Hull public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Committee

The Hull Economic Development Committee meeting on Dec 17, 2025 will open with a call to order, then review committee updates and discuss its goals. No formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Committee updates and discussion of goals

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the Economic Development Committee's "No Place Like Hull" branding concepts and tagline, with a requirement to keep the town's wave logo in all new materials. The Economic Development Committee will explore funding sources over the next 6‑9 months and report progress to the Board in fall 2026. Additional tasks include coordinating with the 250th Anniversary Committee, considering a community summit, and developing a children's marketing component.

• Approved "No Place Like Hull" campaign concepts and tagline (unanimous)
• Required integration of existing wave logo into all new materials
• Tasked EDC to explore funding sources (grants, groups, state) over 6‑9 months
• Assigned EDC to coordinate with 250th Anniversary Committee on implementation
• Mandated EDC to return to Select Board with progress update in fall 2026
• Directed EDC to ensure wave logo branding is incorporated in all new outputs
• Asked EDC/Chamber to consider holding a community summit for resident ideas
• Charged EDC with developing a children's marketing strategy component

Library Board of Trustees

The Hull Library Board of Trustees will meet on Dec. 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Hull Public Library. Trustees will consider approving minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting, hear a report from the Library Director, and vote on a proposed event and building use policy. The agenda also includes a list of future trustee meeting dates before adjourning.

• Vote on adopting Library event/building use policy
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2025 meeting
• Library Director report
• List of future trustee meetings

The trustees approved the revised Policy Statement on library programming after discussion, with a unanimous vote. The board also set the dates for the next two meetings: January 26 and February 23, 2026, both to be held via Zoom. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Policy Statement on library programming (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meetings for Jan 26 and Feb 23, 2026 (via Zoom)

Design Review Board

The Hull Design Review Board will meet on December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, introducing new member Brian Elyo, reorganizing the board, reviewing the Fort Revere Lighting proposal, discussing Kenberma Mart gas station signage, and providing updates on the Fort Revere Tower and Village Fire Station/Town Hall. Additional items may be added or omitted at the board’s discretion.

• Review of Fort Revere Lighting proposal
• Discussion of Kenberma Mart gas station signage (no materials submitted)
• Updates on Fort Revere Tower and Village Fire Station/Town Hall
• Introduction of new member Brian Elyo
• Reorganization of the Design Review Board

The Design Review Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from 7/30/25, 9/9/25, and 10/9/25. The board also elected new officers: T. Burns as Clerk, M. Rockett as Vice Chair, and J. Parker as Chair. A motion was approved for M. Rockett to draft a letter to the Kenberma Food Mart applicant. The meeting was adjourned without objection.

• Approved 7/30/25 minutes – unanimous
• Approved 9/9/25 minutes – unanimous
• Approved 10/9/25 minutes – unanimous
• Nominated T. Burns for Clerk – unanimous
• Nominated M. Rockett for Vice Chair – unanimous
• Nominated J. Parker for Chair – unanimous
• Approved M. Rockett to draft DRB letter to Kenberma Food Mart applicant – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – without objection

Beautification Committee

The Hull Beautification Committee will consider approving the minutes from its 11/18/2025 meeting. It will provide status updates on keeping community engagement over the winter and on the Kenberma business district beautification project. The committee will also address any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the 11/18/2025 Beautification Committee meeting
• Discuss community engagement activities planned for the winter
• Update on the Kenberma business district beautification project
• Consider any old business items
• Consider any new business items

The committee approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting as amended. Members unanimously supported Susan Green’s proposal to plant 25 trees on town‑owned property. A budget reduction for the Ft. Revere Tower lighting project was also unanimously approved and will be included in the final application. The two “Welcome to Hull” signs for town entrances were reported completed.

• Approved 12/09/25 meeting minutes (as amended)
• Unanimously supported planting 25 trees on town property
• Unanimously approved budget reduction for Ft. Revere Tower lighting project
• Completed two “Welcome to Hull” entrance signs
• Submitted dumpster concern letter to Building Inspector and Board of Health
• Submitted request for gas‑station site inspection to Building Inspector and Town Manager

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet with MAPC consultants to review the town's Master Plan. The discussion will cover community survey results, open house feedback, and engagement analysis themes.

• Review of community survey results
• Analysis of open house feedback
• Discussion of Master Plan project progress and next steps

The board met via Zoom to hear a MAPC presentation on survey results and next‑step deliverables for the town’s master plan. Members discussed methodology, budget overruns, outreach, and future surveys, but no substantive actions were approved or denied. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to interview applicants for town commissions and boards. The body will also consider renewal applications for package and victualer licenses and vote to close the FY26 tax rate classification hearing.

• Vote to close the FY26 Tax Rate Classification Hearing
• Liquor license renewal and hours amendment for Nantasket Liquors at 307 Nantasket Ave
• Wine & Malt Package Store renewal for Quick Pick, Inc. at 261 and 527A Nantasket Ave
• Common Victualer renewal for Nantasket Seafood at 533B Nantasket Ave
• Discussion on CPC 2026 Grant Application for lighting at Ft. Revere

Zoning By-Law Committee

The Hull Zoning By-Law Committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings and reorganize its leadership. It will consider several zoning articles, including two that have already passed: the ADU amendment (Article 28) and the signs, billboards and projections amendment (Article 29). The committee will also discuss the status of other articles that failed and various planning topics.

• Article 28 – Amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Bylaw (PASS)
• Article 29 – Amendment to Zoning Bylaw – Signs, Billboards & Other Projections (PASS)
• Review of 2025 Annual Town Meeting results of zoning articles
• Discussion of Article 32 – Rezoning of parcels to open public space (FAIL)
• Discussion of Article 33 – Amend Zoning Bylaw § 410-4.9. Inclusionary housing unit (FAIL)

The Zoning By‑Law Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the December 10 2024, January 6 2025 and March 17 2025 meetings. A motion to table the committee’s reorganization until the next meeting passed with a majority vote (Aye – majority, Klieman Nay). The committee also directed the Planning Board to seek Town Counsel clarification on Attorney General comments, to begin a formal zoning‑map update, and to draft a parking‑regulation amendment banning separate fees for required parking.

• Approved minutes of 12/10/2024 – unanimous affirmative
• Approved minutes of 01/06/2025 – unanimous affirmative
• Approved minutes of 03/17/2025 – unanimous affirmative
• Tabled committee reorganization until next meeting – majority Aye (Klieman Nay)
• Requested Planning Board obtain Town Counsel clarification on AG comments
• Committed to formally request Planning Board to initiate zoning‑map update
• Assigned drafting of zoning amendment prohibiting separate charges for required parking
• Tasked Parker & McCann with preparing markup on NBOD issues for next meeting

Select Board

The Hull Select Board will discuss a request from Bayside Marketing Systems, Inc., doing business as Nantasket Lobster Pound/Jake's Seafood, to amend its hours of operation. The amendment seeks a seasonal all‑alcohol license and a common victualer license to allow service on Tuesdays from July 1 through August 26, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The request pertains to the location at 50 George Washington Boulevard.

• Request to amend hours of operation for Bayside Marketing Systems, Inc. dba Nantasket Lobster Pound/Jake's Seafood (50 George Washington Blvd) to open Tuesdays July 1–Aug 26 2025, 9 am–11 pm (seasonal all‑alcohol and common victualer licenses)
• Existing Common Victualer License fee of $50.00 issued April 1, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent for residential construction and town infrastructure. The body is reviewing requests for home elevations, demolitions, and maintenance plans for North Nantasket and Gun Rock beaches.

• Notice of Intent for 34 R Street to demolish existing home and rebuild on piles
• Notice of Intent for 13 Moreland Ave. to elevate a home onto a concrete foundation
• Review of North Nantasket Beach Operations & Maintenance Plan
• Request to amend conditions for Gun Rock Beach seaweed and storm debris control
• Request for determination of applicability for 11 G Street, 16 Summit Ave., and 125 Hampton Circle

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to interview applicants for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Commission, Council on Aging, and the No Place for Hate Committee. The board will also vote to close the FY26 tax rate classification hearing and review liquor license renewals for several Nantasket Avenue businesses.

• Renewal of all alcohol package store license for Mehar LLC dba Nantasket Liquors at 307 Nantasket Ave
• Renewal of wine and malt package store license for Preep Corp. dba Quick Pick, Inc. at 261 and 527A Nantasket Ave
• Renewal of common victualer license for Nantasket Seafood at 533B Nantasket Ave
• Discussion of Historical Preservation’s CPC 2026 Grant Application for lighting at Ft. Revere
• Discussion of the Waste and Recycling Program with the Health Department Director

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the Master Plan and a flexible plan development. The agenda includes a review of the Community Development and Planning Office roles and responsibilities.

• Chapter 91: 85 & 87 Bay St
• Flexible Plan Development discussion
• Master Plan discussion
• Public Participation Policy
• ZBC updates

The board unanimously approved the amended minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection supporting the Chapter 91 license application for 85‑87 Bay Street. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved amended minutes for Oct 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of letter to DEP for Chapter 91 license 85‑87 Bay Street (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Beach Management Advisory Committee will meet to review reports from Conservation and the Select Board. The committee is scheduled to discuss the Notice of Intent (NOI) for the N. Nantasket Beach Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan.

• Discussion on N. Nantasket Beach O&M Plan—NOI

The Beach Management Advisory Committee unanimously approved a motion to skip the December 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved holding Zoom meetings for January and February 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Skip December 2025 meeting – motion passed unanimously
• Hold Zoom meeting for January 2026 – motion passed unanimously
• Hold Zoom meeting for February 2026 – motion passed unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed unanimously

Library Board of Trustees

The Hull Library Board of Trustees will meet remotely on November 17, 2025, to discuss the library's event policy and list future meeting dates.

• Discussion of Library event policy
• List of future Trustee meetings
• Remote meeting via Zoom

The trustees reviewed the proposed library policy for events, with Director Brian DeFelice presenting each section and answering questions. No formal action or vote was taken. Trustees will continue the discussion individually and reconvene at the December 15 meeting.

