Hingham public meetings in 2023

School Building Committee

The committee will review updates for the Foster School Project, including designer updates on interior finishes and furniture selections. Members will also consider several project change orders related to electrical and geothermal work. Additionally, the committee will review recent project invoices and approve meeting minutes.

• Vote to approve Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (FFE) selections
• Review of Change Order #1 regarding an additional electrical manhole
• Review of Change Order #2 involving a generator upsize and geothermal well
• Review of project invoices from PMA, KRR, Bacon, and Dain Torpy

Veterans' Council

The council will conduct a roll call and review previous minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Veterans Service Officer and questions from the public.

• Review and approval of previous minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will review FY25 departmental budget requests for various town services. The agenda also includes potential votes on management agreements for Lincoln School Apartments and lease amendments with Vista Verde Corp. Additionally, updates are scheduled regarding the new Senior Center project and Downer Avenue school construction.

• Potential vote to approve Corcoran Management Company, Inc. as manager of Lincoln School Apartments
• Review of FY25 departmental budget requests
• Consideration of lease amendment with Vista Verde Corp
• Agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP for audit services through 2026
• Renewal of Common Victualler licenses for local businesses

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and receive reports from the Treasurer and Ranger. Discussion will also include 2023 goals and park projects.

• Girl scout march
• Budget 2004 and cap requests
• Discussion on park projects and 2023 goals

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will review property management reports and updates on a window project and LSA building reviews. The meeting includes potential votes regarding the 2024 budget, capital improvements, and the LSA management contract.

• Window project status update
• Finalization of the 2024 Budget
• Capital Improvements Project D discussion
• Vote to accept Corcoran Management proposal for LSA Management Contract

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and make decisions on abatements

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These items include driveway and deck modifications, a stone wall installation, and solar panel arrays.

• Driveway, deck, and pool fencing at 20 Middle Street
• Stone wall and lighting review at 151 Leavitt Street
• Solar panel array installation at 54 Middle Street

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee is reviewing several environmental initiatives including food scrap recycling and school programs. Members are also discussing potential bylaw changes regarding leaf blowers and bundled waste services.

• Review of leaf blower project proposals
• Update on food scraps recycling in Hingham
• Potential partnership with Usefull reusable container company
• Bylaw change for bundled service for waste/recycling pickup
• Bottle bylaw implementation starting 1/1/2024

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will discuss 75% design developments, including landscaping. The meeting also includes a review of the project timeline and approval of minutes from November 7, 2023.

• Review and approve minutes of 11/07/23
• Discussion of 75% design developments, including landscaping
• Review project timeline and related topics

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review meeting minutes from November 16, 2023. The board is also scheduled to address action items regarding new construction projects.

• New construction at 0 Arnold Road (Merrill Engineering)
• New construction at 82 Gardner St (Merrill Engineering)
• Review of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct a regular meeting including updates on finances, schools, and Harbor Media and Grant. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes and planning for the next meeting.

• Finances update
• Schools update
• Harbor Media and Grant update

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive an Executive Director report regarding November results, expenditures, revenue, and donation requests. The agenda also includes a discussion of Vista Verde and a review of course capital projects.

• Executive Director Report: November Results, Expenditures, Revenue, and Donation Requests
• Review of Course Capital Projects
• Vista Verde

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Senior Center Building Committee will meet to discuss alternate site locations. The agenda also includes remarks from the Chair and Vice Chair.

• Discussion of alternate site locations

School Building Committee

The committee will review furniture selections made by staff and reach a decision regarding new furniture. The meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at Foster Elementary School.

• Review of staff furniture selections
• Decision on new furniture

Select Board

The Select Board will review departmental budget requests for fiscal year 2025 across various town services. The meeting also includes consideration of audit service agreements and the allocation of DPU funds. Additionally, several business license renewals will be presented for approval.

• Approval of audit services agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP for FY2024-2026
• Allocation of $7,255.20 from 2022 MA Department of Public Utilities Per-Ride Assessment Funds
• Review of FY25 departmental budget requests including Town Hall and Legal Services
• Approval of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe purchase for the Harbormaster
• Renewal of various retail, entertainment, and auto dealer licenses

Municipal Light Board

The Board will discuss electric vehicle and solar credits, as well as financing options for rate payers regarding solar and heat pumps. The meeting includes a review of the three-year financial summary and year-to-date figures through October 2023.

• EV Credit discussion
• Solar Credit discussion
• Financing options for solar and heat pumps
• Review of 3-year summary and YTD financials through October 2023
• Updates on Transmission Line Project, EV chargers, and various solar projects

Sewer Commission

The Commission will review the November 21, 2023, meeting minutes and the preliminary sewer bill commitment for fiscal year 2024. Discussion includes the design and contract review for the Route 3A Gravity Sewer and Force Main Reconstruction project.

• FY2024 Preliminary Sewer Bill Commitment
• Route 3A Gravity Sewer and Force Main Reconstruction
• Route 3A Gravity Sewer and Force Main Design and Contract Review

Housing Authority

The Hingham Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several administrative matters. Proposed actions include approving the 2024 Payment Standards for the Section 8 program and renewing insurance for Massachusetts State-Aided Housing Programs.

• Approval of 2024 Payment Standards for the Section 8 program
• Approval of property, boiler & machinery, and crime insurance for state-aided housing programs
• Approval of October 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of accounts payables

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to attend and participate in a Hingham Public School Facility Tour. This tour was organized by the School Committee.

• Hingham Public School Facility Tour

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review and approve its report to the Select Board. The committee will also discuss a recommended action regarding the renewal of Clifton Larson Allen as Town Independent Auditors.

• Review and approval of Audit Committee Report to the Select Board
• Renewal of Clifton Larson Allen as Town Independent Auditors

Personnel Board

The Hingham Personnel Board will consider vacation carryover requests and discuss the Personnel By-Law vacation policy. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Teamsters, Local 25 Union.

• Consideration of vacation carryover requests
• Discussion of Personnel By-Law vacation policy
• Executive Session regarding Teamsters, Local 25 Union bargaining strategy

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss attendance and participation in the Master Plan Summit. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

• Participation in the Master Plan Summit

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss the background and implementation of the Town's Master Plan. The agenda consists of introductory items and discussion regarding plan execution.

• Master Plan Background
• Discussion of Master Plan Implementation

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss the review process for the Demolition Delay By-Law and a possible preservation restriction for Tree and park Barn. The agenda also includes a CPC update and discussion regarding the Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust.

• Possible preservation restriction for Tree and park Barn
• Demolition Delay By-Law review process
• CPC Update from Elizabeth Dings
• Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust discussion

Taxation Aid Committee

The committee will review progress on promoting exemptions and review received exemptions. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss these exemption records.

• Review of exemption promotion progress
• Review of received exemptions

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to consider several service agreements including salt supply, sewer line engineering, and stormwater planning. The board will also review talent bank applicants and receive reports from the Town Administrator.

• Agreement with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for CC (rock) Salt or Solar Salt
• Agreement with Weston and Sampson for Route 3A main sewer line design, engineering, and permitting
• Agreement with Woodard and Curran for Stormwater Master Planning services
• Talent Bank Appointments

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to review and approve final audit reports. The committee will also prepare for a presentation to the Select Board.

• Review and approval of final Audit reports
• Preparation for presentation to Select Board

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss preparations for a Master Plan Summit. The meeting is scheduled as a remote session via Zoom.

• Master Plan Summit Preparation

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss construction and design updates for the Foster School Project. This includes reviewing pending project change orders related to lighting revisions, a generator upsize, and an added geothermal well. The meeting also covers utility connection costs and manufacturing acceleration costs.

• Review of project change orders including generator upsize and geothermal well addition
• Discussion of exterior and interior finishes and colors for the Foster School
• Review of HMLP utility connection costs
• Review of switchgear manufacturing acceleration costs
• Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review October financial results including revenue and expenditures. Discussion items include the Maintenance Building Project, a facility assessment, and the FY 2025 Budget.

• October Results (Expenditures and Revenue)
• Maintenance Building Project
• Facility Assessment
• FY 2025 Budget
• Vista Verde correspondence

Select Board

The Select Board will review warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and hold a joint session with the Board of Assessors regarding tax classification. The board will also consider a Reserve Fund transfer request related to flooding in the Town Hall basement.

• FY24 Tax Classification Hearing
• Reserve Fund Transfer request for Town Hall basement flood
• Fire Capital Repurposing Request
• Submission of 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Executive session regarding litigation strategy (MDL No. 2873)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors and Select Board are holding a joint session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification Hearing and the Senior Means Exemption.

• FY24 Tax Classification Hearing discussion
• Senior Means Exemption discussion

Veterans' Council

The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call and approval of previous minutes. It also includes reports from the Veterans Service Officer (VSO) regarding events. No specific new business or projects are detailed in the document.

• Review and approval of previous minutes
• Veterans Service Officer (VSO) reports

Sewer Commission

The Commission is reviewing the FY 2025 operating and capital budget schedules. Discussion includes the status of the Route 3A project, bond issues, and ARPA grant funding for the 2024 Town Meeting.

• FY 2025 operating budget review
• FY 2025 capital budget schedule including emergency repair estimates and resiliency study funding
• Route 3A project, bond issue, and ARPA grant status
• Website reports and resources for the 2024 Town Meeting

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and the Ranger's Report. Members will also discuss the Goodrich Grant, the 2024 budget, and goals for park projects.

• Treasurer's Report
• Ranger's Report
• Goodrich Grant
• Budget 2024 and cap requests
• Discussion on 2023 park project goals

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will receive updates on a window project, LSA building reviews, and the RFP schedule. The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2024 budget and capital improvements.

• Window project status update
• LSA Building Reviews update
• 2024 budget updates
• Capital improvement discussion
• RFP schedule update

Country Club Management Committee

The Country Club Management Committee will conduct a tour of the South Shore Country Club facilities.

• Tour of South Shore Country Club facilities

Historic Districts Commission

The Commission will review two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include a request for modified plans at 38 North Street and a matter regarding non-compliance at 151 Leavitt Street.

• Bill Benoit, 38 North Street: modifications to construct a balcony over an existing roof
• John and Clare Farrell, 151 Leavitt Street: discussion of non-compliance with Historic District Regulations

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and decide on abatements

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on revised tobacco regulations and a well variance for 85 Cushing St. The meeting also includes an introduction of the new public health nurse, Teresa Flynn.

• Vote to approve revised tobacco regulations
• Variance to potable well at 85 Cushing St
• Introduction of new public health nurse Teresa Flynn

School Building Committee

The Hingham School Building Committee will review construction progress and invoices for the Foster School and Plymouth River Elementary projects. The committee is also scheduled to consider several project change orders, including work on exterior doors and electrical wiring.

• Review of a Foster School change order for an added geothermal well
• Approval of $35,000.00 change order for exterior door work at Plymouth River Elementary
• Review of $6,722.00 change order for unit vent control wiring at Plymouth River Elementary
• Review of project invoices for Foster School and Plymouth River Elementary

Veterans' Council

This meeting agenda consists of procedural items and reports for the Hingham Veterans' Council. No specific new business or projects are detailed in the document.

• Review and approval of previous minutes
• Veterans Service Officer (VSO) reports

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The committee will review minutes from October 2023 and discuss alternate site locations for the Senior Center. The meeting is scheduled to take place remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of alternate site locations

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to consider a change order for the Public Safety Facility Project with Colantonio, Inc. The agenda also includes notice of an upcoming School Committee meeting regarding the naming of a proposed Wellness Center at Hingham High School.

• Public Safety Facility Project Change Order #5 with Colantonio, Inc.
• Notice of School Committee meeting on 11/27/2023 regarding Hingham High School Wellness Center naming

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Trail to Straits Pond Island, including preliminary scouting efforts for a proposed trail. Members will also brainstorm committee goals and directions for 2024.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Updates on the status of the Trail to Straits Pond Island
• Review of feedback from the October 19 Hull Times article
• Brainstorming committee goals and directions for 2024

Energy Action Committee

The committee will review the status of Hingham’s 2018 energy reduction plan. Discussion includes updates on heat pump advocacy and potential topics such as EV school buses.

• Review of Hingham's 2018 energy reduction plan
• Heat pump advocacy updates
• EV School Bus update

Municipal Light Board

The Board will review the 2024 Capital Budget and a proposed warrant article regarding solar leases on town property. Updates are scheduled for several projects including transmission lines, EV chargers, and various solar initiatives.

• 2024 Capital Budget
• Proposed Warrant Article for Solar Leases on Town Property
• Transmission Line Project update
• EV charger updates
• HMLP, Municipal, and Landfill Solar updates

Retirement Board

The Board will review and approve previous meeting minutes and monthly allowances and expenses. The agenda includes reviewing various membership, retirement, and fund transfer applications.

• Review and Approve Minutes of October 24, 2023 meeting
• Review and Approve Allowances and Expenses for November 2023
• Review and Approve Application(s) for Membership
• Review and Approve Application(s) for Retirement
• Review and Approve Application(s) for Make-Ups/Buybacks

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review an application to demolish an existing dwelling at 49 Elm Street. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of demolition application for 49 Elm Street
• Review of meeting minutes

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will consider several requests regarding salary placements and benefits for new hires and existing staff. This includes reviews of pay grades for the Assistant Town Engineer and Conservation Officer, as well as education incentives for police officers.

• Salary placement for Assistant Town Engineer at Grade 10, Step 3
• Salary and vacation time request for new Conservation Officer
• Job description and salary schedule for seasonal Bowling Alley Manager
• Education Incentive pay requests for two police officers
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining strategy

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and decide on abatements

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will review potential bylaws regarding leaf blowers and discuss reducing the number of permitted trash haulers in Hingham. The agenda also includes updates on food scraps recycling and feedback from a recent community forum.

• Review of possible leaf blower bylaw proposals
• Expanded partnership with Baystate Textiles
• Update on food scraps recycling in Hingham
• Discussion regarding reducing the number of permitted trash haulers

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union. The board also plans to conduct negotiations with the union in executive session.

• Strategy discussion for collective bargaining with Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union
• Negotiations with Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the potential acquisition of 30 Summer Street under Article 27. The meeting also includes a review of a Public Safety Facility Project change order and a Common Victualler license application for Press Juice Bar LLC.

• Potential acquisition of 30 Summer Street
• Common Victualler license application for Press Juice Bar LLC at 93 South Street
• Public Safety Facility Project Change Order #4 with Colantonio, Inc.
• Discussion on renaming the Hingham Senior Center to the Hingham Center for Active Living
• Acceptance of the ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will review the 75% design developments for the project. The meeting also includes a review of the project timeline and related topics.

• Discussion of 75% design developments
• Review of project timeline

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission will review minutes from the September 26 meeting and discuss sewer abatements. The agenda also includes an inflow fee adjustment for 60 Howe Street and a lateral connection at 26 Lambert's Lane to the Hull Street main.

• Inflow fee adjustment for 60 Howe Street
• Sewer lateral connection at 26 Lambert’s Lane to Hull Street sewer main
• Review of sewer abatements

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The Cable TV Advisory Committee will receive updates regarding finances, schools, and Harbor Media and grants. The committee will also review previous minutes and plan for its next meeting.

• Finances update
• Schools update
• Harbor Media and Grant update

Country Club Management Committee

The Country Club Management Committee will meet to review the Master Plan. The agenda also includes a facility assessment of the restaurant and function space.

• Review of Master Plan
• Facility Assessment of Restaurant and Function Space

Historical Commission

The commission will hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Town-Wide Preservation Plan and the Demolition Delay By-Law. Updates are also scheduled for the G.A.R. Hall preservation restriction and the Tranquility Grove Project.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Town-Wide Preservation Plan discussion
• Demolition Delay By-Law Q&A
• G.A.R. Hall preservation restriction
• Tranquility Grove Project update

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session regarding a potential real estate acquisition. This discussion involves the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust.

• Potential real estate acquisition by the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will conduct a site visit on October 28, 2023. The visit is regarding an application to demolish the building located at 49 Elm Street.

• Demolition application for 49 Elm Street

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee is meeting to discuss the goals, recommendations, and implementation of the town's Master Plan. This meeting is being held remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of Master Plan Goals, Recommendations, and Implementation

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on property tax abatements.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and make decisions on abatements

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The committee will discuss Select Board member Joe Fisher’s office hours regarding parking issues at Town Hall. The discussion focuses on current and future needs of the Senior Center.

• Discussion of parking issues at Town Hall

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review September financial results and expenditures for fiscal year 2004. Discussion topics include the maintenance building project, golf simulator rates, and the facility assessment. The agenda also covers the master plan and the Bill Friend Tournament.

• Maintenance Building Project
• Review of Master Plan and Facility Assessment
• Golf Simulator Rates and Permit Categories
• September financial results and FY24 YTD expenditures
• Bill Friend Tournament project start date

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Hingham Police Patrolmen’s Association and the Police Superior Officers Union Local 405. The agenda also includes considerations for a farmer's market license, construction change orders, and basketball court reconstruction.

