scholarships
• Agreed to recruit additional members
• Set Spring meeting for April 5, 2023

Retirement Board

The board will review applications for retirement, membership, and buybacks. It will also approve October 2022 expenses and review fund reports.

• Approval of September 28, 2022 minutes
• Review of October 2022 allowances and expenses
• Membership and retirement applications
• PRIT Fund Report
• Cash Flow Report

The Board approved monthly retirement allowances, expenses, and membership applications. It also granted two retirement applications and one accidental disability retirement. Several withdrawals and transfers of accumulated deductions were authorized.

• Approved October 2022 payroll warrant of $980,574.69 (4-0)
• Approved October 2022 accounts payable warrant of $97,189.37 (4-0)
• Approved 19 applications for membership in the retirement system (4-0)
• Approved retirement applications for Caterina A. Iannino and Barbara J. Pye (4-0)
• Approved withdrawals and transfers for Carrie M. Moores, Caterina A. Iannino, Emily A. Sullivan, Leah M. Putnam, Michelle O'Rourke, and Rhonda J. Rosano (4-0)
• Approved Daniel Leary's application for accidental disability retirement (4-0)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

School Building Committee

The meeting consists of a public tour of Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public tour of Foster Elementary School

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a contract with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for winter salt supply and an amendment to the Public Safety Facility design agreement. The board will also review business changes for The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. and a one-day entertainment license for Sons of Italy Lodge #1850.

• Salt supply agreement with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for 2022/2023 winter season
• Second amendment to Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. agreement for Public Safety Facility design services
• Ownership and management changes for The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. at 11 Essington Drive
• One-Day Entertainment License for Sons of Italy Lodge #1850 for a Fall Party and Fundraiser

The Select Board authorized a salt purchase agreement for the winter season and approved a contract amendment for design services for the Public Safety Facility. The Board also approved liquor license changes for The Fresh Market and a one-day entertainment license for the Sons of Italy Lodge.

• Authorized salt supply agreement with Eastern Minerals, Inc. not to exceed $300,000 (2-0)
• Approved $112,360 contract amendment with Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. for Public Safety Facility design (2-0)
• Approved change of officers, stock, and ownership interest for The Fresh Market (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Paul T. Rinaldi as License Manager for The Fresh Market (2-0)
• Issued one-day entertainment license to Sons of Italy Lodge #1850 for Nov. 5 fundraiser (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 13, 18, and 19, 2022 (2-0)

School Councils

The School Council will discuss the school improvement plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Members will provide feedback and input to help formulate this plan. The meeting also covers the purpose and responsibilities of council members.

• Review of School Council purpose and member responsibilities
• Discussion of the 2022-2023 school improvement plan

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will review and discuss the upcoming November 1st Special Town Meeting. The committee will also discuss annual procedure updates and upcoming training sessions.

• Review of November 1st Special Town Meeting
• Annual review of Advisory Committee procedures
• School budget meeting scheduled for November 9th
• Presentation on override policies and procedures on November 15th

The committee approved the October 6, 2022, meeting minutes and coordinated speaking roles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Members discussed potential public questions regarding building projects, the Stabilization Fund, and the school budget.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2022, meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will hold public hearings and discussions on several items, including a definitive subdivision at 101 Gardner Street, a site plan review for a new Foster Elementary School, and a report from the Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding a recorded plan for 107 Main Street.

• M & D Land Development, LLC: 101 Gardner Street Definitive Subdivision, Form D performance bond approval
• Town of Hingham: 55 Downer Avenue, Foster Elementary School site plan review for new three-story ±126,385 sq ft building
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report Discussion on dimensional standards
• Proposed executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) re: litigation strategy for 107 Main Street
• Adoption of September 28 and October 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Board approved the Town of Hingham's application for Site Plan Review to replace Foster Elementary School with a new three-story, 126,385 SF building at 55 Downer Avenue, with conditions including a construction management plan and stormwater pollution prevention plan. The board also granted lot releases for Lots 1, 2, and 3 from a covenant for the 101 Gardner Street subdivision, and voted to file a civil complaint regarding a recorded plan for 107 Main Street. Discussion on accessory dwelling unit dimensional requirements was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Foster Elementary School replacement with conditions (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted lot releases for Lots 1, 2, 3 from 101 Gardner Street covenant (5-0)
• Approved filing civil complaint regarding 107 Main Street recorded plan (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Ellis as liaison for litigation matters (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of September 28 and October 3, 2022 (5-0)

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee and Planning Board will discuss the committee's report regarding dimensional standards. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of dimensional standards in the ADU Study Committee Report
• Approval of meeting minutes

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items. The committee intends to attend and participate in a Planning Board meeting.

• Participation in the Planning Board meeting

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability. Agenda items include sidewalk improvements at Whiting Street and a house rebuild on South Pleasant Street. The meeting also includes notices of intent for various residential projects.

• Sidewalk improvements at Whiting Street and Accord Lane
• Notice of intent to raze and rebuild a house at 222 South Pleasant Street
• Notice of intent for a new single-family house at 123 Nokomis Road
• Amended order of conditions for buildings and stormwater at 73 Abington Street
• Request for extension regarding aquatic vegetation at 60 & 66 Charles Street

The Commission issued Orders of Conditions for 4 Puritan Road and 123 Nokomis Road, and a Negative Determination of Applicability for 86 Pleasant Street, all with conditions to protect wetlands. Several other items were continued to future meetings, including a boat lift proposal at 14 Seal Cove Road that lacked quorum for a vote.

• Issued Order of Conditions for 4 Puritan Road addition with 27 special conditions (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 123 Nokomis Road new house with 21 special conditions (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 86 Pleasant Street lawn conversion (4-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 197 Hersey Street (4-0)
• Issued three-year Extension Permit for 60 & 66 Charles Street Order of Conditions (4-0)
• Continued 14 Seal Cove Road boat lift hearing to 11/7/22 due to lack of quorum (4-0)
• Continued 73 Abington Street amended Order of Conditions hearing to 11/21/22 (4-0)
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule (4-0)

School Committees

The committee will review the FY 24 preliminary budget calendar and the FY 22 budget final summary update. Discussions also include special education increases, METCO updates, and a proposed student trip to New York.

• FY 24 preliminary budget calendar
• FY 22 budget final summary update
• Special education increase out of district
• Proposed student trip to NY in March 2023
• METCO grant and updates

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will attend a public information session concerning Foster Elementary School at Hingham Middle School. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public Information Session about Foster Elementary School

School Building Committee

The meeting consists of procedural items and a scheduled public tour of Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue.

• Public tour of Foster Elementary School

Select Board

The Select Board will participate in a public information session. This session pertains to the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting.

• Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting

The Select Board meeting scheduled for October 22, 2022, was not held. No decisions were made or discussed.

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will attend and participate in a Public Information Session regarding the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting.

• Participation in the Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting

School Committees

The committee will attend and participate in a Public Information Session regarding the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board met to call the meeting to order and move into an executive session. This session is intended for discussing collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters, Local 25 Union.

• Move to executive session regarding Teamsters, Local 25 Union bargaining strategy

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will consider a salary placement request for the new Assistant Town Clerk. The board also plans to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters, Local 25 Union in executive session.

• Salary placement for newly promoted Assistant Town Clerk at Grad 6, Step 2
• Collective bargaining strategy discussion with Teamsters, Local 25 Union
• Approval of September 15, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board voted to place the newly promoted Assistant Town Clerk at Grade 6, Step 2 on the salary schedule, effective as of her hire date. The Board also voted unanimously to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters Local 25, and did not return to open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved placement of Assistant Town Clerk at Grade 6, Step 2 (effective hire date)
• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy (Teamsters Local 25)

School Building Committee

The agenda contains only procedural items. The committee intends to attend and participate in the Conservation Commission meeting.

• Attendance at the Conservation Commission meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a notice of intent for the Foster School project. The proposal involves demolishing the existing school and constructing a new school and amenities at 55 Downer Avenue. This item is continued from the October 12, 2022 meeting.

• Notice of Intent for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School (DEP 034-1448)

The Hingham Conservation Commission voted 5-1 to issue an Order of Conditions for the Foster School project at 55 Downer Avenue, allowing demolition of the existing school and construction of a new school and amenities. The decision came after extensive discussion about flood risks, with several commissioners expressing concerns about the site's vulnerability to climate change but concluding the project met current regulations. The order includes 57 special conditions covering erosion control, stormwater management, invasive species monitoring, and perpetual restrictions on de-icing chemicals and pesticides.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Foster School project at 55 Downer Avenue (5-1)
• Adopted 57 special conditions including erosion controls, stormwater management, and mitigation planting
• Closed public hearing for DEP 034-1448 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:29 PM (5-0)

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Trustees will discuss scheduling and fee schedules for the new snack stand and community room. The agenda also includes a review of the 2022 beach season and discussions regarding the 2023 budget.

• Snack stand/community room scheduling and fees
• CPC funded harbor plan status update
• Review of 2022 beach season
• Community Room use for yoga classes
• 2023 budget and potential function coordinator

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will attend and participate in a Public Information Session. No other specific topics or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Public Information Session

Select Board

The Select Board will attend a public information session regarding the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting. This meeting is being held remotely via Zoom.

• Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting

The Select Board held a public information session on the two projects to be voted on at the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting: a proposed Public Safety Facility and a new Foster Elementary School. Presentations were given by the building committees, police and fire chiefs, architects, and other officials to explain the projects and their impacts on taxes and operations. The board took no votes on the projects themselves. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

School Councils

The HHS School Council is meeting to introduce members and discuss council roles. The agenda includes reviewing the 2022-2023 School Improvement Plan and selecting a secretary and co-chair.

• Selection of Secretary and Co-Chair
• Review of the 2022-2023 School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of goals for civic engagement and community service

Advisory Committee

The committee will attend a public information session regarding the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting

School Committees

The Curriculum Subcommittee will discuss curriculum review procedures and the schedule for reviews in fiscal year 2023. The meeting also includes an outline of the MCAS report and a proposal to change the committee name.

• Curriculum Review Procedures
• FY23 Schedule for Curriculum Reviews
• Outline of MCAS Report
• Committee FY23 Goals
• Proposal to change the committee name

School Committees

The agenda contains a single item regarding participation in the Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022, Special Town Meeting. No other business is scheduled.

Community Preservation Committee

The Hingham Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss housekeeping items. The agenda includes the possible vote on a late application and a review of final applications.

• Vote to allow consideration of late application
• Review of Final Applications, possible vote
• Discussion of CPC housekeeping items

The Hingham Community Preservation Committee voted to reject three final applications (HHA Thaxter Park Family Unit Preservation, Common Area Flooring; The Dock at HHS ADA bathrooms; 111 Ward Street Barn Restoration) and advanced others including Hingham Public Library microfilm and HHA Thaxter Park Fire Door Hold-Open System. The committee also discussed eligibility and next steps for remaining applications, with final votes scheduled for January 11, 2023.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 (6-2-0, two abstentions)
• Allowed late application for 111 Ward Street Barn Restoration to be considered (7-0)
• Moved forward Hingham Public Library Newspapers on Microfilm application (8-0)
• Moved forward HHA Thaxter Park Fire Door Hold-Open System application (8-0)
• Rejected HHA Thaxter Park Family Unit Preservation application (8-0)
• Rejected HHA Thaxter Park Common Area Flooring application (8-0)
• Rejected The Dock at Hingham High School ADA bathrooms application (8-0)
• Rejected 111 Ward Street Barn Restoration application (8-0)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss the Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and planning, as well as Fall Clean-Up Day. The meeting also includes a composting update and a review of action items from previous meetings.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Fall Clean-Up Day
• Composting Update
• Approval of October 3, 2022 meeting minutes

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to discuss options regarding the tennis court fencing at Foster. The agenda also includes standard procedural items.

