Shorelines: Good news about your friends and neighbors

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ALL EARS: Coastal Cat Rescue turned a year old and celebrated with a concert by The Pitfalls band in the back yard of one the organization’s board members. The event was filled with fun, love, good food, good people and outstanding music – and a common costume of cat ears! Shown are Caroline Coumounduros, John Pensallorto, Alan Mckenzie, Pete Coumounduros, Ellen Whitney, Amy Coumounduros, Karen McGrath, Robin Piselli, and Robin Powell, as well as Anne Walsh, whose light-up shades added a ‘light’ touch to her ensemble. [Skip Tull photos]

• Congratulations to these 12 Hull students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Martin Brault, Edie Brooks, Madelyn Brooks, Katie Clifford, Bridget Fleming, Ava Hutchinson, Haylee Londergan, Neelah McCarthy, Maria Polito, Jillian Reppucci, Melissa Rymaszewski, and Joshua Zieper. Students earn Dean’s List honors when they have completed a minimum of 12 graded credits and have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

• The monthly cleanup of the bay side of the Hull Redevelopment Authority property takes place on Saturday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the gazebo; trash bags and gloves will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, the cleanup will be held on Sunday. Questions? Contact HRA member Adrienne Paquin, adriennepaquinhra@gmail.com.

• Congratulations to Caitlin Hogan and Aiden Houlihan, who received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2025 at Roger Williams University. Hogan received a B.A. in public health and Houlihan received a B.A. in marine biology.

• The highlight of this weekend’s activities will be the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s annual harbor illumination. The collective celebration and personal remembrance event begins Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Hull Village Cemetery, where the legacy of Capt. Joshua James and the lifesavers who patrolled the shores in the late 1800s and early 1900s will be honored in the Coast Guard City Commemoration. An open house follows next door at the Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Avenue. The Forever Flare memorial ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. near the A Street Pier. The general lighting of the flares begins at 8:30 p.m., as the community and visitors gather along Hull Bay from the A Street Pier to James Avenue in the Village. Visit www.hulllifesavingmuseum.org/special-events-calendar/ to purchase flares and for more information. 

• Congratulations to Henry Brown and Carly Donovan, who graduated from Fairfield University in May. At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study, and have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better at the conclusion of the senior year.

• Among the 650 students who received their academic degrees during the 154th commencement ceremonies at Plymouth State University in May were Luka Prestia, who graduated with a bachelor of science degree in finance and Sophia Tremblay, who graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. 

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Lifesaving Museum to light up the night on July 26 with annual Harbor Illumination

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Continuing a tradition begun in 1881 along the town’s miles of shoreline, the Hull Lifesaving Museum will present its annual Harbor Illumination on Saturday night, July 26.

Volunteers will light flares that have been purchased to honor, remember, or celebrate loved ones along the two-mile stretch of the bay from A Street to Hull Village. Information on purchasing flares is available on the museum’s website, www.hulllifesavingmuseum.org.

The collective celebration and personal remembrance event begins Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Hull Village Cemetery, where the legacy of Capt. Joshua James and the lifesavers who patrolled the shores in the late 1800s and early 1900s will be honored in the Coast Guard City Commemoration. An open house follows next door at the Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Avenue. The Forever Flare memorial ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. near the A Street Pier. The general lighting of the flares begins at 8:30 p.m., as the community and visitors gather along Hull Bay from the A Street Pier to James Avenue in the Village.

In Hull, lighting the harbor with candles and torches began as an end-of-summer celebration, with the first illumination organized by the yacht club in 1881. By the next year, The Boston Globe reported that the locals had ironed out any wrinkles, and the second annual event cast a bright glow from the verandas of local hotels and cottages along the shoreline.

“The residents of the charming village of Hull, as a rule, entered heart and soul into the preparation for the illumination… seen from the landing at the Hotel Pemberton, the many-colored lights decorating the cottages on the hill were mirrored in the surface of the water below, the twinkling lights reflected in the bay producing a most charming and delightful effect,” the Globe reported on the morning of Sept. 5, 1882.

Individual flares can still be purchased for $10, while Forever Flares – which the museum will display every year to remember loved ones – are $300. Participants should contact the museum at info@hulllifesavingmuseum.org to buy flares or to purchase T-shirts and sweatshirts to support the museum’s diverse programming calendar throughout the year.

