Boards Discuss Beach Plans, Historic Nominations, and Home Rule Petition as Minutes Await Publication
Hull boards this week took up beach management, conservation permits, a potential National Register nomination for Fort Revere Tower, and a Home Rule petition that could emerge from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Because minutes for all recent meetings had not been published by press time, no final votes or dollar amounts were available. Agendas, however, outlined the scope of discussions.
Beach and Conservation
The Beach Management Advisory Committee (June 23) discussed shellfish harvesting with Kurt Bornheim and began planning for the Summer Forum. Members also reviewed the BMP & O&M Plan, waterfront access updates, and Piping Plover monitoring.
The Conservation Commission met the same day, with a light agenda of residential Determinations of Applicability—a bike shed at 15 Point Allerton Ave, an outdoor shower at 337 Beach Ave, and a paver patio at 45 Touraine Ave. It also opened hearings on two Notices of Intent: driveway, pier, and seawall repairs at 15 Clifton Ave, and a water line installation at 169 Beach Ave. A continuation of the North Nantasket Beach Operation & Maintenance Plan was on the docket.
Historical and Planning Items
The Historical Commission (June 25) discussed nominating Fort Revere Tower to the National Register of Historic Places, along with house plaque applications at 48 Highland Ave, 95 Highland Ave, 1091 Nantasket Ave, and 22 Mayflower Rd. Members considered a strategy to document A Street Pier as a historical asset and addressed a missing plaque from the tower. The commission also discussed its role in the two-way road project affecting the National Register-listed Nantasket Avenue corridor.
The Planning Board, meeting for the first time in 2026 on June 24, reviewed the Paragon Dunes stormwater infiltration system modification and identified zoning amendments for the next town meeting. The board also reorganized and appointed committee designees. It next meets July 8 to discuss the Master Plan budget, re-engage the Steering Committee, and go into executive session over litigation regarding ‘The Point’ at 839, 843, and 845 Nantasket Avenue.
Select Board and Home Rule Petition
During a retreat meeting on June 30, the Select Board considered authorizing the filing of a Home Rule Petition for special legislation stemming from Article 40 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda noted that votes could be taken. The board also updated its integrated goals and reviewed policies and communications procedures.
Other Recent Meetings
- The Retirement Board (June 23) was scheduled to approve June 2026 bill and payroll warrants, enroll new employees, and process refunds.
- The USA Semiquincentennial Committee met multiple times to plan fireworks, tall ship excursions, Bastille Day, and a parade/field day, along with sponsorship and merchandise sales.
- The Library Board of Trustees (June 24) reorganized and received the director’s report.
- The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (June 24) planned to vote on a FY27 budget and elect board members James Downey, Jean Landis Naumann, Arlene Dias, and Rachel Gerold.
- The Redevelopment Authority (June 29) reviewed gazebo applications for Hull Shore Common and a parking vendor’s request to extend hours to 8 p.m.
- The Affordable Housing Committee (June 30) discussed priorities and received an update from the Hull Community Housing Trust.
- The Public Safety Building Commission met June 29 to review a KBA update and discuss the site selection process for a new public safety building, including planning public workshops.
Coming Up
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets July 7 to continue a special permit and variance for 123 Manomet Ave, where a property owner seeks to add a room atop a garage with reduced setbacks and a height exceeding 14 feet. It will also hear site plan reviews for accessory dwelling units at 3 Hillside Road and 12 Maple Lane.
The Planning Board on July 8 holds an executive session on the Nantasket Avenue permitting appeal and discusses the Master Plan budget.
The Design Review Board on July 9 will take up a proposed DPW/LP building.
The Municipal Housing Trust on July 6 discusses development possibilities for the Village Lot and N Street Lot.
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