• Discussion of options for tennis court fencing at Foster

The School Building Committee (SBC) reached consensus to remove tennis courts from the Foster Elementary School project after the Planning Board indicated it would not approve the current site layout. The committee also reviewed permitting issues including building height and parking setbacks. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Consensus to remove tennis courts from project to achieve site plan approval from Planning Board
• Motion to adjourn approved (6-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider an ownership and director change for Wahlburgers at 19 Shipyard Drive. The board will also review a one-day wine and malt beverages license request for an event at Ames Chapel. Additionally, the meeting includes a Climate Action Planning Committee update.

• Ownership and director change request for Wahlburgers
• One-day wine and malt beverages license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery, Inc.
• Climate Action Planning Committee update
• Review of Talent Bank applicants for appointments

The Select Board unanimously approved a change in ownership interest for Wahlburgers at Hingham Shipyard and a special one-day liquor license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery. The board also received an update from the Climate Action Planning Committee on its draft plan and appointed Eryn Kelley to the Community Preservation Committee.

• Approved Paragon Funding III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers change of ownership interest (3-0)
• Approved special one-day wine and malt beverages license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery event (3-0)
• Appointed Eryn Kelley to Community Preservation Committee for three-year term (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 6 and October 12, 2022 (3-0 each)

School Councils

The East Elementary School Council is meeting to discuss introductions, old business, and a review of Goal 1 of the School Improvement Plan. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review of School Improvement Plan Goal 1

Water Transition & Evaluation Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the Weir River Water System and several active studies. Members will also discuss current rules, regulations, and the WRWS budget.

• Update on Weir River Water System status
• Cost-of-Service study update
• Master Plan study review
• Discussion of rules and regulations
• Review of the WRWS budget

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and hear reports from the Ranger and Treasurer. The agenda also includes an update on CPC applications and discussion regarding park projects.

• Review and accept meeting minutes
• Ranger's Report
• CPC application update
• Treasurer's Report
• Discussion of 2022 goals and park projects

The Bare Cove Park Committee approved September meeting minutes, the Ranger's report, and the Treasurer's report. The committee discussed a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application, recommending a year-long planning process and seeking endorsements from park stakeholders. They will pursue restoring electricity to the dockhouse by contacting Hingham Light and the DPW, and will also explore a water source and a potential project with South Shore Vocational Tech. A planning session open to the public is planned for January or February.

• Approved September meeting minutes
• Approved Ranger's report
• Approved Treasurer's report
• Discussed CPC application; will seek endorsements and plan for a year-long process
• Will contact Hingham Light and DPW to restore electricity to the dockhouse
• Will explore water source and potential South Shore Vocational Tech project
• Planning session open to the public scheduled for Jan or Feb

Veterans' Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports. No specific new business or projects are listed in the document.

• Review and approval of previous minutes
• Reports from VSO, sub-committees, and officers

The Hingham Veterans Council met on September 20, 2022, at GAR Hall. The council welcomed new member Matt Sexton and provided a general overview of activities. No substantive decisions were made; the next meeting was scheduled for October 18, 2022.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee will present its report for discussion during a joint meeting with the Planning Board. The committee also plans to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report presentation and discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will attend and participate in a public tour of Foster Elementary School. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public tour of Foster Elementary School

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will review a traffic management plan modification for World’s End on Martins Lane. The meeting includes site plan reviews for properties on School Street and Martins Lane, as well as a subdivision request for Gardner Street. The board will also discuss the Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report.

• Traffic and parking plan modification for World's End to add three annual Tier Two events
• Site Plan Review for a barn and addition at 35 School Street
• Site Plan Review to raze and reconstruct a dwelling at 95 Martins Lane
• Subdivision plan approval for four residential lots at 261 Gardner Street
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report presentation

The Planning Board granted site plan approval for a barn and home addition at 35 School Street, and for a new single-family home at 95 Martins Lane, both with conditions. The board continued a hearing on a four-lot subdivision at 261 Gardner Street to November 21, 2022, and continued a joint hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals on the Trustees of Reservations' request to modify the World's End traffic plan to November 7, 2022.

• Approved site plan for barn and addition at 35 School Street (3-0).
• Approved site plan for new home at 95 Martins Lane, with waivers for lighting and traffic impact assessment (4-0).
• Continued subdivision hearing for 261 Gardner Street to November 21, 2022 (4-0).
• Continued joint hearing on World's End traffic plan modification to November 7, 2022 (4-0).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a joint meeting with the Planning Board to consider a request from the Trustees of Reservations to modify an existing traffic and parking management plan for World's End on Martins Lane. The modification would update management strategies and add three additional Tier Two events per year. The board will vote on this request, then adjourn and open a new hearing at 7:30 PM.

• Modification of Traffic and Parking Management Plan for World's End, Martins Lane
• Request to add three additional Tier Two events annually
• Amends Special Permit A3 with Site Plan Review (2017) and Special Permit A1 and Variance (2017)
• Joint meeting with Planning Board
• Remote meeting via Zoom

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board held a joint hearing on a request by The Trustees of Reservations to modify the Traffic and Parking Management Plan at World's End, including adding three annual Tier Two events (up to 100 cars). After public comment and discussion, both boards voted unanimously to continue the hearing to separate dates in November 2022. No final decision was made on the modification request.

• Planning Board continued hearing to November 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Zoning Board continued hearing to November 17, 2022 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hear an administrative appeal of a building permit issued to JJF Investments, LLC for a new home at 457 Main Street. The appellants, David and Maureen Cederlund, who live at 461 Main Street, are concerned about slopes and grading on the site and argue the project should undergo Site Plan Review by the Planning Board. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Administrative appeal of Building Permit R-22-0794 issued August 29, 2022
• New seven-room home with three bedrooms and two-car garage at 457 Main Street
• Appellants concerned about slopes and grading impact on abutting property at 461 Main Street
• Request for Site Plan Review by Planning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a hearing on an administrative appeal of a building permit for a new seven-room, three-bedroom home with a two-car garage at 457 Main Street. The applicant requested the continuance and agreed to extend the decision deadline to January 29, 2023. The motion to continue passed unanimously (3-0). No substantive decision on the appeal was made.

• Continued hearing on building permit appeal for 457 Main St to November 17 (3-0)
• Extended decision deadline to January 29, 2023 (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Hingham Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, signing warrants and invoices, and entering executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, invoices
• Enter executive session for Senior Means Tested Exemption applications
• Public comment period for items not on agenda

The Board of Assessors discussed three incomplete senior means-tested exemptions and will send final reminder letters. They also reviewed a form letter for requesting additional information. Minutes from September 29 and October 6 were approved unanimously. The next meeting was set for October 26, 2022.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for October 26, 2022 at 10:30 AM (unanimous)

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The Public Safety Facility Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 22, 2022. The committee will also receive status reports from various town boards regarding Special Town Meeting planning.

• Approval of September 22, 2022, meeting minutes
• Status reports for Special Town Meeting planning from the Town Administrator, Select Board, Advisory Committee, and Planning Board
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues

School Building Committee

The agenda contains only procedural items regarding the call to order and adjournment. The committee's focus is to attend and participate in a Public Information Session at Town Hall.

• Participation in the Public Information Session at Town Hall

Select Board

The Select Board will participate in a public information session regarding the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting. This agenda contains only this single item.

• Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting

The Select Board conducted a public information session to explain two projects to be voted on at the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting: a proposed Public Safety Facility and a new Foster Elementary School. Presentations covered project details and tax impacts. The meeting adjourned with a 2-0 vote; Mr. Fisher had left prior.

• Held public information session on Public Safety Facility and Foster Elementary School projects
• Adjourned meeting (2-0; Fisher absent)

Human Rights Commission

The commission will review short and long term goals submitted by members. Discussion items include progress on the mission statement, land acknowledgement issues, and website development.

• Review of HRC goals
• Mission statement progress update
• Land acknowledgement discussion
• Metco program update
• Website development discussion

The Hingham Human Rights Commission voted unanimously to accept the minutes from its July 27 meeting, with one abstention. The commission tabled a land acknowledgement item and a Metco update until the next meeting. Members discussed a draft mission statement and assigned research tasks for goals, terminology, and social media handles. The commission noted efforts in nearby towns to remove gender identity and anti-racism content from schools but decided not to respond publicly at this time.

• Accepted July 27 meeting minutes unanimously (8-0-1, Gertz abstained)
• Tabled land acknowledgement item until next meeting
• Tabled Metco update until next meeting
• Kept current meeting schedule; next meetings Oct 26 and Nov 30, no December meeting
• Assigned Reena Patel to research mission statement terminology
• Assigned members to research HRC goals, other towns' HRCs, training programs, and social media handles
• Decided not to publicly respond to anti-LGBTQ and anti-CRT efforts in Pembroke/Hanover, but will keep on radar
• Stephen Leary will speak to Select Board about process for making statements of support

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled to call to order for a Public Information Session. The agenda contains only procedural items regarding joining and adjourning this session.

School Committees

This meeting agenda contains only one procedural item. The committee will attend and participate in the Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting.

• Attendance at the Public Information Session for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will review the ADU Plan submitted to the Planning Board by the ADU Study Committee. The commission may take necessary action regarding this plan.

• Review of the ADU Plan from the ADU Study Committee

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board to present and discuss a committee report. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report presentation and discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will discuss planning for an upcoming Special Town Meeting, including status reports on applications and permits from various town boards. The agenda also includes reviewing invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues.

• Approval of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Status reports on applications and permits from the Town Administrator, Select Board, Advisory Committee, and Planning Board
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues

The Public Safety Facility Building Committee approved a $115,500 invoice from KBA for September services and a $122,360 contract amendment for redesign, traffic analysis, parking structure, and sewer pump station work. The committee also discussed planning for the Special Town Meeting, including public information sessions and open houses, and clarified that members should educate rather than advocate for the project. A $33,720 Hill invoice was tabled due to a clerical error.

• Approved KBA September invoice for $115,500 (unanimous)
• Approved KBA Amendment #3 for $122,360 (unanimous)
• Tabled Hill September invoice of $33,720 due to clerical error
• Approved meeting minutes from 9/22/2022 (unanimous)

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items. The committee will call the meeting to order and discuss attendance at a Planning Board Meeting.

• Participation in Planning Board Meeting

School Building Committee

The meeting consists of procedural items and participation in the Conservation Commission Meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Participation in the Conservation Commission Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss coyote awareness and safety. The board is also scheduled to sign the warrant for the November 8, 2022, State General Election. Additionally, the meeting includes appointments for special police officers and police prosecutors.

