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March 21, 2024
51 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated March 19, 2024
To approve the minutes dated March 19, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 19, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Select Board budget of $976, 861
To recommend the FY25 Select Board budget of $976, 861.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Select Board budget of $976, 861. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25Human Resources budgetof $210,421
To recommend the FY25Human Resources budgetof $210,421.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25Human Resources budgetof $210,421. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Reserve Fund budgetof $791,302
To recommend the FY25 Reserve Fund budgetof $791,302.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Reserve Fund budgetof $791,302. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Accounting budget of $430, 097
To recommend the FY25 Accounting budget of $430, 097.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Accounting budget of $430, 097. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Information Technology budget of $1, 334, 455
To recommend the FY25 Information Technology budget of $1, 334, 455.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Information Technology budget of $1, 334, 455. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Assessing budget of $ 405, 127
To recommend the FY25 Assessing budget of $ 405, 127.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Assessing budget of $ 405, 127. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25Treasurer/Collector budgetof $ 461,880
To recommend the FY25Treasurer/Collector budgetof $ 461,880.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25Treasurer/Collector budgetof $ 461,880. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Legal Services budget of $ 395, 372
To recommend the FY25 Legal Services budget of $ 395, 372.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Legal Services budget of $ 395, 372. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25Town Meeting budgetof $ 80,500
To recommend the FY25Town Meeting budgetof $ 80,500.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25Town Meeting budgetof $ 80,500. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25Town Clerk budgetof $245,475
To recommend the FY25Town Clerk budgetof $245,475.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25Town Clerk budgetof $245,475. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Elections budgetof $78,930
To recommend the FY25 Elections budgetof $78,930.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Elections budgetof $78,930. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Conservation budget of $ 274, 855
To recommend the FY25 Conservation budget of $ 274, 855.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Conservation budget of $ 274, 855. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25Community Planningbudgetof $ 263,375
To recommend the FY25Community Planningbudgetof $ 263,375.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25Community Planningbudgetof $ 263,375. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Land Use & Development budget of $174, 058
To recommend the FY25 Land Use & Development budget of $174, 058.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Land Use & Development budget of $174, 058. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Bare Cove Park budgetof $40,697
To recommend the FY25 Bare Cove Park budgetof $40,697.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Bare Cove Park budgetof $40,697. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25Town Hall budgetof $ 787,803
To recommend the FY25Town Hall budgetof $ 787,803.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25Town Hall budgetof $ 787,803. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25GARHall budget of $18,584
To recommend the FY25GARHall budget of $18,584.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25GARHall budget of $18,584. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Police budgetof $ 7,815,673
To recommend the FY25 Police budgetof $ 7,815,673.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Police budgetof $ 7,815,673. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend the FY25 Fire budget of $ 8, 562, 864
To recommend the FY25 Fire budget of $ 8, 562, 864.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Fire budget of $ 8, 562, 864. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 DispatchServices budget of $ 1,114,465
To recommend the FY25 DispatchServices budget of $ 1,114,465.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 DispatchServices budget of $ 1,114,465. Mr. Ramsey seconded. 7 I Page March 21, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Building budgetof $ 344,793
To recommend the FY25 Building budgetof $ 344,793.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramseymade a motion to recommend the FY25 Building budgetof $ 344,793. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25Animal Control budgetof $ 100,920
To recommend the FY25Animal Control budgetof $ 100,920.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25Animal Control budgetof $ 100,920. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Harbormaster budgetof $ 822,843
To recommend the FY25 Harbormaster budgetof $ 822,843.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Harbormaster budgetof $ 822,843. Mr Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Public Safety Utilities of $ 560, 359
To recommend the FY25 Public Safety Utilities of $ 560, 359.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Public Safety Utilities of $ 560, 359. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25School Department budget of $68,925,339
To recommend the FY25School Department budget of $68,925,339.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramseymade a motion to recommend the FY25School Department budget of $68,925,339. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 DPW/Highway/Tree & Park budget of $5, 722, 786