Sewer Commission

The Permanent Sewer Commission will conduct budget reviews for the FY25 year-end and FY26 year-to-date periods. The body will also discuss updates regarding Weir River water consumption and revenue, as well as current projects.

• FY25 Year End Budget Review
• FY26 Year-To-Date Budget Review
• Weir River Water Consumption/Revenue Update
• Projects Update

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board will meet to discuss project updates, committee assignments, and a Chapter 91 license. The agenda also includes a webinar on board roles and a review of the Community Development and Planning Office.

• Chapter 91 License for 85 & 87 Bay Street
• ANR - 19 V Street
• Flexible Plan Development Discussion
• Master Plan Discussion
• ZBC Updates

The Board approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 19 V Street with a 5‑1‑0 vote. It also approved the October 8 and October 22 meeting minutes. The Board decided to sign a receipt for a Chapter 91 license application and to include questions about prior Conservation Commission approval. Unanimous motions were adopted to obtain a comprehensive list of town‑owned properties and a list of any changes of use for town structures.

• Approved ANR for 19 V St. (5-1-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 8, 2025 (5-0-1)
• Approved minutes for Oct 22, 2025 (4-0-2)
• Decided to sign Chapter 91 license receipt and send a letter with questions (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to obtain list of town‑owned properties (unanimous)
• Approved motion to obtain list of changes of use for town structures (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review two requests for after‑the‑fact utility installations at 125 Main Street and 81 Samoset Avenue. It will also consider a notice of intent for seaweed and storm‑debris control at Gunrock Beach and a certificate of compliance for 71 Highland Avenue. Additional items include a non‑compliance notice for a fence at 125 Hampton Circle and updates on a landfill windmill demolition and a site‑visit request for 435 Newport Road.

• Request for applicability – 125 Main Street: after‑the‑fact underground utilities and new utility pole (Applicant: John Boyd)
• Request for applicability – 81 Samoset Ave: after‑the‑fact stairs and landing (Applicants: Judith & Lawrence Terrio)
• Notice of intent – Gunrock Beach (SE35-1912): seaweed and storm‑debris accumulation control (Applicant: Christopher Gardner)
• Certificate of compliance – 71 Highland Ave (SE35-1736)
• Non‑compliance notice – 125 Hampton Circle: after‑the‑fact stockade fence installation in LSCSF

The Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for the Nantasket Avenue and Point Allerton Avenue intersection upgrades, adding requirements for sewer coordination, rain‑garden plan approval, stormwater reporting, Mass Waterways licensing, and drainage limits. It also approved Orders of Conditions for 74 Kenberma Street, 153A Samoset Avenue, and extended an Order of Conditions for 36 Channel Street for three years. Negative determinations were issued for 1 Alden Street and 65 Bay Street, while a positive determination was issued for the 158 Newport Road driveway. The commission continued the Gunrock Beach emergency certification discussion and approved the September and July 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Nantasket Ave & Point Allerton Ave upgrades (5‑aye)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 74 Kenberma St. with special paver and shower conditions (4‑aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 153A Samoset Ave with perpetual permeable paver condition (4‑aye, 1 abstain)
• Extended Order of Conditions for 36 Channel St. by three years (5‑aye)
• Issued negative determination for 1 Alden St. requiring shed on applicant’s property (4‑aye)
• Issued negative determination for 65 Bay St. with condition base of deck not enclosed (4‑aye, 1 nay)
• Positive determination issued for 158 Newport Rd. driveway after motion for negative determination failed (2‑aye, 3‑nay)
• Continued Gunrock Beach emergency certification discussion (5‑aye)

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to review the Operations Manager’s Report and discuss old and new business. No specific projects or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Operations Manager’s Report

Planning Board

The Board approved the amendment of 18 Sunset Avenue, creating a new Lot B, with a 4‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain vote. Members also agreed to send a letter regarding the Paragon Dunes project to the Town Manager and copy the Conservation Committee. The registry of deeds was signed by the Board, and the meeting minutes were tabled until the next meeting. The session was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved ANR for 18 Sunset Ave (4-0-1)
• Agreed to send Dunes project letter to Town Manager and copy Conservation Committee
• Registry of deeds signed by Board members
• Tabled meeting minutes until next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will hold a special meeting featuring a presentation by Bob Van Meter of the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action. The committee will discuss the history of housing discrimination and future opportunities for resident advocacy.

• Presentation by Bob Van Meter on the history of housing discrimination
• Discussion on community engagement and resident advocacy

Library Board of Trustees

The Hull Library Board of Trustees will meet on October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting, a report from the Library Director, and a review of upcoming trustee meeting dates. The board may also address any additional items permitted under law.

• Approve minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting
• Library Director report
• Review list of future trustee meetings
• Call to Order and Land Acknowledgment
• Adjournment

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes with a unanimous vote. It set the next trustee meetings for November 17 and December 15. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 after a unanimous motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled November 17 trustee meeting
• Scheduled December 15 trustee meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will review updates regarding appointments to the Hull Community Housing Trust fund. The body will also discuss feedback from a September 16 meeting and a rental housing inventory and survey.

• Appointments to the Hull Community Housing Trust fund
• Feedback from the September 16 'Conversation on the Future of Affordable Housing in Hull'
• Upcoming October 21 'Conversation on the History of Housing Discrimination'
• Rental Housing Inventory and Survey

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting after making name and spelling corrections, using a roll‑call vote. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded; the meeting focused on presentations, discussions, and assigning action items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (roll‑call vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several permit applications, including a shed at 1 Alden Street, an asphalt driveway at 158 Newport Road, and a deck at 65 Bay Street. It will consider notices of intent for projects such as seaweed and storm‑debris control at Gunrock Beach, a staircase and patio at 74 Kenberma Street, and intersection upgrades at Nantasket Avenue and Point Allerton Avenue that aim to reduce impervious surfaces and add swales and a rain garden. The commission will also address non‑compliance letters for 125 Hampton Circle and 125 Main Street, and vote to approve the minutes from the September and July 2025 meetings.

• Permit applicability request: install 10’x14’ shed at 1 Alden Street (applicant Scott Shikora)
• Permit applicability request: install approx 500 ft² asphalt driveway at 158 Newport Road (applicant Joshua Cooper)
• Notice of intent: intersection upgrades at Nantasket Ave & Point Allerton Ave to add swales, rain garden, and reduce impervious surfaces (Town of Hull)
• Request to extend order of conditions for 36 Channel St. (SE35-1724)
• Non‑compliance letters: after‑the‑fact stockade fence at 125 Hampton Circle and underground electrical work at 125 Main St.

The Conservation Commission adopted an Order of Conditions governing seaweed and storm‑debris removal at Gun Rock Beach, specifying when and how cleanup may occur. It also issued negative determinations for after‑the‑fact utility work at 125 Main Street and for stair and landing work at 81 Samoset Avenue. Certificates of compliance were granted for projects at 71 Highland Avenue and 67 Hampton Circle. The commission denied a site‑visit request for 435 Newport Road.

• Issued negative determination for 125 Main Street utility work (4‑1)
• Issued negative determination limited to front stair, landing, walkway at 81 Samoset Ave (4‑1)
• Approved Order of Conditions for seaweed removal at Gun Rock Beach (5‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 71 Highland Ave home addition (5‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 67 Hampton Circle patio construction (5‑0)
• Denied SOC request for site visit at 435 Newport Rd (no vote recorded)
• Noted demolition of non‑functional wind turbine on former landfill does not require permit
• Recorded non‑compliance notice for after‑the‑fact fence at 125 Hampton Circle

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to accept an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Denise Fisher. The board intends to delegate the response to Town Counsel.

• Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Denise Fisher on September 19, 2025

The Hull Municipal Light Board approved a motion to have Town Counsel prepare and submit the Light Plant’s response to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed on September 19, 2025. The motion was made by Pat Cannon, seconded by Stephanie Landry, and passed unanimously (5‑0). The Town Manager will share the counsel’s response with the Board once it is received. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Delegate preparation and submission of OML complaint response to Town Counsel – approved unanimously (5-0)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the nomination of Chandelle Schulte as the Planning Board’s representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee. It also approved the minutes from the August 27, September 10, and September 24, 2025 meetings, with the September 24 minutes accepted with edits. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Nominated Chandelle Schulte as Planning Board representative to Master Plan Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting (5-0-1, Schulte abstained)
• Accepted minutes of September 24, 2025 meeting with edits (5-0-1, Klieman abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board voted unanimously to acquire permanent easements at 948 Nantasket Avenue and 1 Point Allerton Avenue and to award $94,000 in damages for the taking. It also unanimously adopted the Purple Heart Town proclamation and approved the Board and Committee Handbook pending legal review. Approval of the meeting minutes was tabled, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved eminent‑domain easements for 948 Nantasket Ave and 1 Point Allerton Ave and awarded $94,000 damages (unanimous)
• Adopted and signed the Purple Heart Town proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved the Board and Committee Handbook pending legal review (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of the meeting minutes to the next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to approve a special permit for Elizabeth Harling at 106 Atlantic Avenue, allowing the proposed bathroom and living‑room additions under the existing covered porch. The Board also approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved special permit for 106 Atlantic Ave (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 Zoning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Hull Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $1,520 payment to CPC Administrator Carol Costello for administrative services. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Sept 8, 2025 CPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,520 invoice to Carol Costello for admin services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Hull Beach Management Advisory Committee will consider the North Nan Beach Operation & Maintenance Plan notice of intent and the Gunrock Beach notice of intent. Members will also discuss a possible reorganization of the advisory committee. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports from the Conservation and Select Board.

• Discussion of North Nan Beach Operation & Maintenance Plan (NOI)
• Discussion of Gunrock Beach notice of intent (NOI)
• Reorganization of the Beach Management Advisory Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Conservation Report and Select Board Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting by a 4‑1‑0 vote. It unanimously tabled approval of the August 27, 2025 minutes and the September 10, 2025 minutes to the next meeting. The Board also unanimously adjourned the session.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (4-1-0)
• Tabled approval of August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board voted 6-1-0 to appoint Aleeze Hagerty to the interim position on the Hull School Committee. The Board also unanimously appointed Robert Pezzini, Michelle Cox, and Joseph Gibbons as trustees of the newly formed Hull Community Housing Trust Fund, and unanimously named Select Board Chair Irwin Nesoff as the Board’s designee to the Trust.