• Appointment of Police Prosecutors and Special Police Officers
• Signing the warrant for the November 8, 2022, State General Election
• Coyote awareness and safety discussion
• Review of Talent Bank appointments

The Select Board voted unanimously to reappoint 20 individuals as Special Police Officers through October 31, 2023 or June 30, 2023, and appointed 13 Police Prosecutors from neighboring towns through October 31, 2023. The board also signed the warrant for the November 8, 2022 State General Election. No public comment or other appointments were made.

• Reappointed 20 Special Police Officers (unanimous)
• Appointed 13 Police Prosecutors from neighboring towns (unanimous)
• Signed warrant for State General Election on November 8, 2022 (unanimous)

Development and Industrial Commission

The meeting includes progress reports from the Climate Action Committee, Planning Board, HDA, Short Term Rentals, and ADU. The agenda also covers team formation and a town update.

• Climate Action Committee Update
• Planning Board Update
• HDA Update
• Short Term Rentals Update
• ADU Update

The Hingham Development and Industrial Commission met on October 12, 2022, but took no substantive decisions. Most agenda items, including approval of minutes and team formation, were continued to the November meeting. Brian Stack raised concerns about potential consequences of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rentals on neighborhoods, including lot size, costs, and short-term rental impacts. No votes were recorded.

• Approval of September minutes continued to November meeting
• Team formation continued to November meeting
• Brian Stack expressed concerns about ADU rentals on neighborhoods

Conservation Commission

The Hingham Conservation Commission will review a Notice of Intent for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School. The proposal involves demolishing the existing school to construct a new school and amenities. The commission will also approve draft minutes from August 2022.

• Notice of Intent for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School (demolition and construction)
• Approval of draft minutes from August 15, 2022, and August 29, 2022

The Conservation Commission continued the public hearing for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of Foster School at 55 Downer Avenue to October 20, 2022, at 7:30 PM. No vote was taken on the Notice of Intent because revised plans and a stormwater memo were submitted late, preventing the Commission from preparing draft conditions. Commissioners discussed minor design changes, tree removals, and concerns about stormwater modeling raised in a memo from absent Commissioner Hidell.

• Continued hearing for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School to October 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 PM (4-0)

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will discuss climate planning efforts focusing on energy, grants, incentives, and decarbonization. Members will also review climate action survey results and the sustainability of Hingham Foster School. Additionally, the group will select a date and format for an upcoming Public Engagement Session.

• Discussions regarding energy, grants, incentives, and decarbonization
• Update on climate action survey results
• Selection of date and format for next Public Engagement Session
• Sustainability review of Hingham Foster School
• Updates from committee working groups

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a report from the Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee. The board is also reviewing a site plan to replace Foster Elementary School with a new three-story, approximately 126,385 square foot building at 55 Downer Avenue.

• Site Plan Review for replacement of Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee Report presentation and discussion
• Adoption of September 19, September 28, and October 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Board continued the Town of Hingham's application for Site Plan Review to replace Foster Elementary School with a new 126,385 sq ft building at 55 Downer Avenue. The board discussed jurisdiction under the Dover Amendment, landscape plans, and waivers. The ADU Study Committee presented its report and recommendation on potential zoning by-law amendments, with discussion on affordability, occupancy restrictions, and familial requirements.

• Continued Foster School site plan review to October 24, 2022 at 7 PM (5-0)
• ADU Study Committee report and recommendation received for discussion, no vote taken

Harbor Development Committee

The committee will review the meeting minutes from September 20, 2022. Discussion includes recurring matters regarding the Barnes Wharf float system, the Town Wharf Project, and the CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor.

• Float system for Barnes Wharf
• Town Wharf Project---- Frey
• CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor - Boer/Cowan

The committee discussed next steps for the Town Wharf project, including an informal on-site meeting with CZM and DEP to review permitting issues. The September 20, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. No formal votes or decisions were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to consider a possible offer to purchase real estate. The board will first hold an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of property, then reconvene in open session for a possible vote. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss real property
• Possible vote on offer to purchase real estate

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust held an Executive Session to discuss a proposed real estate purchase, then reconvened in Open Session and voted 5-0 to authorize the Chair to execute an offer to purchase real estate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Chair to execute an offer to purchase real estate (5-0)

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center (SSRECC) will meet to approve minutes from September 13, 2022, and discuss operations, including a CAD search and a capital plan presentation by Mr. Matt Abrahams of The Abrahams Group. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 13, 2022
• Discussion of CAD search and Hexagon demo scheduled for October 13, 2022
• Capital plan presentation by Mr. Matt Abrahams of The Abrahams Group
• Capital plan Q&A session

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review committee updates, including an RFQ for a Senior Center expansion study. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the volunteer program and marketing rebranding.

• RFQ for Senior Center Expansion Feasibility Study and Schematic Design
• Marketing & Rebranding update from Joe Nevins
• Discussion of driver shortage in the Volunteer Program
• Review of UMB Needs Assessment
• Approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Hingham Council on Aging Board approved $600 for holiday stockings with gift cards to thank volunteers, and voted unanimously to advocate a joint meeting with the Senior Center Building Committee. A feasibility study for renovating the existing senior center building will be issued. The board also approved the September 20 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for November 15.

• Approved $600 for volunteer appreciation holiday stockings with $25 gift cards (unanimous)
• Voted to advocate a joint meeting with the Senior Center Building Committee (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for November 15, 2022 (joint with Building Committee)

School Committees

The Finance/Capital & Facilities Subcommittee will review its roles, responsibilities, and FY '23 goals. The committee will discuss recommendations from the Sustainable Budget Task Force regarding athletics and student transportation fees. Members will also review FY '22 results and the 2023-2024 budget book table of contents.

• Discussion of potential increases in athletics fees
• Discussion of possible transportation fees for students in grades 7-12
• Review of FY '22 results
• Review of the 2023-2024 budget book table of contents

School Committees

The committee will review superintendent reports covering enrollment data, staffing, and bullying prevention. Members will also discuss proposed student travel and legislative updates from state officials.

• Legislative update from Senator Patrick O'Connor and Representative Joan Meschino
• Date changes for a December 2022 trip to NYC
• Proposed April 2023 student trip to NYC
• Proposed April 2023 Grade 8 trip to Washington D.C.
• Declaration of surplus materials

Recreation Commission

The Hingham Recreation Commission will review meeting minutes and CPCF final applications. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Street Hockey Court, Cronin Field, and turf maintenance.

• CPCF Final Applications
• Street Hockey Court update
• Program Update
• Turf Maintenance Update
• Cronin Field Update

The Recreation Commission approved two Community Preservation Committee (CPC) final applications: a $55,500 feasibility study for dedicated pickleball courts and a $178,945 project for the Cronin Field Basketball Court. The commission also discussed a higher-than-expected quote for the street hockey court, with a vote pending upon receipt of an official quote. Meeting minutes from September 6, 2022, were unanimously approved.

• Approved CPC application for $55,500 pickleball court feasibility study
• Approved CPC application for $178,945 Cronin Field Basketball Court
• Approved meeting minutes of September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on street hockey court funds pending official quote

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will discuss the status of ADU and review funds and budgets. The agenda also includes planning for October 2023 events and volunteer projects.

• Status on ADU
• Funds/Budget discussion
• Volunteer projects
• Statement for Select Board on National Disabilities Month
• Plan for October 2023 /other events

The Commission on Disabilities voted 7-0 to authorize Vice-Chair DeNapoli to seek Town permission to show the movie 'The Secret Life of Pets' and hold a community event called 'Hingham Is Going to the Dogs' at Town Hall in late March or early April. Members also discussed the status of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) proposal, noting the Commission supports ADUs for familial use but opposes the rental component, which they believe will not serve disabled residents. The Commission received a gift from the Police patrolmen and discussed challenges depositing funds. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to seek Town permission for 'Secret Life of Pets' event and 'Hingham Is Going to the Dogs' at Town Hall in late March/early April (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 PM (7-0)

School Councils

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will meet to review FY22 year-end financials and the FY23 budget update. The agenda includes votes on OPEB trust contributions and a collective bargaining agreement with the AFT.

• Vote on FY 22 year-end financial report
• Vote on FY 23 financial summary and budget update
• Vote on increasing SSEC contribution to the OPEB trust
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with AFT
• Recommendation to appoint Erin Holder as Interim Director of Student Services

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting for routine administrative business, including approving minutes and signing warrants and invoices. The board will also enter executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications, which is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Enter executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board of Assessors met on October 6, 2022, and voted to enter executive session at 10:08 AM. They reviewed and voted on exemptions, but no details of the votes or outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The next meeting was set for October 13, 2022, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:36 AM.

• Entered executive session at 10:08 AM (unanimous)
• Reviewed and voted on exemptions (no tally recorded)
• Set next meeting for October 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:36 AM (unanimous)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will hear a talk from Dr. Bryan James regarding plastics in the ocean and next-generation plastic design. The meeting also includes a breakout discussion about a proposed bylaw banning the sale of non-flavored, uncarbonated water in single-use plastic containers under one gallon.

• Talk by Dr. Bryan James on the fate and persistence of plastics in the ocean
• Breakout discussion regarding a proposed bylaw for single-use plastic water containers under one gallon

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee heard a presentation on plastic pollution and discussed a proposed bylaw banning the sale of non-flavored, uncarbonated water in single-use plastic containers under one gallon. No vote was taken; the discussion covered strengths, concerns, and suggestions for moving forward. The committee plans to contact neighboring towns and engage local youth groups.

• Discussed proposed bylaw banning single-use plastic water bottles; no vote taken
• Agreed to contact similar committees in surrounding towns about parallel bans
• Suggested involving school green teams, Scouts, and sports teams in support
• Proposed education campaign on alternatives and ensuring hydration stations in town

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will attend a public tour of Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue. This meeting consists only of procedural items and the scheduled tour.

• Public Tour of Foster Elementary School

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss strategy regarding the River Stone, LLC Housing Appeals Committee decision. The board will also consider the warrant for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting. Additionally, several contracts and permit applications are up for consideration.

• Discussion of River Stone, LLC Housing Appeals Committee decision
• Pouring permit application for Untold Brewing LLC at 96 Derby Street
• Contract with C. White Marine for Barnes Wharf float system project
• Contract with Truax Corporation for storm drain cleaning and inspection
• Approval of the warrant for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting

The Select Board voted unanimously to appeal the Housing Appeals Committee's September 23, 2022 decision allowing a 32-unit 40B development off Ward Street. The Board also approved a pouring permit for Untold Brewing, contracts for floats and storm drain work, and recommended favorable action on warrant articles for a new elementary school and public safety facility for the November 1 Special Town Meeting.

• Appealed Housing Appeals Committee decision on River Stone 40B project (3-0)
• Approved Restaurant Common Victualler Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Untold Brewing (3-0)
• Authorized $306,735 contract with C. White Marine for Barnes Wharf float system (3-0)
• Authorized $150,000 agreement with Truax Corporation for storm drain cleaning (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article A: new Foster Elementary School (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article B: new Public Safety Facility (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article C: transfer to Stabilization Fund (3-0)
• Approved and signed Warrant for November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Select Board will meet jointly to discuss the River Stone, LLC decision issued by the Housing Appeals Committee on September 23, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding this matter.

