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March 9, 2023
29 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: William Ramsey, Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated February 16, 2023
To approve the minutes dated February 16, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 16, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Approve the minutes dated February 21, 2023
To approve the minutes dated February 21, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 21, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated February 28, 2023
To approve the minutes dated February 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 28, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Approve the request of Hingham Sports Partnership, Inc. for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Comedy Night 2023 to be held at the Loring Theater on April 2, 2023 from 6:00 pm...
To approve the request of Hingham Sports Partnership, Inc. for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Comedy Night 2023 to be held at the Loring Theater on April 2, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of Hingham Sports Partnership, Inc. for a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Comedy Night 2023 to be held at the Loring Theater on April 2, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Mass Pavement Reclamation, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Labor for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Mass Pavement Reclamation, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Labor for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Mass Pavement Reclamation, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Labor for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Sign the Agreement with Rotti McGroddy Design Collaborative, LLC for the Fire Station 1 Facility Upgrades, including roof, façade, and HVAC replacement in an amount not to exceed $186,160.00
To sign the Agreement with Rotti McGroddy Design Collaborative, LLC for the Fire Station 1 Facility Upgrades, including roof, façade, and HVAC replacement in an amount not to exceed $186,160.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to sign the Agreement with Rotti McGroddy Design Collaborative, LLC for the Fire Station 1 Facility Upgrades, including roof, façade, and HVAC replacement in an amount not to exceed $186,160.00. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Open the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant for submission of Warrant Article EE: Revise and Update Restrictions to 270 Central Street, to recommend favorable action on EE and to close the Warrant
To open the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant for submission of Warrant Article EE: Revise and Update Restrictions to 270 Central Street, to recommend favorable action on EE and to close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to open the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant for submission of Warrant Article EE: Revise and Update Restrictions to 270 Central Street, to recommend favorable action on EE and to close the Warrant. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 General Government balanced budget of $5,477,139
To recommend a FY24 General Government balanced budget of $5,477,139.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 General Government balanced budget of $5,477,139. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899
To recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Education balanced budget of $61,992,221
To recommend a FY24 Education balanced budget of $61,992,221.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Education balanced budget of $61,992,221. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Public Works balanced budget of $9,745,564 and a recommended budget of $
To recommend a FY24 Public Works balanced budget of $9,745,564 and a recommended budget of $.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Works balanced budget of $9,745,564 and a recommended budget of $. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Human Services balanced budget of $854,385
To recommend a FY24 Human Services balanced budget of $854,385.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Human Services balanced budget of $854,385. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873
To recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Enterprise Fund balanced budget of $16,359,253
To recommend a FY24 Enterprise Fund balanced budget of $16,359,253.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Enterprise Fund balanced budget of $16,359,253. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Debt Service balanced budget of $8,783,729
To recommend a FY24 Debt Service balanced budget of $8,783,729.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Debt Service balanced budget of $8,783,729. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Employee Benefits balanced budget of $16,584,348
To recommend a FY24 Employee Benefits balanced budget of $16,584,348.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Employee Benefits balanced budget of $16,584,348. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Unclassified balanced budget of $1,225,910
To recommend a FY24 Unclassified balanced budget of $1,225,910.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Unclassified balanced budget of $1,225,910. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 General Government recommended budget of $6,027,145
To recommend a FY24 General Government recommended budget of $6,027,145.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 General Government recommended budget of $6,027,145. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682
To recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Education recommended budget of $65,703,985
To recommend a FY24 Education recommended budget of $65,703,985.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Education recommended budget of $65,703,985. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Public Works recommended budget of $10,377,611
To recommend a FY24 Public Works recommended budget of $10,377,611.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Works recommended budget of $10,377,611. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Human Services recommended budget of $1,339,499
To recommend a FY24 Human Services recommended budget of $1,339,499.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Human Services recommended budget of $1,339,499. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203
To recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Enterprise Fund recommended budget of $16,454,253
To recommend a FY24 Enterprise Fund recommended budget of $16,454,253.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Enterprise Fund recommended budget of $16,454,253. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Debt Service recommended budget of $8,783,729
To recommend a FY24 Debt Service recommended budget of $8,783,729.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Debt Service recommended budget of $8,783,729. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend a FY24 Employee Benefits recommended budget of $16,584,348
To recommend a FY24 Employee Benefits recommended budget of $16,584,348.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Employee Benefits recommended budget of $16,584,348. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY24 Unclassified recommended budget of $1,225,910
To recommend a FY24 Unclassified recommended budget of $1,225,910.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Unclassified recommended budget of $1,225,910. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article D
To recommend favorable action on Article D.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article D. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
From the Hingham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Hingham Anchor candidate stories (William Ramsey 2020, Liz Klein 2021, Julie Strehle 2024). Former members show initials.
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