Hull public meetings in 2024

Select Board

The Hull Select Board voted unanimously to renew the All Alcohol, Common Victualer, and Entertainment licenses for Shoreline Hospitality LLC, doing business as Shoreline Kitchen and Bar at 43 Hull Shore Drive. The business is currently closed but requested renewal to prevent the licenses from lapsing while a transfer to the Newport Group is pending. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved renewal of All Alcohol, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for Shoreline Hospitality LLC (unanimous)

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously approved moving forward with a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund to be placed on the May 2025 Town Meeting warrant. The board also directed the town to prioritize affordable housing and investigate locations proposed by the Affordable Housing Committee, aiming to present at least one property to the 2025 Town Meeting. Additionally, the board approved a new policy prohibiting displays on the War Memorial grounds, with exceptions for official flags, and approved numerous license renewals and a New Year's Eve extension for alcohol establishments.

• Approved moving forward with Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund for May Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Directed town to prioritize affordable housing and investigate locations, with goal of presenting at least one property to 2025 Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved War Memorial Commission policy prohibiting displays on grounds, with exceptions for official flags (unanimous)
• Approved Jo's Nautical license amendment to open Wednesdays and Monday holidays, with renewal (unanimous)
• Approved New Year's Eve alcohol extension until 2 a.m. for 8 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Hull Knights of Columbus and food truck amendment for HRA bonfire (unanimous)
• Approved annual license renewals for 7 alcohol establishments, 1 package store, 4 common victualers, 1 livery, 1 lodging house, and 1 Class II wholesale (all unanimous)
• Approved Class II wholesale license for Nantasket Auto Sales with condition that violations require owner to appear before board (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Hull Contributory Retirement Board approved the calendar year 2025 budget, increasing insurance costs by 10% and reducing legal expenses to $5,000. The board also approved new employees, retirement benefits, refunds, and routine financial warrants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2025 budget with 10% insurance increase and $5,000 legal expense (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 bill and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Accepted new employee Miranda Ahlstedt, Administration, DPW, Group 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted new employee Joseph Coffey, Fire Fighter, Group 4 (unanimous)
• Approved superannuation retirement for James Lampke with monthly allowance of $7,778.80 (unanimous)
• Approved rollover of $27,692.44 for Margaret Clerkin (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $7,184.07 net to Sean Ennis (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $14,513.71 net to James Lampke (unanimous)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Beach Management Advisory Committee will meet to review reports from the Conservation Commission and Select Board. The committee is scheduled to discuss the BMP under old business.

• Review of November 19, 2024 minutes
• Conservation Commission Report
• Select Board Report
• Discussion regarding the BMP

The Hull Beach Management Advisory Committee met on December 17, 2024, and approved the November meeting minutes unanimously, with several members abstaining due to absence. The committee received no new conservation updates and discussed the ongoing beach management plan, which has no completion timeline. They also discussed challenges for commercial clammers, including the need to transport clams to Maine for processing and potential statewide restrictions on digging.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous; Sullivan, Green, Schein, Campbell abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review minutes and discuss a matter regarding 25 Ipswich.

• Discussion of 25 Ipswich

The Design Review Board held its second formal meeting on the Residences at Rockaway, a 40B affordable housing project, and discussed design issues, easements, and emergency access. The board unanimously approved a motion for Burns and Ritz to compile updated recommendations for the Zoning Board of Appeals. No final decisions were made; the project remains under review.

• Approved motion for Burns & Ritz to compile DRB recommendations for ZBA (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed easements, building setbacks, and design changes with applicant
• Applicant to provide emergency vehicle access drawings and meet with Fire Chief
• DRB to review landscape plan before ZBA presentation
• Signage task force to continue reviewing illuminated sign bylaws

No Place for Hate Committee

The No Place for Hate Committee will meet to approve its annual report and discuss plans for Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, treasurer and liaison reports, and a report from the Town Manager.

• Approval of Committee's annual report
• Plans for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance
• Report from meeting with Town Manager
• Treasurer's report
• Liaison reports

The committee discussed plans for the MLK Jr Day of Service, including readings, volunteer lists, and a flyer, with a subcommittee meeting set for Jan 7. They also reviewed a protocol for responding to hate graffiti, based on Boston's model, and plan to submit their annual report to the Selectboard chair. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 PM (motion by Pam Wolfe, seconded by Laurie Girdharry)

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is meeting jointly with the Select Board to receive the preliminary budget. This is a discussion item with no scheduled votes or public hearings.

• Joint session with Select Board to receive the preliminary budget

The Advisory Board met jointly with the Select Board to receive a preliminary overview of the Town of Hull FY26 budget and a draft Financial Policy Manual. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational, with a recommendation to review the budget timeline. The board adjourned unanimously.

• Received preliminary FY26 budget overview (no vote)
• Received draft Financial Policy Manual (no vote)
• Recommended review of budget timeline by Select Board and Town Counsel
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board unanimously approved a Special Permit for Change of Use for Alternative Compassion Services, Inc. to operate both medical and retail marijuana at 175 George Washington Boulevard, with a condition about traffic. The board also approved modifications to the Paragon Dunes site plan and an ANR for 64 Point Allerton Avenue. No substantive decisions were made on the 25 Ipswich 40B project; the board reviewed a draft comment letter.

• Approved Special Permit for Change of Use for Alternative Compassion Services (unanimous)
• Approved modifications to Paragon Dunes site plan (5-0-1, Peyton abstained)
• Approved ANR for 64 Point Allerton Avenue (5-0-1, Borges abstained)
• Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (5-0-1, Peyton abstained)

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously approved the renewal of all annual licenses on the agenda, including alcohol, common victualer, entertainment, lodging house, and livery licenses for several local businesses. The board also administered oaths to four new police officers and held a joint meeting with the Advisory Board to review the FY26 preliminary budget and a draft Financial Policies Manual.