• Appointed Aleeze Hagerty to interim School Committee (6-1-0)
• Appointed Robert Pezzini to Hull Community Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Michelle Cox to Hull Community Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Gibbons to Hull Community Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Irwin Nesoff as Select Board designee to the Housing Trust (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will determine the applicability of several small residential projects and hear notices of intent for home demolitions and new construction. The board will also discuss debris control for Gunrock Beach.

• Notice of Intent for 169 Beach Ave: demolish home and construct 3-story house on piles
• Notice of Intent for 225 Nantasket Rd: demolish home and construct elevated single family home
• Notice of Intent for Gunrock Beach: seaweed and storm debris accumulation control
• Determination of Applicability for 158 Newport Road: install 500 sq ft asphalt driveway
• Notice of Intent for 74 Kenberma St: after-the-fact construction of staircase, shower, and patio

The Conservation Commission approved an order of conditions for a new 3‑story house at 169 Beach Ave, requiring permeable pavers in perpetuity. It also approved an order of conditions for 225 Nantasket Rd with several special requirements. Negative determinations were issued for projects at 73 Central Ave, 91 Newport Road, and 27 Gunrock Ave. Several applications were continued to the October 14 meeting.

• Approved order of conditions for 169 Beach Ave (permeable pavers required) – unanimous aye
• Approved order of conditions for 225 Nantasket Rd with roof drainage, drywell, and other special conditions – passed (3 aye, 1 nay)
• Issued negative determination for 73 Central Ave – unanimous aye
• Issued negative determination for 91 Newport Road – unanimous aye
• Issued negative determination for 27 Gunrock Ave – approved (LS abstain, others aye)
• Continued 1 Alden Street application to 10/14 – unanimous aye
• Continued 158 Newport Road application to 10/14 – unanimous aye
• Approved minutes for 9/9 meeting – unanimous aye

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board on September 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM in Hull Town Hall. The agenda does not list any specific items; the board may discuss matters permitted by law, including the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Article 37. No concrete decisions or proposals are identified in the posted agenda.

The Board approved the transfer of the Nantasket Liquors alcohol package store license to Mehar Enterprises. It set the useful life of a fire pumper (12 years) and an ambulance (7 years). The Board unanimously endorsed the wastewater director for completing state grants. Charles Richardson was appointed to the Hull Redevelopment Authority seat. The Board voted 4‑1‑0 to direct Town Counsel to transmit Article 37 as a Home Rule Petition.

• Approved transfer of All Alcohol Package Store License to Mehar Enterprises (unanimous)
• Determined useful life of fire pumper truck as 12 years and ambulance as 7 years (unanimous)
• Endorsed and congratulated wastewater director for grant work (unanimous)
• Nominated Charles Richardson to fill vacant Hull Redevelopment Authority seat (5-4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 20 and September 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Directed Town Counsel to transmit Article 37 as a Home Rule Petition (4-1-0)

Select Board

The Board approved several items, including the transfer of an alcohol package store license and the useful‑life schedule for fire and ambulance equipment. It appointed Charles Richardson to the Hull Redevelopment Authority. Finally, the Board voted 4‑1 to direct Town Counsel to transmit Article 37 as a Home Rule Petition to the state legislature.

• Approved transfer of All Alcohol Package Store License to Mehar Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved useful‑life periods: fire pumper 12 years, ambulance 7 years (unanimous)
• Endorsed John Struzziery for work on wastewater treatment grant (unanimous)
• Approved Charles Richardson to fill vacant Hull Redevelopment Authority seat (5‑4‑0)
• Approved motion to direct Town Counsel to submit Article 37 as a Home Rule Petition (4‑1‑0)
• Approved minutes for August 20 and September 3 meetings (unanimous)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Beach Management Advisory Committee unanimously approved the June meeting minutes and the Summer Forum minutes as amended. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Summer Forum minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hull Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant a continuance for the special permit/variance hearing at 15 Clifton Avenue, moving it to the October 21, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Clerk Hennessey, seconded by Parsons, and all three voting members (Hennessey, Parsons, Pranaitis) voted aye. Approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes was postponed to the next meeting, and the board adjourned.

• Approved continuance of 15 Clifton Ave hearing to Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of Sep 2, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Board will meet to review reports from the Light Plant and Operations Managers. The board will discuss ongoing business including PILOT payments and micro-grid discussions. A new transmission feeder study bid is listed under new business.

• New Transmission Feeder Study BID
• Street Lighting Agreement
• PILOT Payments
• Solar/Net Metering presentation by Denise Fisher
• Spinnaker Island Update

The Hull Municipal Light Plant Board voted unanimously to establish a Solar Policy Task Force composed of Chair Tom Burns and Commissioner Dan Ciccariello. The task force will gather resident input, consult MMWEC, survey peer MLP policies, and report findings within 2–3 months. Approval of the July 17 and August 4 minutes was tabled pending clarification. No other actions were taken.

• Established Solar Policy Task Force (Chair Tom Burns, Commissioner Dan Ciccariello) – unanimous approval
• Tabled approval of July 17 and August 4 minutes – pending clarification
• Motion to adjourn – unanimous approval

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It also voted to update the Board’s Rules and Regulations to align with the current fee schedule. The next Board of Health meeting was set for November 13, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved update to Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for November 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board voted to approve the lighting plans for 120 Nantasket (dated April 11 2025). The motion passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 120 Nantasket pool lighting plan (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Beautification Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, with all members in agreement. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 8/12/2025 meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will review and approve the August 12, 2025 draft meeting minutes. It will receive an update on appointments to the Hull Community Housing Trust fund made by the Select Board, CPC, and town. The committee will hear feedback from the recent Endless Summer outreach and discuss the upcoming Porchfest event on September 13 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Members are asked to attend a hybrid meeting on September 16 at 7 PM to discuss the future of affordable housing in Hull.

• Approve August 12, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Update on appointments to Hull Community Housing Trust fund
• Report feedback from Endless Summer outreach
• Discuss upcoming Porchfest on Sep 13, 1–6 PM
• Plan for future affordable housing discussion at hybrid meeting Sep 16, 7 PM

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes by roll‑call vote (Greenberg aye, Mullin aye, Riley abstain). The remainder of the session consisted of updates, discussion of business‑development ideas, tourism marketing, and planning of future actions, but no additional formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote: Greenberg aye, Mullin aye, Riley abstain)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will determine the applicability of several residential projects and review Notices of Intent. The body is also discussing debris control at Gunrock Beach and potential non-compliance at 74 Kenberma St.

• Gunrock Beach: Proposed seaweed and storm debris accumulation control
• 150 George Washington Blvd: Proposed fence and gate replacement and native planting by Hull Community Garden
• 879 Nantasket Ave: Notice of Intent for deck demolition and reconstruction
• 307 Beach Ave: Notice of Intent for permeable paver patios and walkways
• 74 Kenberma St: Discussion of possible non-compliance

The Hull Conservation Commission adopted negative determinations for projects at 150 GW Blvd., 633 Nantasket Ave., 29 Manomet Ave., and 96 Atlantic Ave. It approved orders of conditions for 879 Nantasket Ave. (requiring FEMA flood‑zone clarification) and for 307 Beach Ave. (requiring perpetual permeable pavers and an as‑built survey). Motions to continue the hearings for 1 Alden Street and the Gun Rock Beach seaweed‑debris plan were also passed.

• Negative determination for 150 GW Blvd. (all four commissioners aye)
• Negative determination for 633 Nantasket Ave. (all four commissioners aye)
• Negative determination with special condition for 29 Manomet Ave. (all four commissioners aye)
• Negative determination for 96 Atlantic Ave. (3 aye, 1 abstain)
• Order of conditions approved for 879 Nantasket Ave. (no vote tally recorded)
• Order of conditions approved for 307 Beach Ave. (3‑1 vote, SC, DD, TB aye; PP nay)
• Motion to continue 1 Alden Street hearing until 9/23 (all four commissioners aye)
• Motion to continue Gun Rock Beach NOI hearing until 9/23 (all four commissioners aye)

Design Review Board

The Board unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the proposed Welcome to Hull signs for two town entrances. A unanimous positive recommendation was approved for the Aquarium Residences pool and egress lighting plan. The Building Commissioner decided the Pemberton Pier portable restroom enclosure does not need to be ADA compliant and the Board assigned staff to draft a comment letter.

• Approved Aug. 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Welcome to Hull signage (unanimous)
• Approved positive recommendation to Planning Board for Aquarium Residences pool/egress lighting (unanimous)
• Determined Pemberton Pier portable restroom enclosure does not require ADA compliance
• Assigned D. Ritz to draft DRB comment letter on Pemberton Pier restroom enclosure
• Assigned J. Parker to email J. Leavitt about parking area fluorescents and wall fixture location

No Place for Hate Committee

The No Place for Hate Committee will meet to review reports from the treasurer, communications, and liaisons. The body will discuss expenses for the Endless Summer booth and consider a possible change to the committee's name.

• Review of Endless Summer booth expenses for reimbursement
• Discussion of Committee name and possible change
• Program planning and action item review

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. After discussion of outreach and fundraising ideas, the meeting was adjourned following a motion that was seconded and carried.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Select Board

The Board unanimously voted to support the Community Preservation Act application for the Hull Community Garden Improvement Project. They also unanimously endorsed the Beautification Committee’s CPA application for lighting and fencing at the Fort Revere Water Tower. The Board discussed a senior‑center feasibility study and dog‑park options, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Support CPA application for Garden Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Endorse CPA application for Fort Revere Water Tower lighting and fencing (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Hull Historical Commission will review updates on the Fort Revere Water Tower restoration and plaque pricing. The body will also hear a presentation regarding Community Preservation Act funds for lighting and fencing.

