Hull public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Select Board
The Select Board approved changes to proposed legislation allowing the Town to extend or grant new leases to Jakes, Steamboat Wharf, and Mezzo Mare without a bidding process. The Board also reappointed members to several town committees and approved a one-day liquor license.
- Approved changes to proposed law for lease extensions of Jakes, Steamboat Wharf, and Mezzo Mare (Unanimous)
- Approved one-day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Rachel Kelly to Community Preservation Committee (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Sam Campbell, Katherine Jacintho, Paul Paquin, and Louis Sorgi to Conservation Commissions (4-0-1)
- Reappointed Mimi Leary, David Irwin, and Marlene Earl to Council on Aging (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Phil Maloney and Robert Pezzini to Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Michelle Leary to Park and Recreation Commission (4-0-1)
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board voted to recommend favorable action on articles concerning school repairs, pump station equipment, water tower repairs, and a marijuana tax. The board also approved the July 7, 2023 meeting minutes and an introductory letter for the Special Town Meeting warrant.
- Recommended favorable action on Article 6 for Memorial Middle School repairs (~$300,000) (Unanimous)
- Recommended favorable action on Article 4 for pump station repair (~$125,000) (Unanimous)
- Recommended favorable action on Article 5 for Fort Revere Water Tower repairs ($2.8M) (6-2)
- Recommended favorable action on Article 8 to increase marijuana tax from 2% to 3% (6-2)
- Approved introductory letter for Special Town Meeting facsimile warrant (Unanimous)
- Approved July 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
Select Board
The Board approved seasonal and one-day liquor licenses for local businesses and museums. It also referred several zoning articles to the Planning Board and determined which items will appear on the August 31 Special Town Meeting warrant.
- Approved seasonal alcohol, common victualer, and entertainment licenses for Doctor’s Island Brewing Company (Unanimous)
- Authorized opting into Statewide Public Safety and Public Works Municipal Mutual Aid Agreements (Unanimous)
- Approved Hull Lifesaving Museum's request to host Forever Flare Ceremony on August 26 (Unanimous)
- Approved two one-day liquor licenses for Paragon Carousel on Sept 22 and Oct 7 (4-0-1)
- Referred ZBA article on Accessory Dwelling Units to Planning Board (Unanimous)
- Placed 'Consent Agendas' article on the Special Town Meeting warrant (Unanimous)
- Referred two Citizens Petitions regarding recreational marijuana to the Planning Board (Unanimous)
- Decided not to put forward the article regarding special legislation for parking fines
Select Board
The Select Board approved a three-year employment contract for the Town Manager and scheduled a Special Town Meeting for August 31, 2023, following a citizens petition. The Board also approved budget transfers and a new appointment to the Board of Assessors.
- Approved Town Manager contract with $190,600 base salary and three-year term (Unanimous, Taverna did not participate)
- Scheduled Special Town Meeting for August 31, 2023, regarding a citizens petition for an alcohol license (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $243,873 from Health Insurance budget to cover deficits in other town budgets (Unanimous)
- Appointed Donna Sullivan to a vacant seat on the Board of Assessors (Unanimous)
- Approved Guidelines for Public Input at Open Meetings (Unanimous)
- Approved St. Mary of the Assumption Festival for August 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved one-day license amendment for Nantasket Lobster Pound to open August 1, 2023 (Unanimous)