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Hingham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

August 27, 2024

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein, William Ramsey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes dated August 13, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated August 13, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 13, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Proclaim Tuesday, September 10, 2024 as World Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as World Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To proclaim Tuesday, September 10, 2024 as World Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as World Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim Tuesday, September 10, 2024 as World Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as World Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crosswalk in front of the Post Office as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crosswalk in front of the Post Office as presented.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crosswalk in front of the Post Office as presented. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Monahan's Marine Service and Supply, Inc. for a rigid bottom inflatable boat, trailer, and engine for the Harbormaster Department in an...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Monahan's Marine Service and Supply, Inc. for a rigid bottom inflatable boat, trailer, and engine for the Harbormaster Department in an amount not to exceed $81,766.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Monahan's Marine Service and Supply, Inc. for a rigid bottom inflatable boat, trailer, and engine for the Harbormaster Department in an amount not to exceed $81,766.00. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize Stephen Jiranek, on behalf of the Historical Commission, to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the Tranquility Grove project at the Burns...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize Stephen Jiranek, on behalf of the Historical Commission, to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the Tranquility Grove project at the Burns Memorial Conservation Area.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize Stephen Jiranek, on behalf of the Historical Commission, to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the Tranquility Grove project at the Burns Memorial Conservation Area. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Jude Kaplan to the Audit Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jude Kaplan to the Audit Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Jude Kaplan to the Audit Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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