To prepare for the harbor illumination, staff members place the flares along the shoreline, and area captains are responsible for lighting them on cue.

Volunteers are always needed to help the captains in each neighborhood ignite the flares to ensure a consistent glow.

The Hull Harbor Illumination was an annual event in the late 1800s and early 1900s before being discontinued. The museum brought the tradition back for several years in 1989 as part of Joshua James Heritage Days, and in recent years the event has become part of the lifesaving museum’s annual fundraisers and community-building efforts.

Proceeds from the event support programs for children, adults, veterans, and underserved individuals throughout the year, including the new Maritime Apprentice Program, boat building and rowing programs

The Illumination is a favorite event of photographers on land and sea throughout town, and with favorable weather in the forecast, the museum staff is looking forward to a repeat of the Globe’s assessment of the 1882 illumination: “The scene was one never before witnessed in this vicinity, and rarely surpassed by the display upon any similar occasion elsewhere. It was a picture of striking beauty, and one that, once seen, will not easily be forgotten.”

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Vintage arcade games bring retro fun to Paragon Carousel’s museum for the summer season

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The Friends of Paragon Carousel has launched a pop-up vintage-style arcade inside the Paragon Park Museum in the historic clocktower building this summer.

This one-of-a-kind summer attraction features a collection of vintage and retro-style arcade games, including three Skee-Ball lanes, gaming consoles, hockey table games, and all-time favorites like Ms. Pac-Man, Tetris, and more. The experience is designed as an interactive celebration of the legendary penny arcade that once stood at the heart of Paragon Park, which entertained generations of Nantasket Beach visitors.

“This is a fun experiment for the Paragon Park Museum – an opportunity to bring the past to life and reconnect visitors with the playful energy that made Paragon Park such a beloved destination,” said, Friends of Paragon Carousel board member Jason McCann. “While we work with the Department of Conservation and Recreation on long-term plans to renovate the historic clocktower building, we’re looking for creative ways to activate the space, draw more visitors to the carousel, and deepen connections to our shared history.”

Operated by Hometown Arcade of Norwood, the arcade aligns with the Paragon Carousel’s hours, open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The arcade offers unlimited free play with $12 admission per person.

While the museum space has shifted to accommodate the arcade for the summer, core historical exhibits remain on display, including the popular scale model of the Giant Coaster, one of the park’s most iconic rides. Additional Paragon Park artifacts are still housed with the Friends of Paragon Carousel and will be reintroduced in future exhibits as the museum continues to evolve.

The clocktower building, once a waiting room for passengers arriving by steamboat and rail, is in need of significant repairs – investments that will be entirely funded by the nonprofit Friends group.

“By bringing new life and energy to this museum space, we hope to inspire greater community interest and investment in preserving this beautiful building,” McCann added.

The Hometown Arcade will operate for the 2025 season only, with the initiative and space usage to be reevaluated in the fall as the Friends continue to explore long-term uses for the clocktower and museum.

For more information, visit www.paragoncarousel.com or follow @paragoncarousel on social media.

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‘I’m not going away’ – Zaia resigns from HRA, pledges to stay involved in community

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By Carol Britton Meyer

Hull Redevelopment Authority member Dennis Zaia announced his resignation at Monday’s board meeting – effective the following day – after serving for more than 10 years.

The HRA will meet with the select board jointly to fill that seat until the next town election after the position is advertised.

FORMER HRA MEMBER DENNIS ZAIA

“It’s imperative to fill it, because it would be hard [to move forward] without a full board,” Chair Bartley Kelly said.

Zaia made the announcement during the “correspondence” agenda item, reading from a lengthy prepared statement indicating that the decision came about as he “reflected on [his] upcoming 80th birthday,” while also noting that he was not resigning due to health issues.

In thinking about “what I want to concentrate on with the finite time I have left on this Earth, I want to spend it with friends, my chosen family, and my husband and to continue to engage with and enjoy this amazing community,” Zaia said.

He detailed his accomplishments on the HRA, other town boards, and in many other capacities in the community – including the beach management committee, the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, advisory board, the Friends of the Paragon Carousel, the Rotary Club, and founder of the “Stretch Your Food Budget” program – funded by donations during COVID to help citizens facing food insecurity.

Zaia was unopposed when elected to his most recent term in 2024. He served as chair and organized the recent successful circus on the HRA property, among other accomplishments. He unexpectedly stepped down as chair in May.

