Hull boards set summer agenda: Home Rule Petition, beach management, and 250th planning dominate June meetings

Hull's boards and committees held a packed schedule of meetings in late June, with the Select Board scheduled to consider authorizing a Home Rule Petition and multiple commissions reviewing construction, beach management, and historic preservation items. All meetings listed below were agenda-only as of publication; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

Select Board considers Home Rule Petition

The Select Board held a retreat meeting on June 30 that included a 6:30 p.m. agenda item to consider authorizing the filing of a Home Rule Petition for Special Legislation stemming from Article 40 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Votes may have been taken on this item. The board was also scheduled to review and update its Integrated Goals and Objectives for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, discuss policies and procedures, and review communications.

Conservation Commission reviews residential and beach projects

The Conservation Commission met June 23 to review several Determinations of Applicability for residential projects: a bike shed at 15 Point Allerton Ave, an outdoor shower at 337 Beach Ave, and a paver patio at 45 Touraine Ave. The commission also scheduled Notices of Intent hearings for driveway, pier, and seawall repairs at 15 Clifton Ave and water line installation at 169 Beach Ave. A continuation of the North Nantasket Beach Operation & Maintenance Plan was also on the agenda.

Beach Management Advisory Committee

Also on June 23, the Beach Management Advisory Committee was set to discuss shellfish harvesting with Kurt Bornheim, plan the upcoming Summer Forum, review BMP & O&M Plan updates, discuss the BCAG and summer cleanup schedule, and receive updates on waterfront access and Piping Plovers.

South Shore Recycling Cooperative FY27 budget vote

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative met June 24 with a scheduled vote on the FY27 budget and a board election for four members: James Downey, Jean Landis Naumann, Arlene Dias, and Rachel Gerold. A speaker, Patrick Meyer, was scheduled to discuss battery, e-waste, and mercury recycling. Updates included the FY26 household hazardous waste report and National Battery Takeback Day on September 12.

Planning Board and Paragon Dunes

The Planning Board held its first meeting of 2026 on June 24, scheduled to reorganize, discuss a proposed modification to the Paragon Dunes stormwater infiltration system P3B, review Master Plan subcommittee phase 1 report mark-ups, identify potential zoning amendments for the next town meeting, and review committee updates.

Historical Commission and Fort Revere Tower

On June 25, the Historical Commission was scheduled to discuss and possibly vote on nominating Fort Revere Tower for the National Register of Historic Assets. The commission also planned to review house plaque applications for 48 Highland Ave, 95 Highland Ave, 1091 Nantasket Ave, and 22 Mayflower Rd; discuss a documentation strategy for A Street Pier; address a missing plaque from American Water Works received in 2003; and discuss the commission's role in the two-way road project affecting the National Register-listed Hull Shore Drive/Nantasket Avenue corridor.

Public Safety Building Commission and Redevelopment Authority

The Public Safety Building Commission met June 29 to review a KBA update, discuss the site selection process, and plan public input workshops. The Redevelopment Authority, also June 29, was set to review gazebo applications for Hull Shore Common, a parking vendor request to extend operating hours to 8:00 p.m., a survey update, and Muni-mins.

Other meetings

The Retirement Board met June 23 for routine administrative items including the June 2026 bill and payroll warrants. The Library Board of Trustees reorganized on June 24. The Affordable Housing Committee met June 30 to review May 12 draft minutes and discuss priorities. The USA Semiquincentennial Committee met multiple times to plan fireworks, tall ship excursions, Bastille Day, parade/field day, sponsorships, and merchandise. The Design Review Board's June 29 meeting was canceled.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Municipal Housing Trust:** Discussion of Village Lot and N Street Lot development possibilities.
• **July 7 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Continuation of a variance request for 123 Manomet Ave (garage room addition with setback and height relief) and site plan reviews for ADU conversions at 3 Hillside Road and 12 Maple Lane.
• **July 8 — Planning Board:** Master Plan budget discussion and an executive session on litigation strategy for the permitting appeal of "The Point" at 839, 843, 845 Nantasket Avenue.
• **July 9 — Design Review Board:** Discussion of a proposed DPW/LP building.
• **July 9 — Historic District Commission:** Letter of support for 105 Highland Ave, pre-hearing for 30 Highland Ave, and Village Fire Station/Town Hall update.
• **July 14 — USA Semiquincentennial Committee:** Continued planning for 250th anniversary events.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Boards Discuss Beach Plans, Historic Nominations, and Home Rule Petition as Minutes Await Publication

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