• Presentation by Michael T. Parks for Community Preservation Act funds for raw iron fence and lighting at Fort Revere Water Tower
• Update on Fort Revere Water Tower restoration
• Update on pricing for historic home plaques

Retirement Board

The Hull Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approved a proposal from Sacco & Collins P.C. to continue legal services for five years, with an option to extend to seven years. The Board also authorized a $400,000 liquidation from PRIT to fund the August payroll and accepted three new Group 1 members into the retirement system. Payroll calculations for a retiring employee and a $62.38 transfer request to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement Board were approved unanimously.

• Approved Sacco & Collins legal services contract (5‑year, unanimous)
• Authorized $400,000 liquidation from PRIT for August payroll (unanimous)
• Accepted Ian MacDonald into retirement system (unanimous)
• Accepted Max Goldenberg into retirement system (unanimous)
• Accepted Vienna Steiner into retirement system (unanimous)
• Approved payroll calculation for Jo Ann Rose (unanimous)
• Approved $62.38 transfer request to Teachers’ Retirement Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Board unanimously approved Condition 30 for the 197 Nantasket (Paragon) construction plans. Condition 38 for the Paragon dog run was approved by a 6‑1 vote. The Board also voted to continue the review of the 120 Nantasket/Aquarium Residences lighting plan until the September 10 meeting and elected C. Shulte as the Board’s point person for MAPC communications.

• Approved Condition 30 (197 Nantasket) construction plans, unanimous (9:48 PM)
• Approved Condition 38 (Paragon dog run) operations & maintenance plan, 6‑1 vote
• Continued review of 120 Nantasket/Aquarium Residences lighting plan until Sept 10, unanimous
• Elected C. Shulte as point person to communicate with MAPC on behalf of the Board
• Adjourned meeting at 10:41 PM

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board met via Zoom and received an update from MAPC on the town's Master Plan, including a draft visioning survey to be released soon. The board also reviewed the Paragon Dunes design review and the status of Special Permit Conditions #30 and #38. No formal votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

Conservation Commission

The commission approved Orders of Conditions with a perpetual permeable‑driveway requirement for 27 Ocean Ave and 27 T St, and for an addition at 28 Belmont St. It also approved Certificates of Compliance for 18 Bay View St and 31 Belmont St, denied a SOOC for 38 Channel St, and approved the meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 27 Ocean Ave (all aye)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 27 T St (all aye)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 28 Belmont St (all aye)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 18 Bay View St (all aye)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 31 Belmont St (all aye)
• Denied SOOC for 38 Channel St (commission denial)
• Approved minutes for 8/12 (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Light Board

The Light Board unanimously tabled the minutes from July 17 and August 4, 2025. It also unanimously voted to include the Board’s Op‑Ed in the official minutes. Commissioners approved the creation of an Electrical Capacity Planning Task Force and agreed to seek MMWEC education on microgrids. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Table July 17 and August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Include Board Op‑Ed in the minutes (unanimous)
• Form Electrical Capacity Planning Task Force (Cannon, Vaillancourt) (unanimous)
• Request MMWEC education on microgrids and connect Vaillancourt with Cannon (agreed)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:51 PM (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. It then adopted the Order of Taking for the patios at 31 Beach Avenue and 33 Malta Street, authorizing $7,100 awards to each homeowner and directing the Town Manager to sign the order. The vote on the Order was 4‑1‑0.

• Approved minutes of July 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Order of Taking for 31 Beach Avenue and 33 Malta Street, authorized $7,100 awards per homeowner, vote 4-1-0

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously elected Tammy Best as chair, Nathan Payton as vice chair, and Rachel Kelly as treasurer. It also unanimously approved the April 7 and June 2 meeting minutes and approved payment to Carol Costello for administrative services. The group agreed to draft a mutual agreement for contributing approximately $500,000 to the affordable housing trust fund.

• Elected Tammy Best as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Nathan Payton as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected Rachel Kelly as treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 CPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 public forum minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Carol Costello for administrative services June‑August 2025 (unanimous)
• Noted annual Coalition fee already paid (no vote required)
• Agreed to draft mutual agreement for $500,000 affordable housing trust fund contribution

Planning Board

The Board approved an amendment to the subdivision map that transfers 2,430 square feet from 14 Standish Road to 10 Standish Road, with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It also approved a letter responding to the Chapter 91 license application for Paragon Dunes. Board officers were elected and several committee appointments were confirmed.

• Approved ANR land transfer for 14 Standish Road (6-0-1)
• Approved letter to be sent on Paragon Dunes Chapter 91 application (unanimous)
• Elected Jeanne Paquin as Chair of the Planning Board (majority vote)
• Appointed Abby Klieman as Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Chandelle Schulte as Planning Board liaison to MAPC (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Peyton to the Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Abby Klieman to the Zoning Bylaw Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jeanne Paquin to the Capital Improvement Committee (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee approved the July 10 meeting minutes with two abstentions. Kate Barclay was elected chair of the Affordable Housing Committee by unanimous vote. Cynthia Koebert was elected clerk, Ed Parsons elected co‑chair, and Bob Pahl was appointed the AHC representative to the Hull Community Housing Trust fund, all unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (2 abstentions)
• Elected Kate Barclay as AHC chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cynthia Koebert as clerk (unanimous)
• Elected Ed Parsons as co‑chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Pahl as AHC rep to HCHT fund (unanimous)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The Weir River Estuary Park Committee met remotely on August 12, 2025. The meeting covered housekeeping items, updates on the Trail to Straits Pond Island, waterfront‑access study representation, kiosk replacement, water‑quality monitoring, and a grant proposal. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The committee prepared for its next meeting.

Board of Assessors

The Board accepted the minutes from June 24 and July 23, 2025. It welcomed new member Rochelle Terranova. The Board reviewed and signed the motor vehicle excise warrant and the revised Real Estate and CPA Warrants for Fiscal Year 2026, then entered and later exited an executive session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of June 24, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted minutes of July 23, 2025 (all in favor)
• Welcomed new board member Rochelle Terranova (all in favor)
• Signed motor vehicle excise warrant for fourth commitment (all in favor)
• Signed revised Real Estate and CPA Warrants for FY 2026 (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss Real Estate Abatements and ATB cases (all in favor)
• Returned to open meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review a director's report and discuss the needs of the Senior Center and community. The body will also provide an update on a requested meeting with the Select Board.

• Update on letter to Select Board requesting a meeting
• Discussion of short- and long-term needs of the Senior Center and community

Conservation Commission

The Hull Conservation Commission continued the hearing for the 1 Alden Street shed project and issued negative determinations for several residential improvements. It approved Orders of Conditions for bulkhead work at 95 Edgewater Road and for an addition and deck at 85 Edgewater Road. A Certificate of Compliance was granted for the 120 Nantasket Avenue multifamily demolition.

• Continue hearing for 1 Alden St project until 8/26 (5‑0 aye)
• Issue negative determination with perpetual permeable‑paver condition for 65 Edgewater Rd (5‑0 aye)
• Issue negative determination for 77 Manomet Ave deck extension (5‑0 aye)
• Issue negative determination for 122 Manomet Ave steps and HVAC platform (4‑0 aye)
• Issue negative determination for Pemberton Pier portable restroom enclosure (5‑0 aye)
• Approve Order of Conditions for 95 Edgewater Rd bulkhead rehabilitation (3‑2 aye)
• Approve Order of Conditions for 85 Edgewater Rd addition and deck (4‑0 aye, 1 abstain)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 120 Nantasket Ave multifamily demolition (5‑0 aye)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the July 1 meeting minutes. An initiatives tracker was introduced and a Marketing & Branding sub‑team was formed. Members discussed small and larger projects, business support, waterfront ideas, and funding options, but no additional actions were formally decided.

• Approved July 1 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Hull Historical Commission approved the July 2025 meeting minutes, with all members present voting in favor. The commission received an update on the Fort Revere Water Tower renovation but took no action. Recommendations to revise MACRIS narratives for the tower and Telegraph Hill were discussed, with final authority residing with the State Historical Preservation Officer. A proposal for a wrought‑iron fence and lighting was presented, but no decision or funding approval was made.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval by all present)

Light Board

The Light Board reviewed statutory authority, the proposed Article 37 governance change, and a draft PILOT policy. No votes were taken; the board noted next steps such as counsel providing comments on the PILOT policy and exploring a special‑act route for Article 37.

Select Board

The board approved the application for an All Alcohol and Entertainment License for MCCMartini, Inc. dba Boathouse Bistro Beachfront. It also approved a $351,158 transfer from the health insurance appropriation to cover departmental deficits. The board rejected an amendment to the July 23 minutes that would have added a statement from Tom Burns. Additional appointments were made and a community gala day was approved.

• Approved All Alcohol and Entertainment License for Boathouse Bistro Beachfront (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 year‑end transfer of $351,158 from health insurance appropriation (unanimous)
• Rejected amendment to July 23 minutes to include Tom Burns’ statement (2‑3‑0)
• Appointed Jason McCann as Select Board liaison to Plymouth County Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed DPW Director Chris Gardner to South Shore Recycling Collaborative Board (unanimous)
• Approved Green Hill Improvement Association Gala Day on Aug 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board unanimously approved the July bill and payroll warrants and authorized a $375,000 liquidation from PRIT to fund the July payroll. It accepted new employee Matthew O’Sullivan into the retirement system, approved retirement calculations for two retirees, and approved several transfer and rollover requests. The board also voted to place approximately $4 million into the Prim General Allocation Account and set the next meeting for August 27, 2025.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Bill and Payroll Warrants (unanimous)
• Authorized $375,000 liquidation from PRIT for July payroll (unanimous)
• Accepted Matthew O’Sullivan into Hull Retirement System (unanimous)
• Approved retirement calculation for Joanne Pearson (unanimous)
• Approved transfer request for Michael De Lacy ($6,302.35) (unanimous)
• Approved rollover request for Mary Sweeney ($20,837.93) (unanimous)
• Approved placing approximately $4 million into Prim General Allocation Account (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board voted unanimously to agree that Procopio’s final construction plans for the Wayfarer project are consistent with the approved plans. The board postponed approval of pending items because J. Parker and K. Locke were absent. It assigned actions to draft a letter to Gully’s Tattoo & Goods and to follow up with the Building Commissioner on the amended signage bylaw, and scheduled a preparatory discussion for the August meeting. The meeting was adjourned without objection.