• Discussion and possible vote related to the River Stone, LLC decision
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for River Stone, LLC

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Select Board voted unanimously to appeal the Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee's September 23, 2022 decision allowing a 32-unit 40B development off Ward Street. The Town disagrees with the HAC ruling, citing concerns about health and safety impacts on future residents and the abutting neighborhood. The boards directed the Town Administrator to coordinate litigation.

• ZBA voted unanimously to appeal the HAC decision on River Stone, LLC 40B project (Healey moved, Romania Jr. seconded; roll call: Healey aye, Romania Jr. aye, Maguire aye).
• Select Board voted unanimously to appeal the HAC decision (Fisher moved, Klein seconded; roll call: Fisher yes, Klein yes, Ramsey yes).
• Both boards entered executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy regarding the River Stone HAC decision.
• ZBA adopted the Open Meeting Law statement as read by Select Board Chair Ramsey.

School Councils

The Hingham Middle School Council will approve June minutes and review various school, parent, and budget updates. The meeting includes discussions regarding the promotion of after-school clubs and the ongoing evaluation of the HMS Student Handbook.

• Approval of June minutes
• Review of School Council requirements and objectives
• Discussion on promoting after-school clubs and activities
• Ongoing evaluation of the HMS Student Handbook

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss a Reserve Fund Transfer for audit fees and review Articles A, B, and C. The committee also plans to conduct an annual review of its procedures. Liaison reports regarding upcoming hearings on Foster will be presented.

• Reserve Fund Transfer discussion and vote: Audit Fees
• Review, discussion, and vote: Articles A, B and C
• Annual review of AdCom procedures
• Liaison reports for Conservation and Planning Board hearings on Foster

The Advisory Committee voted 14-0 to approve three articles for Special Town Meeting: $113,335,749 for a new Foster Elementary School, up to $46,700,000 for a new Public Safety Facility, and $7,000,000 to establish a Capital Project Cost and Debt Service Stabilization Fund. A $12,000 Reserve Fund Transfer for audit services was also approved 14-0. Minutes from September 29 were approved 11-0-3.

• Approved $113,335,749 for new Foster Elementary School (14-0)
• Approved up to $46,700,000 for new Public Safety Facility (14-0)
• Approved $7,000,000 transfer to Capital Project Cost and Debt Service Stabilization Fund (14-0)
• Approved $12,000 Reserve Fund Transfer for audit services (14-0)
• Approved minutes from September 29, 2022 (11-0-3)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will review progress on the Plymouth River and Foster School projects. Discussions include HVAC design, site permitting, and budget updates for Foster School. The committee will also review work lists and invoices for the Plymouth River School project.

• Plymouth River School: Review of change order log and incomplete work list
• Foster School: Early Site Package Planning and site permitting updates
• Review of project invoices from ACG, T2 Architecture, and Homer Contracting
• Foster School HVAC design discussion

The School Building Committee voted to proceed with an air-source heat pump as the base bid design for the Foster Elementary School project, with a geothermal system as a potential add-alternate. The committee also approved proprietary fire hydrants and playground equipment, and approved the September 14 meeting minutes and an RDA invoice. No public comment was received.

• Approved September 14 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Consensus to design air-source heat pump base bid with geothermal add-alternate
• Approved Super Centurion fire hydrant as proprietary (6-0)
• Approved specific playground equipment as proprietary (6-0)
• Approved RDA Invoice 014 for $541,612 (6-0)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss planning for a water bottle ban bylaw and Fall Clean-Up Day. Members will also review composting public service announcements and approve minutes from August 8th and September 1st, 2022.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Fall Clean-Up Day
• Composting PSAs
• Approval of August 8th and September 1st, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from August and September meetings and finalized logistics for the October 6 public meeting on a proposed water bottle ban bylaw. No substantive decisions were made on the bylaw itself; the meeting focused on planning the public forum and promoting it. The committee also discussed the upcoming fall clean-up day and composting PSAs.

• Approved minutes of August 8 and September 1 meetings
• Finalized panel-style format for Oct 6 public meeting on water bottle ban
• Set minimum of 20 attendees for breakout sessions at public meeting
• Assigned committee members to take notes for positive, concerns, suggestions, and questions groups
• Scheduled fall clean-up day for November 6, 2022
• Confirmed composting table at Farmer's Market on October 15
• Assigned actions for promoting public meeting on social media and local news

Conservation Commission

The Hingham Conservation Commission will review several property applications, including requests for determination of applicability and notices of intent. Items include residential additions, a boat lift installation, and resource area delineations. One application for 4 Crooked Meadow Lane was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Demolish and rebuild a single family home at 8 Elizabeth Lane
• Construct an addition at 23 Pioneer Road
• Construct a boat lift at 14 Seal Cove Road
• Construct an addition at 4 Puritan Road
• Repair two dock footings at 171 Otis Street

The Commission issued Negative Determinations of Applicability for projects at 8 Elizabeth Lane and 23 Pioneer Road, finding they would not adversely affect wetland resources. It also continued hearings on several other matters, including a boat lift proposal at 14 Seal Cove Road, and permitted a field change to repair dock footings at 171 Otis Street.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 8 Elizabeth Lane (7-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 23 Pioneer Road (7-0)
• Continued 14 Seal Cove Road boat lift hearing to October 24 (7-0)
• Continued 60 Research Road certificate of compliance to October 24 (7-0)
• Continued 11 Steamboat Lane certificate of compliance to October 24 (7-0)
• Continued 210 East Street resource area delineation to October 24 (7-0)
• Continued 4 Puritan Road notice of intent to October 24 (7-0)
• Permitted field change to repair two dock footings at 171 Otis Street (7-0)

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will conduct reviews and hearings regarding several residential site plans. These include requests for waivers to construct barns, additions, and new dwellings in the Residence A and C Districts. The board will also adopt meeting minutes from September 12 and September 19, 2022.

• Site plan review at 35 School Street for a barn and addition
• Construction of a sports barn and pool house at 2 Alexandra Way
• Driveway reconstruction and grading at 15 Porters Cove Road
• Razing and reconstruction of a dwelling at 68 Bel Air Road

The Hingham Planning Board granted site plan approval for three residential projects: a sports barn and pool house at 2 Alexandra Way, a driveway reconstruction at 15 Porters Cove Road, and a raze-and-rebuild single-family home at 68 Bel Air Road. A hearing for a barn and addition at 35 School Street was continued to October 17, 2022. All approvals were unanimous (4-0) and included conditions on tree protection, erosion control, and blasting notification.

• Approved site plan for sports barn and pool house at 2 Alexandra Way (4-0)
• Approved site plan for driveway reconstruction at 15 Porters Cove Road (4-0)
• Approved site plan to raze and rebuild single-family home at 68 Bel Air Road (4-0)
• Continued hearing for barn and addition at 35 School Street to October 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of September 19, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Hingham Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session for Senior Means Tested Exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met on September 29, 2022, via Zoom. They approved the minutes from the previous meeting and voted to enter executive session to review and vote on exemptions. No substantive decisions were made in open session beyond these procedural actions.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review exemptions (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for October 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:36 AM (unanimous)

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items and the committee's participation in an Advisory Committee Meeting.

• Attendance at the Advisory Committee Meeting

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will review and discuss updated draft comments regarding Articles A, B, and C. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022, meeting and discussion of committee housekeeping items.

• Review and discussion of updated draft comments for Articles A, B, and C
• Approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022, meeting
• Liaison reports
• Discussion of Advisory Committee housekeeping items

The Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed updated draft comments for three articles for the November 1 Special Town Meeting: the new elementary school (Foster School replacement), the Public Safety Facility Building, and a Stabilization Fund. No final votes were taken on the articles; the committee will vote on comments and recommended motions at its next meeting on October 6. The minutes also included liaison reports on the Strategic Budget Task Force, Community Preservation Committee, Hingham Light Board, Climate Action Planning Committee, and Audit Committee.

• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft comments for Article A (New Elementary School) – no vote taken
• Reviewed draft comments for Article B (Public Safety Facility Building) – no vote taken
• Reviewed draft comments for Article C (Stabilization Fund) – no vote taken
• Scheduled vote on comments and motions for all three articles at October 6 meeting

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission will vote on several policy items, including a hook-up moratorium for the Weir River Sewer District and suspending activity on the Comprehensive Master Wastewater Plan. The meeting also includes updates on sewer main projects and resiliency studies.

• Vote to revise 2017 language for Weir River Sewer District Hook-Up Moratorium
• Vote to suspend activity on the Comprehensive Master Wastewater Plan (CMWP)
• Vote to request a meeting regarding the Sewer Dept. Consolidation Agreement
• Update on Lincoln Street / Stodder’s Neck Sewer Main Project
• Update on Broad Cove Resiliency Study

The Hingham Sewer Commission voted unanimously to rescind the 2017 Weir River Sewer District hook-up moratorium and will now review all sewer connection applications on a case-by-case basis. The commission also voted to require that all properties in the sewer district connect to the public system if sewer is available, and approved $6,291.08 in sewer bill abatements for seven properties. A proposed policy on sewer system failure/breakout repairs failed for lack of a second.

• Rescinded 2017 WRSD hook-up moratorium; all sewer applications now reviewed case-by-case (2-0)
• Affirmed all sewer-district properties must connect to public sewer if available (2-0)
• Approved $6,291.08 in sewer bill abatements for 182 South St., 23, 25, 25L, 27, 271B North St., and $175 additional commitment for 31 Rhodes Circle (2-0)
• Suspended activity on Comprehensive Master Wastewater Plan (2-0)
• Requested meeting with Town Administrator to discuss Sewer Dept. Consolidation Agreement in executive session (2-0)
• Tabled commission reorganization/election due to member absence (2-0)
• Postponed approval of May 12 and May 18, 2022 meeting minutes for revisions (2-0 each)
• Proposed sewer failure/breakout repair policy (90/60/30-day tiers) failed for lack of a second

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will review membership and retirement applications during this meeting. The board also plans to approve September 2022 allowances and expenses and review the PRIT Fund Report.

• Approval of August 23, 2022 minutes
• Review of September 2022 allowances and expenses
• Membership and retirement applications
• PRIT Fund Report
• Cash Flow Report

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items only. The committee will call the meeting to order and attend the Conservation Commission Meeting.

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee meeting includes procedural actions and a plan to participate in the Planning Board Meeting. No other substantive topics are listed on this agenda.

• Participation in the Planning Board Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will consider debt exclusion ballot questions for the Foster School and Public Safety Facility project. The agenda also includes a reserve fund transfer request for audit services and several one-day alcohol license applications.

• Debt exclusion ballot questions for Foster School and Public Safety Facility project
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request for Audit Services
• Lease Agreement with Richard Orr d/b/a J.F. Orr & Sons for 8 Short Street
• Change of Manager request for Stop & Shop at 400 Lincoln Street
• One-day alcohol licenses for local events and businesses

The Select Board approved a $12,000 transfer from the Reserve Fund to cover the cost of a Uniform Guidance Audit required because the Town received over $750,000 in ARPA and FEMA grants. The board also approved a change of manager for Stop & Shop's liquor license, five special one-day alcohol licenses for various events, a lease renewal for 8 Short Street, and two appointments to town boards.