• Approved minutes of Nov 19, Nov 26, and Dec 2 meetings (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to police officers Anthony Bates, Thomas Bellew, Michael McDonald, and Thomas Walter
• Approved All Alcohol, Common Victualer, and Entertainment license renewals for Mezzo Mare and Nantasket Beach Resort (unanimous)
• Approved All Alcohol Package Store license renewal for Nantasket Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualer license renewals for To Dine For, L St Pizza, and Saltwater Diner (unanimous)
• Approved Lodging House license renewal for Easy Living Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved Livery license and badges for Bayside Coach, Deborah Rock, and Carmen Arroyo (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Hull Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a large mixed-use development at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave and 0 George Washington Blvd. The commission will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for deck footings at 41 Massasoit Ave and discuss a possible violation at 246 Nantasket Rd. Other items include approving prior meeting minutes and setting the January–June 2025 schedule.

• Continued public hearing for Procopio Companies: construction of 6,971 ft² commercial space and 132 residential units at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave & 0 George Washington Blvd (SE35-1827)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 6 deck footings (Sonotubes) at 41 Massasoit Ave
• Non-compliance discussion for 246 Nantasket Rd
• Motion to approve minutes from November 26, 2024
• Proposed meeting schedule for January–June 2025

The Hull Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the Paragon Dunes mixed-use project at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave and 0 George Washington Blvd to January 14, 2025. The commission also issued a negative determination for a deck footing replacement at 41 Massasoit Ave, and discussed enforcement actions for 246 Nantasket Road and other matters.

• Issued negative determination for deck footings at 41 Massasoit Ave (unanimous)
• Continued Paragon Dunes NOI hearing to Jan 14 (unanimous)
• Noted 246 Nantasket Road after-the-fact denial, no progress, fining to begin
• Discussed drought status (Level 3) and 71 Highland COC questions

Community Preservation Committee

The Hull Community Preservation Committee met on December 9, 2024, and reviewed nine grant applications, including requests for the Hull Life Saving Museum, Paragon Carousel, and town projects. No funding decisions were made; the committee only approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and an invoice for administrative services. Several projects, such as the Village Fire Station, received skepticism from the committee.

• Approved minutes of 11/4/24 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Carol Costello for administrative services (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board discussed suggested modifications to the Paragon Dunes/197 Nantasket Ave. conditions, recommending that lighting and landscaping be moved back under DRB approval, adding requirements for irrigation, maintenance, and bonding, and proposing a new condition for transferability. No formal votes were taken on these recommendations. The board also began reviewing the Residences at Rockaway project and scheduled a site visit and future meeting.

• Approved Nov. 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed moving Lighting and Landscape conditions back to #7 for explicit DRB approval
• Proposed adding irrigation, maintenance plan, and bonding to landscaping conditions
• Proposed new Condition 49 for transferability of all conditions to future owners
• Scheduled site visit for Residences at Rockaway on Dec. 7 at 10 AM
• Scheduled next DRB meeting for Dec. 16 at 7 PM on Zoom

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved a Host Community Agreement with Alternative Compassion Services, Inc. for a retail and medical marijuana facility at 175 George Washington Boulevard, including a 3% annual community impact fee. The Board also accepted the Town Manager's evaluation and approved a 3% merit increase, and approved several license changes and renewals.

• Approved Retail Cannabis Host Community Agreement with Alternative Compassion Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted Consensus Evaluation of Town Manager and approved 3% merit increase (unanimous)
• Approved Wreaths Across America Day event on Dec 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved California Underground Sunday opening change from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Nantasket Flatts weekend opening change from 1 p.m. to 12 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Weinberg's Bakery Common Victualer license renewal (unanimous)
• Closed FY25 Tax Rate Classification Hearing (unanimous)

Beautification Committee

The Hull Beautification Committee will meet on December 3, 2024, at Hull Town Hall to review walkthrough observations from the Kenberma and Surfside areas, discuss signage concerns, and review documents related to the 'Adopt an Island' initiative. The committee will also consider clean-up day recommendations and hear a report on the new committee's reception by the Chamber of Commerce.

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a one-day liquor license request from Armando Aguilar, manager of the Hull Knights of Columbus, for a fundraiser on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 440 Nantasket Avenue. The agenda contains only this action item; the rest is procedural boilerplate for remote meeting participation.

• One-day liquor license request for Knights of Columbus fundraiser at 440 Nantasket Avenue on Nov 30, 2-6 PM

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to review reports and discuss the process for removing utility poles and undergrounding overhead utilities. The board also plans to enter an executive session regarding Spinnaker Electric infrastructure ownership.

• Process and procedures for undergrounding overhead utilities and removing utility poles
• Executive session on Spinnaker Electric infrastructure ownership
• 2024 Adopt-A-Lamppost Holiday Light Campaign update
• Rate Study update
• Hull Policy Evaluation Tool discussion

No Place for Hate Committee

The No Place for Hate Committee will meet to discuss and take next steps on draft protocols for responding to hate incidents. The committee will also plan the town's Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance and finalize the 2024 theme and programming. Routine items include the treasurer's report and future meeting scheduling.

• Draft Protocols for Responses to Hate Incidents and next steps
• Plans for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance
• 2024 theme and programming
• Treasurer's report
• Future meetings

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk, and to appoint a representative to the Capital Planning Committee. The board will also review and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda is primarily organizational with no substantive policy or financial items.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk for the Advisory Board
• Appointment of Advisory Board representative to Capital Planning Committee
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will consider a FY25 Coastal Resilience Grant award for schematic designs of critical facilities, review draft language for billing and credit programs, and discuss edits to after-hours fees and hardship policies. The board will also hold an executive session on Spinnaker Island electrical infrastructure. Public input and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• FY25 Coastal Resilience Grant award for Adaptation Pathways Phase 2 schematic designs for DPW and Municipal Light Plants
• Discussion on draft language for Balance Billing Information & FAQs and Green Credits Program
• Proposed edit to after-hours fees in Terms and Conditions (Section VI: Discontinuation of Service)
• Proposed hardship language for inclusion on applications and website
• Executive session on Spinnaker Island Electrical Infrastructure regarding trade secrets and proprietary information

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously approved a $14,780,000 bond sale to finance Town Meeting-approved projects, with Piper Sandler & Co. providing the lowest bid at 3.365% interest. The board also approved a seasonal all-alcohol license for Shipwreck'd at 173 Main Street with specific hours (2-1 vote), and unanimously approved an entertainment license for the same business. Additionally, the board approved the Affordable Housing Committee's CHAPA grant application, the November 5 State Election Warrant, and appointments to the Board of Registrars.