• Unanimously agreed final construction plans for Wayfarer project are consistent with approved plans
• Postponed approval of pending items due to absent members J. Parker & K. Locke
• T. Burns to draft and hand‑deliver a letter with DRB questions/comments to Gully’s Tattoo & Goods
• T. Burns to contact Building Commissioner about enforcement of the amended signage bylaw
• Add preparatory discussion on signage bylaw enforcement to August 14 DRB meeting agenda
• Motion to adjourn passed without objection

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors, meeting jointly with the Select Board, appointed Rochelle Terranova to the vacant seat on the Board of Assessors. The motion was made by Jerry Taverna, seconded by Greg Grey, and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Appointed Rochelle Terranova to Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board voted unanimously to change Surfside district parking to a one‑hour limit, renewable once for a maximum of two hours, and gave the Police Department authority to locate 15‑minute spaces. It also unanimously appointed several residents to town committees and boards, and approved a one‑day wine and malt license for the Hull Lifesaving Museum. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved Surfside parking change to 1‑hour renewable (unanimous)
• Appointed Rochelle Terranova to Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Reappointed Richard Hennessey to Zoning Board of Appeals (3‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Edwin Parsons to permanent Zoning Board seat (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Rogers to alternate Zoning Board seat (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Earl and Leslie Taylor to 100% Clean Energy Climate Action Committee (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt license for Hull Lifesaving Museum (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bruce Edgren to Historic District Commission (unanimous)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee met remotely on July 22, 2025 and reviewed agenda items including trail updates, waterfront access, kiosk replacement, water quality monitoring, and a grant study. The minutes do not document any approvals, denials, votes, or other formal actions. Consequently, no decisions were formally recorded.

Conservation Commission

The Hull Conservation Commission continued the review of applications for 1 Alden Street, 95 Edgewater Road, 85 Edgewater Road, and other projects until August 12. It approved Orders of Conditions for the Main St Seawall, 605 Nantasket Ave, 15 Packard Ave (with a setback and permeable‑paver requirement), 123 Kingsley Road, and 245 Beach Ave. These decisions require additional information, surveys, or specific construction conditions before work may proceed.

• Continued 1 Alden Street application until 8/12 (LS, DD, TB, SC, PW ayes)
• Continued 95 Edgewater Road application until 8/12 (LS, DD, TB, PW ayes; SC abstained)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Main St Seawall (LS, DD, TB, SC, PW ayes)
• Continued 85 Edgewater Road application until 8/12 (LS, DD, TB, SC, PW ayes)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 605 Nantasket Ave (LS, DD, TB, SC, PW ayes)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 15 Packard Ave with 3‑ft setback and perpetual permeable pavers (LS, SC, TB, DD, PW ayes)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 123 Kingsley Road (PW, SC, TB, DD, LS ayes)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 245 Beach Ave (SC, TB, PW, DD, LS ayes)

Light Board

The Light Board unanimously approved the April 17 and May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the June 12, 2025 minutes with one abstention. The board agreed to pursue a Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) orientation in the fall of 2025. Detailed discussion of the proposed PILOT Payment Policy was deferred until the board meets with counsel Nick Scobbo for guidance.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote after correction to address reference)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (aye: Vaillancourt, Burns, Cannon, Landry; abstain: Ciccariello)
• Agreed to pursue MMWEC board orientation in fall 2025
• Deferred detailed discussion of the proposed PILOT Payment Policy (consensus to wait for counsel guidance)

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting notes. The group discussed the capital asset inventory, clarified that capital funds apply to existing assets, and planned a first‑draft spreadsheet of the inventory to be prepared by Carl Katzeff. Upcoming meetings were scheduled for August 26, 2025 and thereafter on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting notes (no vote tally recorded)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Beach Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting. The motion to adjourn was adopted unanimously. The committee scheduled its next meeting for August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Hull Town Hall. Approved minutes will be posted on the town’s Beach Management Advisory Committee webpage.

• Approved July 15 BMAC minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn adopted unanimously
• Scheduled next BMAC meeting for August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Approved posting of BMAC minutes on town website after approval

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee approved the April 29, 2026 and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes with one abstention. New members were designated: Lisa Boretti for the Hull Housing Authority and Amy Whitcomb Slemmer as the Wellspring representative. The town will post a job description and seek residents for three at‑large trustee seats, and the Special Projects sub‑committee will meet to identify naturally occurring affordable housing units. The AHC also received unanimous consent to staff a table at the Endless Summer event and added an agenda item to elect officers and a HCHT fund designee at the next meeting.

• Approved April 29, 2026 and June 24, 2025 minutes (1 abstention)
• Designated Lisa Boretti as Hull Housing Authority member of AHC
• Appointed Amy Whitcomb Slemmer as Wellspring representative on AHC
• Town to post job description and conduct outreach for three at‑large trustee seats
• Special Projects sub‑committee to meet via Zoom to review rental‑unit list for NOAH identification
• Unanimous consent to have an AHC table at Endless Summer event on Sept 6
• Added agenda item to elect officers and HCHT fund designee at next meeting (unanimous)
• AHC representative will meet with CPC leadership about CPA funding for 2026 round

Historical Commission

The commission renewed the three‑year terms of Don Ritz and William Smyth. The May 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The question of listing the Fort Revere Water Tower on the National Register was placed on the August agenda. Mary Harrington volunteered to run the historic house plaque program and Steve Greenwood will contact a sign maker for cost information.

• Don Ritz and William Smyth renewed three-year terms (no vote recorded)
• May 2025 meeting minutes approved unanimously
• Fort Revere Water Tower National Register question added to August agenda
• Mary Harrington volunteered to lead historic house plaque program
• Steve Greenwood to contact a sign maker for plaque cost estimate

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 and June 11, 2025 meetings, each by unanimous vote. The scheduled reorganization was deferred because a member was absent. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reorganization postponed (deferred)

Select Board

The Hull Select Board unanimously approved the minutes from June meetings, amended an entertainment license for Shipwreck’d to allow limited live music, and granted a one‑day alcohol license for the Hull Yacht Club Croquet Tournament. It also approved the Agent Orange Day ceremony, appointed new members to historic and veteran commissions, and authorized the “3 Beach Minimum” half‑marathon event pending permits.

• Approved June 11, 25, 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Shipwreck’d entertainment license with restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved Agent Orange Day ceremony at Hull Veterans Memorial (unanimous)
• Granted one‑day alcohol license for Hull Yacht Club Croquet Tournament with police detail (unanimous)
• Appointed Tristan Houlihan as alternate on Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Ritz and William Smyth, and appointed James Curran to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Lassiter to Veteran’s Council (unanimous)
• Approved John Donlon’s “3 Beach Minimum” Half Marathon event, contingent on permits (unanimous)

Stormwater Authority

The Authority voted to approve the Land Disturbance Permit application for 15 Nantasket Avenue. The approval includes two special conditions that align with the Conservation Permit. All members present voted in favor and none opposed. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved Land Disturbance Permit for 15 Nantasket Ave with special conditions (all in favor, none opposed)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted not to ratify the emergency certification for the North Nantasket Beach seaweed cleanup. It issued a negative determination for the 19 Coburn Street patio with a condition to add measurements. A Certificate of Compliance was approved for 78 Samoset Avenue. Several permits were postponed for further review until July 22.

• Negative determination issued for 19 Coburn St patio with condition to add measurements (passed)
• Motion to continue review of 95 Edgewater Rd bulkhead project until 7/22 (passed)
• Motion to continue review of Main St seawall repairs until 7/22 (passed)
• Motion to continue review of 85 Edgewater Rd addition and deck until 7/22 (passed)
• Motion to continue review of 605 Nantasket Ave deck until 7/22 (passed)
• Motion to continue review of 15 Packard Ave walkway/patio until 7/22 (passed)
• Certificate of Compliance issued for 78 Samoset Ave addition (passed)
• Motion to ratify emergency certification for North Nantasket Beach seaweed removal failed (did not pass)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee appointed Susan Vermilya as chair, Steven Greenberg as vice chair, and Jen Mullin as clerk. Jim Ianiri was named the designee to the Master Plan Committee. The committee set its meetings for the first Tuesday of each month, starting August 5. Action items were approved to contact Kenberma area property owners and to investigate business‑center structures and pricing in nearby towns.

• Appointed Susan Vermilya as chair
• Appointed Steven Greenberg as vice chair
• Appointed Jen Mullin as clerk
• Designated Jim Ianiri to the Master Plan Committee
• Scheduled monthly meetings for the first Tuesday, next on Aug 5
• Approved outreach to Kenberma area property owners
• Approved investigation of business‑center structures and pricing in surrounding towns

Economic Development Committee

The committee appointed Susan Vermilya as chair, Steven Greenberg as vice chair, and Jen Mullin as clerk. Jim Ianiri was named the designee to the Master Plan Committee and the next meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2025. Action items include reaching out to Kenberma property owners, investigating business‑center pricing, and Jim Pitrolo creating a business‑process flow chart and pamphlet.

• Appointed Susan Vermilya as chair
• Appointed Steven Greenberg as vice chair
• Appointed Jen Mullin as clerk
• Designated Jim Ianiri as Master Plan Committee designee
• Scheduled next meeting for August 5, 2025
• Assigned Jim Pitrolo to develop a business‑process flow chart and pamphlet

Select Board

The Hull Select Board held a retreat on June 26, 2025 to reflect on the past year, review integrated goals, and identify priority areas for the upcoming year. Members discussed topics such as economic development, transportation, housing, open space, capital planning, resiliency, communications, finance, and regional engagement, but no votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded. The meeting was informational and preparatory, with staff tasked to continue drafting and reviewing documents.

