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March 18, 2025
18 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 request of Hingham Sports Partnership, Inc. for a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license for Comedy Night 2025 to be held at the Loring Theater on April 6, 2025 from 6:00 pm...
To approve the request of Hingham Sports Partnership, Inc. for a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license for Comedy Night 2025 to be held at the Loring Theater on April 6, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Hingham Sports Partnership, Inc. for a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license for Comedy Night 2025 to be held at the Loring Theater on April 6, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 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 Agreement with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for two stationary commercial trash compactors for the Town of Hingham Transfer Station in an amount not...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for two stationary commercial trash compactors for the Town of Hingham Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $143,970.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for two stationary commercial trash compactors for the Town of Hingham Transfer Station in an amount not to exceed $143,970.00. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on the updated Article R
To recommend favorable action on the updated Article R.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on the updated Article R. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article R reading as it is with the additional proviso that now reads "under the direction of the 2017 Hingham School Building Committee, or such other committee as...
Recommend favorable action on Article R reading as it is with the additional proviso that now reads "under the direction of the 2017 Hingham School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be designated at Town Meeting."
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey recommend favorable action on Article R reading as it is with the additional proviso that now reads "under the direction of the 2017 Hingham School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be designated at Town Meeting." Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on the updated Article QQ
To recommend favorable action on the updated Article QQ.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on the updated Article QQ. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article QQ as it is with the additional proviso that now reads "under the direction of the 2017 Hingham School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be...
Recommend favorable action on Article QQ as it is with the additional proviso that now reads "under the direction of the 2017 Hingham School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be designated by Town Meeting."
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein recommend favorable action on Article QQ as it is with the additional proviso that now reads "under the direction of the 2017 Hingham School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be designated by Town Meeting." Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on the updated Article RR
To recommend favorable action on the updated Article RR.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on the updated Article RR. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, insert the revised Articles R, QQ, and RR as amended, and to close the Warrant
To open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, insert the revised Articles R, QQ, and RR as amended, and to close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, insert the revised Articles R, QQ, and RR as amended, and to close the Warrant. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to General By-laws Article 2 and insert Article VV: School Building Committee Charge, with the language before us subject to the...
To open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to General By-laws Article 2 and insert Article VV: School Building Committee Charge, with the language before us subject to the following change: "the expansion of the role of the 2017 School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be designated by Town Meeting, to pursue, oversee, and execute the replacement of the roofs," and to close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to General By-laws Article 2 and insert Article VV: School Building Committee Charge, with the language before us subject to the following change: "the expansion of the role of the 2017 School Building Committee, or such other committee as may be designated by Town Meeting, to pursue, oversee, and execute the replacement of the roofs," and to close the Warrant. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article VV as amended
To recommend favorable action on Article VV as amended.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article VV as amended. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to Town of Hingham General Bylaws Article 2, Section 7 and add Article WW: School Extraordinary Capital Repairs Fund, and to close the...
To open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to Town of Hingham General Bylaws Article 2, Section 7 and add Article WW: School Extraordinary Capital Repairs Fund, and to close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to open the Warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting pursuant to Town of Hingham General Bylaws Article 2, Section 7 and add Article WW: School Extraordinary Capital Repairs Fund, and to close the Warrant. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article WW
To recommend favorable action on Article WW.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article WW. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Recommend no action on Article Y
To recommend no action on Article Y.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend no action on Article Y. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Recommend favorable action on Article D
To recommend favorable action on Article D.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article D. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Mike Galvin to the Development and Industrial Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Mike Galvin to the Development and Industrial Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Mike Galvin to the Development and Industrial Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Shannon Burke to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Shannon Burke to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Shannon Burke to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2027. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey)
Appoint Stephen Weiss to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Stephen Weiss to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Stephen Weiss to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Adjourn
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)
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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