• Approved $12,000 Reserve Fund transfer for audit services (unanimous).
• Approved change of manager for Stop & Shop liquor license to Michael Ferrante (unanimous).
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Zelus Beer Company at Fall Fest (unanimous).
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Vitamin Sea Brewing at Fall Fest (unanimous).
• Approved one-day alcohol license for TAPPED Beer Truck at DTM Packaging event (unanimous).
• Approved one-day alcohol license for 50th HHS reunion at Bare Cove Fire Museum (unanimous).
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Hingham Historical Society Tavern Night (unanimous).
• Authorized lease renewal with Richard Orr for 8 Short Street (unanimous).

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing a Notice of Intent for the Foster School site. The proposal involves demolishing the existing school to construct a new school and amenities. This item is a continuation from the September 21, 2022 meeting.

• Notice of Intent for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School: demolition and construction

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will review notes from the September 20, 2022 Public Engagement Session and continue discussions on climate planning efforts, including grants and decarbonization approaches. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Hingham Foster School sustainability review.

• Review of September 20, 2022 Public Engagement Session notes
• Discussion of climate planning efforts, grants, and decarbonization approaches
• Finalizing contours for an update to the Select Board
• Sustainability review discussion for Hingham Foster School
• Updates from Committee Working Groups

The Climate Action Planning Committee reviewed and discussed the draft contours of the Climate Action Plan (CAP), including natural resources strategies, and finalized a presentation for the Select Board. Members agreed to consider reviewing the proposed Foster School rebuilding project for its carbon-neutral components, with a possible endorsement. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on discussion and planning.

• Reviewed Energyzt presentation on natural resources and collected feedback for CAP
• Finalized contours presentation for Select Board, targeting week of October 10
• Agreed to consider reviewing Foster School project's green components, with possible endorsement
• Postponed approval of meeting minutes until next meeting

Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing updated draft comments regarding Articles A, B, and C. Members are also discussing potential follow-up meetings on September 29 and October 6 to continue discussions and vote on these warrant articles.

• Review of updated draft comments for Articles A, B, and C
• Approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of a possible follow-up meeting on September 29, 2022
• Planning for an October 6, 2022 vote on Warrant Articles A, B, and C

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will review a site plan to replace Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue with a new three-story, approximately 126,385 square foot building. The board will also consider a waiver request for modifications to plans at 41 Jarvis Avenue involving an addition and garage.

• Site Plan Review for a ± 126,385 sq ft building at 55 Downer Avenue
• Waiver request for a +1,067 sq ft addition/garage at 41 Jarvis Avenue
• Adoption of September 12 and September 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Board continued the site plan review for the Foster Elementary School replacement to October 12, 2022, extending the decision deadline to October 31. The board also approved a waiver of site plan review for a minor modification at 41 Jarvis Avenue, allowing a relocated drywell. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Foster School replacement site plan review to Oct 12, 2022 (5-0)
• Extended decision deadline for Foster School to Oct 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved waiver of site plan review for drywell relocation at 41 Jarvis Avenue (5-0)

School Committees

The subcommittee will discuss its purpose, FY23 goals, and updates from the Department of Student Services. The meeting includes a discussion regarding grades 4-5 recess in relation to special education and a review of the 2022 school opening.

• FY23 goals and schedule
• Department of Student Services updates
• Grades 4-5 recess and special education
• Review of 2022 school opening performance

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will review project updates, including Habitat work at 302-304 Whiting Street and Lincoln School developments. The meeting includes a vote on maintenance work at 29-31 Rhodes Circle. The board will also consider appointing Elizabeth Cullen to the Lincoln School Board of Managers.

• Vote on repairs at 29-31 Rhodes Circle not to exceed $600
• Habitat Update for 302-304 Whiting Street
• Update on CPC Application for Fiscal Year 2024
• Appointment of Elizabeth Cullen to the Lincoln School Board of Managers

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust approved up to $600 for minor repairs at 29-31 Rhodes Circle and appointed Elizabeth Cullen to the LSA Board of Managers for an unexpired term ending June 2023. The Trust also discussed increasing a CPC grant request from $500,000 to $700,000 for single-family home purchases and renovations, and agreed to pursue purchasing a sliver of land at 107 Main Street behind the Lincoln School Apartments. Minutes and treasurer reports for July and August 2022 were approved unanimously.

• Approved $600 for South Shore Home Improvements to paint, replace bathroom light, and install mailboxes at 29-31 Rhodes Circle (7-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Cullen as HAHT representative on LSA Board of Managers for unexpired term to June 20, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 as amended (6-0)
• Approved treasurer's reports for July and August 2022 (7-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the 2022 Hingham Community Needs Assessment Report. This report is led by Caitlin E. Coyle, PhD, from UMASS Boston.

• Review of the 2022 Hingham Community Needs Assessment Report

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss the Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and planning for Fall Clean-Up Day. The agenda also includes reviewing action items and approving minutes from August 8 and September 1, 2022.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Fall Clean-Up Day
• Approval of August 8 and September 1 meeting minutes

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will discuss its goals for the 2022-2023 year. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss bargaining strategies and conduct contract negotiations with HEA Unit AA administrators.

• Approval of May 3, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of 2022-2023 subcommittee goals
• Negotiations regarding Special Education Coordinator positions
• Negotiations regarding administrator pay under item 19.4 of the contract

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee will review a draft zoning by-law and a draft report. The committee will also discuss upcoming meeting schedules and approve previous minutes.

• Review of Draft Zoning By-Law
• Review of Draft Report

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting and discuss planning for a Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes status reports on applications and permits from various town boards and a review of financial issues.

• Approval of September 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Special Town Meeting planning and status reports from town boards
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues

The committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and received updates on design, permitting, and bidding for the new public safety facility. KBA reported Planning Board approval with conditions, and bidding remains on track for December. The committee discussed advocacy roles ahead of the Special Town Meeting, noting members can educate but not ask for votes. No substantive votes were taken on contracts or expenditures.

• Approved meeting minutes of 7/28/2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on KBA add service package for committee review at next meeting
• No invoices or contracts approved; Hill has none until October

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board also plans to enter an executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met on September 22, 2022, via Zoom. They approved the minutes from the last meeting and voted on exemptions after entering executive session. The next meeting was set for September 29, 2022. No public comment was offered.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Entered executive session to review and vote on exemptions
• Set next meeting for September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting at 11:36 AM

Cultural Council

The council will review minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting and hear a report on the Facebook page. Members will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 Grant Cycle and elect new officers.

• Review of February 15, 2022 minutes
• Public Affairs Officer report on Facebook page
• Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Grant Cycle
• Election of new officers
• Setting the date for the FY2023 voting meeting

The Hingham Cultural Council met on September 22, 2022, with six members present. They unanimously approved the minutes from February 15, 2022, received a report on the Council's Facebook page, elected officers for the coming year, and discussed grant reimbursements. A date was set for a voting meeting on grants.

• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected officers for the coming year

School Councils

The Foster School Council will discuss progress on the 2021-22 Improvement Plan and conduct a Strategic Plan Review. The meeting also includes brainstorming for new goal ideas and a building project update.

• Review of 2021-22 Improvement Plan progress
• Strategic Plan Review
• Brainstorming goal ideas
• Building Project Update

Conservation Commission

The Commission is reviewing a Notice of Intent for the Foster School site at 55 Downer Avenue. The proposal involves demolishing the existing school to construct a new school and amenities. This item has been continued to September 28, 2022.

• Notice of Intent for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School (continued to 9/28/22)

The Hingham Conservation Commission continued the public hearing for the proposed demolition and construction of a new school at 55 Downer Avenue (Foster School) to September 28, 2022, because no updated plans had been received. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Continued hearing for 55 Downer Ave/Foster School (DEP 034-1448) to 9/28/22 (4-0)

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee will review a draft zoning by-law and a draft report. The meeting also includes the approval of meeting minutes and discussion of future agenda topics.

• Review of Draft Zoning By-Law
• Review of Draft Report
• Approval of Meeting Minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss various committee updates, including marketing, the Senior Center Building Committee, and the Nominating Committee. The agenda also includes a Director's Report and an assessment of UMB needs.

• Approval of June 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Marketing & Rebranding update from Joe Nevins
• Senior Center Building Committee update from Jean Silverio
• UMB Needs Assessment discussion
• Annual Appeal discussion

The Council on Aging Advisory Board discussed a UMass Boston needs assessment and ADA compliance study for the Senior Center, with a formal presentation scheduled for September 27. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously and set the next meeting for October 11. No final decisions were made on the assessment or other agenda items.

• Approved September 20 meeting minutes unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Select Board

The Select Board will interview Talent Bank candidates to fill a vacancy for the Registrar of Voters. Potential candidates include Lucinda King Frode, Patricia Harold, and Wayne Mesard.

• Interviews for the Registrar of Voters vacancy (Lucinda King Frode, Patricia Harold, and Wayne Mesard)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved four special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for events including Father Bill's & MainSpring's donor reception, a sunset picnic and fall fest at Weir River Farm, and the Mad Love Music Festival. They also approved a limousine license for Waheed Transportation, Inc. and modified early in-person voting hours for the November 8 state election to reduce the first week to 50% of normal business hours. The Naming By-law Committee provided an update on their work, and the board discussed projected tax impacts of the Foster School and Public Safety Facility projects.

• Approved special one-day wine and malt beverage license for Father Bill's & MainSpring donor reception (3-0)
• Approved special one-day wine and malt beverage license for Sunset Picnic at Weir River Farm (3-0)
• Approved special one-day wine and malt beverage license for Fall Fest at Weir River Farm (3-0)
• Approved special one-day wine and malt beverage license for Mad Love Music Festival (3-0)
• Approved limousine license for Waheed A. Jan d/b/a Waheed Transportation, Inc. through Dec 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved modified early in-person voting hours for Nov 8 state election: 50% hours first week, full hours second week (3-0)

Climate Action Planning Committee

The Climate Action Planning Committee is holding a public engagement meeting to discuss elements of climate action planning. The session includes an energy overview and a guest speaker. The committee will also solicit public input for consideration in the Climate Action Plan.

• Introduction to the Climate Action Plan
• Guest speaker Joan Meschino
• Review of climate action planning elements and energy overview
• Solicitation of public input for the Climate Action Plan

The Climate Action Planning Committee held a public engagement meeting via Zoom, featuring a guest speaker and solicitation of public input. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational. The committee plans to incorporate feedback and complete a draft climate action plan by December 2022.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was informational and procedural

Harbor Development Committee

The Harbor Development Committee and Bathing Beach Trustees will hold a joint meeting, beginning with a harbor tour at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Town Wharf Project, the CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor, and planning for Harbor Celebration Day.