“I’ve never been one to walk away from a challenge, but I realized my continuing investment in the HRA has become counterproductive and enormously stressful, and [am resigning now] in the best interests of my own wellbeing and the town’s,” Zaia said, calling his decision “bittersweet.”

Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Zaia is a former teacher and has lived in Hull since 1976.

“I’m not going away. I will carefully choose my next activities. As a proud resident for nearly half a century, I care deeply about the Hull community,” he said, noting that he is “looking forward to [the HRA] doing great things, without my presence.”

Fellow board members expressed their appreciation for his many accomplishments over the years.

“I hope you will continue to be involved with the HRA process as a citizen,” Kelly said.

Joan Senatore commended Zaia for always having the best interests of the citizens of Hull in mind.

“It’s been a wild ride and so much fun doing this with you and learning from you,” Adrienne Paquin said. “Good on you for doing what is right for you. Have fun, enjoy life, and send us emails about opinions through the HRA website!”

Dan Kernan called Zaia a “great leader” and an “excellent” chairman.

“I’m sorry for the board but happy for you,” he said.

During the public comment period, C. Anne Murray told Zaia, “You have no idea how much everything you have done over the years for the community means to many of us.”

She noted that at the time she spoke, 36 people were participating in the Zoom meeting – many of whom “would have lots to say about all the things you have done for this community” if time allowed. “You were always open and willing to listen,” Murray said.

In other business…

• Kelly presented the HRA with a proposed 11-part public comment policy based on a select board policy from a neighboring town.

“Such a policy would keep comments on topic and limit the timeframe we will be dealing with, including ones related to items that are not on the agenda,” he said, adding that it would help to decrease the length of the meetings.

The proposed policy places limits on the length of time for speakers to express their views on agenda items, presenting remarks in a respectful manner, not expecting the HRA to respond to comments the same evening they are made, and that due to “constitutional free speech principles,” the board does not have the ability “to prevent all speech that many be upsetting and/or offensive,” among other considerations. At the same time, the draft policy notes that “disruptive comments and conduct will not be tolerated.”

HRA members will look over the proposed policy and take a vote at a future meeting once the board reviews the Hull select board’s public comment policy – at Paquin’s suggestion – and the HRA’s attorney reviews it. Zaia said he feels it’s important that any HRA policy be consistent with the select board’s.

• The HRA will discuss at an upcoming meeting the possibility of allowing Hull residents with town parking stickers to park on the Hull Shore Common property near the triangle lot when there aren’t spaces available at that location.

This was in response to concerns recently voiced by some citizens that there isn’t always parking for residents available in the triangle lot now that paid parking for visitors is allowed there this year under the seasonal parking lot operator agreement.

• As a follow-up to a discussion at the June 30 meeting in which Paquin said she observed “cash exchanged” at a lot under the control of this year’s operator when the use of an app is required under his agreement with the town, HRA members agreed to sending the operator a notification reminding him of the terms of the contract as a first step in resolving the issue, which also will be on the HRA’s next agenda.

• Kelly called for the agenda item to discuss “Option 3” of the Urban Renewal Plan to be tabled due to the lateness of the hour and the need to discuss the steps involved with finding a replacement for Zaia.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 28.

A replay of the July 14 HRA meeting will be available on Hull Community Television’s website, www.hulltv.net.

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Joint meeting between light board, select board on plant management change postponed

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By Carol Britton Meyer 

An expected joint meeting between the Hull Municipal Light Board and the select board with both boards’ attorneys present on July 23 has been postponed.

Instead, the agenda for that evening will include an update to the select board by Town Counsel Brian Winner about the status of Article 37 – a citizens’ petition filed by light board member Jake Vaillancourt that was approved, 116-83, at the recent town meeting – and in particular, applicable municipal law, and to address board members’ questions, Town Manager Jennifer Constable told The Hull Times in response to an email inquiry. The meeting agenda indicates that this item is for “board discussion only.”

The Results of Article 37 at the 2025 annual town meeting.

Article 37 restructures light department governance by removing the town manager from the dual role as light plant manager.

Constable also told the Times on Monday that the joint meeting was rescheduled because Attorney Nick Scobbo, counsel for the light plant, wanted to meet with the light board prior to a joint meeting and that she expects a joint meeting to occur in the upcoming weeks.

