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December 3, 2024
5 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 September 17, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes dated September 17, 2024 as amended.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated September 17, 2024 as amended. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2025
To adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2025. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms as necessary for the 2025 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms as necessary for the 2025 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms as necessary for the 2025 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Set the FY25 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100% of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020
To set the FY25 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100% of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to set the FY25 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100% of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020. Mr. Ramsey Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Enter Executive Session with the Personnel Board under M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel for the following unions:...
To enter Executive Session with the Personnel Board under M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel for the following unions: Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 2398; Hingham Police Patrolman's Association; Hingham Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405; Hingham Library Staff Association, Local 888, S.E.I.U., AFL-CIO. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey motioned to enter Executive Session with the Personnel Board under M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel for the following unions: Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 2398; Hingham Police Patrolman's Association; Hingham Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405; Hingham Library Staff Association, Local 888, S.E.I.U., AFL-CIO. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey)
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