• Approved $14,780,000 bond sale (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal all-alcohol license for Shipwreck'd with conditions (2-1)
• Approved entertainment license for Shipwreck'd (unanimous)
• Approved Affordable Housing Committee's CHAPA grant application (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2024 State Election Warrant (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Kearns and Theresa McDonald to Board of Registrars (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian McCarthy as Acting Clerk for bond documents (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a new 2-story house at 73 Edgewater Road, a concrete seawall at 77-79 Point Allerton Ave, and fencing at 6 Gunrock Ave and 13 Berkley Road. The commission will also consider amendments to Orders of Conditions for 245 Beach Ave and Fitzpatrick Way Seawall, and an appeal regarding the Peach Pedestrian Path. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.

• Public hearing for proposed 2-story house, garage, decks at 73 Edgewater Road (SE35-1867)
• Public hearing for concrete seawall construction at 77 & 79 Point Allerton Ave (SE35-1868)
• Public hearing for after-the-fact expansion of permeable pavers at 9 Manomet Ave (SE35-1845)
• Amendments to Orders of Conditions for 245 Beach Ave and Fitzpatrick Way Seawall
• Appeal of Peach Pedestrian Path OOC (SE35-1831)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet on October 1, 2024, to walk through the Surfside business district and discuss potential beautification improvements. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion and site visit.

• Walk-through of Surfside business district to discuss beautification possibilities

The Hull Beautification Committee met on October 1, 2024, and conducted a walk-and-observation of the Surfside business district, taking notes and pictures of areas needing attention. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no new business discussed.

• Conducted walk-and-observation of Surfside business district (no vote)
• No new business discussed

Library Board of Trustees

The Hull Public Library Board of Trustees met on September 30, 2024, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. The board also noted the director's report and scheduled future meetings for October 21 and November 18, 2024, with no December meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled future meetings: Oct 21 and Nov 18, 2024, no December meeting

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review minutes and discuss a matter regarding 808 Nantasket Ave.

• Discussion of 808 Nantasket Ave.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear notices of intent for several residential additions and new constructions. The body will also discuss a large-scale mixed-use project and a beach cleanup request.

• Nantasket Beach cleanup: removal of debris from Phipps to X Street
• 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave & 0 George Washington Blvd: 6,971 sq ft commercial space and 132 residential units
• 91 Edgewater Road: proposed 2-story house, garage, and permeable driveway
• 129 Edgewater Road: driveway replacement, new drywell, and patio removal
• 2 Main Street: elevating existing dwelling onto pile foundation

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will hold a walking tour of the Kenberma Shopping District to discuss potential beautification projects. No binding decisions or votes are anticipated; the meeting is solely for discussion and observation.

• Walk-through of Kenberma business district to discuss beautification possibilities

Retirement Board

The Hull Retirement Board will meet to approve the September 2024 bill and payroll warrants. The board will also review new employees, refund requests, and payroll changes.

• Approval of September 2024 Bill warrant and Payroll Warrant
• Review of new employees
• Review of refund requests
• Review of payroll changes
• Approval of August 27, 2024 minutes

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet on September 19, 2024, to receive updates on a rate study and the Hull Wind 2 project. The board will also discuss the monthly customer charge and consider the 2nd Annual Adopt-A-Lamppost holiday lights campaign. Public input will be taken. Minutes from the August 15 meeting are up for approval.

• Rate Study Update
• Hull Wind 2 Update
• Monthly Customer Charge Discussion
• 2nd Annual Adopt-A-Lamppost Holiday Lights Campaign

The Hull Municipal Light Plant Board approved the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes with amendments, and discussed several operational topics. The board agreed to have a project evaluation framework prepared for the October 17 meeting, and decided to reach out to Spinnaker Island owners. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved August 15, 2024 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Agreed to have project evaluation framework prepared for October 17 meeting
• Decided to reach out to Spinnaker Island owners

Design Review Board

The Hull Design Review Board will meet to discuss minutes and review signage applications for Rockland Bank and Atlantic Market. The board will also consider design matters at 25 Ipswich Street and the Hull Boathouse.

• Rockland Bank Signage
• Atlantic Market Signage
• 25 Ipswich Street
• Hull Boathouse

Select Board

The Hull Select Board interviewed two law firms for the Town Counsel position and unanimously appointed Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC for a one-year term. The board also approved two Community Preservation Committee pre-applications, renewed Verizon's cable television license, and approved the early voting schedule for the November 5, 2024 state election. No vote was taken on Capital Improvement Committee appointments because some candidates were unavailable.

• Appointed Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC as Town Counsel for a one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Historical Commission's CPC pre-application with deletion of long-term maintenance language (unanimous)
• Approved Town Clerk's CPC pre-application for restoration of historical town records (unanimous)
• Granted Verizon New England a 5-year cable television renewal license (unanimous)
• Approved in-person early voting schedule for November 5, 2024 State Election (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 13 prior Select Board meetings (unanimous)
• Took no vote on Capital Improvement Committee appointments due to candidate availability

Sewer Commission

The Hull Sewer Commission will review the FY24 year-end budget and the FY25 year-to-date budget, discuss Weir River water consumption and revenue, and receive a project update. The meeting also includes welcoming a new member and approving prior minutes.

• FY24 year-end budget review
• FY25 year-to-date budget review
• Weir River water consumption/revenue discussion
• Projects update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hull Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for 126A Samoset Avenue to October 1, 2024, after a neighbor raised concerns about an easement shown on the survey. The board also approved a special permit for a rear deck at 17 Sagamore Terrace with standard conditions. Both votes were unanimous.