• Collective bargaining strategy regarding Hingham Police unions
• Farmer Winery license application by Blisspoint LLC
• Change Order #3 with Colantonio, Inc. for the Public Safety Facility project
• Agreement with R.A.D. Corp. d/b/a R.A.D. Sports for Cronin Field Basketball Court reconstruction
• Appointment of Police Prosecutors and Special Police Officers through October 2024

Audit Committee

This meeting consists of procedural updates regarding the current audit status and pending items. The committee will also review previous minutes and discuss the forward plan for the audit.

• Current audit status review
• Review of outstanding and pending items
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will consider an agreement with Environmental Partners Group, LLC. This contract is for engineering services related to the Nantasket Ave Seawall Water Main replacement within the Weir River Water System.

• Agreement with Environmental Partners Group, LLC for engineering services
• Nantasket Ave Seawall Water Main replacement project

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission meeting includes a discussion on a sewer lateral connection for 26 Lambert’s Lane, Cohasset. The agenda also covers an inflow fee adjustment for 60 Howe Street and a report from the Sewer Supervisor.

• Inflow fee adjustment for 60 Howe Street
• Sewer lateral connection to Hull Street Sewer Main at 26 Lambert’s Lane, Cohasset
• Review of September 26, 2023 minutes
• Website discussion

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will hold a public hearing regarding a potential increase to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) base for fiscal year 2025. The board will also review membership, retirement, and buyback applications.

• Public Hearing: Increasing the COLA base for FY2025
• Review and approval of October 2023 allowances and expenses
• Review of membership, retirement, and buyback applications

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will review a property management report from Corcoran Management. The meeting includes updates on a window project, LSA building reviews, and a budget meeting with town staff.

• Window project status update by Mark Coughlin and Jennifer Oram
• Property Management Report from Corcoran Management
• Update on LSA Building Reviews
• Update on Budget Meeting with Town Staff
• Update on RFP schedule

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss goals, recommendations, and the implementation process for the town's Master Plan.

• Discussion of Master Plan Goals and Recommendations

Historic Districts Commission

The Hingham Historic Districts Commission will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include a stone wall on South Street and property modifications on Middle Street.

• Stone wall construction at 224 South Street
• Driveway, deck, and pool fencing modifications at 20 Middle Street
• Construction of a 1 ½ story garage/barn at 32 Middle Street

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review meeting minutes from September 29, 2023. Action items include reviewing new construction at 2, 3 & 5 Vineyard Lane and 0 Arnold, as well as an easement approval for 6/10 Martins Cove.

• New construction: 2, 3 & 5 Vineyard Lane
• New construction: 0 Arnold
• Easement Approval: 6/10 Martins Cove

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will hold a presentation regarding Master Plan goals, recommendations, and the implementation process for the Community Preservation Committee.

• Presentation of Master Plan goals and recommendations

Veterans' Council

The meeting consists of procedural items including the review of previous minutes and reports from the Veterans Service Officer (VSO). The council will also review the FY2024 calendar for meetings and events.

• Review and approval of previous minutes
• Veterans Service Officer (VSO) reports
• Review of FY2024 meeting and event calendar

Scholarship Fund Committee

The Scholarship Fund Committee will review asset allocation and rebalance the fund to provide cash for 2023 scholarship awards and administrative fees. The committee also plans to vote on previous meeting minutes and update its membership.

• $330,000.00 total for scholarships and administrative fees
• Review of fund asset allocation and rebalancing
• Vote on April 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Membership change: Frank Gaul departing and Jeff Swett joining

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee is reviewing bylaw project proposals regarding leaf blowers and containers. Members are also discussing potential partnerships with Baystate Textiles and FoodCycle.

• Bylaw project proposals for leaf blowers and container removal
• Expanded partnership with Baystate Textiles
• Potential municipal partnership with FoodCycle
• Cleaner Greener Hingham Cleanup Day update
• Update on food scraps composting in Hingham

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding Master Plan goals, recommendations, and the implementation process. This presentation is directed to the Advisory Committee.

• Presentation of Master Plan goals, recommendations, and implementation process

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the Trail to Straits Pond Island. Members will also discuss a letter of support for SOS Save Open Space and evaluate various estuary impacts.

• Presentation on the status of Trail to Straits Pond Island
• Discussion regarding letter of support to Hull's SOS Save Open Space
• Review of town initiatives, issues, and impacts to the estuary

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review the Treasurer's and Ranger's reports and discuss upcoming park projects. The agenda also includes items regarding park benches, the Goodrich Grant, and local events.

• Park benches
• Goodrich Grant
• South School race
• Friendship home turkey trot
• Discussion on 2023 goals

Historical Commission

The commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda includes updates on the Tranquility Grove Project and the Almshouse Sign Replacement.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Tranquility Grove Project update
• Almshouse Sign Replacement update
• Preservation Restriction regarding G.A.R. Hall
• Town-Wide Preservation Plan discussion

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss Master Plan goals, recommendations, and the implementation process. The agenda also notes upcoming meetings for the Advisory Committee and Community Preservation Committee.

• Discussion of Master Plan Goals and Recommendations
• Discussion of Implementation Process

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessants will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Decisions on abatements in executive session

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will review progress on the Foster School Project, including construction and RDA updates. The committee is also scheduled to review several project invoices.

• Foster School construction update
• Front drop off/pick up loop status update
• Review of PMA Invoice #2
• Review of RDA Invoice #2
• Review of KRR Pay Req #10, Bacon Pay Req #3, and Uline WaterWall Barrier Invoice

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will discuss the 2024 budget and the renewal of the LSA Property Management Agreement. The board may also vote on renewing the management agreement and returning FY22 cash flow rent to the Ground Lease Account or Operating Income.

• LSA Property Management Agreement renewal discussion and potential vote
• 2024 Budget Discussion
• Vote regarding returning FY22 Cash Flow Rent to the Ground Lease Account or Operating Income

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Senior Center Building Committee will review the analysis of Town Hall spaces. The committee will also discuss potential alternate site locations.

• Approval of May 2023 and September 2023 minutes
• Analysis of Town Hall Spaces
• Discussion of Alternate Site Locations

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a potential real estate acquisition in executive session. The public portion includes consideration of several service agreements and a regulatory agreement for 270 Central Street.

• Potential real estate acquisition (Executive Session)
• Limousine License for Diamond Comfort Rides
• Agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe K9 vehicles
• Agreement with Shrewsbury Landscapes, Inc. for Carlson and Haley Fields renovations
• Agreement with Colonial Ford, Inc. for a 2023 Ford F250 XL 4x4 Truck

Energy Action Committee

The Energy Action Committee will review Hingham’s 2018 energy reduction plan. The meeting includes an open discussion regarding heat pump advocacy strategies and potential events. Members will also receive updates on electric vehicle and solar initiatives.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Review of the 2018 energy reduction plan
• Discussion of heat pump advocacy and event strategies
• Updates on EV and solar initiatives from HMLP

Municipal Light Board

The board will vote on a memorandum of understanding to transfer land for a new sub-station and appoint a member to the Climate Action Commission. The meeting also includes updates on solar projects, EV chargers, and financial reports through August 2023.

• Vote on MOU for land transfer for a new sub-station
• Vote to designate a member of the Climate Action Commission
• Update on income adjusted rate marketing
• Financial summary through August 2023
• Updates on solar projects and EV chargers

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The committee will review finances and a funding information request from Norwell. The agenda also includes updates regarding schools and Harbor Media and Grant.

• Discussion of Norwell information request regarding funding
• Schools update
• Harbor Media and Grant update

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing fire alarm system projects, including a contract change for a cellular radio box installation. They are also considering completion certificates for electrical work at Thaxter St. The meeting also covers routine approvals for accounts payable and previous minutes.

• Contract change for Williams Electric, LLC to add a Radio Box ($1,335.73 increase)
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Jacqueline Electric and Contracting Inc. at Thaxter St.
• Certificate of Final Completion for Jacqueline Electric and Contracting Inc. at Thaxter St. ($75,612.40)

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will discuss a UFS Rate Study. The board is also scheduled to vote on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the transfer of land for a new substation.

• UFS Rate Study
• Vote on MOU for transfer of land for new Sub-Station

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review meeting minutes from August 30, 2023. Action items include reviewing new construction at 222 South Pleasant St and 2, 3 & 5 Vineyard Lane, as well as tobacco regulations.

• New Construction: 222 South Pleasant St
• New Construction: 2, 3 & 5 Vineyard Lane
• Tobacco Regulations

Board of Assessors

This meeting covers routine administrative tasks such as approving minutes and signing warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session for abatement decisions

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive an Executive Director report regarding August results and fiscal year expenditures. The agenda includes discussions on a maintenance building project, golf cart contracts, and the bowling alley reservation system.

• Executive Director Report covering August results and FY24 YTD expenditures
• Maintenance Building Project discussion
• Golf Cart Contract review
• Bowling Alley Reservation System live date
• Bill Friend Tournament

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will consider several agreements for equipment and facility upgrades. This includes playground improvements at Cronin Field and maintenance for the South Shore Country Club. The board will also receive an update on downtown traffic calming measures.

• One-day wine and malt beverage license for Galley Kitchen and Bar
• Playground equipment agreement for Cronin Field
• 2024 Trackless MT7 Tractor agreement for Public Works
• Facility upgrades at South Shore Country Club
• Lease of 64 Club Car Golf Carts for South Shore Country Club

Traffic Committee

The committee will discuss recommendations for the Select Board regarding street speeds. This includes a proposal to reduce limits to 25mph on certain streets. The meeting also covers locations for Speed Feedback signage.

• Recommendation to reduce speed limit to 25mph on certain streets
• Recommendation on location of Speed Feedback signage

Sewer Commission

The Commission will discuss the status of the Route 3A force and gravity main design and facility resiliency. The meeting includes a possible vote to establish an I&I plan and a possible vote to transfer funds for emergency repairs.

• Route 3A force and gravity main design status and schedule
• Possible vote to establish a written I&I plan
• Possible vote to transfer unencumbered funds from I&I account for emergency force main repair costs
• FY-25 Capital Budget planning status
• Discussion of private sewer rules, connection regulations, and fees

Retirement Board

The Board will review and approve previous meeting minutes and monthly allowances and expenses. The agenda also includes reviewing membership, retirement, buyback, and deduction applications.

• Review and approve August 22, 2023 minutes
• Review and approve September 2023 allowances and expenses
• Review membership and retirement applications
• Review make-ups, buybacks, and deduction transfers
• PRIT Fund and Cash Flow reports

Historic Districts Commission

The commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for several properties. Proposed work includes structural additions, window replacements, and new construction within local historic districts.

• 693 Main Street: Second-story addition and window removal
• 339 Main Street: New metal roof canopy for the Central Fire Station
• 32 Middle Street: Construction of a new garage/barn and driveway improvements
• 107 Main Street: Installation of a cedar pool fence
• 3 West Street: Replacement of 25 windows

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and make decisions on abatements

Veterans' Council

The Council will review and approve previous minutes and receive a report from the Veterans Service Officer. Members will also review the FY2024 calendar of meetings and events.

• Review and approve previous minutes
• Veterans Service Officer (VSO) report
• Review FY2024 Calendar of meetings and events

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a request for a change of DBA for LSF Hingham, LLC at 96 Derby Street. The meeting also includes an update on Downtown Hingham Traffic Calming Measures and a presentation on cellular service improvement.

• Change of DBA request for LSF Hingham, LLC, 96 Derby Street
• Agreement with Minuteman Trucks d/b/a Allegiance Trucks for three Public Works vehicles
• Downtown Hingham Traffic Calming Measures Update
• Cellular Service improvement presentation

Audit Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the introduction of new members and the approval of previous minutes. The committee will also review the current status of audits and the forward plan for upcoming audits.

• Introduction of new members and terms of existing members
• Review and approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussion of current audit status and forward plan for Audit

Taxation Aid Committee

The Taxation Aid Committee will review committee guidelines and discuss how to promote a new exemption. The meeting also includes setting the date for the next meeting.

• Promotion of a new exemption
• Review of guidelines

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and the Ranger's Report. Members will also discuss park benches and future projects for 2023.

• Discussion of park benches
• Review of Treasurer's Report
• Review of Ranger's Report
• Discussion of 2023 goals and park projects

Personnel Board

The board will consider a request regarding the salary schedule placement and an additional week of vacation for the newly hired Assistant Water Superintendent. The meeting also includes a motion to enter executive session to discuss personal matters of an individual.

• Salary schedule and vacation time request for new Assistant Water Superintendent
• Entry into Executive Session regarding an individual's reputation, character, or health

Historic Districts Commission

The Commission will conduct site visits at three different locations on September 15, 2023. These visits involve reviewing proposed changes to windows, siding, hardscape, and garage construction.

• 3 West Street: window replacement
• 224 South Street: siding, windows, and new hardscape elements
• 32 Middle Street: garage/barn construction, parking court, and driveway/walkway improvements

Personnel Board

The board will consider a request regarding the salary placement and vacation time for the newly hired Assistant Water Superintendent. The meeting also includes HR updates and an executive session to discuss union bargaining strategy and individual personnel matters.

• Salary and vacation request for new Assistant Water Superintendent
• HR updates
• Executive session regarding Teamsters, Local 25 Union bargaining strategy
• Executive session regarding individual personnel matters

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will review bylaw project proposals and a request for a letter of support regarding hydration station funding from Ginny LeClair. The meeting also includes discussions on food scraps composting and an expanded partnership with Baystate Textiles.

• Bylaw project proposals
• Request for a Letter of Support for hydration station funding
• Expanded partnership with Baystate Textiles
• Food scraps composting in Hingham
• Election of chair and secretary

School Building Committee

The committee will review project updates for the Plymouth River School window project and the Foster School project. Discussions include budget status, change orders, and various project invoices.

• Plymouth River School: Change Order #3 for $12,396.00 and a 340-day time extension
• Plymouth River School: Review of ACG, T2, and Homer Contracting invoices
• Foster School: Construction and RDA project updates
• Foster School: Select Board update regarding PFA Bid Amendment
• Foster School: Review of PMA, RDA, KRR, and Bacon invoices

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Senior Center Building Committee will meet to discuss new business and potential alternate site locations for the project. The meeting is scheduled to take place remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of alternate site locations

Select Board

The Select Board will review updates on the New Elementary School Project and Downtown Hingham Traffic Calming Measures. The agenda includes considerations for one-day beverage licenses for the Weir River Farm Fall Festival and a dock agreement for the Harbormaster.

• Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Break Rock Brewing LLC
• Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Widowmaker Brewing LLC
• New Elementary School Project Update
• Agreement with Jet Docks Systems for a floating dock
• Potential Special Police Officer appointment of Jeffrey Treanor

The board unanimously approved a special one‑day wine and malt beverage license for Break Rock Brewing LLC and another for Widowmaker Brewing Inc. for the Weir River Farm Fall Festival on October 7, 2023. It also authorized the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with Jet Docks Systems for a 25‑foot floating dock costing up to $56,607.19. Additionally, the board appointed Jeffrey Treanor as a Special Police Officer through October 31, 2023, and Elliott Place to the Climate Action Commission.

• Approved Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Break Rock Brewing LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Inc. (3‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Jet Docks Systems for a floating dock up to $56,607.19 (3‑0)
• Appointed Jeffrey Treanor as Special Police Officer through Oct 31 2023 (3‑0)
• Appointed Elliott Place to the Climate Action Commission (3‑0)

Municipal Light Board

The Board will discuss meter opt-out charges, low income discount rates, and time of use updates. The meeting includes a review of financial summaries through July 2023 and project updates.

• Meter Charge for AMR Meter OPT-OUT
• Low Income Discount Rate discussion
• TOU Update
• Financials: 3-year Summary and YTD – July 2023
• Updates on Transmission Line Project, EV chargers, and solar projects

Sewer Commission

The commission will review previous minutes and discuss sewer abatements and operations. A primary agenda item is the Sewer Commission Consolidation Agreement with the Town of Hingham. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss how this agreement impacts department budget and operations.

• Review of August 15, 2023 minutes
• North Street Force Main status report
• Sewer Commission Consolidation Agreement with the Town of Hingham
• Executive session regarding consolidation agreement impact on budget and operations

Housing Authority

The Board will consider a $854.97 cost increase for the Hingham Fire Alarm System Upgrade project. They will also review certificates of substantial and final completion for Williams Electric, LLC. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of EOHLC wage match regulations.

• $854.97 cost increase for heat detector installation by Williams Electric, LLC
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for fire alarm system upgrade
• Certificate of Final Completion for fire alarm system upgrade
• Approval of EOHLC Wage Match Regulations for Fiscal Year 2024

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve previous meeting minutes and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on tax abatements.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session regarding decisions on abatements

The Board of Assessors met to approve previous minutes and sign invoices and warrants. The board entered a brief executive session. No other substantive policy or zoning decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed invoices and warrants
• Scheduled next meeting for September 21 at 10am

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will meet via Zoom to review previous minutes and conduct a discussion on project developments. The agenda includes a period for public comment.

• Review and approval of July 26, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Project Developments

The Route 3A Task Force reviewed a proposal to reduce the 4-lane configuration to 2 lanes at the Bathing Beach intersection. Members agreed that the design alternative is worth exploring based on traffic count data and potential safety benefits.