During the July 17 light board meeting, part of the discussion centered around Article 37.

In a 3-2 vote that night, the board adopted Article 37 as its official policy position in support of urging the select board to file a home-rule petition with the state Legislature for governance change.

Chair Thomas Burns, Vaillancourt, and Daniel Ciccariello voted in favor of the motion, while board members Stephanie Landry and Patrick Cannon were opposed, citing process and other concerns.

This relates to Town Manager/Light Plant Manager Constable’s statement at the previous light board meeting that the article is “not actionable … because town meeting can’t direct the select board” to take that action. The wording of the article did not include provisions about filing the required special legislation to make the management change, she said.

In 1993, town meeting approved changing the governance of the light plant to the current structure, with the town manager also serving as light plant manager.

That structure change happened by special legislation supported by the select board, with town meeting authorizing the board to initiate it. However, Article 37 proponents say the select board could move forward with the town meeting vote as an indication of voters’ intention.

At the July 17 meeting, Constable reiterated that if the light board wishes to pursue any significant governance change, such an action would require select board and town meeting approval and legislative action.

Constable also told the board that if it wishes to pursue such a change, members should:

• Identify and define the operational changes and fiscal costs associated with the governance change;

• Define the pros, cons, and rationale for the sought governance change;

• Conduct community/ratepayer outreach to assess if the majority of the 6,200 ratepayers support the change in governance and to give them an opportunity to have a voice in the matter;

• Discuss with the select board once this information and/or assessment has been conducted.

“This information would provide the light board with the information and insights needed to make an informed decision and request to the select board,” Constable told The Hull Times in the follow-up email.

During the public comment period at the end of the recent light board meeting, a resident raised concerns about inadequate public notice for the Article 37 discussion and vote.

However, Burns noted that the agenda included disclaimer language permitting unanticipated topics.

The disclaimer at the end of the agenda stated: “The listings of items are those reasonably anticipated by the chair, which may be discussed. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be discussed to the extent permitted by law.” There was also an agenda item for “old business” that included a discussion of whether to rent generators again and related survey results.

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In the Sport-light: News from Hull's wide world of sports

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Compiled by Matt Haraden

• On the evening of Thursday, July 3, some coastal fog only added to the atmosphere at the Hull Yacht Club on as 16 boats came out to the line for a combined Hingham/Hull race night. There was a threat of hit-or-miss thunderstorms in the early evening around 8-9 p.m., with a chance of some becoming severe. Dave Nelson and the Hingham RC worked quickly to get in two races before the storm threat, and all boats arrived safely back to their respective clubs. Razzmatazz, roger that!, and Rhodeo rounded out the top three for the night.

Bailing boats was the theme for the evening of Thursday, July 10, as the day was marked by significant rainfall. Fourteen boats managed to bail, sponge, and pump to get ready. Four races under the direction of Tom Monti and the Hull RC with winds of 10-12 knots and flat seas made for a stellar night of racing. More fog greeted the fleet upon the return to the mooring field followed, by an excellent post-race porch feast. Razzmatazz, Full Circle, and El Packo finished in the top three for the event.

PUTTING ON A CLINIC: The first session of Hull Youth Soccer’s summer clinic was a success this past week. Coach Alex Wilson led a fun and fast-paced session. Session two is coming up on Wednesday, July 23 at the high school. Visit https://forms.gle/YBmc7y7AnasWBkSe7 for more information. [Courtesy photo]

• 14U Baseball defeated Plymouth, 10-0, at Forges Field as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Dom Ramos struck out nine and Chase Silva seven. Nick Mihal collected three hits while driving in three runs in the win. Jayden Sheets and Shaine Hutcheson each collected two hits. The Pirates had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 11 walks for the game. Ramos, Alex Provost, Christian Silva, and Macklin Concannon led the team with two free passes each. Christian Silva puts on a strong performance as the team beat Weymouth, 15-5, on Monday, July 14, collecting three hits in four at-bats. He doubled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning. The Pirates won thanks, in part, to nine runs in the first inning. Nikko Mihal drew a walk, scoring one run, Dom Ramos drew a walk, scoring one run, Jacob Goodrich drew a walk, scoring one run, Gavin Griffin grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Alex Provost to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, an error scored one, and Silva doubled, scoring two runs. Hull added to the early lead in the top of the second inning after Shaine Hutcheson walked and Macklin Concannon grounded out, each scoring one run. A double by Mihal and a ground-out by Ramos helped the Pirates extend their early lead in the third. Mihal provided pop in the middle of the lineup and led the team with three runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Jayden Sheets and Chase Silva each collected multiple hits. Goodrich paced the team with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 14 walks for the game. The Pirates are 2-0 to start the summer season.