• Continued hearing for 126A Samoset Avenue to October 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for rear deck at 17 Sagamore Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting schedule for Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 20 and August 27, 2024 (2-0-1, Pranaitis abstained)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Hull Beach Management Advisory Committee unanimously approved a motion to use AI to help capture meeting minutes. The committee also discussed the access points study, the outdated Beach Management Plan, and the stalled path NOI due to the unupdated plan. No major decisions were made beyond the AI motion.

• Approved motion to use AI to help capture meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee to draft updated Beach Management Plan (Pyclik, Mann, Kanet, Sullivan)
• Agreed to support Coast Sweep by soliciting donations for October 6 clean-up

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review the treasurer's report. The body will discuss a recap of the 2024 Summer Program and hear from representatives of Awake and Aware yoga and Rise & Stride Run Club.

• Recap on Summer Program 2024
• Awake and Aware yoga discussion
• Rise & Stride Run Club discussion
• Treasurer's Report

No Place for Hate Committee

The Hull No Place for Hate Committee voted unanimously to adopt a 2025 programming theme centered on 'Belonging' across multiple identities and communities, building on the 2024 Feast of Conversations theme. The committee also tabled a membership and reorganization discussion until the next meeting, designated Deborah Weekley as member emeritus, and assigned roles for yard sign sales and communications. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 'Belonging' as 2025 programming theme in principle (unanimous)
• Tabled membership and reorganization discussion until next meeting (unanimous)
• Designated Deborah Weekley as member emeritus (unanimous)
• Assigned Deb to manage yard sign sales and Jim to lead email communication

Historic District Commission

The Commission will review elevation plans for the Hull Town Hall and Village Fire Station. The meeting also includes updates on the Fort Revere Tower and the CPC Historic Preservation Plan.

• Review of elevations for Hull Town Hall and Village Fire Station
• Fort Revere Tower update
• CPC Historic Preservation Plan update

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to discuss a specific property at 808 Nantasket Ave. The board is also scheduled to hold a discussion regarding NBOD zoning.

• Review of 808 Nantasket Ave
• NBOD Zoning discussion

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee approved a motion endorsing that at least 15% of any housing built on HRA land be deed-restricted as affordable, with one abstention. The committee also discussed advancing town-owned parcels for affordable housing, noting title issues on F Street and scheduling a special meeting to consider CPA funding proposals. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion endorsing 15% deed-restricted affordable housing on HRA land (1 abstention)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled special meeting for September 24, 2024 to vote on CPA pre-applications

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review the Endless Summer event and discuss the issuance of thank-you notes. The body will also consider potential projects regarding town entrances and community clean-up efforts.

• Review of HBC presence at Endless Summer event
• Proposal for Welcome Signs at Hull entrances
• Proposal for Townwide Clean-up day
• Proposal for Adopt-an-island project

The Hull Beautification Committee met on September 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the August 27 meeting. They reviewed the successful Endless Summer event, which gathered about 140 survey responses, and discussed potential projects including welcome signs, a townwide clean-up day, and an adopt-an-island program. No formal decisions were made on these projects; discussions will continue at future meetings.

• Approved minutes from 8/27/24 meeting
• Reviewed Endless Summer event success and survey results
• Discussed welcome sign options and maintenance considerations
• Discussed adopt-an-island program with potential sponsor interest
• Agreed to develop a 'punch list' of areas needing beautification
• Agreed to submit a thank-you letter to the Hull Times

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously adopted the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan update, which serves as the framework for hazard mitigation for the next five years and enables access to certain federal and state funds. The board also unanimously approved a one-day alcohol license for Vitamin Sea Brewing at Porch Fest on September 14, 2024, conditioned on insurance and department approvals. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the Town Counsel interviews and paving schedule.

• Adopted Town of Hull Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update (unanimous)
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Vitamin Sea Brewing at Porch Fest (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including the major Paragon Dunes development at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave and 0 George Washington Blvd., which proposes 6,971 ft² of commercial space and 132 residential units. Other items include a request for determination for a wood chips accessway at Draper Ave. Lagoon and multiple home improvement projects. The commission will also consider certificates of compliance and discuss floodplain and wetlands permits for fences and sheds.

• Public hearing on Paragon Dunes: construction of 6,971 ft² commercial space, 132 residential units, walkways, landscaping, and stormwater improvements (SE35-1827, continuance)
• Public hearing on 2 Main Street: elevate existing dwelling onto pile foundation (SE35-1861)
• Public hearing on 190 Samoset Ave: construct 14’ x 24’ addition to single-family home (SE35-1859, continuance to 10/08)
• Request for Determination: install wood chips accessway at Draper Ave. Lagoon by Hull DPW
• Certificates of Compliance for 170 N. Truro Street, 69 Hampton Circle, 162 Cadish Ave, and 36 K St

The Hull Conservation Commission denied an Order of Conditions for an after-the-fact concrete slab at 14 Gun Rock Ave (3-2), with one member recused. The commission also issued negative determinations for the Draper Ave Lagoon woodchip access way and continued several hearings, including the 2 Main Street elevation project and the 129 Edgewater Road driveway replacement, to September 24. Certificates of Compliance were granted for 69 Hampton Circle and 36 K St, the latter with a condition to annotate survey plans.

• Denied Order of Conditions for concrete slab at 14 Gun Rock Ave (3-2)
• Issued negative determination for Draper Ave Lagoon woodchip access way (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 2 Main Street elevation to 9/24 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 129 Edgewater Road driveway replacement to 9/24 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for pavers at 185 Beach Ave (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Eastman Road pedestrian access with special condition (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 190 Samoset Ave addition to 10/08 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 9 Manomet Ave after-the-fact work to 10/08 (5-1)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board held a joint meeting with the Planning Board to review proposed modifications to the approved Paragon Dunes project at 410-3.12 Nantasket Beach Overlay District. No decisions were made; the board discussed concerns and requested additional information, including a landscape architect peer review and building sections. The item was continued to a future meeting.

