MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2025
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: William Ramsey, Liz Klein, Julie Strehle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated May 5, 2025
To approve the minutes dated May 5, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 5, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the minutes dated May 13, 2025
To approve the minutes dated May 13, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 13, 2025. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the minutes dated May 20, 2025
To approve the minutes dated May 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 20, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to WM Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Widowmaker Brewing for the Independence Day Drone Light Show Celebration to be held at...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to WM Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Widowmaker Brewing for the Independence Day Drone Light Show Celebration to be held at Hingham Harbor on July 2, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to WM Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Widowmaker Brewing for the Independence Day Drone Light Show Celebration to be held at Hingham Harbor on July 2, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Mike Nash as a full-time Assistant Harbormaster for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Mike Nash as a full-time Assistant Harbormaster for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Mike Nash as a full-time Assistant Harbormaster for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint John Algird as the Deputy Shellfish Constable for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint John Algird as the Deputy Shellfish Constable for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint John Algird as the Deputy Shellfish Constable for the Town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Precision Fitness Equipment, Inc. for fitness and wellness equipment for the Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $57,609.80
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Precision Fitness Equipment, Inc. for fitness and wellness equipment for the Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $57,609.80.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Precision Fitness Equipment, Inc. for fitness and wellness equipment for the Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $57,609.80. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with APC Development Group, Corporation for South Shore Country Club Function Hall Project in an amount not to exceed $97,642.19
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with APC Development Group, Corporation for South Shore Country Club Function Hall Project in an amount not to exceed $97,642.19.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with APC Development Group, Corporation for South Shore Country Club Function Hall Project in an amount not to exceed $97,642.19. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the South Shore Country Club to expend the insurance proceeds for emergency repair work to the restrooms and hallway areas at the South Shore Country Club under MGL c.44 § 53 in an...
To authorize the South Shore Country Club to expend the insurance proceeds for emergency repair work to the restrooms and hallway areas at the South Shore Country Club under MGL c.44 § 53 in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the South Shore Country Club to expend the insurance proceeds for emergency repair work to the restrooms and hallway areas at the South Shore Country Club under MGL c.44 § 53 in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Adopt an FY26 opioid settlement funds budget of $125,520 to be spent as follows: $39,520 for salaries, $26,000 for prevention and $60,000 for recovery
To adopt an FY26 opioid settlement funds budget of $125,520 to be spent as follows: $39,520 for salaries, $26,000 for prevention and $60,000 for recovery.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to adopt an FY26 opioid settlement funds budget of $125,520 to be spent as follows: $39,520 for salaries, $26,000 for prevention and $60,000 for recovery. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Adopt the Cable TV Advisory Committee Mission Statement as presented
To adopt the Cable TV Advisory Committee Mission Statement as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to adopt the Cable TV Advisory Committee Mission Statement as presented. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Snow & Ice in the amount of $72,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Snow & Ice in the amount of $72,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Snow & Ice in the amount of $72,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Maintenance in the amount of $410,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Maintenance in the amount of $410,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Maintenance in the amount of $410,000.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Transfer Station/Salaries to Transfer Station/Expenses in the amount of $66,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Transfer Station/Salaries to Transfer Station/Expenses in the amount of $66,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Transfer Station/Salaries to Transfer Station/Expenses in the amount of $66,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Assessing/Expenses to Assessing/Mapping Services in the amount of $400.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Assessing/Expenses to Assessing/Mapping Services in the amount of $400.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Assessing/Expenses to Assessing/Mapping Services in the amount of $400.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Historic Preservation/Salaries to Historic Preservation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Historic Preservation/Salaries to Historic Preservation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Historic Preservation/Salaries to Historic Preservation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from IT/Salaries to IT/Expenses in the amount of $30,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from IT/Salaries to IT/Expenses in the amount of $30,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from IT/Salaries to IT/Expenses in the amount of $30,000.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Recreation/Salaries to Recreation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Recreation/Salaries to Recreation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Recreation/Salaries to Recreation/Expenses in the amount of $10,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend an inter-department transfer from Transfer Station/Expenses to DPW/Expenses in the amount of $170,000.00
To recommend an inter-department transfer from Transfer Station/Expenses to DPW/Expenses in the amount of $170,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Transfer Station/Expenses to DPW/Expenses in the amount of $170,000.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries to GAR Hall/Expenses in the amount of $8,000.00
To recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries to GAR Hall/Expenses in the amount of $8,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries to GAR Hall/Expenses in the amount of $8,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Joe Fisher to the MBTA Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Joe Fisher to the MBTA Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Joe Fisher to the MBTA Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
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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