• Harbor tour with the harbor master and Select Board
• Postmortem of Harbor Celebration Day and 2023 planning
• Town Wharf Project discussion
• CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor discussion

The Hingham Harbor Development Committee approved a payment request from Beals & Thomas for work on the CPC Master Plan for Hingham Harbor, which has been put on hold by the town. The committee also discussed the Town Wharf Project, awaiting cost estimates by November, and noted MBTA funding approval for the Shipyard Ferry Dock improvements planned for 2024.

• Approved payment request from Beals & Thomas for CPC Master Plan work
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will discuss security systems and electrical requirements for the Dock House and waterfront area. The agenda also includes updates on a Boy Scout trail marker project and 2022 park goals.

• Boy Scout trail marker project by Colin Ricci
• Security system and electrical requirements for the Dock House
• Hingham Senior Center request for park access/tour
• CPC application update

The Bare Cove Park Committee approved the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application requesting $75,000 for a consultant to organize a bid to design the park's waterfront, with $25,000 coming from Cove funds. They also approved the August meeting minutes, the Ranger's Report, and the Treasurer's Report. Additionally, they discussed a Boy Scout project on trail markers and a request from the Hingham Senior Center for park access.

• Approved CPC application for $75K consultant to design waterfront (with $25K from Cove funds)
• Approved August meeting minutes
• Approved Ranger's Report
• Approved Treasurer's Report

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will discuss updates on Community Preservation Act projects, including an extension request from the Memorial Bell Tower Committee. The agenda also includes a possible vote regarding Canterbury Street Cemetery and a discussion with Town Counsel regarding the Community Preservation Act.

• Memorial Bell Tower Committee extension request (vote)
• Canterbury Street Cemetery (possible vote)
• Review of Preliminary Applications (possible vote)
• Discussion with Town Counsel regarding the Community Preservation Act

The Community Preservation Committee voted 6-0 to advance 15 of 17 preliminary applications to the final application phase, including $550,000 for Tuttleville Barn & Home Restoration and $200,000 for Hingham High School 'The Dock'. A $7,500 Thaxter Street sign application was removed as ineligible (6-0), and a $30,000 Thaxter Street fire door application was advanced 4-2 for more information. The committee also extended grant agreements for the Memorial Bell Tower and Canterbury Street Cemetery projects to December 31, 2022.

• Advanced 15 projects to final application phase (6-0)
• Removed Thaxter Street sign application as ineligible (6-0)
• Advanced Thaxter Street fire door application for more information (4-2)
• Extended Memorial Bell Tower grant agreement to Dec 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Extended Canterbury Street Cemetery grant agreement to Dec 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (4-2-0, two abstentions)

Veterans' Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate including the approval of previous minutes and various committee reports. No specific new projects or ordinances are listed.

• Review and approve previous minutes
• Reports from VSO, sub-committees, and officers

The Hingham Veterans Council held a brief procedural meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were welcoming a new member and scheduling the next meeting.

• Welcomed new member Matt Sexton
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee will hold an ACES orientation meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• ACES Orientation Meeting

The subcommittee met for an orientation session to discuss the School Committee and ACES calendar for 2022-2023 and the budget process. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board is reviewing site plans and waiver requests for several local development projects. This includes the replacement of Foster Elementary School with a new three-story building. Other items involve residential subdivision and reconstruction proposals.

• Site plan review for a ± 126,385 square foot building at 55 Downer Avenue (continued to September 28, 2022)
• Subdivision plan approval for four residential lots at 261 Gardner Street (continued to October 17, 2022)
• Site plan review for a single-family dwelling reconstruction at 62 Burditt Avenue
• Site plan review for a sports court construction at 80 Fearing Road

The Hingham Planning Board granted site plan approval for a single-family home rebuild at 62 Burditt Avenue and a sports court at 80 Fearing Road, each with conditions. The board also continued a subdivision application for 261 Gardner Street to October 17, 2022, and a site plan review for the Foster Elementary School replacement to September 28, 2022. Chair Judith Sneath was appointed as the board's liaison to the Foster School Project Team.

• Granted site plan approval for raze/rebuild single-family home at 62 Burditt Avenue (5-0)
• Granted site plan approval for sports court at 80 Fearing Road (5-0)
• Continued subdivision application for 261 Gardner Street to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued Foster Elementary School site plan review to September 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Chair Judith Sneath as Planning Board liaison to Foster School Project Team (5-0)
• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee is holding a planning session to discuss goals and priorities for the 2022-2023 school year. The committee will also receive a report on a staffing audit and review operating policies.

• Staffing audit report
• 2022-2023 school year goals and priorities
• Review and update of School Committee operating policies
• Election of a delegate for the annual MASC conference

Personnel Board

The Hingham Personnel Board will consider salary schedule placements for an Administrative Assistant and an Assistant Treasurer/Collector. The board will also review requests from the Police Chief regarding officer education incentive pay. Additionally, the meeting includes an executive session to discuss union bargaining strategy.

• Salary placement for Administrative Assistant at Grade 3, Step 2
• Salary placement for Assistant Treasurer/Collector at Grade 8, Step 2
• Police Chief request for officer Education Incentive pay
• Police Chief request for officer Education Incentive equivalency and pay
• Executive session regarding Teamsters, Local 25 Union bargaining strategy

The Hingham Personnel Board approved several personnel actions including the placement of a new Assistant Treasurer/Collector at Grade 8, Step 2, education incentive pay for two police officers, and up to 30 days of additional sick leave for an officer. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and received HR updates on staff resignations.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting
• Approved placement of Assistant Treasurer/Collector at Grade 8, Step 2
• Approved Education Incentive Pay for Officer Ryan Finney (Bachelor's degree level)
• Approved Education Incentive Pay for Officer Ryan Achille (Associate degree level)
• Approved up to 30 days additional sick leave for Officer Daniel Goldstein
• Approved minutes from Executive Session with Select Board on June 22, 2022
• Approved minutes from Personnel Board meeting on June 22, 2022
• Approved placement of Administrative Assistant Colleen Tivnan at Grade 3, Step 2

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss the Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and planning for Fall Clean-Up Day. The meeting also includes reviewing previous action items and approving minutes from August 8th and September 1st, 2022.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Fall Clean-Up Day
• Approval of minutes from August 8th and September 1st, 2022 meetings

The Cleaner Greener Hingham / Long Range Waste Disposal and Recycling Committee meeting on September 15, 2022, was unable to proceed because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2022, at 7:00 PM.

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The meeting includes an executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review Senior Means Tested Exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met on September 15, 2022, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They entered executive session to review and vote on exemptions, though specific outcomes were not detailed in the public minutes. The next meeting was scheduled for September 22, 2022.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review exemptions
• Voted on exemptions (outcome not specified)
• Set next meeting for September 22, 2022 (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee is reviewing updates for the Foster School Project, including site package planning and budget updates. Members will also review project invoices and prepare for Town Meeting.

• Vote to submit DD Package to the MSBA
• Review and approve project invoices
• Foster School Early Site Package Planning Update
• PMA Project and Budget Updates
• Approval of September 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The School Building Committee voted unanimously to adopt a value management worksheet estimating $4.9M in potential cuts to keep the Foster Elementary School project under budget. They also approved four add-alternates (tennis courts, play fields, rooftop pavers, and geothermal wellfield) that could be added back if bidding allows. The committee authorized submission of the Design Development package to the MSBA by September 26, 2022.

• Approved VM list with estimated $4.9M in cuts (7-0)
• Approved 4 add-alternates: tennis courts, play fields, rooftop pavers, geothermal wellfield (7-0)
• Authorized submission of DD package to MSBA by September 26, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes with one correction (5-0-0, LH abstained)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss financing considerations and estimated tax impacts for the Foster School and Public Safety Facility debt exclusion projects. The board will also consider reducing the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust from nine members to seven. Other items include liquor license amendments and municipal equipment agreements.

• Amending hours for Untold Brewing's Special Wine and Malt licenses at Derby Street Shops
• One-day All Alcoholic Beverages license for Hingham Youth Football fundraiser
• Third Amendment to Agreement with Pomroy Associates, LLC for South Shore Country Club Maintenance Facility
• Agreement with Woodco Machinery, Inc. for a new Volvo L90H Front End Loader
• Reducing the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust from nine members to seven

The Select Board unanimously approved several items, including a $223,689 front-end loader for the DPW, a $125,204 contract amendment for South Shore Country Club maintenance, and a Local Action Unit application for affordable housing at 29-31 Rhodes Circle. The board also discussed financing options for the Foster School and Public Safety Facility projects, totaling $139.6 million in borrowing, and a preliminary FY24 budget forecast showing a $4.9 million shortfall.

• Approved $223,689 front-end loader for DPW (3-0)
• Approved $125,204 contract amendment with Pomroy Associates for SSCC maintenance (3-0)
• Approved Local Action Unit application for affordable housing at 29-31 Rhodes Circle (3-0)
• Approved amended by-laws of Hingham Community Access and Media, Inc. (3-0)
• Reduced Affordable Housing Trust membership from 9 to 7 trustees (3-0)
• Appointed Pam Bates to Affordable Housing Trust (3-0)
• Approved amended hours for Untold Brewing special licenses (3-0)
• Approved special alcohol license for Hingham Youth Football fundraiser (3-0)

Development and Industrial Commission

The commission will conduct an election of officers and discuss team formation. The meeting includes updates from the Planning Board, HDA, and Climate Action Committee.

• Election of officers
• Climate Action Committee update
• Planning Board update
• HDA update
• Short Term Rentals update

The Hingham Development and Industrial Commission held a procedural meeting, approving July minutes and unanimously electing officers for the upcoming year. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates regarding the November 1 special Town Meeting and ongoing town projects.

• Approved minutes from July meeting
• Elected Mike Kranzley as Chair, Michael Tesler as Vice-Chair, and Jill Nilsen as Secretary (unanimous)
• Tabled Economic Summit until after the override or early next year

Climate Action Planning Committee

The Climate Action Planning Committee is holding a public engagement meeting to review key planning elements. The session includes an overview of electricity, buildings, transportation, and waste, followed by small group discussions to collect public input.

• Review of climate action planning elements including electricity, buildings, transportation, and waste
• Presentation by guest speaker Joan Meschino
• Small group discussions to solicit public input and reactions

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will discuss funds, budget, or grant opportunities and provide an update on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The agenda also includes reports from meetings with A. Walsh, Dr. Adams, and Art Robert.

• Updates on meetings with A. Walsh, Dr. Adams, and Art Robert
• Funds, budget, or grant opportunities
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) update
• Hingham Hull Religious Leaders talk
• Volunteer projects

The Commission voted 5-0-1 to send a letter to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee expressing concern that removing 'familial' language from ADU bylaws would no longer prioritize occupancy for disabled residents. Members discussed that the original intent of ADUs was to help elderly and disabled residents age in place, not to create affordable rentals. The motion passed with Mike Clancy abstaining.

• Approved motion to respond to ADU Study Committee opposing removal of familial language from ADU bylaws (5-0-1)
• Discussed but took no vote on ADA survey reports, budget funds, and grant opportunities

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee is meeting to review a draft zoning by-law and a draft report. The committee will also discuss upcoming meeting schedules and approve previous minutes.