• Continued 808 Nantasket Ave. to 9/25/24
• Requested peer review by landscape architect for Paragon Dunes
• Requested building section showing boardwalk vs. sidewalk height
• Requested details of dog run
• Requested elevation along Nantasket Ave. including Comfort Station and Carousel
• Requested lighting plan and cut sheets review

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Procopio Companies' modification request for the property at 0 George Washington Boulevard and 189/193 Nantasket Avenue to the September 11, 2024 meeting. The modifications aim to improve flood resilience and stormwater management. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings, with one amendment. No final decision was made on the modification request.

• Continued public hearing on Procopio modification request to September 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting with deletion of CPC grant reference (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for determinations and notices of intent for residential work. The body will also discuss town-led projects regarding pedestrian access and beach path maintenance.

• Notices of Intent for 15 Point Allerton Ave, 190 Samoset Ave, and 34 Ocean Ave
• Proposed maintenance of 33 town-owned pedestrian paths along Nantasket Beach
• Proposed re-grading and debris removal for Eastman Road Pedestrian Access
• Request for a 1-year extension for Atlantic Ave Reconstruction
• Potential violations at 35 Bay Street and 14 Gun Rock Ave

Beautification Committee

The Hull Beautification Committee met on August 27, 2024, and approved the minutes from its August 8 meeting. Members discussed the upcoming Endless Summer Table event, with a 'Bucket List' theme, and brainstormed potential beautification projects, including enhancing the business district, adopting islands or flowerpots, and a townwide cleanup day. No formal votes were taken on these ideas.

• Approved minutes from 8/8/24 meeting
• Set Endless Summer Table setup time for 8:30 am, ready by 11 am
• Assigned Camellia, Leo, and Amy to Endless Summer table
• Assigned Leo to publish Facebook page
• Assigned Betsy and Maureen to write committee introduction article for Hull Times
• Updated Camellia Bloch's title to Clerk
• Created committee email: [email protected]

Retirement Board

The Hull Contributory Retirement Board tabled a request from Andrew Wohar to be classified as Group 4 for his role as Meter Technician/Stockroom Manager at the Light Plant, pending additional information. The board also approved several routine items, including minutes, warrants, new employee enrollments, transfer requests, and retirements, all unanimously.

• Tabled Group 4 request for Andrew Wohar (Meter Technician/Stockroom Manager)
• Approved minutes from July 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Bill Warrant and Payroll Warrant for August 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized $400,000 liquidation from PRIT for August payroll
• Accepted new employees: Thomas Bellew, Michael McDonald, Thomas Walters (Police Officers, Group 4), Angelo Malvone (DPW Laborer, Group 1) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer request for Frank Iarrobino ($401.27, 0.0000 years creditable service) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer request for Thomas Haskins ($32,039.59, 4.0000 years creditable service) (unanimous)
• Approved superannuation retirements for Scott Saunders (Option A) and Deborah Casey (Option B, monthly allowance $3,657.36) (unanimous)

No Place for Hate Committee

The No Place for Hate Committee will meet virtually to discuss and vote on participating in Endless Summer. The meeting includes a call to order and land acknowledgment.

• Vote on participation in Endless Summer

The Hull No Place for Hate Committee approved ordering 50 signs and stakes for up to $600, and set a $15 charge per sign, with free signs available for hardship cases. Celia Nolan will lead planning for the Endless Summer event. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ordering 50 signs and stakes, spending up to $600 (unanimous)
• Approved charging $15 per sign (unanimous)
• Approved offering signs at no cost for hardship cases (unanimous)
• Approved Celia Nolan to head Endless Summer planning (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved Police Chief John Dunn's recommendation to promote Officer James Toner to Police Sergeant. It also approved a new Common Victualer license for PF Hospitality, Inc. (Shipwreck'd) at 173 Main Street, contingent on surrendering the existing license and providing proper insurance. Several one-day wine and malt licenses were approved for local events, and the Board set a timeline for the Town Manager performance evaluation.

• Promoted James Toner to Police Sergeant (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualer license for PF Hospitality, Inc. (Shipwreck'd) (unanimous)
• Approved hearing requirement for entertainment license applications with notice to abutters within 500 feet (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum on Oct 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum on Oct 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum on Dec 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Kerry Jon Walker Fund on Aug 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum on Sep 28, 2024 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hull Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for 22 Berkley Road to convert an 18-room house into three residential units, with conditions including compliance with all codes and no future expansion. The board also unanimously approved a special permit/variance for 91 Edgewater Road to demolish and rebuild a home, with conditions that the garage addition not encroach into setbacks and the basement be used only for storage. Both votes were 3-0.

• Approved special permit for 22 Berkley Road to convert 18-room house into three residential units (3-0)
• Approved special permit/variance for 91 Edgewater Road to demolish and rebuild home, with conditions on garage setback and basement use (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Design Review Board

The Hull Design Review Board will meet on August 19, 2025, to review proposed changes to a waiting area shed located at Pemberton Point (173 Main Street). The board will also approve meeting minutes and consider other items that may come before it.

• Review of changes to waiting area shed at Pemberton Point

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will review reports from the Light Plant and Operations Managers. The board is scheduled to discuss a rate study update and enter an executive session regarding Spinnaker Island.

• Rate Study Update
• Executive Session regarding Spinnaker Island proprietary information
• Overhead lights at Kenberma
• Light charges for rented parking lot lights
• Hull Wind 2 removal

The Hull Municipal Light Plant Board met on August 15, 2024, and discussed several operational topics but made no substantive decisions. The Operations Manager reported on the process for removing the Hull Wind 2 turbine, with a cost estimate of $2M-$2.2M to repower. The board also heard updates on a rate study expected in January 2025, overhead lights at Kenberma, and a proposal for balanced billing starting January 1, 2025. The only motions were to enter and adjourn executive session, both passed unanimously.