• Agreed to explore design alternative reducing 4-lane configuration to 2 lanes at Bathing Beach intersection

Energy Action Committee

The Energy Action Committee will review June meeting minutes and discuss appointing a member to the Climate Action Commission. The agenda includes sustainability department updates and discussions regarding heat pump advocacy and various energy projects.

• Appointment of an EAC member to the Climate Action Commission
• Updates from Hingham’s Sustainability Department
• Discussion on heat pump advocacy actions
• Review of energy projects including Safety Building, Foster School, and HMLP

The committee appointed a representative to the Climate Action Commission and approved the June meeting minutes. Members discussed heat pump advocacy strategies and received updates on municipal solar and EV charging projects.

• Appointed Brad Moyer to the Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will review a property management report from Corcoran Management. The meeting includes updates on a window project and LSA Building Reviews. Possible votes include the approval of bills and allocation of Cash Flow Rent Payment.

• Window project status update
• Update on LSA Building Reviews
• Approval of bills
• Allocation of Cash Flow Rent Payment
• Property management report from Corcoran Management

The Board of Managers approved the appointment of Sheila Buonaugurio as Resident Service Coordinator for the remainder of 2023. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from August 8, 2023. Discussions were held regarding credit card payment fees and window project updates.

• Approved Resident Service Coordinator Sheila Buonaugurio through 2023, not to exceed $4,000 and 160 hours (4-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will consider a request regarding the salary schedule for a newly hired GIS Coordinator. The board also plans to enter into an executive session to discuss individual character or health matters.

• Salary placement for new GIS Coordinator at Grade 9, Step 3
• Executive Session regarding individual reputation, character, or health

Board of Health

The Hingham Board of Health will consider several action items regarding local properties. This includes a condemnation hearing for 105 Hersey St and reviews of development plans. The meeting also features an Environmental Health Officer report.

• Condemnation hearing for 105 Hersey St
• Preliminary Flexible Residential Development Plan at 199 210 Ward St
• Expansion of Use at 222 South Pleasant St
• Removal of geotechnical analysis condition for 28/32 Union St. and 5 Woodbine Lane

The Board of Health voted to request additional information from the Planning Board regarding a proposed residential subdivision on Ward Street. The Board also continued a review for a residence at South Pleasant Street and discussed a condemnation hearing for a Hersey Street property.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Voted to have EHO write a letter to Planning Board requesting more information on 199-201 Ward St. preliminary review (3-0)
• Voted to continue review of 222 South Pleasant Street expansion of use for up to 60 days (3-0)
• Directed resident of 105 Hersey Street to coordinate with EHO for a home reinspection

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review July results, FY24 expenditures, and the fiscal year end for FY23. Discussion topics include maintenance building projects, golf cart contracts, and equipment purchases.

• Review of July results and FY24 expenditures
• Maintenance Building Project update
• Golf Cart Contract review
• Equipment Purchase discussion
• Bowling Alley update

The committee reviewed financial reports showing a July net profit of $36,790.01 and FY2023 net profit of $304,877.18. Members discussed upcoming Select Board presentations regarding a golf cart contract, equipment purchases, and the Master Plan Option 3A.

• Approved donation to Glastonbury Abbey
• Approved donation to MDA Jay Tolman Telethon Party
• Denied 5 other donation requests

Select Board

The Select Board will consider requests for one-day alcohol licenses for the Harbor Feast 2023 and the Tour de South Shore. The board will also review agreements for budgeting software and a utility tractor. Additionally, they will consider a manager change for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC.

• One-day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Hingham Maritime Center
• One-day Wine and Malt Beverages license for the 14th Annual Tour de South Shore
• Change of Manager request for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC
• Agreement with Deere and Company for a John Deere 5402R Compact Utility Tractor
• Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budgeting software

The Select Board authorized agreements for new budgeting software and a utility tractor. The board also issued several one-day liquor licenses and made four commission appointments.

• Approved agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budgeting software not to exceed $34,787.50 for FY24 (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of John Deere Compact Utility Tractor and Roller Mower for South Shore Country Club not to exceed $68,891.08 (3-0)
• Approved one-day all alcoholic beverages license for Hingham Maritime Center Harbor Feast 2023 (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt beverages license for The McCourt Foundation Tour de South Shore (3-0)
• Approved change of manager at Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC to Sandro DaCruz (3-0)
• Proclaimed Sept. 10, 2023 as Suicide Prevention Day and September as Suicide Prevention Month (3-0)
• Appointed Cheryl Russo (Beautification Commission), Elaine Ward (Council on Aging), Jeff Swett (Scholarship Fund Committee), and Scott Cyr (Water Transition and Evaluation Committee) (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2023 (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to make decisions regarding abatements.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and decide on abatements

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023, meeting and signed invoices and warrants. The board entered an executive session from 10:10 am to 11:30 am. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed invoices and warrants
• Scheduled next meeting for September 11 at 10am

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will meet to introduce new members and receive an update on the Tranquility Grove project. The meeting includes votes regarding expenditures for Almshouse sign replacement and Tranquility Grove reprinting.

• Introduction of new Commission Members
• Tranquility Grove Project update
• Vote to approve funds for Almshouse Sign Replacement
• Vote to approve funds for Tranquility Grove Reprinting

The Commission approved the use of Preservation Projects Funds to repair a damaged sign at Short and Leavitt Streets. Members welcomed new appointees and discussed upcoming lecture series and preservation projects. The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at a future meeting.

• Approved $1,700 from Preservation Projects Funds to repair the Almshouse sign at Short and Leavitt Streets
• Approved June 5, 2023 minutes as written

Retirement Board

The board will review minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting and approve August 2023 expenses. The agenda also includes reviewing applications for retirement, membership, and buybacks.

• Approval of July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of August 2023 allowances and expenses
• Applications for retirement and membership
• Applications for make-ups/buybacks
• PRIT Fund and cash flow reports

The Board approved retirement allowances and expenses for August 2023. It also processed membership applications, a retirement application, and several fund transfers. The system was reported to be valued at 157.2 million as of June 30, 2023.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 2023 payroll warrant of $997,655.17 (4-0)
• Approved August 2023 accounts payable warrant of $81,575.10 (4-0)
• Approved membership for Nicholas L. Costanza and Teresa F. Flynn (4-0)
• Approved retirement application for Anthony J. Fahie (4-0)
• Approved five accumulated total deduction transfers totaling $75,851.56 (4-0)

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction updates for the Foster School Project. The agenda also includes reviewing project invoices and discussing the MSBA groundbreaking scheduled for August 25, 2023.

• Foster School Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction updates
• MSBA groundbreaking scheduled for August 25, 2023
• Review of project invoices from PMA, RDA, KRR, Bacon, and PGB
• Update on change order status and approval process

The committee approved a change order for a revised traffic pattern and authorized several project invoices and payment requests. Members also received updates on foundation work, steel deliveries, and the upcoming MSBA groundbreaking ceremony.

• Approved Change Order 001 for revised traffic pattern totaling $76,530.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice 027 totaling $92,504.10 (6-0-0)
• Approved KRR Pay Req 008 totaling $308,066.40 (6-0-0)
• Approved Bacon Construction Pay Req 001 totaling $2,335,546.03 (6-0-0)
• Approved PGB Engineering invoice #194H totaling $379.65 (6-0-0)
• Approved RDA invoice 024 totaling $95,265.17 (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 7.18.23 (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 8.01.23 (6-0-0)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet in executive session to discuss strategy and conduct negotiations regarding the Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union. The meeting includes an adjournment to a closed session to protect the Town's bargaining position.

• Collective bargaining with Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes, a treasurer's report, and a ranger's report. Members will also discuss park benches and future projects for the year 2023.

• Discussion of park benches
• Review of Treasurer's Report
• Review of Ranger's Report
• Discussion of 2023 goals and park projects

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission is reviewing several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Proposed projects include residential renovations on Main Street and Middle Street, as well as structural updates to the Central Fire Station.

• Hardscape reconstruction and fence installation at 16 Middle Street
• Window removal, French doors, and second-story addition at 693 Main Street
• Metal roof canopy and cedar shingle dormers for the Central Fire Station at 339 Main Street
• Cedar privacy fence installation at 361 Main Street

The Commission issued a certificate of appropriateness for a hardscape and fence project at 16 Middle Street. Applications for residential additions at 693 Main Street and renovations to the Central Fire Station were continued to the September meeting for further revisions.

• Approved hardscape reconstruction and fence installation at 16 Middle Street (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Continued application for 693 Main Street to address concerns on massing, vents, and door styles
• Continued application for Central Fire Station to review dormer materials and awning design

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss community education regarding the single use water bottle ban and updates on hydration stations. The agenda also includes a compost collection RFP and a compost survey.

• Single use water bottle ban education plans
• Hydration stations updates
• Compost collection RFP
• Compost survey

The committee reviewed communication materials for the commercial ban on single-use plastic water bottles and discussed municipal composting vendor proposals. Members established action items for community outreach and funding research for reusable bottles and composting subsidies.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session regarding abatements

The Board of Assessors met to sign invoices and warrants and approve the minutes from the July 27, 2023, meeting. The board entered into executive session for a portion of the meeting. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 27, 2023
• Signed invoices and warrants
• Scheduled next meeting for August 29 at 10am

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on establishing a 25 mph speed limit on certain town streets. The agenda also includes updates on the South Shore Country Club Pool Project and discussions regarding alternative locations for the Senior Center.

• Potential 25 mph speed limit on certain streets
• One-day liquor license for Vitamin Sea Brewing at World’s End
• Manager change request for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC at 90 Derby Street
• South Shore Country Club Pool Project update
• Discussion of alternative locations for the Senior Center

The Select Board approved the Traffic Committee's recommendation to lower speed limits to 25 mph across 13 designated street groups. The board also issued a one-day liquor license for a community event. Discussions were held regarding potential new sites for the Senior Center.

• Approved 25 mph speed limits for streets listed in Figures 1 through 13 (3-0)
• Approved Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for August 26, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2023 (3-0)

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will vote on abatements and review the June 20, 2023, meeting minutes. The commission will also receive status reports on the Route 3A Sewer Project and Broad Cove Pump Station Improvements. Discussion items include preliminary FY2023 budget results and ADU connection policy.

• Vote on abatements
• Route 3A Sewer Project status report
• Broad Cove Pump Station Improvements update
• Hingham CZM Grant Application Status
• Discussion of ADU Connection Policy

The Commission approved two sewer bill abatements and the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members received status reports on the Route 3A sewer project and I&I reduction efforts, and discussed the need for a policy regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) connections.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 2 Isaac Sprague Drive for $2,629.22 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 3001 Hockley Drive for $1,546.60 (3-0)

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will discuss 2023 park projects and goals. The agenda also includes updates regarding park benches and the Hingham Working dog event.

• Hingham Working dog event
• Park benches
• Treasurer's Report
• Ranger's Report
• Discussion of 2023 park projects and goals

The committee approved the Treasurer's and Ranger's reports and decided to postpone the Party in the Park event until June. Members discussed a proposed community dog walk fundraiser for the Hingham Working Dog Foundation scheduled for mid-to-late fall.

• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved Ranger's Report
• Tabled July meeting minutes
• Approved postponement of Party in the Park until June

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to the Select Board. The proposal involves reducing the speed limit to 25mph on certain streets within the Town of Hingham.

• Recommendation to reduce speed limits to 25mph on certain streets

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will consider several requests to approve job descriptions and salary schedule placements for various town positions. The board also plans to enter an executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters, Local 25 Union.

• Approval of Elder Services Coordinator job description and salary placement
• Approval of Assistant Town Engineer job description and salary placement
• Approval of Social Worker/Opioid Program Coordinator job description and salary placement
• Salary schedule placement for Interim Assistant Conservation Officer
• Executive session regarding Teamsters, Local 25 Union bargaining strategy

The Personnel Board approved job descriptions and salary scale placements for several town roles, including positions in Elder Services, Engineering, and Social Work. The board also approved a temporary salary grade for the Interim Assistant Conservation Officer.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Elder Services Program Coordinator job description and Grade 6 salary scale (3-0)
• Approved Assistant Town Engineer job description and Grade 10 salary scale (3-0)
• Approved Golf Course Equipment Manager job description (3-0)
• Approved Social Worker/Opioid Program Coordinator job description and Grade 6 salary scale (3-0)
• Approved Interim Assistant Conservation Officer at Grade 6, Step 4 through December 31, 2023 or start of permanent hire (3-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss an individual's character and Teamsters Local 25 collective bargaining strategy (3-0)

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will discuss technical issues regarding Time of Use rates and the Low Income Discount Rate. The board will also review financial summaries through June 2023 and receive updates on solar projects and capital projects.

• Discussion of TOU Rate technical issues
• Review of Low Income Discount Rate
• Meter Charge for AMR Meter OPT-OUT
• Approval of May and June 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates on Transmission Line Project, EV chargers, and solar projects

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific business items listed. The committee will conduct a call to order, leadership remarks, and public comment.

The committee discussed potential locations for the center, including Bare Cove Park and the south Shore County Club. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting.

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will review updates regarding a window project and LSA building reviews. The meeting includes potential votes on several construction-related payments and equipment purchases.

• $19,000.00 payment to MSC Ashland for 40 portable air conditioners
• $3,762.50 payment for Code and Project Peer Review for the window project
• $1,092.00 payment to Noble, Boston for 40 window seals
• $1,843.90 change order to Vareika Construction

The Board of Managers approved several payments related to the window project and resident cooling needs. Members also discussed building masonry restoration estimates and the potential for a resident service coordinator.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $3,500 payment for Window Project Code and Project Peer Review (4-0)
• Approved $19,000 payment to MSC Ashland for 40 portable air conditioners (4-0)
• Approved $1,092 payment to Noble, Boston for 40 window seals (4-0)
• Approved $17,405.64 change order to Vareika Construction (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider completion certificates for a paving project at 100 Beal Street. The agenda also includes motions to approve year-end financial reports and write off $944 in vacated tenant accounts.

• $1,991.10 change order for pavement curbing repairs at 100 Beal Street
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for 100 Beal Street paving project
• Certificate of Final Completion for 100 Beal Street paving project
• $944 write-off for vacated tenant accounts receivable

The Board approved the final completion of the 100 Beal Street parking and entryway paving project. Members also approved year-end financial reports, Section 8 utility allowances, and specific tenant account write-offs.

• Approved accounts payable and payments (Unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Woodall Construction Co., Inc. for $1,991.10 (Unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for 100 Beal Street paving (Unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for 100 Beal Street paving (Unanimous)
• Approved year end financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved $944 write-off for two vacated accounts receivable (Unanimous)
• Approved Section 8 Utility Allowances (Unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss progress on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Foster School construction. The agenda includes reviews of budget change orders for metal windows and parking lot reconfiguration. An MSBA groundbreaking is scheduled for August 25, 2023.

• Foster School Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction updates
• Review of Metal Window FSB change order final value
• Review of September 2023 parking lot reconfiguration change order
• MSBA groundbreaking scheduled for August 25, 2023

The committee approved a not-to-exceed amount for a revised traffic pattern project. Members also received updates on the Foster Elementary School construction progress and the upcoming MSBA groundbreaking ceremony.

• Approved PCO 002 (Revised Traffic Pattern for Fall 2023) with a not-to-exceed amount of $79,930.00 (6-0-0)
• Issued CCD 001 to Bacon Construction for metal window allowance overage, increasing contract by $899,925.00

Select Board

The Select Board will review a request from Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC for a Change of Manager. The meeting also includes updates on the Public Safety Facility Project and senior property tax exemptions.

• Change of Manager request for Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC at 90 Derby Street
• Renewal of VFIS A&S Insurance Proposal for public safety officer injuries-on-duty
• Public Safety Facility Project Update
• FY24 Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption update
• Proclamation of August 12, 2023 as Farmers Market Day

The Select Board issued two official proclamations for community observance days. The board also received updates on a local bear sighting and the progress of the Public Safety Facility construction project.

• Approved minutes from July 25, 2023 (2-0)
• Proclaimed September 22, 2023, as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day (2-0)
• Proclaimed August 12, 2023, as Farmers Market Day (2-0)
• Tabled Bertucci’s Restaurants LLC request for change of manager due to applicant absence

Sewer Commission

The commission will receive updates on the Route 3A Sewer Project and Broad Cove Pump Station Improvements. Discussion items include preliminary FY2023 budget results and ADU connection policy. The meeting also includes a vote on sewer abatements.

• Vote on sewer abatements
• Route 3A Sewer Project status report
• Broad Cove Pump Station Improvements update
• Hingham CZM Grant Application Status
• Preliminary FY2023 Budget Results discussion

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will review the status of a window project and LSA building reviews. Potential votes include payments for air conditioners, window seals, and construction change orders. A property management report from Corcoran Management is also scheduled.

• $19,000.00 payment to MSC Ashland for 40 portable air conditioners
• $3,762.50 payment for Code and Project Peer Review for the window project
• $1,092.00 payment to Noble, Boston for 40 window seals
• $1,843.90 change order to Vareika Construction

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss progress on the Plymouth River School Window Project, including budget and designer updates. Members will also review project invoices totaling $8,080.00 for approval.

