After more than a year of remote meetings by Hull’s governmental boards and agencies, in-person sessions could be in the offing if state-imposed limitations are lifted. Gov. Charlie Baker recently called an end to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Massachusetts effective next Tuesday, June 15. That could signal a return to in-person meetings unless…
In addition to their regular duties, Select Board members serve on various committees related to housing needs, possible school consolidation, and other issues. Donna Pursel was appointed to the Housing Production Plan Committee, with Chair Jennifer Constable serving as an alternate, during a recent Select Board meeting. Town Manager Philip Lemnios explained that the committee…
Town Clerk Lori West has earned the prestigious designation of master municipal clerk, an advanced continuing education program that prepares participants to perform complex municipal duties. Hers is one of two professional designations granted by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and only to those who complete demanding education requirements and who have a record…
Voters participating in Saturday’s town meeting on Hull High School’s athletic field sat in chairs spaced 6 feet apart and wore face masks, as required for the second year in a row. Before the journey through the warrant began, state Rep. Joan Meschino, who lives in town, commented on the strong turnout. “It’s been a…
My name is Greg Grey, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for another term on the Hull Select Board. I am 54 years old and was fortunate to grow up in Hull and graduate from Hull High School in 1985. I have lived in Hull for 50 years, and I am so proud…
I am Kevin Beck, and I am a candidate for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Why am I running? My platform is one about “leadership for a better way ahead,” with a foundation based on accountability and responsibility. I want to see Hull improve, and to do that we need a comprehensive strategic…
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. One bill would create access to justice (H.1792); another would establish a community college campus hunger pilot program (H.1350); and a third deals with a streaming-entertainment operator’s use of the public rights-of-way (H.130). Their goals,…
Town meeting voters will decide early next month whether to support a warrant article that would allow Hull to petition the state to grant the town the authority to issue additional liquor licenses beyond the present quota. Currently, there are seven package store, eight seasonal, and 14 annual (year-round) licensees. No additional annual licenses are…
Four new Economic Development Committee members were appointed by the Board of Selectmen this week and quickly made known their views on supporting existing businesses in Hull and attracting new ones to town. Before the Selectmen made these appointments this week, board member Domenico Sestito suggested that the EDC take the opportunity “to weigh in…
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. One bill would create access to justice (H.1792); another would establish a community college campus hunger pilot program (H.1350); and a third deals with a streaming-entertainment operator’s use of the public rights-of-way (H.130). Their goals,…