• Coaches, league organizers, and superfans – We need your help to report the scores and results of the latest events in Hull’s sports world! Please send local sports news and photos to sports@hulltimes.com. Deadline is Tuesday at midnight. When providing details of the games or races, please be sure to include the sport/team, the players’ full names, and the final scores. When sending photos, names of those pictured are greatly appreciated, as well as who should get credit for taking the photo.

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21-year-old man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, misleading police

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Hull Police arrested a 21-year-old man last week for failing to register as a sex offender and attempting to mislead investigators about his identity.

HULL POLICE PHOTO

On July 8, Nicholas Ryan Smith, who lives in Charlotte, N.C. but who has been living in Hull for at least three weeks, was arrested at the A Street Pier. Officers stopped him at around 7:55 p.m. after taking note of his name during two previous encounters at the pier, on June 16 and June 27.

“A Hull Police officer informed Smith that Hull Police learned about his status as a sex offender who failed to register his residence in Hull, in violation of Massachusetts registration laws,” according to a statement from the local department. “Leading up to his arrest, Smith made no attempt to register a Nantasket Avenue address, where he has been staying for at least three weeks, with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Board.”

Smith initially denied being a registered sex offender in Tennessee, telling officers that the person listed was his twin brother and that his own name was Nicholas Dale Smith. Officers found no information about anyone with that name in available databases. Hull Police then matched his Social Security number and booking fingerprints with the listing on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry, as well as a mole on his neck and a scar on his finger that further confirmed his identity.

Hull Police charged Smith with failing to register as a sex offender and disguise to obstruct justice.

“My officers did an excellent job investigating this case, as the subject was attempting to elude arrest by stating that he has an identical twin,” Dunn said. “I would also like to thank the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in identifying this subject.”

On Thursday, July 10, a Hingham District Court judge ordered Smith held on $5,000 bail, less than the prosecutors’ request of $25,000 cash bail. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for August 1.

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Shorelines: Good news about your friends and neighbors

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• Congratulations to Caleb Whelan, who just received his diploma of professional photography from Speos, a Paris photographic institute. 

• Two Hull residents were among the more than 650 students who received their academic degrees at Plymouth State University’s commencement exercises in May. Luka Prestia graduated with a bachelor of science degree in finance and Sophia Tremblay graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in psychology.

• Fourth of July is always an active time in Hull, from the parade around the Hampton Circle neighborhood to the fireworks on the beach, and there’s always fun in the Pemberton area, with the traditional games, sack races, three-legged races, and somewhat-friendly competitions among neighbors. This year, Mark Silverman and Brendan Doherty emerged victorious in the culminating event – the water-balloon toss – as they have for about the past six years.

The Pembertonians take the games seriously, particularly the water balloon event, which Silverman and Doherty have won about 15 times in the 25 years they’ve participated. About 75 teams of two start out about five paces from each other and gradually move farther away, until the last toss could be as distant as 75 feet. The object, of course, is to keep your water balloon intact through all the back-and-forth.

As balloons burst and participants are eliminated, the same seven or so teams always seem to be heading toward the finals – Silverman and Doherty vs. some combination of the O’Shea family. There’s the expected amount of trash-talking and allegations of impropriety – all of which is flatly denied – and the winners now have 3D-printed trophies to display all year long.

Silverman says he’s ready for several more decades of friendly (?) competition, and will be training his three-year-old and one-year-old daughters to get involved in the fun. But something tells us that even family ties won’t mean an easy path to unseating the Pemberton water balloon champions!

• What wonderful weather for a fun event at Fort Revere this past weekend, as the town held a dual celebration of Bastille Day – a major holiday in France marking the unity of the nation during the French Revolution – and Pat Finn Appreciation Day to honor the Telegraph Hill neighbor who usually organizes the events at the fort. Music and fun were the order of the day on Sunday as the town paid tribute to the French sailors and marines who served and died at Fort Independence (the predecessor of Fort Revere) during the American Revolution. Finn is recovering from a recent health issue, so the Hull Lifesaving Museum and a group of devoted friends took on the task of organizing this year’s festivities in his absence. 