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board held a kickoff meeting with the Metropolitan Arca Planning Council to begin the town's Master Plan process. Members discussed the role of the Steering Committee, community‑engagement plans, and timelines. The Board set the next meeting for July 16 at 6:30 p.m. and indicated a preference for a consistent day and time, with a possible hybrid format. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Set next meeting for July 16 at 6:30 p.m. (no vote recorded)
• Discussed adopting a regular meeting schedule and hybrid format (no formal vote)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved a one‑day alcohol license for the Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners Park, accepted the Shark Policy Draft, and authorized a road closure for a block party. It also appointed new members to several committees, including Susan Vermilya to the Economic Development Committee and new members to the No Place for Hate, Park and Recreation, and Beach Management Advisory committees. All listed committee reappointments were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved one‑day alcohol license for Blessing of the Fleet (unanimous)
• Accepted Shark Policy Draft (unanimous)
• Approved road closure for block party on July 26 (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Vermilya to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Chichello and Meryl Johnson to No Place for Hate Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Grey and Ed Whelan to Park and Recreation Commission (3-0-1)
• Appointed Valerio Romano to Beach Management Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Irwin Nesoff as Select Board designee to Affordable Housing Committee (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee met on June 24, 2025, but only four of nine members were present, so a quorum was not achieved. Consequently, the review of the April 29, 2025 draft minutes was tabled. No other actions were formally approved, though members discussed a job description, technical assistance, and potential funding sources for future work.

• Tabled review of April 29, 2025 draft minutes (no vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved a recommendation to appoint Rochelle Terranova to the Select Board. They reviewed and signed the motor vehicle excise warrant and the Real Estate, Personal Property, and CPA warrants for Fiscal Year 2026. The Board entered an executive session to discuss abatement applications, then returned to the open meeting and adjourned.

• Approved recommendation to appoint Rochelle Terranova to the Select Board (all in favor)
• Signed motor vehicle excise warrant for the third commitment
• Signed Real Estate, Personal Property, and CPA warrants for FY 2026
• Entered executive session to discuss Real Estate and Personal Property abatement applications (all in favor)
• Returned to open meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to approve positive determinations for debris removal at Crescent Beach and for paving and fence projects at 15 Packard Ave and 245 Beach Ave. It also issued Orders of Conditions for 7 M Street, 7 O Street, and the Ocean Ave Berm Project, and postponed the 95 Edgewater Road bulkhead review to the July 8 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.

• Approved positive determination for Crescent Beach debris removal (6‑0)
• Approved positive determination for 15 Packard Ave permeable paver project (6‑0)
• Approved positive determination for 245 Beach Ave fence in AO zone (6‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 7 M Street, requiring perpetual permeable patio (6‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 7 O Street, requiring permeable driveway and runoff mitigation (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Ocean Ave Berm Project to build 180‑ft flood‑resistant berm (6‑0)
• Continued review of 95 Edgewater Road bulkhead project to July 8 meeting (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:29 PM (6‑0)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Beach Management Advisory Committee unanimously approved the March, April, and May meeting minutes. The committee accepted the resignation of member Peter Pyclik. A Summer Forum was scheduled to replace the regular July 15 meeting and will be held at the Senior Center. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March & April minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved May minutes (unanimous vote)
• Accepted resignation of member Peter Pyclik
• Scheduled Summer Forum at Senior Center in place of July 15 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Retirement Board

The board approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the recent audit. It entered and later exited executive session to discuss a disability retirement case, then voted to deny sending Deborah Gibbons’s application to a medical panel. The board also approved the June payroll warrants, authorized a $275,000 liquidation for payroll, accepted a new employee, and changed the Mass PRIM maintenance balance to $2 million effective July 1.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and signed the audit (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session to discuss disability retirement (unanimous)
• Denied sending Deborah Gibbons’s disability retirement application to a medical panel (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 Bill and Payroll Warrants (unanimous)
• Authorized $275,000 liquidation from PRIT for June payroll
• Accepted new employee Joshua Paula into Hull Retirement System (unanimous)
• Changed Mass PRIM maintenance balance to $2 million effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board heard the Chaputs' appeal of a building‑commissioner denial for 296 Newport Road. After discussion, a motion was made to propose a Finding of Fact that the property is located in a single‑family residence district. The minutes do not record a vote tally or final approval of the motion.

• Motion to propose Finding of Fact that 296 Newport Road is in a single‑family residence district (outcome not recorded)

Light Board

The Hull Municipal Light Plant Board unanimously approved the March 26, April 16, and the combined April 17 and May 29 meeting minutes. The board also voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Town of Hull v. Department of Public Utilities. No other substantive actions were approved at this meeting.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved holding April 17 and May 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Town of Hull v. Department of Public Utilities (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The commission accepted the June 11 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a 2.5% increase in the sewer use rate for FY26, setting the rate at $19.01 per 100 cubic feet while keeping the base monthly rate at $30. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted June 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 sewer use rate of $19.01 per 100 cubic feet (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed Steven Greenberg, Liz Kay, and Susan Vermilya as At‑Large members of the Master Plan Steering Committee. The nomination of Dan Kiernan was withdrawn and not appointed. The Board also approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Appointed Steven Greenberg to Master Plan Steering Committee (vote 4-2-0)
• Appointed Liz Kay to Master Plan Steering Committee (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Susan Vermilya to Master Plan Steering Committee (unanimous vote)
• Withdrew Dan Kiernan nomination; no appointment made
• Approved May 14, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Select Board

The Select Board denied National Grid’s request to locate a gas main at 15 Kenton Avenue. It approved one‑day entertainment licenses for the Rooted in Hull Backyard BBQ (June 25 and September 6) and a malt‑only license for Vitamin Sea Brewing on September 13‑14. The Board also appointed Kevin Beck and Michael Hanks to the Veteran’s Council and adopted a suite of traffic‑safety measures for the railroad‑bed corridor, including one‑way traffic, speed‑limit signs, rubber speed bumps, parking restrictions, police enforcement authority, stop signs and a temporary traffic camera. All motions passed unanimously.

• Denied National Grid grant of location for 15 Kenton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day entertainment license for Rooted in Hull Backyard BBQ on June 25 and September 6 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day malt‑only license for Vitamin Sea Brewing on September 13‑14 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Beck to Veteran’s Council (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028) (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Hanks to Veteran’s Council (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved traffic‑safety measures for railroad‑bed area: one‑way northbound, 10 mph speed‑limit signs, rubber speed bumps, east‑side parking restriction, police enforcement authority, stop‑sign installation, and temporary traffic camera (unanimous)
• Approved speed‑limit reduction in Kenberma district from 30 mph to 20 mph (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualer License for South Shore Taco Guy with revised hours (unanimous)

Beautification Committee

The Hull Beautification Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. Members were assigned specific actions, including setting up the Genius app and sending a sign proposal to the DPW. The committee agreed to collaborate with the Beach Committee and scheduled the next meeting for July 8, 2025, with future meetings on the second Tuesday of each month.

• Approved 4/22/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Anne to set up Genius app
• Assigned Camellia to send sign proposal to Hull DPW
• Agreed to collaborate with Beach Committee where possible
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to issue negative determinations with conditions for projects at 122 Manomet Ave, 644 Nantasket Ave, and 765 Nantasket Ave. It also continued the notice of intent for 119 Edgewater Road until July 8, 2025. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for 121 Bay St, and the emergency certificate for seaweed removal was ratified. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Negative determination approved for 122 Manomet Ave (no stone dust, permeable pavers)
• Negative determination approved for 644 Nantasket Ave (permeable pavers, no stone dust)
• Negative determination approved for 765 Nantasket Ave (soil borings)
• Notice of intent for 119 Edgewater Road continued until 7/08/2025
• Certificate of Compliance issued for 121 Bay St
• Emergency certificate ratified for seaweed removal project
• Meeting adjourned

Design Review Board

The board approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes despite one member’s objection, with a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned unanimously at 9:01 pm. No other motions were decided; discussions on the Strawberry Hill water tank, signage bylaw, and public art were informational.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee approved Paul Newman as a member of the Master Planning Committee. The committee reviewed the annual capital planning calendar and set the next deliverable as an Asset Inventory for the next meeting. It also noted that Integrated Goals & Objectives will be updated in July after the Selectboard retreat. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025.

• Approved Paul Newman as member of the Master Planning Committee

Light Board

The Light Board elected Tom Burns as chair, Pat Cannon as vice chair, and Jacob Vaillancourt as clerk. It tabled the approval of the April 16, April 17, and March 26 minutes and postponed discussion of the mural. The board also approved a newsletter, appointed the chair and vice chair as liaisons for Spinnaker Island and National Grid meetings, scheduled a joint meeting with the Select Board on Article 37, and requested an executive‑session update on the National Grid and generator contract renewal. The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 PM.

• Elected Tom Burns as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Pat Cannon as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jacob Vaillancourt as clerk (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of April 16, April 17, and March 26 minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Tabled discussion of the mural until the town manager can attend (unanimous)
• Approved development of a newsletter at the chair’s discretion (unanimous)
• Appointed chair and vice chair as liaison for Spinnaker Island and National Grid meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled a joint meeting between the Select Board and Light Board on Article 37 (unanimous)

No Place for Hate Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It scheduled the next regular meeting for July 10, 2025 at 7 pm in Town Hall. The plan to select NPFH officers was tabled until membership is full. Jim and Chris were assigned to send a newsletter encouraging new committee applications.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 10, 2025 at 7 pm
• Tabled NPFH officer selection plan pending full membership
• Assigned Jim and Chris to send newsletter recruiting committee members

Planning Board

The Board voted to approve the conditions for the special permit at 15 Nantasket Avenue after making minor edits. The motion passed with four votes in favor, no votes against, and one abstention. No other formal decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved conditions for 15 Nantasket Avenue (vote 4-0-1, Borges abstained)

Select Board

The Board elected Irwin Nesoff as Chair, Greg Grey as Vice‑Chair, and Jason McCann as Clerk for the coming year. It unanimously approved several alcohol licenses, a cancer‑screening event, the Hull Pride Day proclamation, and a temporary road closure for a July celebration. All votes and motions were recorded as shown.