To recommend the FY25 DPW/Highway/Tree & Park budget of $5, 722, 786.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 DPW/Highway/Tree & Park budget of $5, 722, 786. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Transfer Station budget of $ 2, 148, 581
To recommend the FY25 Transfer Station budget of $ 2, 148, 581.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Transfer Station budget of $ 2, 148, 581. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Sewer budget of $ 4, 339, 400
To recommend the FY25 Sewer budget of $ 4, 339, 400.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Sewer budget of $ 4, 339, 400. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Health budget of $407, 506
To recommend the FY25 Health budget of $407, 506.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Health budget of $407, 506. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25Centerfor Active Livingbudgetof $ 407,961
To recommend the FY25Centerfor Active Livingbudgetof $ 407,961.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fishermadea motion to recommend the FY25Centerfor Active Livingbudgetof $ 407,961. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommendthe FY25Veterans'Servicesbudgetof $ 308,962
To recommendthe FY25Veterans'Servicesbudgetof $ 308,962.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramseymadea motionto recommendthe FY25Veterans'Servicesbudgetof $ 308,962. Mr. Fisher seconded. 9 I Page March 11, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Health Imperatives budgetof $2.700
To recommend the FY25 Health Imperatives budgetof $2.700.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Health Imperatives budgetof $2.700. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center budget of $3, 700
To recommend the FY25 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center budget of $3, 700.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center budget of $3, 700. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Librarybudget of$2,338,683
To recommend the FY25 Librarybudget of$2,338,683.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Librarybudget of$2,338,683. Mr Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Recreation budgetof $451,890
To recommend the FY25 Recreation budgetof $451,890.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Recreation budgetof $451,890. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend the FY25 Bathing Beach budget of $ 39, 093
To recommend the FY25 Bathing Beach budget of $ 39, 093.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Bathing Beach budget of $ 39, 093. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend the FY25 Library, Historic Preservation budget of $98,253
To recommend the FY25 Library, Historic Preservation budget of $98,253. Mr. Fisherseconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Library, Historic Preservation budget of $98,253. Mr. Fisherseconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25Celebrations budgets of $18,126
To recommend the FY25Celebrations budgets of $18,126.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25Celebrations budgets of $18,126. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 South Shore Country Club budget of $2, 775, 026
To recommend the FY25 South Shore Country Club budget of $2, 775, 026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 South Shore Country Club budget of $2, 775, 026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Weir River Water System budget of $14,027,558
To recommend the FY25 Weir River Water System budget of $14,027,558. Mr. Ramseyseconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Weir River Water System budget of $14,027,558. Mr. Ramseyseconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Debt Service budget of $11, 357, 273
To recommend the FY25 Debt Service budget of $11, 357, 273.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Debt Service budget of $11, 357, 273. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Group Insurance budgetof $7,727,318
To recommend the FY25 Group Insurance budgetof $7,727,318.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Group Insurance budgetof $7,727,318. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) budgetof $1,412,523
To recommend the FY25 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) budgetof $1,412,523. Mr. Fisherseconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) budgetof $1,412,523. Mr. Fisherseconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Contributory Retirement budget of $6,759,093
To recommend the FY25 Contributory Retirement budget of $6,759,093. Mr. Ramseyseconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Contributory Retirement budget of $6,759,093. Mr. Ramseyseconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Workers' Compensation budget of $330, 000
To recommend the FY25 Workers' Compensation budget of $330, 000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Workers' Compensation budget of $330, 000. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend the FY25 Unemployment budgetof $40,000
To recommend the FY25 Unemployment budgetof $40,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend the FY25 Unemployment budgetof $40,000. Mr Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Mandatory Medicare budget of $1,220,592
To recommend the FY25 Mandatory Medicare budget of $1,220,592. Mr. Fisherseconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend the FY25 Mandatory Medicare budget of $1,220,592. Mr. Fisherseconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey)
Recommend the FY25 Property and LiabilityInsurancebudgetof $1,700,527
To recommend the FY25 Property and LiabilityInsurancebudgetof $1,700,527.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fishermade a motion to recommend the FY25 Property and LiabilityInsurancebudgetof $1,700,527. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article F. Mr. Fisherseconded
To recommend favorable action on Article F. Mr. Fisherseconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article F. Mr. Fisherseconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Yes: Fisher, RamseyThe roll call does not list Liz Klein.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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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