Last weekend in Hull was “a perfect storm,” with some residents choosing to stay home rather than face the traffic congestion in their neighborhoods due to various activities coupled with unseasonably warm weather that drew people to the beach like a magnet. “People are anxious to get out post-pandemic,” Select Board Chair Jennifer Constable said…
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…
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…
To the Editor: To the chairs of all committees/boards re your open meeting law education, I applaud all who strive to do public service in whatever capacity. If you happen to become a chair of any of these committees, you must become aware of the Massachusetts open meeting law’s requirements and definitions found in G.L.…
Town meeting delayed to Sat., May 8 A majority of the Board of Selectmen members support changing its name to “select board” and referring to those sitting on the board as “select board members.” The name change is subject to town meeting approval. This week the board also voted in favor of recommending changing the…
For the second time in three years, town meeting will consider a warrant article aimed at changing the Board of Selectmen’s title to one that is gender-neutral. Hull is joining other communities that are engaged in similar efforts across the state. A special town meeting in February 2018 approved an article submitted by WIN (for…