MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 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 January 28, 2025
To approve the minutes dated January 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 28, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the minutes dated January 29, 2025
To approve the minutes dated January 29, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 29, 2025. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated February 20, 2025
To approve the minutes dated February 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 20, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with The MAHER Corporation to provide a VAPEX Odor Control System at the Weir River Sewer Pump Station on Rockland Street in an amount not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with The MAHER Corporation to provide a VAPEX Odor Control System at the Weir River Sewer Pump Station on Rockland Street in an amount not to exceed $137,500.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with The MAHER Corporation to provide a VAPEX Odor Control System at the Weir River Sewer Pump Station on Rockland Street in an amount not to exceed $137,500.00. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the property in which the Pickleball Courts are intended to be cited and whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight and...
Whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the property in which the Pickleball Courts are intended to be cited and whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight and responsibilities, I therefore move to recommend favorable action on Article CC.
Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call does not list William Ramsey.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the property in which the Pickleball Courts are intended to be cited and whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight and responsibilities, I therefore move to recommend favorable action on Article CC. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work; I therefore move to recommend favorable action on the pickleball project item number 5 within Article N
Whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work; I therefore move to recommend favorable action on the pickleball project item number 5 within Article N.
Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call does not list William Ramsey.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work; I therefore move to recommend favorable action on the pickleball project item number 5 within Article N. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article E
To recommend favorable action on Article E.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article E. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve and authorize the signing of agreement with the Hingham Library Staff, Local 888, S.E.I.U, AFL-CIO
To approve and authorize the signing of agreement with the Hingham Library Staff, Local 888, S.E.I.U, AFL-CIO.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve and authorize the signing of agreement with the Hingham Library Staff, Local 888, S.E.I.U, AFL-CIO. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Approve the request of Packaging Center, Inc. d/b/a Stop & Shop, 400 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers in accordance with the Application for Amendment...
To approve the request of Packaging Center, Inc. d/b/a Stop & Shop, 400 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers in accordance with the Application for Amendment filed with the Town of Hingham on February 13, 2025, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of Packaging Center, Inc. d/b/a Stop & Shop, 400 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers in accordance with the Application for Amendment filed with the Town of Hingham on February 13, 2025, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Enter executive session: 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...
To enter executive session: 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. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to enter executive session: 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. The Board will not reconvene in open session. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
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