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Hingham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

July 15, 2025

17 recorded votes, 1 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 March 18, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To approve the minutes dated March 18, 2025.

Yes: Klein, RamseyAbstained: Strehle

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 18, 2025. Ms. Strehle seconded. The vote passed 2-0. Ms. Strehle abstained..” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes dated May 19, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated May 19, 2025.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 19, 2025. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP for the Engineer Services Design and Permitting for the new Carlson Field Pickleball Courts in an...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP for the Engineer Services Design and Permitting for the new Carlson Field Pickleball Courts in an amount not to exceed $166,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP for the Engineer Services Design and Permitting for the new Carlson Field Pickleball Courts in an amount not to exceed $166,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Pomroy Associates LLC, for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) Services for the South Shore Country Club Pool Complex in an amount not to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Pomroy Associates LLC, for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) Services for the South Shore Country Club Pool Complex in an amount not to exceed $160,235.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Pomroy Associates LLC, for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) Services for the South Shore Country Club Pool Complex in an amount not to exceed $160,235.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Adorama Camera Incorporated for DJI MATRICE Model Drones to be used by the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $78,353.95

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Adorama Camera Incorporated for DJI MATRICE Model Drones to be used by the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $78,353.95.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Adorama Camera Incorporated for DJI MATRICE Model Drones to be used by the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $78,353.95. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with P- Three Inc. for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) Services for the new Center for Active Living Building in an amount not to exceed...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with P- Three Inc. for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) Services for the new Center for Active Living Building in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with P- Three Inc. for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) Services for the new Center for Active Living Building in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus to complete additional roadwork in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus to complete additional roadwork in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus to complete additional roadwork in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #4 to the Agreement with T.L. Edwards, Inc. to complete additional roadwork in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #4 to the Agreement with T.L. Edwards, Inc. to complete additional roadwork in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #4 to the Agreement with T.L. Edwards, Inc. to complete additional roadwork in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Support the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) proposal to revise the Route 220 Bus Service route to include the Hingham MBTA Ferry Terminal along with two new proposed bus stop...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) proposal to revise the Route 220 Bus Service route to include the Hingham MBTA Ferry Terminal along with two new proposed bus stop locations on Shipyard Drive and to eliminate the existing bus stop locations at 349 Lincoln Street and SGT William Terry Drive, and further, to approve the MBTA's request to eliminate two parking spaces on Shipyard Drive adjacent to the Hingham MBTA Ferry Terminal to accommodate the two new proposed bus stop locations as shown on the Option 1 plan included in the proposal submitted to the Town of Hingham Select Board by the MBTA which is on file with the Select Board's Office.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to support the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) proposal to revise the Route 220 Bus Service route to include the Hingham MBTA Ferry Terminal along with two new proposed bus stop locations on Shipyard Drive and to eliminate the existing bus stop locations at 349 Lincoln Street and SGT William Terry Drive, and further, to approve the MBTA's request to eliminate two parking spaces on Shipyard Drive adjacent to the Hingham MBTA Ferry Terminal to accommodate the two new proposed bus stop locations as shown on the Option 1 plan included in the proposal submitted to the Town of Hingham Select Board by the MBTA which is on file with the Select Board's Office. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

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

Appoint Lance Mortland (Assistant DPW Superintendent) to the South Shore Regional Collaborative

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Lance Mortland (Assistant DPW Superintendent) to the South Shore Regional Collaborative.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Lance Mortland (Assistant DPW Superintendent) to the South Shore Regional Collaborative. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

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

Appoint Cullen McGehee to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Cullen McGehee to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2026.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Cullen McGehee to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Kate Smith to the Development & Industrial Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kate Smith to the Development & Industrial Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Kate Smith to the Development & Industrial Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Celia McLane to the Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Celia McLane 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 Celia McLane 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Murnie Learie to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Murnie Learie to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Murnie Learie to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Graeme Baker to the Human Rights Commission for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026 as recommended by the School Committee

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Graeme Baker to the Human Rights Commission for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026 as recommended by the School Committee.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Graeme Baker to the Human Rights Commission for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026 as recommended by the School Committee. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Christina Earl to the Traffic Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Christina Earl to the Traffic Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Christina Earl to the Traffic Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Ms. Klein made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

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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