• Plymouth River School Window Project update
• Room 16A wind load structural engineering update
• Approval of ACG PRES invoice for $2,500.00
• Approval of T2 Architecture invoices totaling $5,580.00

The Committee unanimously approved several invoices for architectural and consulting services and approved the minutes from the May 24, 2023, meeting. Members discussed ongoing punch list issues, change orders, and a payment demand letter from Homer Contracting's attorney.

• Approved ACG invoice PRES26 for $1,200.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved T2 invoice 21-04-22 for $3,780.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved T2 invoice 21-04-23 for $1,800.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved the PRES portion of the 5/24/23 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The meeting includes an executive session to make decisions regarding property tax abatements.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session for abatement decisions

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting and signed invoices. The board held an executive session and discussed the tax relief committee.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed invoices
• Scheduled next meeting for August 15th at 10am

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will review meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. The group will also discuss updates regarding the GM2 MassDOT project, including traffic counts and intersection analysis.

• Approval of May 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Status of updated traffic counts and accident reports for GM2 MassDOT Project
• Addressing MassDOT 25% comments
• Description of the intersection analysis process
• Discussion regarding a landscape architect subconsultant

The Task Force appointed Deirdre Anderson and Bryce Blair to a working group to coordinate next steps with GM2. Members discussed updating plan sets for MassDOT compliance and the goal of submitting 100% design by June 1, 2024.

• Approved minutes of 05/24/23
• Agreed to ask Foth to undergo MassDOT qualification process
• Agreed to work with MassDOT qualified landscape engineers using Pressley plans as a starting point
• Appointed Deirdre Anderson and Bryce Blair to a working group

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a potable well variance for 244 Gardner St and expansions of use at 5 Woodbine Lane and 28 32 Union Street. The agenda also includes the June 20, 2023 meeting minutes and an EHO report.

• Potable well variance for 244 Gardner St
• Expansion of Use at 5 Woodbine Lane
• Expansion of Use at 28 32 Union Street
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Health granted potable well and septic variances for 244 Gardner Street, 5 Woodbine Lane, and 28 Union Street. Approvals for Woodbine Lane and Union Street included requirements for geotechnical reports and inspections by consulting engineers.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Granted potable well variances for 244 Gardner Street (2-0)
• Approved revised plans for 5 Woodbine Lane with conditions for geotechnical report and inspection (2-0)
• Approved variances for expansion of use from 3 to 5 bedrooms at 28 Union Street with conditions for geotechnical report and inspection (2-0)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss community education plans regarding the single-use water bottle ban and provide updates on hydration stations. The agenda also includes reviewing a compost collection RFP, a compost survey, and follow-up from the farmer's market.

• Single-use water bottle ban education plans
• Hydration stations updates
• Compost collection RFP
• Compost survey
• Farmer's market community table follow-up

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review the FY23 end-of-year results and donation requests. Members will discuss the Maintenance Building Project, a facility assessment, and a Master Plan presentation. The meeting also includes a review of the golf cart contract and a request for qualifications.

• Maintenance Building Project and Facility Assessment
• Master Plan Presentation
• Golf Cart Contract
• Request for Qualifications
• FY23 End of Year results

The Committee approved a donation of a golf foursome to Adelia the Wonder Girl. Members reviewed financial reports and discussed a Master Plan presentation for the Select Board involving potential capital costs between $4.65M and $5.2M.

• Approved donation of a foursome to Adelia the Wonder Girl

Climate Action Planning Committee

The agenda contains a single procedural item regarding attending the Select Board meeting on July 25, 2023. The committee intends to provide an update to the Board following that meeting.

• Attend the Select Board meeting on July 25, 2023, to update the Board

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint session with the Planning Board regarding MBTA Communities Multi-family Zoning. The board will also consider water system pipe installations and various department agreements.

• Joint session on MBTA Communities Multi-family Zoning
• Water system pipe installation in Thaxter Street, Downer Avenue, Park Circle, Planters Field Road, and Crow Point Lane
• Agreement with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a Fire Department ambulance
• Agreement with Jet Docks Systems for a 32-foot floating dock
• Signing Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamsters Local 25

The Select Board held a joint session with the Planning Board to discuss zoning changes required to comply with MBTA Communities guidelines. No votes were taken on zoning, but the Board approved the July 11, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes dated July 11, 2023 (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Aftosmes, et al v. Town of Hingham (3-0)
• Postponed Proclamation for Veterans Suicide Awareness agenda item

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider two agreements at this meeting. These include a contract for Phase I Water Main Replacement and the purchase of a 2023 Ford F150 Hybrid Pick-up Truck.

• Agreement with K.R. Rezendes, Inc. for Phase I Water Main Replacement
• Agreement with Colonial Motor Group for a 2023 Ford F150 Hybrid Pick-up Truck

The Board of Water Commissioners authorized a contract for Phase I Water Main Replacement for the Weir River Water System. The Board also approved the purchase of a hybrid vehicle for the Assistant Water Superintendent position.

• Approved Agreement with K.R. Rezendes, Inc. for Phase I Water Main Replacement not to exceed $1,748,447.00 (3-0)
• Approved Agreement with Colonial Motor Group for a 2023 Ford F150 Hybrid Pick-up Truck not to exceed $60,913.40 (3-0)
• Approved minutes dated July 11, 2023 (3-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission will review status reports for the Route 3A Sewer Project and Broad Cove Pump Station Improvements. Members will also discuss preliminary FY2023 budget results and the ADU connection policy.

• Vote on sewer abatements
• Route 3A Sewer Project status report
• Broad Cove Pump Station Improvements update
• Preliminary FY2023 budget results discussion
• ADU connection policy discussion

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting and July 2023 expenses. The board will also review applications for membership, retirement, buybacks, and fund withdrawals. Additionally, the board will review the PRIT Fund Report and Cash Flow Report.

• Review of July 2023 allowances and expenses
• Membership applications
• Retirement applications
• PRIT Fund Report
• Cash Flow Report

The Hingham Contributory Retirement Board approved retirement allowances and expenses for July 2023. The board also approved several applications for system membership, retirement, and fund transfers.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 payroll warrant of $996,789.60 (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 accounts payable warrant of $14,281.15 (4-0)
• Approved membership applications for 7 employees (4-0)
• Approved retirement applications for 4 employees (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal/transfer of accumulated deductions for 2 employees (4-0)

Historic Districts Commission

The commission will consider applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Lincoln and Hingham Centre Local Historic Districts. Proposed projects include driveway modifications, a new barn, and hardscape reconstruction. The meeting also includes a review of the Bishops Lane project description.

• Driveway loop at 158 South Street
• Balcony construction at 38 North Street
• New barn construction at 234 South Street
• Hardscape and fence installation at 16 Middle Street
• Landing and driveway reconstruction at 32 Middle Street

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will conduct a final review of the Climate Action Plan for approval. The agenda also includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and addressing other business brought before the committee.

• Final review and approval of the Climate Action Plan
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes

The Committee unanimously approved the Climate Action Plan, authorizing the Chair to make final discussed edits before publication. The body determined that the approval of this plan fulfills its mission under Article 14 of the 2021 Town Meeting.

• Approved the Climate Action Plan (Unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board meeting consists of moving from open session into executive session. The board will discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union.

• Collective bargaining with Teamsters, Local 25 Supervisors Union

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss progress on the Foster School and RDA projects, including construction updates and parking lot layouts. The agenda also includes reviews of budget proposals and project invoices for June 2023.

• Foster School Phase 1 construction and Phase 2 permitting updates
• RDA project updates regarding stage egress and parking lot layouts
• Review of Welch Planter’s Field Lane survey proposal
• Review of Metal Window FSB change order
• Approval of June 2023 project invoices from PMA, RDA, KRR, and PGB

The committee approved several project payments, a survey proposal, and a subcontractor agreement for photo documentation. Members also authorized a not-to-exceed amount for metal window procurement overages. Phase 2 permitting was issued on July 14, 2023, and foundation excavation has begun.

• Approved PCO 001 metal window allowance overage with $904,995.00 NTE amount (6-0-0)
• Approved Welch Surveyors proposal for Downer Ave survey monuments for $6,380.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved subcontractor agreement with OnSite IQ for photo documentation (6-0-0)
• Approved KRR Pay Req 007 for $730,936.65 (6-0-0)
• Approved RDA Invoice 023 for $95,265.17 (6-0-0)
• Approved PMA Invoice 026 for $87,715.62 (6-0-0)
• Approved PGB Engineering Invoice #181I for $487.65 (6-0-0)
• Approved 6.15.23 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will discuss future park projects and goals for 2023. The meeting also includes a treasurer's report, a ranger's report, and a review of meeting minutes.

• Bare Cove Fun Run
• Treasurer's Report
• Review and accept Meeting Minutes
• Ranger's Report
• Discussion on park projects and 2023 goals

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The Cable TV Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a review of annual finances as well as updates regarding schools and grants.

• Annual finances review
• Schools update
• Grant update

Personnel Board

The board will consider job description amendments and salary scale placements for two town positions. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding union bargaining strategy.

• Amend Veteran’s Services Administrative Assistant job description
• Approve salary scale placement for Veteran’s Services Administrative Assistant
• Approve Assistant Water Superintendent job description
• Approve salary scale placement for Assistant Water Superintendent
• Discuss collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters, Local 25 Union

The Personnel Board approved an amended job description and salary grade for the Veteran’s Services Administrative Assistant. The Board also approved the job description and salary grade for the Assistant Water Superintendent. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding DPW collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved amended job description for Veteran’s Services Administrative Assistant (4-0)
• Approved Veteran’s Services Administrative Assistant at Grade 4 of Gov HR salary scale (4-0)
• Approved job description for Assistant Water Superintendent (4-0)
• Approved Assistant Water Superintendent at Grade 11 of Gov HR salary scale (4-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss DPW collective bargaining strategy (4-0)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss plans for educating the community about the single-use water bottle ban. The agenda also includes updates on hydration stations and a review of a compost collection RFP.

• Single-use water bottle ban education plans
• Hydration stations updates
• Compost collection RFP
• Compost survey
• Approval of minutes from the last meeting

The committee discussed outreach strategies for the commercial single-use water bottle ban and reviewed research on curbside composting options. No formal actions were decided or minutes approved as a quorum was not reached.

• No votes taken (quorum not reached)
• Approval of 4/10/23 minutes deferred

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a contract for filter underdrain upgrades and two amendments for engineering services with Environmental Partners Group, LLC. The board also appointed Liz Klein as Chair and approved the May 2, 2023 minutes.

• Appointed Liz Klein as Chair of the Board of Water Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved minutes dated May 2, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 2 with Environmental Partners Group, LLC for engineering services not to exceed $41,420.00 (3-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 3 with Environmental Partners Group, LLC for engineering services not to exceed $246,620.00 (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with Waterline Industries Corporation for filter underdrain upgrades not to exceed $987,677.00 (3-0)

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center will review the June 13, 2023 minutes. The agenda includes a new board member announcement and updates on FOC status. The meeting also covers a State Development Grant and a supervisor promotion.

• New board member announcement
• FOC status update
• State Development Grant discussion
• Supervisor promotion
• Approval of June 13, 2023 minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a regulatory agreement for two single-family homes on Whiting Street and discuss potential real estate acquisitions for affordable housing. The board will also review requests from National Grid to install new gas mains in several locations.

• Regulatory Agreement for 302 and 304 Whiting Street
• One-day wine and malt beverage license for Untold Brewing
• National Grid gas main installation on Accord Pond Drive
• National Grid gas main installation on Hawthorne Road, Sycamore Lane, and Holly Street
• National Grid gas main installation on Main Street

The Select Board approved three separate gas main replacement projects by National Grid and a one-day liquor license for Summerfest. The Board also authorized a regulatory agreement for two affordable housing units and filled several board appointments.

• Approved installation of 2,095 feet of gas main in Accord Pond Drive (3-0)
• Approved installation of 1,700 feet of gas main in Hawthorne Road, Sycamore Lane, and Holly Street (3-0)
• Approved installation of 4,975 feet of gas main in Main Street (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt beverages license for Untold Brewing, LLC for July 29, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized Regulatory Agreement for affordable homes at 302 and 304 Whiting Street (3-0)
• Reappointed Mary Ann Donaldson to Historic Districts Commission (3-0)
• Appointed member to Mike Sutton Affordable Housing Trust (3-0)
• Appointed Arthur Robert to the Commission on Disabilities (3-0)

Energy Action Committee

The committee will discuss updates from the Sustainability Department and heat pump advocacy. The meeting also includes a review of the 2018 Report regarding various town locations.

• Heat pump advocacy and website presence
• Sustainability Department updates
• Review of 2018 Report projects including Safety Building, Foster School, Hingham High School, Town Hall, and HMLP
• Approval of April meeting minutes

Taxation Aid Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items. The committee will review its guidelines and application procedures.

• Review of guidelines
• Review of application and application procedures

The committee approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting. Members discussed promoting the fund via flyers, newsletters, and the online payment portal, and determined that postage for thank you notes will be paid from the TAC general ledger.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Determined postage for thank you notes will be paid from the TAC general ledger

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will discuss a draft policy regarding the promotion of municipal solar energy. The meeting also includes a review of a customer survey by GreatBlue Research and discussion of a low income discount rate.

• Draft Policy on Promoting Municipal Solar Energy
• GreatBlue Research customer survey review
• Low Income Discount Rate discussion
• Review of 3-year financial summary and YTD through May 2023

Climate Action Planning Committee

The Committee will conduct a detailed review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan. Members will also review the timeline for finalizing the plan and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan
• Review of the timeline for finalizing the Climate Action Plan
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee reviewed feedback and updates to section 4.2 (Building – Technology and Design) of the Climate Action Plan. Members discussed adding more images and a committee photo to the final draft. Committee members must provide final comments and edits by July 14.

• Reviewed updates to section 4.2 of the Climate Action Plan
• Set deadline of July 14 for members to provide final plan comments and edits

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will review previous minutes and receive reports from the Veterans Service Officer regarding Memorial Day and Flag Day events. The agenda also includes a new business item for Flag Day.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• VSO reports on Memorial Day and Flag Day events
• Flag Day under new business

The council voted to cancel meetings for July, August, and September, resuming in September 2023. Members reviewed the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony and planned for the July 4th Parade and a August 6th suicide awareness event.

• Voted to cancel July, August, and September meetings

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will discuss and potentially vote on a request to film in Bare Cove Park. This meeting is being held remotely via Zoom.

• Potential vote on request to film in Bare Cove Park

The committee approved a request to film a promotional video for the American Psychiatric Association. The production involves a 15-person crew and three filming locations, including the park and skate park.

• Approved filming request for American Psychiatric Association promo

Select Board

The Select Board will consider an agreement with the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant to install an electric vehicle charging station at 210 Central Street. The board will also discuss a potential real estate acquisition and trustee appointments.

• Agreement for EV charging station at 210 Central Street
• Potential real estate acquisition discussion
• Appointment of trustee to Wilder Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc.
• End of Year Transfers

The Select Board authorized the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at Town Hall and approved multiple reserve and departmental fund transfers. The Board also appointed a new trustee to the Wilder Charitable Trust and reappointed members to various town commissions.

• Approved agreement with Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant for EV charging stations at 210 Central Street (2-0)
• Approved Reserve Fund transfers totaling $1,747,783 for fire, legal, and unemployment expenses (2-0)
• Approved Inter-Department transfers including $140,000 from DPW Salaries to Transfer Station (2-0)
• Approved Intra-Department transfers including $384,010 from Sewer MWRA & Hull to Capital (2-0)
• Appointed Sarah Carolan as Trustee under the Will of Martin Wilder and ratified Jane Davis and Michael Shilhan (2-0)
• Reappointed members to the Affordable Housing Trust, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission (2-0)
• Reappointed members to the Council on Aging, Cultural Council, and Human Rights Commission (2-0)
• Approved minutes from June 13 and June 27, 2023 (2-0)

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board is meeting to discuss electricity rate structures and credits. The agenda includes discussions on Time of Use rates, solar credits, and PCA calculations. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Time of Use Rate Discussion - UFS
• Low Income Discount Rate
• 10% Early Discount
• Solar Credit – UFS
• PCA Calculation - UFS

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board also plans to enter an executive session to review and make decisions regarding property tax abatements.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and decide on abatements

The Board appointed Assessor Roberts as the chair of the tax relief committee. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. A request for a real estate tax abatement for a deployed service member was presented for consideration.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Designated Assessor Roberts as chair of the tax relief committee
• Scheduled next meeting for July 27 at 10am

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from May 23, 2023, and June 2023 expenses. The board will also process applications for membership, retirement, and buybacks. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of the PRIT Fund and cash flow reports.

• Approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 2023 allowances and expenses
• Review of membership applications
• Review of retirement applications
• PRIT Fund and cash flow reports

The Board approved retirement allowances and expenses for June 2023, totaling $979,380.63 for payroll and $203,319.33 for accounts payable. It also approved four new memberships, one retirement application, and one buyback request.