• Review of Draft Zoning By-Law
• Review of Draft Report
• Approval of Meeting Minutes

The committee reviewed updated drafts of the ADU by-law and report, discussing revisions to square footage, utilities, setbacks, short-term rental restrictions, and other provisions. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• No decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was solely for discussion.

Council on Aging

The meeting agenda focuses on the 50th anniversary celebration of the Hingham Senior Center and Council on Aging. The remaining items are procedural.

• Hingham Senior Center, Council on Aging 50th Anniversary Celebration

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will review and vote on meeting minutes from July 5, 2022. Members will receive updates regarding Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull. The agenda also includes discussion of upcoming events such as National Estuaries Week.

• Review and vote on July 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from representatives for Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull
• Discussion of upcoming events including National Estuaries Week and Walk the Island
• Establishment of 2022-2023 meeting dates

The Weir River Estuary Park Committee approved a $40,000 initiative to explore the shoal in Straits Pond, with $20,000 from Hull, $10,000 from Cohasset, and $10,000 from Hingham. The Woods Hole Group will conduct a high-precision survey to determine the shoal's composition and feasibility of excavating 18 inches of material to improve circulation and drainage. The committee also approved minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting for posting.

• Approved $40,000 funding for Straits Pond shoal exploration: $20K from Hull, $10K from Cohasset, $10K from Hingham
• Approved minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting for posting

Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss preliminary financing options for the proposed Public Safety Building and Foster School. Members will also review updated draft comments for Articles A, B, and C. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 23 and August 30, 2022.

• Financing options for the new Public Safety Building and Foster School
• Review of updated draft comments for Articles A, B, and C
• Approval of minutes from August 23 and August 30, 2022 meetings

The Advisory Committee discussed preliminary financing options for funding the proposed new Public Safety Building and Foster School, including 20- and 30-year term structures and projected tax impacts. The committee also reviewed draft comments for Warrant Articles A (Foster School), B (Public Safety Facility), and C (Stabilization Fund), with plans to vote on final drafts at a meeting on September 28 or 29, 2022. Minutes from August 23 and August 30, 2022, were approved by roll-call votes of 11-0-1 and 10-0-3, respectively.

• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022, by roll-call vote of 11-0-1
• Approved minutes from August 30, 2022, by roll-call vote of 10-0-3
• Discussed preliminary financing options for the proposed Public Safety Building and Foster School, including 20- and 30-year term structures
• Reviewed draft comments for Warrant Articles A (Foster), B (PSFB), and C (Stabilization Fund)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 28, 2022, with planned vote on Warrant Articles
• Potential meeting on September 29, 2022, to finalize vote and comments on Warrant Articles

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests regarding land use, including landscaping at 5 Smith Way and a floating dock at 41 Jarvis Avenue. Other items include notices of intent for construction projects and certificates of compliance.

• Landscaping and hardscaping proposed at 5 Smith Way
• Request for a floating dock at 41 Jarvis Avenue
• Notice of intent for an addition at 4 Puritan Road
• Notice of intent for a covered boat lift at 14 Seal Cove Road
• Notice of intent to raze and rebuild a garage at 30 Mill Lane

The Commission denied a request to amend an Order of Conditions for a floating swim dock at 41 Jarvis Avenue, upholding existing regulations on plank spacing and elevation. It issued Certificates of Compliance for 236 Ward Street and Negative Determinations of Applicability for Straits Pond and 5 Smith Way. Orders of Conditions were approved for 626 Main Street and 30 Mill Lane, while several items were continued to the next meeting.

• Denied request for Amended Order of Conditions for floating dock at 41 Jarvis Avenue (6-0-1 abstention)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 236 Ward Street (7-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Straits Pond sediment sampling (7-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for buffer zone restoration at 5 Smith Way (7-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 626 Main Street (7-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 30 Mill Lane (6-0)
• Continued 60 Research Road Certificate of Compliance to 10/3/22 (7-0)
• Continued 210 East Street resource area delineation to 10/3/22 (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is continuing a site plan review for 55 Downer Avenue. The proposal involves replacing the Foster Elementary School with a new three-story, approximately 126,385 square foot building and related improvements.

• Site plan review for replacement of Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue
• Proposed ±126,385 square foot building and related improvements
• Adoption of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the Town of Hingham's application to replace Foster Elementary School at 55 Downer Avenue with a new three-story, 126,385 SF building and related improvements. The board heard updates on building location, parking, traffic circulation, and drainage, and discussed outstanding issues from staff and peer reviewers. No final decision was made; the hearing was continued to September 19, 2022.

• Continued Foster School replacement site plan review hearing to September 19, 2022 (5-0)

School Committees

The committee will review updates on school enrollment, facilities work, and a potential health and fitness center at Hingham High School. Discussions also include student travel and various school policies regarding field trips and athletics.

• Construction contract for high school tennis courts
• CPC application for Hingham High School health and fitness center
• Proposed student trip to France and Spain in April 2024
• Review of policies on field trips, athletics, and student absences

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review construction cost estimates and invoices for approval. Members will also receive status reports regarding Special Town Meeting planning from various town boards.

• Review of construction cost estimates
• Approval of invoices
• Status reports on Special Town Meeting planning
• Approval of meeting minutes from 8/11/2022 and 8/25/2022

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss various updates for the Foster School Project, including site package planning and value management. Members will review project invoices and prepare for Town Meeting. The committee is scheduled to vote on submitting the Design Development (DD) package to the MSBA.

• Vote to submit DD Package to the MSBA
• Review and approve meeting minutes from 8/31/2022
• Early Site Package Planning Update
• Review and approve project invoices
• PMA project and budget updates

The committee reviewed a value management worksheet to identify cost savings and bring the Foster Elementary project back to budget, targeting roughly $4.6M in cuts from the construction budget. They approved minutes from the August 31 meeting and two invoices totaling $52,055.50. The design development submission to the MSBA was rescheduled to September 19. No public comment was heard.

• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved PMA Invoice 016 for $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved Amory Engineers Invoice 001 for $2,055.50 (6-0)
• Discussed value management items to reduce project budget by ~$4.6M
• Rescheduled DD submission to MSBA from Sept 12 to Sept 19

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items and the committee's attendance at a Conservation Commission meeting. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Attendance at the Conservation Commission Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review draft minutes from several June and August 2022 meetings. The agenda also includes a Notice of Intent regarding the Foster School project, which proposes demolishing an existing school to construct a new school and amenities.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 6, August 1, August 15, August 22, and August 29, 2022
• Notice of Intent for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School (DEP 034-1448)
• Proposed demolition of existing school and construction of new school and amenities

The Conservation Commission continued the Notice of Intent hearing for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of Foster School at 55 Downer Avenue to September 21, 2022, after the applicant presented significant design revisions aimed at reducing costs. The changes include shifting the building 25 feet south, modifying the western parking lot, and eliminating a detention system, with no direct wetland impacts. The Commission will review revised plans and peer review comments before the next hearing.

• Continued hearing for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School to September 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee is meeting to review a draft zoning by-law and a draft report. The committee will also discuss upcoming meeting schedules and agenda topics.

• Review of Draft Zoning By-Law
• Review of Draft Report

The Hingham ADU Study Committee discussed removing the family occupancy restriction from the accessory dwelling unit bylaw, agreeing that impacts could be controlled through design and dimensional rules. Members also considered a 60-day minimum rental term, waiver authority for existing nonconforming structures, and increasing maximum floor area to 875 square feet. No votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and focused on refining draft recommendations for the Planning Board.

• Discussed removing family occupancy restriction from ADU bylaw
• Agreed to 60-day minimum rental term to prevent short-term commercial use
• Considered waiver authority for side/rear setbacks and separate utilities for existing structures
• Proposed increasing maximum ADU floor area to 875 square feet

Recreation Commission

The Hingham Recreation Commission will review meeting minutes and receive a presentation on pickleball. The commission will also hear updates regarding programs, turf maintenance, and Cronin Field.

• Pickleball presentation
• Program update
• Turf maintenance update
• Cronin Field update

The Commission unanimously approved minutes from June and August meetings. They heard a presentation on pickleball, noting the town lacks dedicated courts and residents travel elsewhere. Staff reported on fall programs, field maintenance including infield mix and fertilization, and Cronin Field dugout installation and backstop permit.

• Approved meeting minutes of June 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of August 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed pickleball presentation; no action taken
• Noted Funky Feet program starting with ~50 classes and ~550 enrollees
• Noted fall registration opened August 23
• Noted East School Explorers program returning with 2-3 daily classes
• Noted infield mix added to Middle School and High School fields
• Noted Cronin Field dugouts expected this week, backstop permit issued

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss planning for a water bottle ban bylaw and education regarding textile and mattress bans. The agenda also includes updates on Household Hazardous Waste Day and Fall Clean-Up Day.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Planning
• Household Hazardous Waste Day
• Textile and Mattress Ban Education
• Fall Clean-Up Day
• Approval of August 2022 meeting minutes

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee discussed plans for a public meeting on a proposed bylaw banning single-use plastic water bottles. The committee also noted that Hingham will not host a fall Household Hazardous Waste Day, and that a state ban on textile and mattress disposal takes effect November 1st. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Agreed on structure for October 6 public meeting on water bottle ban (Appendix A)
• No fall Household Hazardous Waste Day for Hingham
• Minutes of August meeting not approved; vote deferred to next meeting

School Building Committee

The committee will review progress and potential change orders for the Plymouth River School Window Project. Members will also discuss planning updates and Town Meeting preparation for the Foster School Project.

• Review of Plymouth River School Window Project change orders and invoices
• Discussion of incomplete work at Plymouth River School, including storefront systems
• Foster School Early Site Package Planning update
• Review of MSBA Board Meeting and submission checklist
• Preparation for upcoming Town Meeting regarding Foster School

The School Building Committee approved the August 17 meeting minutes and an RDA invoice for $435,511.83. The MSBA Board approved the Foster Elementary project to proceed into Design Development and project funding. Cost estimates came in roughly 5% over budget, about $5.5M over, prompting value management efforts. The committee discussed relocating the building south by ~25ft to save up to $1M.

• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved RDA Invoice 013 for $435,511.83 (5-0-0)
• MSBA Board approved project to continue into Design Development and funding
• Discussed relocating building south ~25ft to save up to $1M (no vote taken)
• Discussed value management items to reduce construction cost (no vote taken)

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will consider several service agreements, including engineering consulting for the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court and electrical upgrades for sewer pumping stations. The board will also review requests for one-day alcohol licenses and a manager change for Bertucci’s Restaurants.