• Approved Annual All Alcohol License for Jessekat LLC dba Toast (unanimous)
• Approved All Alcohol as a Wine & Malt Package Store License for Atlantic Hill Market (unanimous)
• Approved Dana Farber cancer‑screening event on June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Irwin Nesoff as Chair of the Select Board (4‑1‑0)
• Appointed Greg Grey as Vice‑Chair of the Select Board (4‑1‑0)
• Appointed Jason McCann as Clerk of the Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved Hull Pride Day proclamation for June 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure on Warren Street for July 20, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The commission received an update on the Fort Revere Water Tower renovation, noting concrete panel removal and interior demolition completed. Members discussed the Municipal Light Plant building’s historic value and agreed the town will work with the State Historic Officer to seek its inclusion on historic registries. They reviewed state‑owned island properties and considered a survey application for historic assets, and debated challenges converting the historic fire station, but no actions were approved or denied.

• Committed to work with State Historic Officer to add Municipal Light buildings to historic registries
• Steven Greenberg will inform the Select Board of intent to file a historic assets survey application

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to issue a Positive Determination for the proposed 180‑ft earth berm adjacent to 27 Ocean Ave. It also approved Order of Conditions for four separate development projects on Nantasket Ave and Beach Ave, each with specific construction and storm‑water requirements. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Positive Determination for 27 Ocean Ave earth berm (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 15 Nantasket Ave (4‑aye, 2‑nay)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 615 Nantasket Ave (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 544 Nantasket Ave (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 95 Beach Ave (6‑aye, 0‑nay)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee met on May 20, 2025 via Zoom and reviewed agenda items including the Estuary Clean‑Up Day recap, trail updates, waterfront access study representation, kiosk replacement, and water‑quality monitoring. The chair discussed housekeeping and the approval of previous minutes, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes. No substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Hull Beach Management Advisory Committee approved the February 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously voted to adjourn the May 20 meeting. No other actions were formally decided; the group discussed the beach management plan, cleaning efforts, and an upcoming Nor'easter. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved February 2025 BMAC minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled next BMAC meeting for June 17, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board voted to approve the comprehensive permit for “The Residences at Rockaway,” a 12‑unit townhome development (including three affordable units) at 25 Ipswich Street. The motion passed with two ayes (Finn, Parsons) and one no (Hennessey). Town Counsel will finalize the decision for signature and filing with the Town Clerk. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved comprehensive permit for 12 townhome units at 25 Ipswich St (2-1 vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Select Board

The board approved a one‑day Common Victualer license for the Rooted in Hull Backyard BBQ, pending final public‑safety approvals. It also approved Hull Boosters carnival fundraisers for the weeks of June 18‑22 and July 15‑19, each conditioned on approvals from Public Safety and other town departments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved One Day Common Victualer License for Rooted in Hull BBQ (unanimous, conditioned on Public Safety and other department approvals)
• Approved Hull Boosters carnival fundraiser for June 18‑22 on HRA property (unanimous, conditioned on Public Safety and other department approvals)
• Approved Hull Boosters carnival fundraiser for July 15‑19 on HRA property (unanimous, conditioned on Public Safety and other department approvals)
• Approved minutes of the April 23, 2025 Select Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved negative determinations for driveway, footing, and drywell applications at 41 Packard Ave, 279 Kingsley Rd, and 70 F St. It also approved orders of conditions for a garage at 66 Manomet Ave and a deck at 13 R St, each with specific requirements. Reviews of the 15 Nantasket Ave and 615 Nantasket Ave projects were continued until May 27. A certificate of compliance for 48 Western Ave was issued pending an updated plan.

• Negative determination for 41 Packard Ave driveway extension (unanimous)
• Negative determination for 279 Kingsley Rd footings (unanimous)
• Negative determination for 70 F St drywell installation (unanimous)
• Order of conditions issued for 66 Manomet Ave garage (unanimous)
• Order of conditions with special condition for 13 R St deck (unanimous)
• Motion to continue review of 15 Nantasket Ave until 5/27 (unanimous)
• Motion to continue review of 615 Nantasket Ave until 5/27 (unanimous)
• Certificate of compliance for 48 Western Ave issued pending updated plan (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Board approved a letter of comments for the 15 Nantasket Avenue development without objection. It also approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session, both without objection. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved letter of comments on 15 Nantasket Ave. (no objection)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (no objection)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (no objection)

Retirement Board

The Hull Contributory Retirement Board approved the March 25 minutes, the April bill and payroll warrants, and a $400,000 liquidation from PRIT for April payroll. It accepted two new employees into the retirement system, approved travel to the MACRS conference, adopted the 2024 annual financial statement, and approved the legal services RFP. All motions were unanimously approved.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and signed April 2025 Bill Warrant and Payroll Warrant (unanimous)
• Authorized $400,000 liquidation from PRIT for April payroll (no vote recorded)
• Accepted Benjamin Kistner, Athletic Director, into the retirement system (unanimous)
• Accepted Thomas Molinari, Assistant Director, Sewer Department, into the retirement system (unanimous)
• Approved travel and expenses for MACRS conference in Hyannis, MA (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Financial Statement (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Legal Services posting and timeline (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The board approved moving forward with advertising the board vacancy. It also approved requesting a joint meeting with the Select Board. The 2025 Boat Excise warrant was reviewed and signed. The board entered an executive session to discuss a real estate abatement application, then returned to the open meeting and adjourned.

• Approved advertising the Board vacancy (all in favor)
• Approved request for a joint meeting with the Select Board (all in favor)
• Signed the 2025 Boat Excise warrant (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate abatement (all in favor)
• Returned to open meeting from executive session (all in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hull Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members present were Chair Patrick Finn, Richard Hennessey (Clerk), Edwin Parsons, Tim Pranaitis, and Philip Bellone. No other formal actions were voted on; the board only discussed draft conditions and waivers for the 25 Ipswich LLC project.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees postponed approval of the meeting minutes until the next meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Alice Sloan, seconded by Kathleen McKenna, and the meeting was adjourned. Board members thanked Emmy Garr for her service as she steps down.

• Approval of minutes tabled until next meeting
• Motion to adjourn adopted

Historical Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. No progress was reported on the First Town Hall/Fire Station project because the sole bid exceeded the budget and Community Preservation Act funds are unavailable. The engineer will review plans, and the warrant for Community Preservation funds will not be presented at the FY 2025 ATM. A site visit to the Ft. Revere Water Tower confirmed demolition work is complete, and work on a story board for the first evening baseball game under lights is slated for late May or early June 2025.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (approved by those present)
• Warrant for Community Preservation funds not presented at FY 2025 ATM

Planning Board

The Board voted unanimously to deem the Procopio proposals for Paragon Dunes a minor modification. It then approved those minor modifications as presented. The hearing for 15 Nantasket Avenue was continued to May 14, 2025.

• Motion: proposals are minor modification – approved unanimously (Hibbard, Peyton, Paquin, Reilly, Borges, Boyce all Aye)
• Motion: approve the minor modifications as presented – approved unanimously (Hibbard, Boyce, Paquin, Peyton, Borges, Reilly all Aye)
• Hearing for 15 Nantasket Avenue continued to May 14, 2025 – procedural continuation
• Board adjourned the meeting – unanimous vote

Select Board

The board approved the April 2 meeting minutes and expressed support for the MBTA 714 Bus Stop Project recommendations. It approved Dunn Rite Parking’s permit for 350 cars in the HRA lots, subject to Public Safety sign‑offs. The board also adopted a $2 fee for each two‑hour parking period and authorized the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Bastille Day event at Fort Revere Park.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Supported MBTA 714 Bus Stop Project recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Dunn Rite Parking application for 350 HRA parking spaces, subject to Public Safety approvals (unanimous)
• Approved new parking fee structure: $2 for each two‑hour period with a maximum of four hours (unanimous)
• Approved Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Bastille Day event at Fort Revere Park, subject to department conditions (unanimous)

Beautification Committee

The Hull Beautification Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It finalized details for the April 26, 2025 “Hulluva Cleanup/Sweep up Day,” including traffic patterns on N Street, dumpster placement, and equipment drop‑off. The committee noted no response yet on the proposed new Town of Hull sign and discussed possible future use of CPC funds. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with future meetings set for the second Tuesday of each month.

• Approved minutes from 4/8/2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Finalized traffic pattern around N Street for April 26 cleanup day
• Finalized dumpster placement for April 26 cleanup day
• Finalized equipment drop‑off schedule for April 26 cleanup day
• Scheduled next meeting for June 10, 2025 (recurring second Tuesday monthly)

Conservation Commission

The commission issued negative determinations for deck projects at 13 E St, 211 Nantasket Ave, 30 L St, and 72 F St. It granted a positive determination for 544 Nantasket Ave, requiring an engineered plan. It also continued the notice of intent for 15 Nantasket Ave to 5/13/2025 and issued orders of conditions for several projects, including 136 Cadish Ave and 70 F St.

• Negative determination for 13 E St deck project – approved (LS, TB, PW, SC aye)
• Negative determination for 211 Nantasket Ave walkway extension – approved (TB, LS, PW, SC aye)
• Negative determination for 30 L St deck extension – approved (SC, PW, TB, LS aye)
• Negative determination for 72 F St deck replacement – approved (LS, TB, PW, SC aye)
• Positive determination for 544 Nantasket Ave permeable gravel project – approved (SC, PW, TB, LS aye); commission requested engineered plan
• Continuance of notice of intent for 15 Nantasket Ave to 5/13/2025 – approved (SC, PW, TB, PW aye)
• Order of conditions for 136 Cadish Ave with permeable pavers condition – approved (LS, TB, PW, SC aye)
• Order of conditions for 70 F St permeable driveway – approved (LS, SC, TB, PW aye)

Light Board

The board unanimously approved a new schedule of residential, small‑power, large‑power, municipal and other electricity rates to take effect on May 1, 2025. It also passed a motion urging the light plant manager to support local control of power and to send a letter to the state. A motion to place a citizen’s petition on the 2025 Town Meeting warrant failed by a 2‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 PM.

• Adopted new municipal light rates (Residential, Small Power, Large Power, Municipal, etc.) – passed unanimously
• Set adopted rates to become effective May 1, 2025 – passed unanimously
• Removed 10% prompt‑pay discount from the adopted rates – passed unanimously
• Approved motion to advise the light plant manager to support local control of power, letter to the state – passed unanimously
• Failed motion to endorse Jacob Vaillancourt’s citizen’s petition for Town Meeting warrant article 37 – vote 2‑2 (failed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:37 PM – passed unanimously

Light Board

The Light Board discussed the Green Communities program, a proposed shared DPW/MLP facility, and Article 37, but no formal votes were taken on those items. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Pat Cannon, seconded by Jake Vaillancourt, and passed with affirmative votes from Jake Vaillancourt, Pat Cannon, Stephanie Landry, and Dan Ciccariello.