• Approved June 2023 Retirement Allowances and Expenses (5-0)
• Approved membership applications for Gina M. McCarthy, John B. Crenier, Justin M. Worth, and Mary R. Kelley (5-0)
• Approved retirement application for James P. Keaney (5-0)
• Approved buyback application for Poornima Rau at a cost of $1,345.48 (5-0)
• Approved withdrawals and transfers for John G. O'Donnell, Kevin D. Duff, Michelle A. Magner, Paul J. Lynch, Shannon P. Fish, and Tanya M. Holland (5-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will receive updates on the window project and LSA building reviews. Possible votes include authorizing an HVAC system analysis and approving peer review payments for the window project.

• Authorization of Allied Consulting Engineering for HVAC review up to $6,000
• Payment of $3,708.75 for Window Project Code and Project Peer Review
• Update on the status of the window project
• Property management report from Corcoran Management

The Board of Managers approved a contract for an HVAC review and approved meeting minutes from May. A payment for the window project peer review was not approved because it exceeded the budget. The Board requested more information on a potential services coordinator and credit card rent payments for the next meeting.

• Approved contract with Allied Consulting Engineers for HVAC review, not to exceed $6,000 (4-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied $3,708.75 payment for Code and Project Peer Review for Window Project (over budget)
• Tabled decision on residences services coordinator position pending further details
• Tabled decision on enabling credit card rental payments via Rent Café pending further details

Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board

The Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board meeting consists of procedural items and official reports. The agenda includes updates from the Water Superintendent and Water Commissioner.

• Water Superintendent's report
• Water Commissioner's report
• Approval of minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will consider appointing special police officers and approving a temporary construction agreement for 182 North Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Hingham Maritime Center and the Affordable Housing Trust.

• Appointment of Special Police Officers Brian Doherty and Joseph Turco
• Temporary agreement for bollard installation at 182 North Street
• Hingham Affordable Housing Trust progress update
• Hingham Maritime Center update
• End of Year Transfers

The Select Board authorized a license agreement to install 14 bollards to protect a historic home from vehicle accidents. The Board also appointed two special police officers and granted a conflict of interest waiver to an attorney. The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust provided an update on its progress toward adding five housing units per year.

• Approved installation of 14 bollards at 182 North Street (3-0)
• Appointed Brian Doherty and Joseph Turco as Special Police Officers through October 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Waived conflict of interest for Attorney Susan C. Murphy under M.G.L. c. 268A, § 19 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 6, 8, and 12, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled end of year transfers until the next meeting

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission will review May 9, 2023 minutes and a CZM Resiliency Grant application. The meeting includes reports on Broad Cove pump station upgrades and the Route 3A force main replacement project. Members will also vote on establishing an FY2024 emergency fund for unplanned events.

• Vote on establishing an FY2024 Emergency Fund for unplanned events
• Discussion of CZM Resiliency Grant Application – JR Frey
• Report on Broad Cove pump station upgrades
• Update on Route 3A force and gravity main replacement project
• Vote on sewer abatements

The Commission voted to support a state grant application to harden four pump stations against sea level flooding. Members also approved several sewer bill abatements for 12 properties. The board discussed a $50,000 force main repair at 222 Lincoln St.

• Supported CZM Resiliency Grant Application for harbor structures risk assessment (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 30 Lincoln Street for $8,871.86 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 33 Franklin Rodgers Road for $6,194.18 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 171 Main Street for $5,103.78 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 8 Planters Lane for $1,799.68 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 4 Tupelo Drive for $1,279.46 (3-0)
• Approved sewer bill abatement for 139 South Street for $913.90 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 as amended (3-0)

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will review reports from the Treasurer and Ranger and accept previous meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss 2023 park projects, goals, and naming opportunities, and hold elections.

• Discussion on 2023 park projects and goals
• Review of naming opportunities
• Elections
• Treasurer's Report
• Ranger's Report

The committee approved the use of the park for the Parkland Program and a Hanover Recreation Department teen program. New officers were elected for the committee. The board also approved the treasurer's report and the purchase of park supplies.

• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved purchase of up to $1,200 for dog bags and park maps
• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved Rec Dept use of BCP for Parkland Program
• Elected Ray as President, Lauren as Secretary, Michael for Operations, and Katie for Social Media
• Approved Hanover Rec Dept teen program visits for July 12, July 26, and August 9 pending insurance policy

Board of Health

The Board will review meeting minutes from May 12, 2023. Agenda items include an expansion of use at 5 Woodbine Lane and a discussion regarding septic installation at 95 Martins Lane. The Board will also discuss revisions to tobacco regulations with the Tobacco Enforcement Officer.

• Expansion of Use at 5 Woodbine Lane
• Septic installation discussion at 95 Martins Lane
• Revision to Tobacco Regulations

The Board approved the May 12, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed tobacco regulation updates. A request for expansion of use at 5 Woodbine Lane was deferred pending Planning Board review. The Board also agreed to monitor future projects by Oak Development LLC following a Stop Work Order at 95 Martins Lane.

• Approved May 12, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Deferred decision on 5 Woodbine Lane expansion of use until Planning Board review
• Decided to monitor future jobs by Oak Development LLC following septic installation issues at 95 Martins Lane
• Tabled decision on suspension duration for tobacco regulation violations pending further research

Housing Authority

The Hingham Housing Authority will consider several construction and funding items. This includes a contract for emergency fire alarm replacement at Thaxter Park and paving work at 100 Beal Street. The board will also review a $503,137 funding amendment.

• $397,960 contract with Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc. for fire alarm replacement at Thaxter St.
• $503,137 award amendment for FY2026 funding and emergency repairs
• $10,000 change order for additional paving work at 100 Beal Street
• Approval of completion certificates for the 100 Beal Street paving project

The Board approved a contract for emergency fire alarm replacement at Thaxter St. and authorized a $503,137 funding award from the state. Additionally, the Board approved final completion and a change order for paving work at 100 Beal Street.

• Approved accounts payable and payments (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Woodall Construction Co, Inc. at 100 Beal Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for Woodall Construction Co, Inc. at 100 Beal Street (unanimous)
• Authorized $503,137.00 award from DHCD for FY2026 Formula Funding and Thaxter Park fire alarm replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000.00 Change Order No. 1 for Woodall Construction Co., Inc. at 100 Beal St. (unanimous)
• Approved $397,960.00 contract with Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc. for emergency fire alarm replacement at Thaxter St. (unanimous)

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will conduct a detailed review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan and discuss related updates. The meeting also includes an update on public presentations and a review of the timeline for finalizing the plan.

• Review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan
• Update on past and upcoming public presentations
• Review of the timeline for finalizing the Climate Action Plan
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss progress on the Foster School project, including site work and Phase 2 construction status. Members will also review RDA project updates regarding stage egress and parking lot layout. Additionally, the committee is scheduled to review and approve several project-related invoices.

• Foster School Phase 2 construction and permitting status update
• RDA project updates for stage egress and parking lot layout
• OPM budget update and Onsite IQ proposal review
• Review and approval of invoices from PMA, RDA, KRR, PGB Engineering, and C. Spirito

The committee approved several construction and administration invoices for the Foster Elementary School project. Members also agreed to order the project's main switchgear immediately to avoid schedule delays, despite potential cost risks. Discussions were held regarding site logistics for Fall 2023 and code compliance for the cafetorium stage.

• Approved 5.17.23 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice 025 for $79,166.60 (5-0-0)
• Approved RDA invoice 023 for $169,265.67 (5-0-0)
• Approved KRR Pay Req 006 for $688,892.50 (5-0-0)
• Approved PJMA invoice #76-2023 for $5,535.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved PGB Engineering invoice #168R for $156.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved shifting $8,940.00 in C. Spirito invoices from School budget to project budget (5-0-0)
• Agreed to order main switchgear immediately to expedite delivery

Historic Districts Commission

The commission will review applications for property changes within the Lincoln Local Historic District. These include a driveway loop at 158 South Street and porch and window replacements at 37 Lincoln Street. The meeting also includes a vote on upcoming meeting dates.

• Driveway loop connection at 158 South Street
• Window and porch modifications at 37 Lincoln Street
• Vote on meeting dates for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
• Review/approval of meeting minutes

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes and the Harbor Media Annual report. The committee will also discuss grant criteria and receive a schools update.

• Approval of Harbor Media Annual report
• Discussion of grant criteria
• Schools update

The committee approved the minutes from April and May and unanimously accepted the Harbor Media Annual Report. Members discussed student content demands for the public schools contract and provided an update on production grant applications.

• Approved May 9 and April 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Harbor Media Annual Report (unanimous)

Naming By-law Committee

The Naming By-law Committee will review the minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting and a Policy Statement. The committee is also scheduled to participate in a Select Board meeting regarding the draft Naming By-law Policy.

• Vote on April 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of Policy Statement
• Participation in Select Board meeting regarding draft Naming By-law Policy

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The board will discuss radio transmission atmospheric interruptions affecting fire departments and SSH Ambulance. Technology updates include the Cohasset PD Radio System and FOC status. The meeting also addresses the supervisor promotion process and recognizes retiring board members.

• Radio transmission atmospheric interruption discussion
• Cohasset PD Radio System and FOC status updates
• Supervisor promotion process
• Recognition of retiring board members
• Approval of May 23, 2023 minutes

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will discuss management reorganization and the maintenance building project. The agenda includes an Executive Director report on May results and FY23 expenditures. Members will also review CPC grants and a Master Plan presentation to SB.

• Country Club Management Reorganization
• Maintenance Building Project updates and expenditures
• CPC Grants balance and timeline review
• Golf Cart Contract
• Master Plan Presentation to SB

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving the extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement for Cooperative Recycling on the South Shore. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a draft Naming By-law Policy and a review of board goals and objectives.

• Extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement for Cooperative Recycling on the South Shore
• Discussion of Draft Naming By-law Policy
• Authorization for Town Administrator to approve Special (One Day) liquor licenses
• Certificate of Recognition for Janine Suchecki

The Select Board approved the FY24 goals and extended a five-year cooperative recycling agreement. The Board also delegated the authority to approve most special one-day liquor licenses to the Town Administrator, while retaining approval for large or high-impact events.

• Proclaimed June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth Independence Day (3-0)
• Authorized 5-year extension of Intermunicipal Agreement for Cooperative Recycling on the South Shore (3-0)
• Adopted FY24 Select Board Goals and Objectives (3-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to approve special one-day liquor licenses, excluding events with 200+ guests, tier 1 World's End events, or those requiring fire details (3-0)
• Appointed Liz Klein to the Master Plan Implementation Committee (3-0)
• Decided to approve meeting minutes at the next meeting

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The Weir River Estuary Park Committee will vote on the April 11, 2023, meeting minutes. The committee will also address 2023-2024 officer positions and propose future meeting dates.

• Vote to approve April 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Selection of 2023-2024 Chair and Secretary positions
• Proposal of 2023/2024 meeting dates via Zoom

The committee approved a transition of leadership roles and the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. Members discussed regional environmental updates and expressed support for a group seeking to save open space bordering the estuary.

• Approved minutes from 04/11/23
• Approved transition of Committee Chair from Sharon Allen to Scott Plympton
• Approved transition of Secretary role from Scott Plympton to Mark Buonagurio
• Approved support for SOS (Save Open Space) regarding Hull Redevelopment Authority proposals

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will conduct an audited financial review by Goulet, Salvidio & Associates, P.C. The meeting includes discussions regarding low income and early discount rates. Members will also receive updates on solar projects and the transmission line project.

• Audited Financial Review by Goulet, Salvidio & Associates, P.C.
• Discussion of Low Income Discount Rate
• Discussion of 10% Early Discount
• Updates on Transmission Line Project and solar projects
• Review of 3-year financial summary and YTD April 2023

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Town Moderator to conduct interviews for the Talent Bank. These interviews are part of the process for filling current Board and Committee vacancies.

• Talent Bank interviews with the Town Moderator

The Select Board met with the Town Moderator to interview 11 candidates for open positions on various boards and committees. No votes or final appointments were recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted Talent Bank interviews with 11 candidates

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will conduct a site visit regarding 158 South Street. The proposal involves creating a loop to connect two existing driveways. This item is a continuation from the April 27, 2023 meeting.

• Site visit for driveway loop at 158 South Street

Select Board

The Select Board is scheduled to conduct Talent Bank interviews alongside the Town Moderator. These interviews involve applicants for current Board and Committee vacancies.

• Talent Bank interviews for Board and Committee vacancies

The Select Board met with the Town Moderator to interview seven candidates for open positions on various boards and committees. No formal votes or appointments were recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted interviews with Kate Schembri, Megan Burns, Matt Curran, Elisa Fontanes, Kathleen Nugent, Jeannie Ingram, and Leon Merian

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee is meeting to discuss whether to repair or replace a tractor. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2023, at GAR Hall in Hingham, MA. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Discuss tractor repair or replace
• Next meeting scheduled for 06/14/23

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review municipal vacancies and proposed updates to several job descriptions. The board will also consider potential amendments to the Personnel By-Law and discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Teamsters, Local 25 Union.

• Proposed changes to Public Health Nurse job description
• Proposed changes to Health Agent job description
• Proposed changes to Conservation Officer job description
• Request for firefighter work experience credit
• Executive session regarding Teamsters, Local 25 Union bargaining strategy

The Personnel Board approved amended job descriptions for the Public Health Nurse, Health Agent, and Conservation Officer. The Board also voted to credit a firefighter's prior part-time work as full-time experience. Members discussed 35 municipal job vacancies and the impact of the override.

• Accepted Firefighter Nicholas Beauchaine’s prior part-time work as equivalent full-time experience (4-0)
• Accepted amended Public Health Nurse position description (4-0)
• Accepted amended Executive Health Officer position description (4-0)
• Approved amended Conservation Officer position description subject to Conservation Commission Chair approval (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The meeting includes a period for public questions or discussions regarding items not on the agenda.

• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting and signed invoices. The board held an executive session to discuss abatements and discussed the taxation Aid committee.

• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes
• Signed invoices
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements
• Scheduled next meeting for June 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will consider several service agreements and license approvals. This includes HVAC maintenance for Town Hall and engineering services for inner harbor coastal structures. The board will also discuss establishing a 25 mph speed limit in certain business districts.

• One-day liquor licenses for Untold Brewing at Derby Street Shops
• HVAC maintenance agreement with Preferred Mechanical
• Engineering services for inner harbor coastal structures
• Construction testing amendment for Public Safety Facility project
• Discussion of 25 mph speed limit in certain areas

The Select Board approved a new 25 mph speed limit for several downtown streets to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety. The Board also authorized maintenance and engineering contracts for Town Hall and coastal structures.

• Established 25 mph speed limit for designated areas including Water, Mill, Station, North, Fearing, South, Main, Central, and Lincoln Streets
• Approved 25 Special One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages licenses for Untold Brewing's Summer Community Beer Garden (3-0)
• Authorized HVAC maintenance agreement with Preferred Mechanical not to exceed $150,000 (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC for MEPA environmental notification services (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 amendment with Hill International, Inc. for Public Safety Facility construction testing (3-0)
• Proclaimed June 15, 2023, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2023 (3-0)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is reviewing a recommendation for the Select Board. This proposal involves reducing the speed limit to 25mph within the Downtown Business District.

• Recommendation to reduce speed limit to 25mph in the Downtown Business District

Energy Action Committee

The committee will discuss heat pump advocacy and electric vehicle chargers for businesses. Members will also consider joining Power Options and reviewing updates to the 2018 Report. Discussion includes energy projects at Foster School, Hingham High School, and Town Hall.

• Heat pump advocacy and website updates
• Electric vehicle chargers at businesses
• Green School Works application via MAPC
• Review of 2018 Report projects for local schools and Town Hall
• Potential membership in Power Options

The committee agreed on three priority areas to recommend for state energy technical assistance funding via MAPC. Members also decided to assist the town in tracking progress against the 2018 Energy Reduction Plan.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to recommend municipal net zero emission planning for MAPC funding
• Agreed to recommend regional outreach and education programs for MAPC funding
• Agreed to recommend template procurement for solar and battery storage for MAPC funding
• Decided to assist the town in tracking progress of the 2018 Energy Reduction Plan
• Agreed to monitor potential restrictions on new natural gas connections

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will review a presentation from ENE regarding the Spot Market and Capacity Market. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting.

• ENE Presentation on Spot Market and Capacity Market
• Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Audit Committee

This meeting consists of standard procedural items, including the review and approval of previous minutes. The committee will also conduct an audit process kickoff.

• Audit process kickoff

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss and determine grant recipients and amounts for several projects through the Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust. The agenda also includes a request to demolish a barn at 29 Scotland Street.

• Grant determinations for Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust applications
• Request to demolish barn at 29 Scotland Street
• Hingham Cemetery Corporation fence project
• Front gable restoration at 263 North Street
• Siding and trim replacement at 194 North Street

The Commission unanimously approved five grant awards for historic preservation projects. A request to demolish a barn at 29 Scotland Street was postponed. The minutes from May 15, 2023, were approved.

