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Hingham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 25, 2025

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein

Absent: William Ramsey

Every vote, in order

Proclaim the month of February as Black History Month in the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To proclaim the month of February as Black History Month in the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim the month of February as Black History Month in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Remove the following Warrant Articles from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to send notice of said removal to the Advisory Committee: Article GG: Communications for Route 3A Project...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To remove the following Warrant Articles from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to send notice of said removal to the Advisory Committee: Article GG: Communications for Route 3A Project Article KK: Notice of Town Meeting Warrant Article NN: Town and School Roof Study: Capital Planning Article BBB: Tree Protection Standards and Definitions

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to remove the following Warrant Articles from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to send notice of said removal to the Advisory Committee: Article GG: Communications for Route 3A Project Article KK: Notice of Town Meeting Warrant Article NN: Town and School Roof Study: Capital Planning Article BBB: Tree Protection Standards and Definitions Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article Q

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article Q.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article Q. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article N

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article N.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article N. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article II

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article II.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article II. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article Q

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article Q.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article Q. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article L

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article L.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article L. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Amend Article I and recommend favorable action on Article I as amended

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To amend Article I and recommend favorable action on Article I as amended.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to amend Article I and recommend favorable action on Article I as amended. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article BB

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend favorable action on Article BB.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article BB. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Authorize the Chair to execute Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreements to implement the awards approved pursuant to Article 16 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting for the Community...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Chair to execute Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreements to implement the awards approved pursuant to Article 16 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting for the Community Playground Project and the Hingham Affordable housing Trust Opportunity Fund.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Chair to execute Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreements to implement the awards approved pursuant to Article 16 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting for the Community Playground Project and the Hingham Affordable housing Trust Opportunity Fund. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Probuilt Designs LLC for project modifications in an amount not to exceed $112,000.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Probuilt Designs LLC for project modifications in an amount not to exceed $112,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Probuilt Designs LLC for project modifications in an amount not to exceed $112,000.00. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston Light and Sound for audio visual services for the 2025 Annual Town meeting in an amount not to exceed $54,171.70

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston Light and Sound for audio visual services for the 2025 Annual Town meeting in an amount not to exceed $54,171.70.

The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston Light and Sound for audio visual services for the 2025 Annual Town meeting in an amount not to exceed $54,171.70. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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