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July 1, 2025
24 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 June 10, 2025
To approve the minutes dated June 10, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 10, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Tri County Contractor's Supply Corporation for a Wacker NEUSON Excavator for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Tri County Contractor's Supply Corporation for a Wacker NEUSON Excavator for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $185,831.50.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Tri County Contractor's Supply Corporation for a Wacker NEUSON Excavator for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $185,831.50. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Ford Corporation, d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group for a 2025 Ford Explorer XLT for the Fire Department in an amount not to...
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Ford Corporation, d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group for a 2025 Ford Explorer XLT for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $60,797.20.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Colonial Ford Corporation, d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group for a 2025 Ford Explorer XLT for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $60,797.20. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Accounting/Expenses in the amount of $29,300.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Accounting/Expenses in the amount of $29,300.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Accounting/Expenses in the amount of $29,300.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Legal Services/Expenses in the amount of $271,651.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Legal Services/Expenses in the amount of $271,651.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Legal Services/Expenses in the amount of $271,651.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Police/Salaries in the amount of $400,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Police/Salaries in the amount of $400,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Police/Salaries in the amount of $400,000. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall/Capital in the amount of $25,500.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall/Capital in the amount of $25,500.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall/Capital in the amount of $25,500.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Expenses in the amount of $31,000.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Expenses in the amount of $31,000.00
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Expenses in the amount of $31,000.00 Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Worker's Comp/Expenses in the amount of $210,000.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Worker's Comp/Expenses in the amount of $210,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Worker's Comp/Expenses in the amount of $210,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment/Expenses in the amount of $112,971.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment/Expenses in the amount of $112,971.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment/Expenses in the amount of $112,971.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Bathing Beach/Salaries to Bathing Beach/ Expenses in the amount of $2,300
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Bathing Beach/Salaries to Bathing Beach/ Expenses in the amount of $2,300.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Bathing Beach/Salaries to Bathing Beach/ Expenses in the amount of $2,300. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Fire/Expenses to Fire/Salaries in the amount of $50,000.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Fire/Expenses to Fire/Salaries in the amount of $50,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Fire/Expenses to Fire/Salaries in the amount of $50,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Health/Salaries to Health/Expenses in the amount of $6,658.00
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Health/Salaries to Health/Expenses in the amount of $6,658.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Health/Salaries to Health/Expenses in the amount of $6,658.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to approve any additional FY25 year-end transfers in amounts not to exceed $10,000 through July 15, 2025
To authorize the Select Board Chair to approve any additional FY25 year-end transfers in amounts not to exceed $10,000 through July 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to approve any additional FY25 year-end transfers in amounts not to exceed $10,000 through July 15, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Reappoint Lori Freeman to the Conservation Commission through July 31, 2025
To reappoint Lori Freeman to the Conservation Commission through July 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Lori Freeman to the Conservation Commission through July 31, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Melissa Smith to the Bare Cove Park Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Melissa Smith to the Bare Cove Park Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Melissa Smith to the Bare Cove Park Committee for a three- year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Amy Muldoon to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Amy Muldoon to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Amy Muldoon to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Doug Troyer for a three-year term to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2028
To appoint Doug Troyer for a three-year term to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Doug Troyer for a three-year term to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Rory Earley to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Rory Earley to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Rory Earley to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Kali Lennon to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Kali Lennon to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Kali Lennon to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Thomas Kelley to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Thomas Kelley to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Thomas Kelley to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Justin Aborn to the Historic Districts Commission as the Planning Board Designee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Justin Aborn to the Historic Districts Commission as the Planning Board Designee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Justin Aborn to the Historic Districts Commission as the Planning Board Designee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Mike Carlson as the Tree Warden for the Town of Hingham
To appoint Mike Carlson as the Tree Warden for the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Mike Carlson as the Tree Warden for the Town of Hingham. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to adjourn. 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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