• Approved $26,241.00 grant for bollards at 182 North Street (unanimous)
• Approved $17,229.00 grant to restore front gable at 263 North Street (unanimous)
• Approved $20,808.00 grant for landscape design at Tranquility Grove at Burns Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $13,611.00 grant to replace siding, clapboards and trim at 194 North Street (unanimous)
• Approved $22,112.00 grant for windows, driveway, and insulation at 256 North Street (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion on barn demolition request at 29 Scotland Street
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic Districts Commission

The commission is reviewing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in local historic districts. These requests include demolitions, stone wall removal, and new construction projects.

• Demolition of house at 3 Home Meadows Lane
• Removal of existing stone wall at 223 North Street
• Garage and wing demolition with additions at 107 Main Street
• Construction of a Thomas Barker House reproduction at 58 Main Street

The Commission issued Certificates of Appropriateness for a wall removal at 223 North Street, a rear addition and garage at 107 Main Street, and a historic house reproduction at 58 Main Street. The board also elected new officers following the departure of the previous Chair.

• Approved demolition of rock wall and piers at 223 North Street (4-1)
• Approved demolition of 1970s rear addition and construction of new garage and breezeway at 107 Main Street (4-1)
• Approved reproduction of the historic Thomas Barker House at 58 Main Street (5-0)
• Elected Dan Clark as Chair
• Elected Carol Pyles as Vice Chair
• Continued hearing for 3 Home Meadows Lane demolition to June 20, 2023

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will review OPM project budget and change order updates. The committee will also discuss designer updates regarding exterior columns and punch lists. Additionally, members will review and approve several project invoices.

• OPM project budget and change order updates
• Designer update on exterior columns and punch list
• Approval of T2 Architecture invoice for $10,615.00
• Response to Kenney & Sams correspondence

The Committee unanimously approved several invoices for project services and materials. Members discussed ongoing payment disputes and punch list delays with Homer Contracting, and agreed to seek a second opinion on column repairs.

• Approved payment of six invoices totaling $16,965.55 (Unanimous)
• Approved 4/26/23 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed to obtain a second opinion on column repairs

Route 3A Task Force

The Task Force will discuss developments regarding the GM2 MassDOT project, including updated schedules and traffic counts. The meeting includes a review of accident reports and potential adjustments to the road cross section. Members will also address the MassDOT Safe Passing Sign Grant and guidance.

• GM2 MassDOT project developments
• Review of traffic counts and accident reports
• Possible adjustments to road cross section
• MassDOT Safe Passing Sign Grant and guidance
• Approval of March 22, 2023 minutes

The task force reviewed the project's progress toward the fiscal 2025 TIP, noting a six-month construction slide. New vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist activity counts are scheduled for June 7 and 8. The group is working toward a 100% design submission by approximately June 1, 2024.

• Approved minutes of 03/22/23
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 PM

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will review and approve the meeting minutes from April 18, 2023. The council will also hear reports from the Veterans Service Officer regarding Flag Day events and support requirements.

• Review and approval of April 18, 2023, minutes
• VSO report on Flag Day events
• Discussion of required support

The Council coordinated schedules and assigned members to lead Flag Day presentations at four local schools. Members also discussed drafting activities to engage the Hingham High and Hingham Junior Veterans Appreciation Clubs.

• Assigned Tom Hoffman to PRS presentation on 6/8/23
• Assigned Matt Sexton to Foster presentation on 6/8/23
• Assigned Mary Ann Blackmur and Tom Burbank to East School presentation on 6/9/23
• Scheduled South School presentation for 6/14/23

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The board will discuss board organization and receive an update on the FY23 Development grant. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Trainee Supervisor promotion process.

• Board organization discussion
• FY23 Development grant update
• Trainee Supervisor promotion process
• Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review April results, FY23 expenditures, and year-to-date revenue and expenses. The agenda also includes updates on the Maintenance Building Project and future capital needs in the Master Plan.

• Review of April results and FY23 expenditures
• Bowling Alley profit and loss financials
• Maintenance Building Project update and expenditures
• Master Plan update regarding future capital needs
• Friends of South Shore Country Club event calendar

The committee approved donations to the Plus NE annual golf tournament and the JET foundation. Financial reports for April 2023 and FY23 to date were reviewed, including bowling alley performance. The Master Plan was submitted to the Select Board for review.

• Approved donation to Plus NE annual golf tournament
• Approved donation to JET foundation
• Denied donation to Franklin High School Football
• Denied donation to SSCAC
• Denied donation to NE Longboard Association
• Approved payment to Vista Verde landscaper
• Passed review of minutes to June 13th meeting

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will consider several one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for upcoming community events. The agenda also includes an amendment to a landscape maintenance agreement and the appointment of an Assistant Harbormaster.

• One-day wine and malt beverage licenses for local summer events
• Amendment to agreement with Shrewsbury Landscapes Inc. for turf maintenance
• Change of manager request for Legal C Bar at 96 Derby Street
• Appointment of Assistant Harbormaster (candidate Meara Conley)
• Town Administrator Annual Performance Review

The Select Board authorized a turf maintenance contract and appointed a new part-time Assistant Harbormaster. The board also issued several one-day liquor licenses for community events and proclaimed June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

• Approved amendment for Shrewsbury Landscapes Inc. athletic field turf maintenance not to exceed $201,313.00 (3-0)
• Appointed Meara Conley as part-time Assistant Harbormaster for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Proclaimed June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Hingham (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for South Shore Conservatory Year-End Celebration on June 2 (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Boston Pedals Together Film Festival on June 4 (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Weir River Farm’s Pride Family Picnic on June 4 (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Summer Solstice at World’s End on June 24 (3-0)
• Approved change of manager for Legal C Bar from Mark Hayward to Dorothy M. McCoy (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for fiscal year 2024. The board will also review membership and retirement applications, as well as monthly expenses and fund reports.

• Public Hearing for FY2024 COLA increase
• Review of May 2023 allowances and expenses
• Review of membership and retirement applications
• PRIT Fund Report review
• Cash Flow Report review

The Board approved a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on the first $14,000 of retirement allowances for FY2024. The board also approved monthly payroll and expense warrants, membership applications, and retirement requests.

• Approved 3% COLA on the first $14,000 of retirement allowance for FY2024 (3-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved May 2023 payroll warrant of $1,084,779.37 and accounts payable warrant of $31,358.58 (3-0)
• Approved membership application for Anthony C. Matthews, Fire Department (3-0)
• Approved retirement application for Barbara J. Mullin, Light Plant (3-0)
• Approved buyback application for Linda Harper, Library for $2,001.75 (3-0)
• Approved five withdrawals or transfers of accumulated total deductions (3-0)

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will receive a property management report from Corcoran Management. Discussion includes an update on the window project and LSA Building Reviews.

• Window project status update
• LSA Building Reviews update
• Approval of bills

The Board of Managers approved a payment to Your Electrical Solutions and agreed to postpone the installation of entrance canopies. The meeting included updates on window testing, roof conditions, and building maintenance.

• Approved $1,367 bill for Your Electrical Solutions (3-0)
• Agreed to delay installation of entrance canopies

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will conduct site visits at two locations in Hingham. The agenda contains no other items or decisions.

• Site visit: 107 Main Street
• Site visit: 223 North Street

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote to approve a contract with Colantonio Inc. This contract is for the construction of the Public Safety Facility at 335 Lincoln Street.

• Contract with Colantonio Inc. for the construction of the Public Safety Facility at 335 Lincoln Street

The Select Board awarded the construction contract for the Public Safety Facility at 335 Lincoln Street to Colantonio, Inc. The bid was the lowest received but exceeded the project budget by $1,741,657.

• Approved construction contract with Colantonio, Inc. for $41,975,497 (3-0)

Board of Assessors

This meeting consists of procedural items and standard administrative tasks. The Board will review minutes from the previous meeting and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices

The Board of Assessors appointed a new Chair and approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. The board held an executive session to discuss abatements and discussed the taxation Aid committee and potential Circuit Breaker tax credit increases.

• Approved April 27, 2023 minutes
• Appointed Josh Ross as Chair of Assessors
• Scheduled next meeting for June 7, 2023

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will review feedback received on the Climate Action Plan and discuss updates to it. Members will also review the timeline for finalizing the plan and receive updates on public presentations.

• Review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan
• Timeline review for finalization of the Climate Action Plan
• Update on past and upcoming public presentations

The Committee incorporated stakeholder feedback into the Carbon Emissions Inventory, Waste, Community, and Natural Resources sections of the draft Climate Action Plan. The plan is expected to be completed by the end of June. Members will research responsible parties for implementation steps before the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 3, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee will review progress on early site work for the Foster School Project. The agenda also includes reviewing Phase 2 bidding results and approving several project-related invoices.

• Foster School Project: Early site work progress update
• Review of GC bid results and OPM recommendation for Phase 2 Bidding
• OPM Budget Update
• Approval of project invoices from PMA, RDA, KRR, PJMA, and PGB Engineering

The School Building Committee awarded the Phase 2 base bid construction contract and a geothermal HVAC system alternate to Bacon Construction Company. The committee also approved several consultant and contractor invoices for work completed in April 2023.

• Awarded Phase 2 base bid construction contract to Bacon Construction Company for $79,899,700
• Awarded Add Alt #1 for geothermal HVAC system to Bacon Construction Company for $1,530,000
• Authorized PMA to issue notice of award or notice to proceed to Bacon Construction
• Approved 4.26.23 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice 024 for $71,733.02
• Approved RDA invoice 021 for $169,265.67
• Approved KRR Pay Req 005 for $456,765.70
• Approved PJMA invoice #41-2023 for $38,185.00, PGB Engineering invoice #152K for $684.62, and Gatehouse Media invoice #5543207 for $30.03

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for local events. The board will also review agreements for marine electronics, roadway management, and a new Fire Department vehicle.

• One-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Vitamin Sea Brewing, St. John the Evangelist Parish, and Stellwagon Beer Company
• Agreement with Steamboat Wharf Marina Services, Inc. for marine navigation electronics replacement
• Agreement with Mag Retail Holdings - FED, LLC for a 2023 Ford Explorer for the Fire Department
• Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for roadway management work
• Appointment of Assistant Harbormaster candidates

The Select Board authorized several municipal agreements, including a roadway construction contract and a new hybrid vehicle for the Fire Department. The board also appointed five part-time Assistant Harbormasters and issued multiple one-day liquor licenses for local events.

• Approved $450,000 roadway management contract with TL Edwards, Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized $51,003 purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid for Fire Department (3-0)
• Approved $52,209.78 agreement with Steamboat Wharf Marina Services for Marine 1 electronics (3-0)
• Reappointed Bradford Betzner and Michael Nash as Assistant Harbormasters (3-0)
• Appointed Cameron Lumbard, Charlie Sichol, and James Tian as Assistant Harbormasters (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for Springham, Summerfest, and Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics (3-0)
• Proclaimed May 21, 2023, as Grape Island Day (3-0)
• Proclaimed May 23, 2023, as Maddie’s Promise Day (3-0)

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will meet to approve the April 18, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes a VSO report regarding flag distribution for Memorial Day and Flag Day.

• Approval of April 18, 2023, minutes
• VSO report on Memorial Day and Flag Day flag distribution

Municipal Light Board

The Board will discuss the 4% Opt-Out Program and conduct a board re-organization. Members will also review financial summaries for February and March 2023 and receive updates on various solar and infrastructure projects.

• 4% Opt-Out Program discussion
• Annual True-up of Solar Credit
• Financial summaries for February and March 2023
• Updates on Transmission Line Project and EV chargers
• Updates on HMLP, Municipal, and Landfill solar projects

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review the Treasurer's Report, Ranger's Report, and previous meeting minutes. Discussion topics include trail cameras, mustard plants, and upcoming summer and fall events. Members will also revisit a project regarding naming opportunities.

• Discussion of trail cameras
• Review of 2023 park projects and goals
• Update on Party in The Park event
• Rescheduled Salty Bow regatta
• Revisiting naming opportunities project

The committee approved the treasurer's report and the April meeting minutes. Members coordinated logistics for a party in the park scheduled for June 18, 2023, including food vendors and activities. The committee also discussed managing invasive mustard plants and confirmed the prohibition of motorized vehicles in the park.

• Approved Treasurer's Report regarding salary, portapotties, and fuel
• Approved April meeting minutes
• Tabled Ranger's Report
• Scheduled next meeting for Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Historical Commission

The commission will hear presentations regarding several Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust projects. These presentations cover various property improvements and landscape designs.

• Fence at Hingham Cemetery Corporation
• Bollards at 182 North Street
• Front gable restoration at 263 North Street
• Landscape design for Tranquility Grove at Burns Memorial Park
• Siding and trim replacement at 194 North Street

The Commission heard presentations for six project applications. One project regarding the Hingham Cemetery fence was deferred to a future funding round to clarify ownership and replacement responsibility. The remaining five applications remain eligible for funding.

• Deferred Hingham Cemetery fence project to next funding round
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a definitive subdivision for 213 Cushing St and approve minutes from April 20, 2023. The meeting also includes discussions regarding PFAS and new construction variances.

• 213 Cushing St, Definitive Subdivision
• New Construction Variances discussion
• PFAS discussion
• EHO Report

The Board approved a Definitive Subdivision FRD plan for a 22-bedroom project, pending further review by the Planning Board and a future septic review. The Board also received a report on a $213,000 state grant for opioid community education and support.

• Approved Definitive Subdivision FRD plan dated April 24, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (2-0)

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Proposed work includes a barn demolition and reconstruction on South Street and window replacements on Main Street and Lincoln Street. The commission will also hold an informal discussion regarding a new garage at 107 Main Street.

• Barn demolition and reconstruction at 234 South Street
• Window replacement at 666 Main Street
• Porch addition and window replacements at 37 Lincoln Street
• Discussion of a new three bay garage at 107 Main Street

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The committee will discuss a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) regarding the Senior Center Expansion Feasibility Study and Schematic Design. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from March 14, 2023.

• RFQ for Senior Center Expansion Feasibility Study and Schematic Design
• Approval of March 14, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved the March 14, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed a parking study and the feasibility of using the Town Hall complex versus alternative sites for the senior center. Jean and Sally will research available town sites.

• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda also includes the start of the audit process.

• Audit process kickoff
• Review and approval of minutes from previous meeting

Sewer Commission

The commission will vote on the FY23 sewer rate and nominations for Chair. The agenda also includes votes on reopening the Weir River Sewer District and an item regarding 80 Kilby Street. Discussion is scheduled for the Rt. 3A Sewer Project scope of work.

• Vote on FY23 Sewer Rate
• Nominations for Chair
• Reopening Weir River Sewer District
• 80 Kilby Street Additional Bedroom - WRSD
• Rt. 3A Sewer Project Scope of Work discussion

The Commission established the FY2023 sewer rate and lifted the moratorium on connections in the Weir River Sewer District. One application for an additional bedroom was approved conditionally. The board also elected a new Chairman.

• Elected Mr. Frazier as Chairman of the Sewer Commission (3-0)
• Set FY 2023 Sewer Rate at $14.06 per hundred cubic feet (3-0)
• Rescinded the February 2017 moratorium on connections in the Weir River Sewer District (3-0)
• Approved additional bedroom for 80 Kilby Street conditional on sump pump inspection (3-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will discuss pending legislation regarding community media programming. The agenda also includes updates on the Verizon contract, Harbor Media's budget, and new committee applications.

• Verizon contract update
• Two new cable committee applications
• Hingham Public Schools contract
• Harbor Media FY 24 budget and grant status
• Discussion of bills H.74 and S.34 regarding media funding

The committee confirmed that the Verizon contract is now in effect. Members discussed challenges regarding the volume of content provided by public schools and received updates on the Harbor Media budget and annual review.

• Confirmed Verizon contract is in effect

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will vote on contracts for fire alarm upgrades and lighting at 100 Beal St. The meeting also includes a motion for an emergency fire alarm system replacement at 30 Thaxter St.

• $397,960.00 contract with Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc. for emergency fire alarm replacement at 30 Thaxter St.
• $27,384.00 ARPA contract amendment for fire alarm system upgrade at 100 Beal St.
• $20,665.00 design contract with Nangle Engineering, Inc. for lighting at 100 Beal St.
• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board authorized an emergency contract for fire alarm replacement at 30 Thaxter Street and approved funding for lighting and fire alarm upgrades. The Board also agreed to cancel the June and July meetings unless votes are required.

• Approved $397,960 contract with Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc. for emergency fire alarm replacement at 30 Thaxter Street
• Approved $27,384 ARPA fund amendment for fire alarm system upgrade at 100 Beal St.
• Approved $20,665 design contract with Nangle Engineering, Inc. for lighting at 100 Beal Street
• Approved accounts payable and payments (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to cancel June and July board meetings unless motions require a vote

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will conduct a detailed review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan. Members will also receive updates on public presentations and review the timeline for finalizing the plan.