• Motion to close the meeting passed with four affirmative votes (Jake Vaillancourt, Pat Cannon, Stephanie Landry, Dan Ciccariello)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19 and March 26 meetings. It also unanimously granted a location and license for the conduit on Lewis Street between Manomet Avenue and Beach Avenue. In addition, the Board unanimously approved the requested change of operating hours for The Drift’s seasonal alcohol, common victualler, and entertainment licenses.

• Approved March 19 & 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved grant of location and license for Lewis St conduit (unanimous)
• Approved change of hours for The Drift’s seasonal alcohol, common victualler, and entertainment licenses (unanimous)

Beach Management Advisory Committee

The Hull Beach Management Advisory Committee met on April 15, 2025 at Town Hall. Members discussed the draft Beach Management Plan and announced upcoming public input forums. The only formal action was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting. No substantive decisions or approvals were made.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the revised minutes from February 25 and March 18, 2025. It voted to enter an executive session to discuss senior, veteran, CPA exemptions and real‑estate abatements, then returned to the open meeting. The Board signed the warrant for the second motor‑vehicle commitment of 2025 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved revised minutes of February 25, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved revised minutes of March 18, 2025 (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss senior, veteran, CPA exemptions and real‑estate abatements (all in favor)
• Returned to open meeting (all in favor)
• Signed warrant for second motor‑vehicle commitment of 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18 and April 1 Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. The board also unanimously granted a Special Permit for 49 Summit Avenue, subject to special and standard conditions, including a front setback of 15.2 feet and a curb cut. No decision was recorded on the appeal concerning 296 Newport Road during this meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted Special Permit for 49 Summit Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• No action taken on 296 Newport Road appeal

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously voted to continue the site‑plan hearing for 15 Nantasket Avenue to the meeting on April 23, 2025. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting and reached a consensus to hold non‑hearing meetings by Zoom and hearing meetings in person. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Continue 15 Nantasket Ave hearing to April 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve March 19, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt Zoom for non‑hearing meetings and in‑person for hearings (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission issued negative determinations for 105 Highland Ave and 158 Manomet Ave, and a positive determination for 95 Beach Ave. An order of conditions for 38 Channel St was denied, while an order of conditions for 73 H Street was approved. The enforcement order for the railroad bed at 9 Manomet Ave was accepted, and the minutes for March meetings were approved.

• Negative determination for 105 Highland Ave approved (7 ayes)
• Negative determination for 158 Manomet Ave approved (7 ayes)
• Positive determination for 95 Beach Ave approved (6 ayes, 1 unnamed aye)
• Order of conditions for 38 Channel St denied (3 ayes, 4 nos)
• Order of conditions for 73 H Street approved (7 ayes)
• Enforcement order for railroad bed at 9 Manomet Ave approved (4 ayes, 3 nos)
• Minutes for 3/11/2025 approved (7 ayes)
• Minutes for 3/25/2025 with amendment approved (7 ayes)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously appointed Michael Sampson to the town’s Semiquincentennial Anniversary Committee. It approved several one‑day entertainment licenses—including Hull Porch Fest, the South Shore Revival, and events by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce—with required public‑safety conditions. The board also renewed alcohol and entertainment licenses for Hull Yacht Club and Doctor’s Island Brewing, approved a parking permit for Temple Beth Sholom, and passed a motion supporting Article 25, the Hull Community Housing Trust Fund, directing Chair Irwin Nesoff to speak at the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Appointed Michael Sampson to the 250th Anniversary Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Hull Porch Fest One‑Day Entertainment License for Sept 13‑14 2025, pending police approval (unanimous)
• Approved South Shore Revival Entertainment Licenses for June 5‑7 2025, conditioned on meeting Public Safety and permits (unanimous)
• Renewed seasonal alcohol, common victualer and entertainment licenses for Hull Yacht Club and Doctor’s Island Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved Hull Nantasket Chamber’s Stem to Stern Yard Sale on May 17‑18 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hull Nantasket Chamber’s Endless Summer Event on Sep 6‑7 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Temple Beth Sholom parking permit for up to 50 cars at 600 Nantasket Ave, Memorial Day–Labor Day, with plover info, trash and porta‑potty conditions (unanimous)
• Supported Article 25 Housing Trust Fund and directed Chair Irwin Nesoff to speak at Town Meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board adopted a Finding of Facts that it has sufficient information to render a potentially favorable decision on the 25 Ipswich Street comprehensive permit. It also voted unanimously to continue the public hearings for 25 Ipswich Street, 49 Summit Avenue, and 296 Newport Road to the April 15 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted Finding of Facts (potentially favorable) for 25 Ipswich St permit (unanimous)
• Continued 25 Ipswich St public hearing to April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 49 Summit Ave hearing to April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 296 Newport Rd hearing to April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The board approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. The board agreed to make updating the town’s trash‑hauler regulations a priority for the health department, with further information to be reviewed at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved Jan 23, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to prioritize trash‑hauler regulations for future vote
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. It decided the Village First Town Hall/Fire Station project will not continue until further notice and will be withdrawn from the Community Preservation funding request. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Village First Town Hall/Fire Station project halted; Community Preservation funding request withdrawn

Light Board

The board approved a modification to the second survey question, adding the current residential charge and removing a reference to an extra 2 MW generator, with a unanimous vote. A motion to endorse a citizen’s petition was tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM by unanimous consent.

• Adopted modification to second survey question (added current residential charge, removed extra 2MW generator line) – passed unanimously
• Tabled endorsement of citizen’s petition – motion postponed
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM – passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Board approved the Signage Bylaw to be presented at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (unanimous vote). It denied a citizen petition to remove the word “rental” from Business District zoning (1‑3‑0) and then referred that petition to study (unanimous). The Board also endorsed the Flexible Plan Development petition (unanimous), denied the Inclusionary Housing amendment (4‑1‑0), referred the inclusionary zoning bylaw to study (4‑0‑1), denied the Open Space Zoning petition (4‑0‑1), and approved a Merrill Engineering peer‑review for the 15 Nantasket Avenue project (unanimous).

• Approved Signage Bylaw for 2025 Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Denied Rental‑Condo petition to delete “rental” from Business District zoning (1‑3‑0)
• Referred Rental‑Condo petition to study (unanimous)
• Endorsed Flexible Plan Development petition (unanimous)
• Denied Inclusionary Housing amendment (4‑1‑0)
• Referred inclusionary zoning bylaw to study (4‑0‑1)
• Denied Open Space Zoning petition (4‑0‑1)
• Approved Merrill Engineering peer‑review for 15 Nantasket Ave project (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved the annual Nantasket Car Show, the May 5, 2025 town‑meeting warrant, a one‑day liquor license for the Paragon Carousel fundraiser, and seasonal alcohol and common victualer licenses for three businesses. It also accepted the resignation of a Board of Assessors member. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Hold Car Show on September 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Liquor License for Paragon Carousel fundraiser on May 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal All Alcohol and Common Victualer Licenses for Bayside Marketing Systems, Inc. dba Nantasket Lobster Pound (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Seasonal All Alcohol, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for Local 02045, LLC dba Local 02045 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Seasonal All Alcohol License for PF Hospitality Inc. dba Shipwreck’d (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Michael Waldner from Board of Assessors (unanimous)

Beautification Committee

The Hull Beautification Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting, including an update that schedules the Hulluva Cleanup/Sweep‑up Day for April 26, 2025. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Hulluva Cleanup/Sweep‑up Day for April 26, 2025

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan 28, 2025 meeting. It set the date for the annual spring estuary clean‑up on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with a picnic afterward. Members agreed that Chair Scott Plympton will circulate a citizen petition on rezoning town‑owned parcels to the committee. The next meeting was scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM via Zoom.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled annual spring estuary clean‑up for April 26, 2025
• Chair Scott Plympton will share citizen rezoning petition with WREP members
• Set next meeting for May 20, 2025, 4:30 PM (Zoom)

Retirement Board

The Hull Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 25 meeting, authorized the March payroll and bill warrants, and liquidated $515,000 from the PRIT fund for payroll. They also unanimously accepted new employee Elizabeth Thompson, tabled an accidental disability retirement application pending medical records, and approved a buyback request for $18,610.80. No other new items were discussed.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and signed March 2025 Bill Warrant and Payroll Warrant (unanimous)
• Authorized $515,000 liquidation from PRIT for March payroll (unanimous)
• Accepted new employee Elizabeth Thompson, Librarian, Group 1 (unanimous)
• Tabled Scott Saunders accidental disability retirement application pending medical records (unanimous)
• Approved Andrew Reilly buyback request for 4 years of military service, $18,610.80 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission issued a negative determination for the bench installation project on Map 53/Lot 29. It continued the Notice of Intent for 38 Channel St to the April 8 meeting. It approved special order of conditions for the Jones Park park and playground reconstruction. It also approved order of conditions for a deck at 90B Manomet Ave and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 82 Atlantic Ave.

• Issued negative determination for bench installation Map 53/Lot 29 (4‑0)
• Continued 38 Channel St Notice of Intent to 4/8 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved order of conditions for Jones Park reconstruction (4‑0)
• Approved order of conditions for 90B Manomet Ave deck (4‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 82 Atlantic Ave (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Hull Public Library Board of Trustees approved the previous meeting's minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions were decided during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hull Planning Board voted unanimously to adopt the changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning bylaw presented at the meeting. The amendments remove the special‑permit requirement, eliminate limits on bedrooms, parking and the number of ADUs, and align other provisions with state law. The Board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adopted proposed ADU bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board approved the minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting with suggested amendments by a unanimous vote. It also approved the 2025 Annual Liquor License Certification presented at the meeting, also unanimously. No other substantive motions were decided during this session.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Liquor License Certification (unanimous)