• Entered executive session (motion by Dan Ciccariello, seconded by Jacob Vaillancourt)
• Adjourned executive session (motion by Jacob Vaillancourt, seconded by Tom Burns, passed unanimously)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to determine if a modification for Paragon Dunes is major or minor. The board will also discuss the Master plan and the State Housing Bond Bill regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Paragon Dunes modification classification (major vs. minor)
• State Housing Bond Bill - ADU discussion
• Master plan discussion

Conservation Commission

The Hull Conservation Commission will consider several Notices of Intent, including a continuance for the Paragon Dunes project (132 residential units and commercial space at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave and 0 George Washington Blvd.), and maintenance of 33 town-owned beach paths along Nantasket Beach. Other items include after-the-fact fence and paver installations, foundation repair, and certificates of compliance. The meeting is remote via Zoom.

• Paragon Dunes: 132 residential units, 6,971 sq ft commercial space, walkways, stormwater improvements (SE35-1827, continuance)
• Beach paths: maintenance of 33 pedestrian paths through primary frontal dune at Nantasket Beach (SE35-1831, continuance)
• 34 Ocean Ave: proposed stone wall, permeable paver walk and driveway with geo-web (SE35-1843, continuance)
• 9 Manomet Ave: after-the-fact expansion of permeable pavers, pea stone, mason stone wall, seashell driveway, paver apron, outdoor shower pavers (SE35-1845, continuance requested to 8/27)
• 130 Atlantic Ave: install post & rail fence (request for determination)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The Weir River Estuary Park Committee met on August 13, 2024, but lacked a quorum due to the absence of Hingham representatives, so no votes or decisions were made. Members reviewed June minutes (to be approved next time) and received updates on Cohasset's Straits Pond conditions, Hull's waterfront access study, and the Eastman Road Trail project. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8.

• No quorum; no votes or decisions made
• June minutes reviewed, no corrections, approval deferred
• Next meeting set for October 8, 2024

Select Board

The Hull Select Board approved a parking permit for 35 cars at 36 Rockland House Road with a 25% fee discount, appointed Philip Bellone to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and approved several event requests including the St. Mary's Festival, Hull Boosters Beach Race/Walk, and a wine license for the Lifesaving Museum. The board also approved the Town Manager evaluation process and declared a Senior Center van as surplus.

• Approved parking permit for 35 cars at 36 Rockland House Road with $1,312.50 fee (unanimous)
• Appointed Philip Bellone as alternate member of Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved St. Mary of the Assumption Festival on August 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Hull Boosters Beach Race/Walk on August 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Declared Senior Center 2012 Ford E-Series van as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Wine and Malt License for Hull Lifesaving Museum (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager evaluation process (unanimous)
• Approved early voting hours and State Primary Warrant (unanimous)

Select Board

The Hull Select Board will hold a remote meeting to discuss and review proposed agenda items for upcoming meetings. No public comment will be taken. This is a procedural session with no substantive decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of proposed Select Board agenda items (purely procedural)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Hull Beach Management Advisory Committee held a summer forum on August 5, 2024, with presentations on beach changes, beach access, and piping plovers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, and residents voiced concerns about beach cleanliness, unanswered outreach to the town manager, and beach access issues. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Mann, second by Green)

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will discuss and vote on temporary generators for the upcoming winter. They will also consider new policies for meter and service requirements. The Light Plant Manager will report on a request from the Inspector General for Hull Wind I and II project information and a potential long-term lease with DCR. The board may enter executive session for legal updates concerning Spinnaker and National Grid.

• Vote on temporary generators for Winter 2024-2025
• Discussion and vote on new Light Plant Policies for Meter & Service Requirements
• Request from Inspector General for bid, financial, and related info on Hull Wind I and II
• Discussion with DCR regarding long-term lease
• Executive session for legal updates on Spinnaker & National Grid

Design Review Board

The Hull Design Review Board reviewed the Paragon Dunes project, noting recent design changes including elevating the building and adding a boardwalk. The board recommended that no approvals be granted by the Town until MEPA comments are received. The board also made several design suggestions, such as reviewing parking and boardwalk details, but took no formal votes on the project.

• Approved prior meeting minutes without changes
• Recommended no approvals be granted by the Town prior to MEPA comments being received
• Requested applicant review removing public parking from north section of building to eliminate pedestrian/car overlap
• Recommended landscape architect review planting area in front of boardwalk on behalf of town
• Requested additional study of column and railing details for boardwalk
• Suggested screen of car parking on GWB side

Retirement Board

The Hull Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approved sending the $4,546,879 town appropriation to Prim Cash, then allocating 50% to Prim allocations. The board also approved the draft audit from Roselli, Clark & Associates with no findings, accepted three new employees, and waived missed holiday premium pay deductions for 2016-2020 for fire department employees.

• Approved July 2024 bill and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Authorized $350,000 liquidation from PRIT for July payroll
• Accepted new employees John King, Matthew Mahoney (Firefighter Group 4), and Hannah Adams (Clerk Board of Health Group 1) (unanimous)
• Approved rollover of $8,270.77 for Kelly Reilly (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $5,674.83 for Heather Falletti (unanimous)
• Approved sending $4,546,879 town appropriation to Prim Cash, then 50% to Prim allocations (unanimous)
• Approved and signed off on audit with no findings (unanimous)
• Waived missed deduction amounts for holiday premium pay 2016-2020 for fire department employees (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hull Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application from 25 Ipswich, LLC to build 12 townhomes (3 affordable) at 25 Ipswich Street under Chapter 40B. No decision was made; the board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to October 1, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. The applicant agreed to sign an extension of time.

• Continued 40B hearing for 25 Ipswich St project to Oct. 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Applicant agreed to sign extension of time for hearing

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously approved $128,710 in fiscal year 2024 year-end transfers from the health insurance appropriation to cover costs including special town meetings, legal counsel, building and vehicle maintenance, and insurance. The board also made several appointments and reappointments to town committees, declared a patrol boat surplus for auction, and appointed a designee to the MBTA Advisory Board. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $128,710 FY2024 year-end transfers (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Pahl to Affordable Housing Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Scott Plympton and Judeth Van Hamm to Weir River Estuary Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Patrick Finn to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Appointed Tami Schein to Beach Management Committee (unanimous)
• Declared 2000 25ft Parker patrol boat surplus for auction (unanimous)
• Appointed James Ianiri to permanent No Place for Hate Committee seat (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason McCann as MBTA Advisory Board designee (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a remote meeting with discussion items including committee reorganization, meeting format, the Master Plan, and updates on the Waterfront Access Study. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Master Plan
• Waterfront Access Study updates
• Committee reorganization
• Project updates and subcommittee reports

The Hull Planning Board unanimously appointed members to six committees, including the Affordable Housing, Community Preservation, Economic Development, Climate Adaptation, Capital Outlay, and Zoning Bylaw Review committees. The board also discussed meeting formats, the upcoming Master Plan, and project updates, but took no other formal votes.