• Review of feedback received on the Climate Action Plan
• Update on public presentations to date and upcoming presentations
• Review of the timeline for finalizing the Climate Action Plan
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee reviewed and incorporated feedback into the Electricity and Buildings and Transportation sections of the draft Climate Action Plan. Remaining edits for other sections will be addressed at a future meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 29, 2023 meeting, with two members abstaining.

• Approved minutes from March 29, 2023 meeting (Carlos DaSilva and Bob Hidell abstaining)
• Incorporated feedback into Electricity and Buildings and Transportation sections of draft CAP

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a petition for a Special Act to extend senior property tax exemptions. The agenda also includes business license applications and board re-organization.

• Petition for a Special Act to extend the Hingham Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption
• One-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Stellwagon Beer Company and Break Rock Brewing LLC
• Farmer's Market license application from Blisspoint LLC
• Change of officers/managers for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC
• Re-organization of the Select Board

The Select Board reorganized its leadership and approved several one-day and seasonal liquor licenses. The board also voted to petition the state legislature to remove the expiration date for the Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption.

• Appointed Elizabeth Klein as Chair of the Select Board (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt beverage license for Stellwagon Beer Company for May 13 (3-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt beverage license for Break Rock Brewing LLC for May 13 (3-0)
• Approved Special Farmer's Market License for Blisspoint LLC (Blisspoint Meadery) from May 6 to Nov 18, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved change of LLC managers for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC (3-0)
• Voted to petition the General Court of Massachusetts to remove the expiration date of the Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023 (2-0-1)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will consider an agreement with Centrifuge-Systems, LLC. The contract is for a new centrifuge to replace existing unit #2 at the Weir River Water System Water Treatment Plant.

• Agreement with Centrifuge-Systems, LLC to replace centrifuge #2 at 900 Main Street

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a contract with Centrifuge-Systems, LLC to replace an aging centrifuge at the Weir River Water System Water Treatment Plant. The equipment is being replaced because the existing units have exceeded their 26-year life expectancy. The purchase will be funded through the Capital Outlay budget.

• Approved Agreement with Centrifuge-Systems, LLC for a new centrifuge not to exceed $563,100.00 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2023 (3-0)

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will discuss rate design follow-up with Utility Financial Services and provide an update on the customer survey. The meeting also includes reviews of financial summaries for February and March 2023 and updates on various solar and capital projects.

• Rate design follow-up with Utility Financial Services
• Annual True-up of Solar Credit
• Updates on Transmission Line Project and EV chargers
• Updates on HMLP, Municipal, and Landfill solar projects
• Review of February and March 2023 financial summaries

Historical Commission

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The Commission approved a $150 expenditure for a new sign at Wilder Bridge. Administrator Andrea Young distributed 2023 funding applications for the Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust.

• Approved $150 from PPF for Wilder Bridge commemorative sign (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2023 meeting

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will review a property management report from Corcoran Management. The meeting includes an update on the window project and a possible vote to authorize an analysis of the LSA HVAC systems.

• Window project status update
• Possible vote to authorize HVAC system analysis at the LSA
• Approval of March 27, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board of Managers approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. Members agreed to delay the installation of entrance canopies. Staff provided updates on window testing and building envelope reviews.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to delay installation of entrance canopies

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Board will receive a property management report from Corcoran Management and an update on the window project. The meeting includes a possible vote to authorize professionals to analyze HVAC systems at LSA.

• Window project status update
• Possible vote for HVAC system analysis and upgrade reporting
• Approval of March 27, 2023 minutes
• Corcoran Management property report

Historic Districts Commission

The commission will consider applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Pear Tree Hill and Lincoln Local Historic Districts. Proposed work includes house demolition, greenhouse removal, driveway loop creation, and stone wall removal.

• Demolition of existing house at 3 Home Meadows Lane
• Greenhouse removal and rear wing modifications at 187 Main Street
• Creation of a driveway loop at 158 South Street
• Removal of an existing stone wall at 223 North Street

The Historic Districts Commission issued a certificate of appropriateness for a project at 187 Main Street. Other requests regarding home demolition, driveway construction, and wall removal were continued or deferred pending further information or site visits.

• Approved removal of greenhouse to create recessed patio at 187 Main Street (4-0)
• Continued hearing for demolition of house at 3 Home Meadows Lane to May 25, 2023
• Tabled decision on driveway loop at 158 South Street pending site visit
• Tabled decision on stone wall removal at 223 North Street pending site visit

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a routine meeting to approve previous minutes and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions regarding abatements.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and decide on abatements

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting and signed invoices. The board held an executive session to discuss abatements.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed invoices
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements
• Scheduled next meeting for May 18, 2023

School Building Committee

The committee will review progress updates for the Plymouth River and Foster School projects. This includes reviewing budget updates, contractor status, and designer updates. The meeting also involves approving various project invoices.

• Plymouth River School: Budget and construction updates
• Plymouth River School: Review of ACG and T2A invoices
• Foster School: Phase 2 bidding update and sub bid results
• Foster School: Review of project invoices and legal expenses

The committee decided to rebid the metal windows scope and push back the General Contractor bid date to May 16, 2023, after filed sub-bids exceeded estimates by approximately $6.1M. The committee also approved several project invoices and payment requests.

• Approved 3.16.23 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice 023 for $142,772.40
• Approved RDA invoice 020 for $589,642.91
• Approved KRR Pay Req 004 for $507,397.85
• Approved Dain Torpy legal fees for $12,100.00
• Approved Gatehouse Media invoices for $114.66
• Moved GC bid date to 5.16.23
• Decided to reject the current metal window bid and rebid the scope

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to approve the issuance and details of a bond anticipation note scheduled to close on May 11, 2023. The agenda also includes reports from the Town Administrator and Select Board.

• Vote to approve issuance and details of a bond anticipation note

The Select Board approved the issuance of a $24,084,468 Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) to Fidelity Capital Markets. The borrowing refinances a previous BAN and provides funding for authorized projects.

• Approved sale of $24,084,468 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to Fidelity Capital Markets (3-0)

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review reports on FY 23 expenditures and donation requests. Members will discuss updates on the maintenance building, pool project, and driving range. The body will also address bowling alley rates for Fall 2023.

• FY 23 Expenditures
• Maintenance Building Project change orders and move-in schedule
• Pool Project status update
• Driving Range equipment and opening date
• Bowling Alley Rates for Fall 2023

The committee reviewed financial reports for March 2023 and the 2023 fiscal year. Members received updates on the maintenance building, pool litigation, and driving range improvements. The committee also discussed bowling rates and communication with Raffael’s.

• Approved donation request for South Shore Young Professionals
• Set Fall 2023 bowling rates: $25/30min, $35/1hr, $50/1.5hr, $350/hr for full alley, $13 per player for leagues
• Appointed Jack Bailey as liaison between Raffael’s and SSCC Committee

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center will meet to approve the FY24 budget and review the FY22 audit by Roselli, Clark & Assoc. The agenda also includes an update on the FY23 Development grant and a discussion regarding the Mayflower second plan for retirees.

• Approval of FY24 budget
• Review of FY22 audit by Roselli, Clark & Assoc.
• Update on FY23 Development grant
• Discussion of Mayflower second plan for retirees
• Approval of February 14 and March 21 meeting minutes

School Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items regarding participation in Town Meeting Night 2. No other business was scheduled.

• Participation in Town Meeting, Night 2 if needed

Retirement Board

The board will review minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting and approve March 2023 allowances and expenses. Additionally, the board will consider various applications for membership, retirement, and buybacks.

• Approval of February 28, 2023, minutes
• Review of March 2023 allowances and expenses
• Review of membership and retirement applications
• PRIT Fund and Cash Flow reports

The Board approved a $1,000,000 redemption from the PRIT fund to replenish the HCRS operating account. Members also approved April 2023 retirement allowances and expenses, as well as several membership and retirement applications.

• Redeemed $1,000,000.00 from PRIT to replenish HCRS operating account (3-0)
• Approved April 2023 Retirement Allowances totaling $976,416.61 (3-0)
• Approved April 2023 Expenses totaling $44,954.38 (3-0)
• Approved membership applications for Kathryn A. Brown and Sean E. Long (3-0)
• Approved retirement applications for James McDaid and Kathleen Crowley (3-0)
• Approved make-up/buyback application for Mary E. Keif at $1,554.07 (3-0)
• Approved deduction transfers for Nicole B. Mastrangelo ($1,276.82) and Rebecca J. Collins ($2,464.08) (3-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

School Building Committee

This is a procedural agenda. The School Building Committee will call the meeting to order, attend and participate in Town Meeting at Hingham High School, then adjourn. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• Attend and participate in Town Meeting at Hingham High School

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to prepare for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of warrant articles.

• Discussion of warrant articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will participate in a Moderator’s meeting to prepare for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. This agenda contains only procedural items related to town meeting preparation.

• Participation in the Moderator's meeting for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board met to participate in the Moderator's meeting for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will conduct site visits at three locations. The agenda includes reviews of window replacement requests and an application to demolish an existing house.

• Window replacement on south side of 666 Main Street
• Application to demolish existing house at 3 Home Meadows
• Window replacement at 37 Lincoln Street

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will meet to consider two agreements. These include a cable television renewal license with Verizon New England Inc. and audiovisual services for the Annual Town Meeting 2023.

• Cable Television Renewal License Agreement with Verizon New England Inc.
• Agreement with Boston Light & Sound for Annual Town Meeting 2023 audiovisual equipment and services

The Select Board granted a Cable Television Renewal License to Verizon New England Inc. and authorized a contract for audiovisual services for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.

• Approved Cable Television Renewal License for Verizon New England Inc. (2-0)
• Approved agreement with Boston Light & Sound for audiovisual services not to exceed $56,790.40 (2-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will address new construction plans for 73 Abington Street and 170 Chief Justice Cushing Highway. The meeting also includes the appointment of Leslie Badger as Animal Inspector.

• New construction at 73 Abington Street
• New construction at 170 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
• Appointment of Leslie Badger as Animal Inspector

The Board of Health approved septic system designs and regulatory variances for two properties. The Board also formally appointed Leslie Badger as the Town of Hingham Animal Inspector.

• Approved septic design and variances for 73 Abington Street (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Leslie Badger as Animal Inspector (3-0)
• Approved septic variances for 170 Chief Justice Cushing Highway with conditions (3-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Confirmed Peter Bickford will continue as Chairperson for another year

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving minutes, signing warrants and invoices, and hearing public comment on non-agenda items. The board will enter executive session to review and decide on property tax abatements, then return to open session for any other items and to set the next meeting date.

• Executive session to review and make decisions on abatements
• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, invoices
• Public comment on items not on agenda

The Board of Assessors met remotely to review and approve tax abatements. The board granted abatements for five specific properties. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Granted abatement for 197 Whiting Street
• Granted abatement for 99 South Street
• Granted abatement for 0 R Hersey Street
• Granted abatement for 0 Hersey Street
• Granted abatement for 0 High Street
• Scheduled next meeting for April 27th at 10 AM

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the potential acquisition of real estate and warrant articles regarding 30 Summer Street and a reserve fund transfer. The board will also consider adopting a single-use plastic water bottle policy and discuss plans for statewide opioid settlements.

• Potential acquisition of real estate
• Purchase of 30 Summer Street
• Transfer to the Reserve Fund
• Adoption of Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy
• Discussion of a Plan for Statewide Opioid Settlements

The Select Board recommended favorable action on the purchase of 30 Summer Street for $1.55M and a transfer of $749,194 to the Reserve Fund. The Board also adopted a municipal policy to limit single-use plastic water bottles. Discussions were held regarding the allocation of $1.02M in statewide opioid settlement funds.

• Recommended favorable action on Article 27 to purchase 30 Summer Street for $1.55M (2-1)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 11 to transfer $749,194 to the Reserve Fund (2-0)
• Adopted Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy (2-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 (3-0)

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will meet to review minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a report from the Veterans Service Officer regarding Memorial Day flag distribution in cemeteries.

• Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Memorial Day flag distribution for cemeteries
• Veterans Service Officer report on support requirements

The council met to review previous minutes and discuss the distribution of flags for cemeteries for Memorial Day. Assignments and volunteer groups to assist with the event were discussed.

• Approved minutes from 3/21/2023

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will review the Treasurer's Report and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a presentation on Almshouse by Julie Christian and discussions regarding trail cameras and 2023 park projects.

• Julie Christian presentation on Almshouse
• Discussion of Trail Cameras
• Status of Su Escuela fundraiser for May 20
• Discussion on 2023 park projects and goals

The committee approved a budget of $3,000 for a Father's Day event proposed for June 18. Members also approved the Treasurer's report and January meeting minutes. Discussions were held regarding the preservation of the Almshouse and the potential installation of trail cameras.

• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved January meeting minutes
• Approved $3,000 allocation for June 18 Father's Day event
• Tabled Ranger's Report

Scholarship Fund Committee

The Scholarship Fund Committee will meet to decide the award amount for the Class of 2023. The committee will also review fund performance and asset allocation. Additionally, they will vote on minutes from the October 26, 2022, meeting.

• Determining the Class of 2023 award amount
• Reviewing fund asset allocation and performance
• Voting on minutes from the October 26, 2022, meeting
• Scheduling the October 2023 meeting date

The committee determined the scholarship award for the class of 2023 and reviewed fund performance. Members decided that no portfolio rebalancing was necessary at this time. The committee also scheduled its next meeting for October 18, 2023.

• Set scholarship award for class of 2023 at $330,000
• Determined no portfolio rebalancing was required
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Scheduled fall meeting for October 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will discuss future projects and goals for the park in 2023. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Almshouse and an update on the Su Escuela fundraiser.

• Julie Christian presentation on Almshouse
• Status of May 20 Su Escuela fundraiser
• Discussion on 2023 park projects and goals
• Review of Treasurer's Report and capital outlay

Naming By-law Committee

The Naming By-law Committee will review minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a suggested Policy Statement for the Select Board and review presentation plans for the Town Meeting.

• Vote on March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and vote on a suggested Policy Statement for the Select Board
• Review of presentation plans for Town Meeting

The committee approved a revised draft of a naming policy to assist the Select Board in crafting official policy. The group decided that sunset clauses should be adopted on a case-by-case basis. Members also coordinated their availability to answer questions regarding Article 22 at the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Adopted recommended naming policy as revised (4-0)
• Decided sunset clauses be adopted on a case-by-case basis
• Decided not to submit a press release regarding the naming bylaw article
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several proposed amendments to the Zoning By-Law for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The board will also consider license requests for the Fruit Center and a business name change for South Shore MINI.

• Proposed zoning amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, EV charging, and overlay districts
• Four one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Fruit Center celebrations in May
• Change of DBA request for South Shore MINI at 1040 Hingham Street

The Select Board approved four one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for The Fruit Center and a DBA name change for a local auto dealership. The board also held a public hearing to discuss six proposed zoning amendments for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Approved four Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses for The Fruit Center on May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved DBA change from South Shore MINI to MINI of Rockland for GPI MA-SBII, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 (3-0)

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission will vote on a 25-year strategic plan and the capital budget status report. The commission will also discuss private sewer regulations, illegal hookups, and the 2023 TM Sewer Article.

• Vote on Capital Budget Status Report
• Vote on 25-year Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Private Sewer Regulations
• Discussion of Illegal Sewer Hookups
• Review of I&I Report

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed illegal inflow plans, the 2023 Capital Budget, and the potential for a 25-year strategic plan. No other formal votes were taken on proposed infrastructure or regulatory changes.

• Approved minutes of March 16, 2023 (2-0)

Energy Action Committee

The committee will discuss providing heat pump resources on the EAC webpage and address installer availability concerns. Members will also provide updates regarding transportation, the Safety Building, Foster School, and HMLP.

• Heat pump installer availability discussion
• Proposed heat pump resources for the EAC website
• EV chargers at businesses
• Member updates on Transportation, Safety Building, Foster School, and HMLP

Select Board

The Select Board will attend and participate in a public information session regarding the proposed FY24 Override. This meeting is intended to provide information about the proposal.

• Public Information Session for the proposed FY24 Override

The Select Board conducted a remote public information session to explain a proposed operational override. Residents asked questions regarding school staffing, enrollment, and municipal revenue. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will review minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting and hear a presentation regarding Straits Pond Island. The agenda also includes updates on regional projects and the Tri-Town Clean-Up Earth Day event scheduled for April 22, 2023.

• Vote to approve February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Straits Pond Island by Chris Krahfrost
• Updates on regional projects in Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull
• Update on Tri-Town Clean-Up Earth Day event
• Discussion of 2023-2024 committee positions

The committee reviewed a proposal for a trail to Straits Pond featuring a boardwalk and waterfront access. Members discussed funding, permitting timelines, and environmental concerns. The meeting also included updates on town-specific projects and plans for an estuary clean-up day.

• Approved minutes from 02/14/23 for posting

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Verizon Renewal and Harbor Media Addendum. The committee will also discuss education agreement updates and programming.

• Verizon Renewal update
• Harbor Media Addendum update
• Education agreement update
• Programming update

The committee received reports on the Select Board's approval of the Verizon License Agreement and the Harbor Media Addendum regarding production grants. Plans were made for Rep. Joan Moschino to attend a future meeting to discuss streaming media legislation.

