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Hingham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 6, 2025

10 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 issuance of a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages License to Hingham Public Library for Library Links Mini-Golf Fundraiser to be held at Hingham Public Library on Friday, April...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages License to Hingham Public Library for Library Links Mini-Golf Fundraiser to be held at Hingham Public Library on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages License to Hingham Public Library for Library Links Mini-Golf Fundraiser to be held at Hingham Public Library on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 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)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment #4 to the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide additional engineering services associated with the Harbor...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment #4 to the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide additional engineering services associated with the Harbor Waterfront Resiliency Project in an amount not to exceed $110,950.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment #4 to the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide additional engineering services associated with the Harbor Waterfront Resiliency Project in an amount not to exceed $110,950.00. 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 2 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with People, Places & Spaces, LLC to provide furniture and accessories to the Hingham Public Safety Building in an amount not to exceed...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with People, Places & Spaces, LLC to provide furniture and accessories to the Hingham Public Safety Building in an amount not to exceed $469,605.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with People, Places & Spaces, LLC to provide furniture and accessories to the Hingham Public Safety Building in an amount not to exceed $469,605.00. 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 2 (PDF)

Approve the requested exemptions for the following School Department Employees under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 268A, § 20(b)(4) to allow said employees to perform contractual services for the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the requested exemptions for the following School Department Employees under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 268A, § 20(b)(4) to allow said employees to perform contractual services for the Town of Hingham Recreation Department: Kathleen M. Joyce; Chris Davidson; and Erika Shinney.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the requested exemptions for the following School Department Employees under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 268A, § 20(b)(4) to allow said employees to perform contractual services for the Town of Hingham Recreation Department: Kathleen M. Joyce; Chris Davidson; and Erika Shinney. 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)

Open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to Town of Hingham General Bylaws Article 2, Section 7 and add Article UU: DPW Vehicles and Equipment, and to recommend favorable action...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To to open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to Town of Hingham General Bylaws Article 2, Section 7 and add Article UU: DPW Vehicles and Equipment, and to recommend favorable action on Article UU and to close the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to to open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to Town of Hingham General Bylaws Article 2, Section 7 and add Article UU: DPW Vehicles and Equipment, and to recommend favorable action on Article UU and to close the Warrant. 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)

Remove the following Articles from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article V: Fire Department Capital Projects Article OO: High School Bike/Walking Path Article GGG: Updating Section V-K:...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To remove the following Articles from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article V: Fire Department Capital Projects Article OO: High School Bike/Walking Path Article GGG: Updating Section V-K: Accessory Dwelling Units

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to remove the following Articles from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article V: Fire Department Capital Projects Article OO: High School Bike/Walking Path Article GGG: Updating Section V-K: Accessory Dwelling Units 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)

Recommend favorable action on Article M holding back item number 5

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article M holding back item number 5.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article M holding back item number 5. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Recommend favorable action on Article Z

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article Z.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article Z. 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)

Recommend favorable action on Article AA

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article AA.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article AA. 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 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“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 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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