• Appointed Cindy Borges to Affordable Housing Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Peyton to Community Preservation Act Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Meghan Reilly to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Boyce to Climate Adaptation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed James Pitrolo to Capital Outlay Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Paquin to Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2024 meeting with MassBuilds addition (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Hull Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on multiple Notices of Intent, including a major development at Paragon Dunes (189 & 193 Nantasket Ave) proposing 132 residential units and commercial space. They will also review a pedestrian path layout on Eastman Road, several after-the-fact construction projects, and certificates of compliance.

• Paragon Dunes: 132 residential units, 6,971 ft² commercial space, stormwater improvements at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave
• Town of Hull pedestrian path layout and parking improvements on Eastman Road
• After-the-fact fence installation at 77 Manomet Ave
• Installation of pier, ramp, and float at 268 Nantasket Road
• Beach path maintenance for 33 town-owned paths along Nantasket Beach

Planning Board

The working group reviewed existing conditions and selected three access points for prioritization: Circuit Ave, Priscilla Way, and Spring St North. They discussed signage, ADA compliance, and Moby Mats, and scheduled the next meeting for August 12. No formal decisions were made beyond the unanimous election of officers.

• Elected Scott Taylor as chair and Jason McCann as vice chair (unanimous)
• Identified Circuit Ave, Priscilla Way, and Spring St North as priority access points for further study
• Scheduled next meeting for August 12

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board reviewed plans for 808 Nantasket Ave. but took no action, requiring the applicant to revise plans and return for another review before going to the Planning Board in August. The board discussed code compliance, parking, egress, and exterior design details. Minutes from prior meetings were approved without changes.

• Approved minutes from prior meetings without changes
• Continued 808 Nantasket Ave. review; no approval granted
• Required applicant to verify code requirements with building department
• Required parking spaces to measure 9' x 20' per zoning
• Required revised plans before next DRB meeting

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously approved three one-day alcohol licenses for the Hull Lifesaving Museum and Hull Yacht Club, and a 10-day amendment for Shipwreck'd to extend hours during a baseball tournament. The Shipwreck'd approval is contingent on adequate lighting and final approval from the Town Manager's office. The board also acknowledged resignations from two No Place for Hate Committee members.

• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum on July 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day all alcohol license for Hull Yacht Club on September 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day all alcohol license for Hull Yacht Club on July 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 10-day license amendments for Shipwreck'd from July 19-28, 2024, contingent on lighting and Town Manager approval (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss an MBTA Communities letter and town water matters. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Master Plan and a modification for Paragon Dunes.

• MBTA Communities Letter Discussion
• Town Water Discussion
• Paragon Dunes — Modification
• Master Plan Discussion
• Project updates

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several notices of intent for property work, including a house rebuild on Atlantic Avenue and maintenance of Nantasket Beach paths. Members will also consider requests for determinations regarding fences and driveways. Additionally, the board will review an extension request for Pump Station #9.

• Notice of Intent: Demolish and rebuild single-family home at 120 Atlantic Ave
• Notice of Intent: Maintenance of 33 town-owned pedestrian paths at Nantasket Beach
• Request for Determination: Install asphalt driveway at 118 Samoset Ave
• Order of Conditions Extension Request: Pump Station #9
• Notice of Intent: Construct deck addition at 60 Salisbury St

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a retreat to conduct roles and responsibility training with the Town Manager. The session includes a review of 2023-2024 priorities and updates. Members will also engage in annual priority and goal setting.

• Roles and responsibility training for Select Board and Town Manager
• Review of 2023-2024 priorities and goals
• Annual priority and goal setting

Conservation Commission

The commission will consider notices of intent for several construction projects, including a development at 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave. The meeting also includes requests for determinations regarding local paths and driveways.

• 189 & 193 Nantasket Ave & 0 George Washington Blvd: Proposed 6,971 sq ft of commercial space and 132 residential units
• Beach Paths Along Nantasket Beach: Maintenance of 33 town-owned pedestrian paths in the dune area
• 120 Atlantic Ave: Proposal to demolish and rebuild single-family homes on pilings
• Town of Hull Pedestrian Path: Grading, clearing, and parking improvements
• Pump Station #9: Request for an extension of the order of conditions

Select Board

The Hull Select Board will review meeting minutes from May 29, 2024. The board is also scheduled to consider an employment contract for John Burke as Building Inspector.

• Approval of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Employment contract approval for John Burke as Building Inspector

Light Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of standard procedural items. The board will hear reports from the Light Plant Manager and Operations Manager and address old and new business.

• Light Plant Manager’s Report
• Operations Manager’s Report
• Approval of minutes

Sewer Commission

The Hull Sewer Commission will review the March 25, 2024, meeting minutes and the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date budget. The agenda also includes project updates and a discussion regarding FY25 rates.

• Review of March 25, 2024, minutes
• FY24 year-to-date budget review
• Project updates
• Discussion of FY25 rates

Select Board

The Select Board is holding an emergency remote meeting. The session is dedicated to a private discussion regarding legal strategy for a specific court case.

• Executive Session to discuss strategy for litigation: Devine v. Town of Hull

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board is meeting to conduct a reorganization. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Board reorganization

Select Board

The Select Board will meet on April 29, 2024, to conduct an executive session. This session is intended to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining and litigation concerning a police matter.

• Executive Session: Collective bargaining strategy
• Executive Session: Litigation strategy regarding a Police Matter

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to receive reports from the Light Plant Manager and Operations Manager. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a note regarding a May meeting with MMWEC.