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Select board approves limited weekend entertainment hours for Shipwreck’d at Pemberton

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By Carol Britton Meyer

The select board this week reached a compromise with Shipwreck’d owner Lillian Parker, who went before the board requesting approval to amend the Pemberton Pier eatery’s entertainment license to allow live music. The board approved live entertainment two days per week.

There was some confusion about the wording on the application, which requested “to add live music consisting of vocal, with (3) instruments, guitar, keyboard, percussion, string/amplification for speakers, sound bar, microphone only.”

The initially requested days and hours to offer live music were Thursdays from 1 to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 10 p.m., and Sundays, from 2 to 8 p.m.

However, following a lengthy discussion and clarification of Parker’s intent, it was determined that she was not planning to offer live music on all four days for all those hours.

“We’ve had multiple requests from patrons that we offer live music,” Parker said. “It seems like something the public wants, but we’re not talking about bands with full drums and other instruments.”

Some neighbors expressed concerns about the request before the compromise was reached.

Channel Street resident Lisa Scannell said she doesn’t want to “listen to a band on a given day” when’s she’s trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of her home. She was also concerned about setting a precedent.

Another neighbor said that “Hullonians cherish our summers. We work all week, and this is our oasis.” He also noted that the footprint of Shipwreck’d “is smaller than my home’s.”

Parker, who also owns the SandBar and is a resident of Hull, said she was not talking about having a large speaker system, but rather “a small speaker so a microphone could be used” rather than just vocals.

“I am a good neighbor, and I don’t want to interrupt anyone’s quality of life,” she said.

Resident Abby Klieman noted that Parker “has done everything she can to improve the space. If the live music ends up being a nuisance,” it could be addressed later by the board.

Select board member Greg Grey said he was having a struggle with this being a request for outdoor entertainment rather than inside, due to the noise factor.

He said he could support occasional live entertainment, which would require Parker to go before the board for approval each time. That would be challenging, Parker said, because of her heavy work schedule.

Board member Brian McCarthy said he has “a huge problem with the word ‘amplified.’” [What I’m saying] has no bearing on you whatsoever,” he told Parker, “but this is such a small spot [for amplified music].”

At this point, Parker asked for clarification of the word because she sensed that the board’s perception was different from hers.

However, Town Manager Jennifer Constable said that would be difficult to do since Hull does not have a noise bylaw.

Following concerns expressed by some neighbors and select board members, Parker said she was willing to amend her request in accordance with those concerns and that ways to mitigate the sound are under consideration.

After further discussion, a motion was made – and approved – to amend the entertainment license of Shipwreck’d to allow live music up to two times a week during the Thursday through Sunday time period for no longer than four-hour sets per day/night and until no later than 8 p.m. Live music will be limited to not more than two-person acoustical acts and cannot be played on any two consecutive days/nights.

Chair Irwin Nesoff thanked Parker for her “willingness to compromise.”

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Hull Police seize loaded handgun from 15-year-old accused of stealing moped

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Hull Police are looking for the owner of a gun that a 15-year-old boy was carrying when he was arrested on Tuesday, July 1 after allegedly stealing a moped on Bay Street.

Just after 11 a.m., Hull Police responded to a 911 call reporting that the moped was stolen from the owner’s driveway. Officer John Mercer saw someone matching the description given by the caller pushing a blue moped down the sidewalk behind the laundromat.

According to Mercer’s report, the boy struggled while being detained, and Mercer discovered a loaded gun inside the fanny pack he was wearing. Mercer and Officer Christopher Agostino took a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun with a fully loaded 15-round magazine from the boy.

Chief John Dunn said the boy was arraigned in Hingham Juvenile Court on charges that included carrying a loaded firearm without a license (a felony), interfering with a police officer, possession of a large-capacity feeding device (also a felony), possession of ammunition without a Firearms Identification Card, and using a motor vehicle without authority.

A police report filed by Officer Leanne Marshalsea said that the boy initially told officers that the gun belonged to his mother, who bought it in Arizona. Hull Police contacted authorities in Arizona, who reported no record of the gun in their database.

When police sought an interview with the boy’s mother at the police station, she refused to answer questions without an attorney present.

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