Lance Mortland

The Select Board meeting included the approval of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for a Juneteenth event. The board authorized a contract for the Lincoln School Apartments renovation project and approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 25. Additionally, the board voted to designate land as Article 97 replacement property related to the Route 3A project and discussed the Annual Town Meeting warrant regarding reserve fund transfers for school and municipal needs. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding real property and collective bargaining strategy.

The Board discussed several applications, including a preliminary subdivision application for Old Derby Street and Whiting Street which was continued, and site plan reviews for 1192 Main Street, 22 Del Prete Drive, 25 Arnold Road, and 109 Weir Street, with some applications being granted and others continued. Additionally, the Board reviewed and recommended a zoning amendment regarding building height definitions and engaged in discussions concerning potential updates to brew pub/brewery use regulations and site plan review procedures, with those articles being continued to a future meeting.

The Board granted site plan approval for a single-family dwelling reconstruction at 23 Otis Hill Road and a site plan modification for 210 Hull Street. Applications for site plan approval at 25 Lazell Street, 25 Bare Cove Park Drive for the Carlson Pickleball Complex, and 146 Chief Justice Cushing Highway for the Hingham Animal Clinic were discussed and continued to a future meeting date to allow for further review, revisions, and site visits. The Board also received reports from the Traffic Committee and noted recent zoning amendment approvals.

The Commission discussed several accessibility-related initiatives, including the rejection by the Hingham Library Director of a request to purchase an OWL recording system. The members explored the development of a commission grant program and reviewed findings from an accessibility survey conducted at local schools. Progress reports were shared regarding accessibility at Town Meeting and the planned installation of an elevator in the GAR building, which the Commission officially supported. Other topics included updates on transportation accessibility, public safety building access, community outreach via magnets and QR codes, and preparations for the upcoming July 4th Parade.

The agenda includes discussions regarding the next steps for the HMLP Reliability Project, the election of board officers, a review of financials, and updates concerning capital projects and the ongoing rate study.