• Light Plant Manager’s Report
• Operations Manager’s Report
• May Meeting, 5/23/24 MMWEC

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent, including a large-scale mixed-use project and town-owned beach path maintenance. The body will also review requests for determinations of applicability and certificates of compliance for various residential properties.

• Paragon Dunes (189 & 193 Nantasket Ave & 0 George Washington Blvd): Proposal for 132 residential units and 6,971 sq ft of commercial space
• Nantasket Beach: Maintenance of 33 town-owned pedestrian paths through the primary frontal dune area
• 55 Stafford Road: Proposal to construct a garage addition with bedrooms above
• 37 Westminster Road: Proposal to install 8 new deck footings
• 47 Kenberma Street: Request to install 4' x 4' pavers

Select Board

The Select Board will review the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and consider a vote regarding a legal appeal involving the Hull Municipal Light Plant. The meeting also includes a check presentation from Plymouth County and a discussion on the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• 2024 Annual Liquor License Certification
• Renewal of Seasonal All Alcohol, Common Victualer, and Entertainment licenses for Local 02045, LLC at 2 A St
• Vote on appeal regarding New England Power Company and Massachusetts Electric Company in the matter of Hull Municipal Light Plant v. Department of Public Utilities
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Update discussion with Climate Adaptation Committee

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review, approve, and sign the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The board also scheduled an executive session regarding litigation involving the Hull Municipal Light Plant.

• Review, approval, and signing of the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Executive session regarding litigation: THE TOWN OF HULL, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE HULL MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT, Plaintiffs-Petitioners, v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, Defendant-Respondent

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a large-scale mixed-use project and town beach path maintenance. The body will also discuss conservation bylaw amendments regarding filing fees and climate adaptation.

• Paragon Dunes (189 & 193 Nantasket Ave & 0 George Washington Blvd): Proposed 6,971 sq ft commercial space and 132 residential units
• Nantasket Beach: Maintenance of 33 town-owned pedestrian paths through the primary frontal dune area
• Conservation bylaw amendment regarding after-the-fact filing fees and FEMA Model By-law
• Enforcement Order update for 948 Nantasket Ave
• After-the-fact work reviews for 23 & 28 Lewis St and 3 James Ave

Sewer Commission

The Permanent Sewer Commission will review year-to-date spending for FY24 and discuss budget requests for FY25. The body will also receive updates on current projects, property transfer inspections, and a DEP Asset Management Grant.

• FY24 YTD Budget Review
• FY25 Budget Request
• DEP Asset Management Grant Update
• Property Transfer Inspection Update
• Projects Update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear requests for determinations and notices of intent for several residential properties. The board will also discuss a maintenance plan for North Nantasket Beach and a violation at 169 Beach Avenue.

• North Nantasket Beach Operations & Maintenance Plan (SE35-1924)
• Notice of Intent for single-family residence at 103 Rockaway Ave (SE35-1921)
• Notice of Intent for pool, fence, and landscaping at 36 Clifton Ave (SE35-1930)
• Request to amend order of conditions for water service and dune restoration at 169 Beach Avenue
• Violation review for 169 Beach Avenue

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to receive reports from the Light Plant Manager and Operations Manager. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

• Light Plant Manager’s Report
• Operations Manager’s Report

Design Review Board

The Hull Planning Board and Design Review Board held a joint meeting to review the Paragon Dunes project. The Board voted to approve the NBOD Special Permit and Site Plan Review application, though specific conditions for the project will be determined at a future meeting.

• Approval of NBOD Special Permit and Site Plan Review for Paragon Dunes
• Sewer Department fee of $120,000 to offset filtration and inflow
• Agreement to relocate utilities underground from the museum toward the parking lot
• Decision to waive minimum frontage requirements due to pre-existing non-conformity
• Authorization to reduce required commercial parking spaces subject to an arrangement with the Director of Planning

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to review manager and operations reports. The board is scheduled to discuss general rates and the status of Hull Wind 2.

• General Rate Discussion
• Status of Hull Wind 2
• Street lighting account billing
• Traffic light repair and ownership

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a joint meeting with the Advisory Board. The purpose of the session is a presentation regarding the FY25 Budget.

• FY25 Budget Presentation

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review plans for the Village Town Hall and Fire Station. The board will also address the meeting minutes and any other items brought before the commission.

• Review of Village Town Hall/ Fire Station Plans

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to discuss the Strawberry Hill Water Tower located at 15 Nantasket Ave. Other items may be discussed as permitted by law.

• Strawberry Hill Water Tower at 15 Nantasket Ave.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a stabilization project. The meeting focuses on a proposal for the northerly slope of a specific property.

• Public hearing for 51 Harborview Rd. (SE35-1735) regarding a stabilization project for a northerly slope

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review multiple Notices of Intent regarding residential construction and drainage projects. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Ocean Ave Washout and a motion to approve previous meeting minutes.

• 29 N St.: Construct mud room area and extend existing porch
• 420 Nantasket Ave.: Installation of PVC drainage pipes, gravel pit, and replacement of concrete steps
• 23 Lewis St.: Excavation of trenches to install underground electrical utilities
• 3 James Ave.: Construction of a revetment structure on a Coastal Bank (Continuance)
• Ocean Ave Washout discussion

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to receive reports from the Light Plant Manager and Operations Manager. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Light Plant Manager’s Report
• Operations Manager’s Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial projects. The body will also review requests for determination of applicability and certificates of compliance for various properties.

• Nantasket Pier Maintenance Dredging Project: dredging of approx 16,000 yds3 of material
• 3 James Ave: construction of a revetment structure on a Coastal Bank
• 212 Nantasket Rd: proposed two story house, deck, and permeable driveway
• 121 Edgewater Rd: installation of 6 new footings to expand existing deck
• HRA Electrical Pole competition May 2024

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to discuss potential zoning changes. The board is also scheduled to review items related to 435 Newport Road and the Strawberry Hill Water Tower.

• Discussion of potential zoning changes
• Review of 435 Newport Road
• Review of Strawberry Hill Water Tower