• Noted Select Board approval of Verizon License Agreement
• Noted Select Board approval of Harbor Media Addendum regarding Production Grant process
• Named Maura Farden and Robert Cinnante as co-hosts for the 4th of July parade

Housing Authority

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2024 Annual Plan and vote on its approval. They will also consider approving the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, two contracts for repairs and system upgrades are up for authorization.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024 Annual Plan
• Approval of the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• $9,800 contract with Cacciatore Bros., Inc. for walkway and driveway repairs at Congregate Units
• $46,200 contract with Williams Electric, LLC for fire alarm upgrades at 100 Beal St.

The Board unanimously approved the FY24 Annual Plan and Capital Improvement Plan for submission to the DHCD. They also awarded two contracts for facility repairs and upgrades funded by DHCD Formula Funding.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and payments (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Annual Plan and submission to DHCD (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and submission to DHCD (unanimous)
• Awarded $9,800 contract to Cacciatore Bros., Inc. for walkway and driveway repairs at Congregate Units 667-1 (unanimous)
• Awarded $46,200 contract to Williams Electric, LLC for fire alarm system upgrade at 100 Beal Street (unanimous)

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will discuss a Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Cleaner Greener Hingham Day. The agenda also includes annual composting education and approval of minutes from the March 30, 2023 meeting.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw
• Cleaner Greener Hingham Day
• Annual Composting Education
• Approval of March 30, 2023 minutes

Personnel Board

The board will consider a request from the Police Chief regarding an officer's education incentive equivalency and pay. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Teamsters, Local 25 Union and individual personnel matters.

• Request for police officer Education Incentive equivalency and pay
• Collective bargaining strategy discussion for Teamsters, Local 25 Union
• Approval of March 9, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to make decisions regarding property tax abatements.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Review and signing of warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session for decisions on abatements

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting and signed invoices. The board entered an executive session to discuss abatements. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed invoices
• Scheduled next meeting for April 20, 2023

Scholarship Fund Committee

The committee will determine the award amount for the Class of 2023. Members will also review fund asset allocation and performance to make any necessary rebalancing.

• Determination of Class of 2023 award amount
• Review of fund asset allocation and performance
• Vote on October 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a roofing agreement for the Library Connector Roof Replacement Project. The meeting includes discussions regarding National Opioid Settlements and a cable renewal agreement with Verizon New England, Inc. The board will also review a one-day beverage license request for an event at 150 Recreation Park Drive.

• Agreement with Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. for Library Connector Roof Replacement Project retrofit
• One-day wine and malt beverages license request for TAPPED Beer Truck at 150 Recreation Park Drive
• Discussion regarding National Opioid Settlements involving Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
• Discussion of the Cable Renewal License Agreement with Verizon New England, Inc.
• Amendment to Grant Agreement with Hingham Community Access and Media, Inc.

The Select Board authorized joining national opioid settlements with five entities to receive funds for prevention and treatment. The Board also approved a library roof replacement contract and a grant agreement amendment for community media.

• Authorized joining National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart (3-0)
• Approved Library Connector Roof Replacement contract with Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. not to exceed $57,524.25 (3-0)
• Approved Amendment to Grant Agreement with Hingham Community Access and Media, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Special One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages license for TAPPED Beer Truck on April 13 (3-0)
• Proclaimed April 22, 2023 as Earth Day (3-0)
• Proclaimed April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day (3-0)
• Appointed William (Paul) Koenen to Grand Army of the Republic Hall Trustees (3-0)
• Appointed Rachel Sadhwani to Taxation Aid Committee (3-0)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet via Zoom to approve an invoice presented by ACG. The committee will also address 48-hour items.

• Approval of invoice as presented by ACG

The Committee approved a partial payment for Invoice #7 regarding the Plymouth River Elementary School project. The approved amount was based on a certification by T2 and a review of the remaining punch list work. The Committee is also coordinating with Town Counsel to respond to a demand letter from the contractor's attorney.

• Approved $343,681.50 payment to Homer for Invoice #7 (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will attend and participate in a public information session. This session concerns the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 override.

• Public Information Session for the proposed FY24 Override

The Select Board participated in a Public Information Session regarding a proposed operational override for the FY24 budget. The session provided materials and information for residents ahead of the April 24, 2023 Annual Town Meeting and April 29, 2023 ballot vote. No substantive votes were taken on the override during this meeting.

• Held public information session on FY24 operational override

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Lighting Board will hold a joint meeting with the Hull board to discuss future renewable energy opportunities. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

• Joint Board Meeting with Hull regarding renewable energy opportunities

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss the Water Bottle Ban Bylaw and Cleaner Greener Hingham Day. The agenda also includes the Wild Cohasset initiative and approval of minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting.

• Water Bottle Ban Bylaw
• Cleaner Greener Hingham Day
• Wild Cohasset initiative
• Approval of March 1, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee coordinated outreach and speaker lists to support a municipal water bottle ban. Members also planned publicity for Cleaner Greener Hingham Day and discussed composting promotion. The March 1st meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved March 1st meeting minutes
• Agreed committee members should attend the Select Board meeting on the Municipal policy
• Decided CGH presentation will address resident concerns regarding soda, alternatives, and recycling

Climate Action Planning Committee

The committee will review the greenhouse gas inventory added to the climate action plan. Members will also discuss feedback received on the plan and review the timeline for its finalization.

• Review of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory
• Discussion of additional feedback on the climate action plan
• Update on public presentations to date and upcoming presentations
• Review of timeline for finalizing the Climate Action Plan

The Committee reviewed a greenhouse gas inventory presentation by Energyzt, which identified residential buildings as the largest source of carbon emissions. The Committee agreed that the inventory methodology and assumptions must be documented within the Climate Action Plan. Minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (rollcall vote, one abstention)
• Agreed to document inventory methodology and assumptions within the Climate Action Plan
• Agreed to delay entering additional CAP comments until Energyzt completes current updates
• Scheduled next meeting for May 3 at 7pm

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several license applications and a construction agreement. This includes wine and malt beverage licenses for events at Ames Chapel and the Hingham Public Library. The board will also review an agreement with The Cape and Island Corporation to reconstruct the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court.

• Agreement with The Cape and Island Corporation for reconstruction of the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court
• Wine and malt beverage license application by The Patriot Cinemas at 25 Shipyard Drive
• Nomination of Leslie Badger as Inspector of Animals
• One-day wine and malt licenses for events at Ames Chapel and Hingham Public Library

The Select Board approved a wine and malt beverages license for Patriot Cinemas and three one-day special licenses. The Board also authorized a contract for the reconstruction of the Cronin Field Street Hockey Court and nominated Leslie Badger as Inspector of Animals.

• Nominated Leslie Badger as Inspector of Animals (3-0)
• Approved Restaurant Common Victualler Wine & Malt Beverages License for The Patriot Cinemas, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved one-day license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery event on April 6, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved one-day license for Friends of Hingham Cemetery event on April 29, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved one-day license for Hingham Public Library 'Beyond the Books' event on April 28, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with The Cape and Island Corporation for Cronin Field Street Hockey Court reconstruction not to exceed $286,625.00 (3-0)
• Proclaimed April 2, 2023 as Education and Sharing Day (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 as amended (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Hingham Retirement Board will review minutes from the February 2023 meeting and approve March 2023 allowances and expenses. The board will also consider applications for membership, retirement, and fund withdrawals. PRIT Fund and cash flow reports are also scheduled for review.

• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of March 2023 allowances and expenses
• Applications for membership and retirement
• Applications for make-ups/buybacks and fund withdrawals
• PRIT Fund and cash flow reports

The Board approved retirement allowances and expenses for March 2023 and accepted five new memberships. It also authorized several withdrawals and transfers of accumulated deductions. A financial review reported the system was valued at 151.7 million as of December 31, 2022.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2023 payroll warrant of $975,064.91 (5-0)
• Approved March 2023 accounts payable warrant of $374,824.69 (5-0)
• Approved membership applications for 5 employees (5-0)
• Approved 7 applications for withdrawal or transfer of deductions (5-0)

Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers

The Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers will discuss updates on a window project and resident communications. The board may vote to approve a contract with Building Envelope Analysis, LLC for up to $30,000. A third-party review of window specifications is also under consideration.

• Window project status update
• Potential contract with Building Envelope Analysis, LLC not to exceed $30,000
• Proposed third-party review of window specifications
• Property management report from Corcoran Management

The Board of Managers approved contracts for a building envelope assessment and a third-party review of window specifications following storm-related leaks. Funding for these projects will be drawn from the LSA Replacement Reserve Account.

• Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Building Envelope Analysis, LLC not to exceed $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved funding for third-party review of window specifications not to exceed $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved using LSA Replacement Reserve Account to fund projects and delegated transfer authority to the Chair (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to confirm the FY24 Final Budget and adopt the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also discuss the purchase of 30 Summer Street and tax impacts related to the FY24 Override. Additionally, they will consider a one-day liquor license request for Hingham Youth Hockey.

• Vote to confirm the FY24 Final Budget
• Adoption of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Discussion of Warrant Article FF regarding the purchase of 30 Summer Street
• One-day wine and malt beverages license request for Hingham Youth Hockey
• Review of FY24 Override tax impact and outreach efforts

The Select Board approved the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and a one-day liquor license for a youth hockey fundraiser. The Board also recommended the South Shore Country Club budget and discussed the potential purchase of 30 Summer Street.

• Approved minutes from March 15 and March 20, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved one-day all alcoholic beverages license for Hingham Youth Hockey fundraiser on April 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Recommended South Shore Country Club balanced budget of $2,754,998 (3-0)
• Recommended South Shore Country Club budget of $2,754,998 (3-0)
• Adopted and signed the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and review warrants, exemptions, and invoices. The Board will also enter an executive session to review and make decisions on abatements.

• Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
• Executive session to review and make decisions on abatements

The Board of Assessors signed invoices and held an executive session to discuss abatements. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Signed invoices
• Entered executive session to discuss abatements
• Scheduled next meeting for April 6, 2023 (All in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting. The board is also scheduled to discuss DEP provisional use approval and the definition of new construction for 4 Kerri Lane.

• Action item regarding 4 Kerri Lane, New Construction, Grady Consulting
• Discussion of DEP Provisional Use Approval for New Construction
• Discussion on the definition of 'New Construction'

The Board issued a stop work order for 95 Martins Lane following reports of ledge blasting in the leaching field area. The Board also approved a variance for expired test pits at 4 Kerri Lane subject to specific conditions. Meeting minutes from February 16, 2023, were approved.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved variance for expired August 13, 2020 test pits at 4 Kerri Lane with conditions including a new test pit by April 30, 2023, and verification of 100-foot well setbacks (3-0)
• Issued stop work order for all permanent structures at 95 Martins Lane pending site visit to evaluate ledge and groundwater (3-0)

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will discuss GM2 MassDOT project developments. The meeting also includes the review and approval of minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of GM2 MassDOT, Project Developments
• Review and approve minutes of 2/8/23

The task force discussed project design decisions, including a new requirement for Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) to count vehicle and pedestrian activity. GM2 will present the final cost of scope of work to MassDOT to secure a Notice to Proceed.

• Approved minutes of 02/08/23
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 PM

Country Club Management Committee

The committee will review financial reports, including FY23 expenditures and midyear revenue. Members will discuss a golf cart lease agreement and updates regarding the bowling alley and maintenance building project.

• Golf Cart Lease Agreement
• Bowling Alley rates and online reservation system
• Maintenance Building Project timeline and expenditures
• Structural survey of function space
• Existing pool incident

The committee agreed to adopt Phase I of the Master Plan, which includes demolishing pool buildings and constructing a cart barn. Two donation requests were approved, and the committee reviewed a proposal for a three-year golf cart lease.

• Adopted Phase I of Master Plan: demolish pool buildings, site work, and construct cart barn
• Approved donation to Kentucky Derby Pony-up South Shore Hospital
• Approved donation to Aiden Ramsey Scholarship

South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center will meet to approve the FY24 Budget and discuss the FY24 911 Development Grant. The agenda also includes updates regarding Cohasset PD radio infrastructure and the Mayflower second plan for retirees.

• Approval of FY24 Budget
• FY24 911 Development Grant
• Cohasset PD radio infrastructure technology update
• Mayflower second plan for retirees
• FY22 Audit by Roselli, Clark & Assoc.

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will review minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting and hear reports from the VSO, sub-committees, and officers. The council also plans to conduct votes for 2023 board positions.

• Approval of February 21, 2023 minutes
• Reports from the Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
• Votes for 2023 Board positions

The Council approved the meeting minutes from February 2, 2023. Members established a disbursement schedule for Memorial Day flags across several local cemeteries and secured Cheryl Poppy as the holiday speaker.

• Approved meeting minutes from 2/2/23
• Secured Cheryl Poppy (US Army Retired) as Memorial Day speaker
• Scheduled Liberty Plain Cemetery flag disbursement for 5/5
• Scheduled Hingham Cemetery flag disbursement for 5/13 at 9:00am
• Scheduled Hingham Centre flag disbursement for 5/20

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will discuss rate design with Utility Financial Services. The board will also address the formation of a Light Commissioners Association.

• Rate Design Discussion – Utility Financial Services
• Forming of a Light Commissioners Association

Bare Cove Park Committee

The committee will discuss upcoming park projects and goals for 2023. The agenda also includes reports from the Treasurer and Ranger, as well as discussion regarding capital outlay.

• Su Escuela representatives for Spring Fun Run
• Treasurer's Report
• Ranger's Report
• Capital outlay
• Discussion on 2023 park projects and goals

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to open the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for submissions. This includes an article regarding the purchase of 30 Summer Street, Hingham, MA.

• Opening the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for a property purchase at 30 Summer Street

The Select Board voted to open the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include Article FF regarding the potential purchase of 30 Summer Street. The board discussed the need for due diligence, including environmental reports and title status, before a final purchase. Finance officials stated the purchase would be within the levy and would not increase taxes for property owners.

• Approved opening the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to insert Article FF for the purchase of 30 Summer Street (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss preservation plans and project updates. The agenda includes a vote on funding for the Page’s Bridge Sign and reviewing Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust deadlines.

• Vote to approve funds for Page’s Bridge Sign
• Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust application deadlines and meeting dates
• Request to display Original Town Deed for 3rd grade students
• Updates on the Essay Contest, Tranquility Grove, and Inventory Photographs

The Commission approved funding for a new bridge sign and supported a brief loan of the original Town Deed for 3rd grade students. Members also provided updates on the town-wide preservation plan, an essay contest, and the Tranquility Grove landscape plan.

• Approved $125 expenditure for Page’s bridge sign (unanimous)
• Supported brief loan of original Town Deed to Heritage Museum for 3rd grade students
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes as written

Climate Action Planning Committee

The Climate Action Planning Committee will discuss the timeline for finalizing the Climate Action Plan. The committee will also review updates regarding warrant article submissions and feedback from public presentations.

• Update on warrant article submission review with Select Board and Advisory Committee
• Review of public presentations and feedback received
• Discussion of timeline for finalizing the Climate Action Plan
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee reviewed preliminary emissions data and feedback from various town departments to update the draft Climate Action Plan. Members were assigned to breakout groups to incorporate this feedback, with a goal of finalizing the plan by the end of May.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Assigned breakout groups for Transportation, Electricity, Waste, Buildings, Community, and Conservation/Natural Resources/Recreation
• Determined that breakout group comments will be sent to Chair Brad Moyer for incorporation into a single document

School Building Committee

The committee will review progress and approve invoices for the Plymouth River and Foster School projects. Updates include project budgets, design status, and punch list details. The meeting also includes an update on the PMA pre-qualification process.

• Plymouth River School project updates and invoice reviews
• Foster School project updates and invoice reviews
• Review of Homer Contracting Invoice #7
• Review of T2 Architecture Invoice #19
• Update on PMA Pre-Qualification Process for Foster School

The Committee approved payments for project management and early site work. Members reviewed interior design schemes and noted that retaining wall work is currently on hold pending a stabilization plan.

• Approved 3.01.23 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice 022 for $101,701.76
• Approved KRR Pay Req 003 for $1,441,987.50

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include proposed exterior changes at 66 Lincoln Street and a new front yard fence at 182 South Street.

• Modifications to dormer, patio, and shutters at 66 Lincoln Street
• Installation of a front yard fence at 182 South Street
• Review and approval of meeting minutes

The Commission issued Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties in the Lincoln Local Historic District. Both applications for exterior modifications were approved unanimously.

• Approved dormer enlargement, patio extension, and front façade shutters at 66 Lincoln Street (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of a natural cedar fence, maximum 3 feet tall, at 182 South Street (Unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Commission will vote on delegating sewer contract signing authority to the DPW Superintendent and establishing a policy for emergency repairs. Discussion items include Route 3A Sewer results and updates to sewer regulations.

• Vote: Delegation of authority to DPW Superintendent to sign sewer contracts
• Vote: Policy on funding emergency sewer repairs
• Discussion: Results for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article regarding Route 3A Sewer
• Discussion: Re-draft of Section 14 of Sewer Regulations
• Discussion: Private Sewer Systems Policy Outline