• Engineering agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP for Cronin Field Street Hockey Court reconstruction
• Control panel replacement/upgrade for Greenbush Sewer Pumping Station
• Pump #1 replacement at Walton Cove Sewer Pumping Station
• One-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Friends of Hingham Cemetery and Eat Well, Inc.
• Change of manager request for Bertucci’s Restaurants, LLC

The Select Board approved several contracts and licenses, including a $51,035 agreement for engineering services to reconstruct the Cronin Field street hockey court, funded by Community Preservation Act funds. The board also approved two sewer pump station contracts totaling over $165,000, a change of manager for Bertucci's, special one-day liquor licenses for a cemetery concert and a fireworks fundraiser, a limousine license, and ratified election worker appointments. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved $51,035 engineering contract for Cronin Field street hockey court reconstruction (3-0)
• Approved $82,999.10 contract for Greenbush Sewer Pumping Station control panel replacement (3-0)
• Approved $82,726.53 contract for Walton Cove Sewer Pumping Station pump replacement (3-0)
• Approved change of manager for Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante at 90 Derby Street (3-0)
• Approved special one-day liquor license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery concert on Sept. 22 (3-0)
• Approved special one-day liquor license for Tosca fireworks fundraiser on Sept. 10 (3-0)
• Approved limousine license for Bostonian Car Service through Dec. 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Ratified appointment of election workers from Talent Bank list (3-0)

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will discuss climate planning efforts focusing on transit, grants, and decarbonization. Members will also plan for public engagement sessions scheduled for September 14 and September 20, 2022. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on hiring a Sustainability Coordinator and working group progress.

• Climate planning discussions regarding transit, grants, and decarbonization
• Planning for public engagement sessions on September 14 and September 20, 2022
• Update on hiring a Sustainability Coordinator
• Update on Theory of Change workshop participation
• Updates from Committee Working Groups

Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss preliminary financing options for the proposed Public Safety Building and Foster School. Members will also review presentations from building committees and draft comments regarding both projects. The meeting includes a hearing on transferring unassigned fund balance to a new stabilization fund.

• Hearing on STM Article C: Transfer of Unassigned Fund Balance to New Stabilization Fund
• Discussion of preliminary financing options for the proposed Public Safety Building and Foster School
• Review of presentations from the Public Safety and Foster School Building Committees
• Review of draft comments for the proposed new Foster School and Public Safety Building
• Approval of minutes from August 16 and August 23, 2022 meetings

The Advisory Committee discussed a proposed Special Town Meeting article to create a Stabilization Fund and transfer up to $7 million from Unassigned Fund Balance to pay down debt service for the Foster School and Public Safety Facility projects. The committee also reviewed preliminary financing options for these two capital projects and discussed draft comments for each. No final votes were taken on the warrant articles; decisions are expected at the September 28 meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (10-0-1)
• Discussed Article C: Transfer of Unassigned Fund Balance to new Stabilization Fund (no vote taken)
• Reviewed preliminary financing options for Public Safety Building and Foster School (no vote taken)
• Discussed draft comments for Foster School and Public Safety Building articles (no vote taken)
• Noted Public Safety Facility received Planning Board approval for construction cost estimates
• Noted Conservation Commission raised climate change and flooding concerns for Foster School project
• Heard Country Club Pool project is moving forward with Planning Board approval, scheduled to open July 2023
• Heard Affordable Housing Trust plans to apply for ~$300k CPC budget for 2024

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

Representatives from the Hingham Public Safety Facility design team will present at the Hingham Planning Board meeting. This presentation is scheduled in parallel with the Planning Board's agenda.

• Presentation by the Hingham Public Safety Facility design team

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee met remotely on August 29, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and participation in a Conservation Commission Meeting.

• Attendance at the Conservation Commission Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider representation for the Community Preservation Committee. The agenda also includes a Notice of Intent regarding the demolition of the existing school and construction of new amenities at 55 Downer Avenue.

• Possible vote on representation for the Community Preservation Committee
• Notice of Intent: Demolition and new construction at 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School

The Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of Foster School at 55 Downer Avenue to September 7, 2022. Commissioners discussed stormwater management, sea level rise projections, and the outdoor classroom, but took no final decision. Commissioner Laurie Freeman was also appointed as the Commission's representative on the Community Preservation Committee.

• Continued hearing for 55 Downer Avenue/Foster School to September 7, 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Freeman as Conservation Commission representative on Community Preservation Committee (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site plan for a new three-story public safety facility at 335 Lincoln Street. The board will also consider an application for an ANR plan at 6 and 10 Martins Cove Lane.

• Site plan review for a ±50,000 square foot public safety facility at 335 Lincoln Street
• Application for endorsement of an ANR plan at 6 & 10 Martins Cove Lane

The Planning Board granted site plan approval and a special permit A3 parking determination for a new three-story, ±50,000 sq ft public safety facility at 335 Lincoln Street, with waivers for driveway width and parking space length. The board also endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 6 & 10 Martins Cove Lane, confirming the lot configuration remains unchanged.

• Approved site plan and special permit A3 for new public safety facility at 335 Lincoln St (4-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 6 & 10 Martins Cove Lane (5-0)
• Granted waivers for driveway width and parking space length for the public safety facility
• Imposed 10 conditions including plan modifications, pre-construction meeting, and landscaping requirements

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review status reports on applications and permitting related to Special Town Meeting planning. The agenda also includes discussions regarding invoices, budget, and contracts.

• Approval of August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Status reports on applications and permitting for Special Town Meeting planning
• Review of invoices, budget, and contracts

The committee discussed a redesign of the parking garage for the Public Safety Facility, with 90-degree spaces on both levels totaling 75 spots, plus 53 outside spots. The proposed layout still requires a waiver due to pinch points less than 24 feet in the drive aisle; KBA will explore eliminating the need for a waiver. Approval of the August 11 meeting minutes was postponed to September 8 for modifications. No votes were taken on substantive decisions.

• Postponed approval of 8/11/2022 meeting minutes to 9/8/2022 for modifications
• Discussed parking garage redesign with 90-degree spaces, 75 garage spots + 53 outside = 128 total
• KBA to explore design eliminating need for waiver on drive aisle pinch points
• Proposed layout met with approval of both police and fire chiefs

Board of Assessors

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Board of Assessors. The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the last meeting, signed warrants, invoices, and exemptions, and discussed a synopsis of Linden Ponds and a new proposed value. An ATB notice was also discussed. The board then entered executive session to review and vote on exemptions, and set the next meeting for September 15, 2022.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed warrants, invoices, and exemptions
• Entered executive session to review exemptions
• Set next meeting for September 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will hold a joint session with the Hingham Municipal Light Board. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a candidate to a vacancy on the Municipal Light Board.

• Appointment of a candidate for a vacancy on the Municipal Light Board
• Potential candidates: Jonathan Bulman, Tyler Herrald, and Benjamin Lee

The Select Board and Hingham Municipal Light Board held a joint session and unanimously appointed Tyler Herrald to fill a vacancy on the Light Board, to serve until a permanent member is elected at the 2023 Town Election. The meeting was conducted remotely under the Governor's March 2020 order. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Tyler Herrald to the Hingham Municipal Light Board (5-0 roll call)

Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee

The committee will review new materials and continue its review of a draft zoning by-law. The meeting also includes planning for upcoming meeting schedules and agenda topics.

• Review of new materials
• Continued review of draft zoning by-law

The Hingham Accessory Dwelling Unit Study Committee met remotely on August 23, 2022, to review a draft bylaw amendment and discuss design, occupancy, and short-term rental considerations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused. The committee agreed to continue reviewing the draft and comment before the next meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting was discussion-only
• Reviewed draft bylaw amendment and ADU design considerations
• Discussed occupancy limits and short-term rental restrictions
• Agreed to review draft bylaw and provide comments before next meeting

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will review minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting and approve August 2022 expenses. The board will also consider applications for retirement, membership, and buybacks.

• Approval of July 26, 2022 minutes
• Review of August 2022 allowances and expenses
• Retirement and membership applications
• PRIT Fund Report
• Cash Flow Report

The Hingham Contributory Retirement Board approved $985,468.44 in retirement allowances and $27,434.19 in expenses for August 2022, all by 4-0 votes. The board also approved new members, retirements, and transfers, and adopted Funding Schedule D-4 for FY2024 by a 5-0 vote. A quarterly investment report showed the system valued at $151.8 million with an 8.4% loss for the quarter.

• Approved $985,468.44 in retirement allowances and $27,434.19 in expenses (4-0)
• Approved membership applications for Brandon L. Taylor and Dina L. Johnson (4-0)
• Approved retirement applications for Douglas W. Foley, Joan E. Allen, Lawrence J. Babcock, and Matthew E. Galvin (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal/transfer applications for James V. Young and Melissa M. Goldman (4-0)
• Adopted Funding Schedule D-4 for FY2024 (5-0)

School Building Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and a plan to participate in an Advisory Committee warrant article hearing. No other specific business or projects are listed for this meeting.

• Participation in the Advisory Committee warrant article hearing

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss financing considerations for Foster Elementary School and a Public Safety Facility, including potential debt exclusions. The board will also consider an agreement with The Ockers Company for IT network switch replacements and the appointment of a permanent Police Sergeant.

• Appointment of James Brady as Permanent Police Sergeant
• Discussion of debt exclusions for Foster School and Public Safety Facility
• Agreement with The Ockers Company for Phase II of IT Network Switch Replacements
• First Amendment to the Plymouth River Elementary School Project funding agreement
• Change of Manager request for Bertucci’s Restaurants, LLC at 90 Derby Street

The Select Board heard presentations on the proposed $113 million Foster Elementary School project and $46 million Public Safety Facility, including financing through debt exclusions requiring both Town Meeting and ballot votes in November 2022. The board approved the first amendment to the Plymouth River School funding agreement, reducing the project cost from $3.7M to $3.3M. They also appointed James Brady as permanent Police Sergeant and approved several one-day alcohol licenses for community events.

• Approved First Amendment to Plymouth River School funding agreement, reducing cost to $3.3M (3-0)
• Appointed James Brady as permanent Police Sergeant (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine/malt license for McCourt Foundation Tour de South Shore (3-0)
• Approved one-day all-alcoholic license for Hingham Maritime Center Harbor Feast (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine/malt license for WM Brewing at Weir River Farm (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine/malt license for Worthy Village fundraiser (3-0)
• Authorized $119,288.21 IT network switch replacement contract with Ockers Company (3-0)
• Continued Bertucci's change of manager to next meeting

Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a hearing and discussion regarding STM Article A for Foster School. Members will also review the first draft of a comment on the proposed Public Safety Facility Building.

• Hearing and discussion on STM Article A: Foster School
• Review of draft comment on proposed Public Safety Facility Building
• Approval of August 2, 2022, meeting minutes

The Advisory Committee held a hearing and discussion on proposed Warrant Article A for the Foster School project, hearing from the School Building Committee about costs, design, and operational impacts. No decisions were made on the article; the meeting was informational only. The committee also reviewed a draft comment on the proposed Public Safety Facility Building and discussed housekeeping items.

• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 by roll-call vote
• Heard presentation on Foster School project; no vote taken
• Reviewed draft comment on Public Safety Facility Building; no final action
• Discussed liaison expectations and meeting schedules; no formal action

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including a call to order and adjournment. The committee also intends to attend and participate in the Planning Board Meeting.

• Participation in the Planning Board Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Hingham Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for projects including additions, boat lifts, and hardscaping. The agenda also includes a 2022 deer season permit lottery and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Notice of Intent for a boat lift at 14 Seal Cove Road
• Notice of Intent for a patio, fire pit, and retaining wall at 626 Main Street
• Request for tree removals at 15 Howland Lane
• Notice of Intent for a garage raze and rebuild at 30 Mill Lane
• 2022 Deer Season Permit Lottery