MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2025
21 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 July 1, 2025
To approve the minutes dated July 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 1, 2025. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the minutes dated July 15, 2025
To approve the minutes dated July 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 15, 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 Vitamin Sea Brewing LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 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 Vitamin Sea Brewing LLC for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to WM Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Widowmaker Brewing for Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 23, 2025...
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 Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle 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 Summer Send-Off at World's End on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 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 Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm on Thursday, August 28, 2025...
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 Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 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 Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Erik Christiansen for the River Rock Music Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:30 pm to...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Erik Christiansen for the River Rock Music Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Erik Christiansen for the River Rock Music Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 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 Untold Brewing, LLC for Hingham High School Rowing Association's Oktoberfest to be held at Hingham Harbor on...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Untold Brewing, LLC for Hingham High School Rowing Association's Oktoberfest to be held at Hingham Harbor on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 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 Untold Brewing, LLC for Hingham High School Rowing Association's Oktoberfest to be held at Hingham Harbor on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to WM Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Widowmaker Brewing for Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm on Thursday, August 28, 2025...
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 Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle 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 Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 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 Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 am...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 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 Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stryker Sales, LLC for three (3) Lucas 3 Chest Compression System Devices and medical equipment accessories to be used by the Fire...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stryker Sales, LLC for three (3) Lucas 3 Chest Compression System Devices and medical equipment accessories to be used by the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $71,943.06.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stryker Sales, LLC for three (3) Lucas 3 Chest Compression System Devices and medical equipment accessories to be used by the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $71,943.06. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Environments at Work d/b/a People, Places, and Spaces for furniture for the Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $78,220.00
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Environments at Work d/b/a People, Places, and Spaces for furniture for the Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $78,220.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Environments at Work d/b/a People, Places, and Spaces for furniture for the Public Safety Facility in an amount not to exceed $78,220.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #6 to the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering services associated with the Harbor Waterfront...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #6 to the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering services associated with the Harbor Waterfront Resiliency project in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #6 to the Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide engineering services associated with the Harbor Waterfront Resiliency project in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Woodard and Curran, Inc. to provide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance support in an amount not to exceed...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Woodard and Curran, Inc. to provide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance support in an amount not to exceed $168,500.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Woodard and Curran, Inc. to provide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance support in an amount not to exceed $168,500.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Phil Edmundson to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Phil Edmundson to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Phil Edmundson to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Katherine McHardy to the Development and Industrial Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030
To appoint Katherine McHardy to the Development and Industrial Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Katherine McHardy to the Development and Industrial Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Jimmy DeStephens to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2025
To appoint Jimmy DeStephens to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Jimmy DeStephens to the Fourth of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Pamela Peters the Historical Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Pamela Peters the Historical Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Pamela Peters the Historical Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Joshua Blevins to the Historic Districts Commission, as the member who resides in a Historic District, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Joshua Blevins to the Historic Districts Commission, as the member who resides in a Historic District, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Joshua Blevins to the Historic Districts Commission, as the member who resides in a Historic District, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Appoint Carol Pyles as an Alternate member to the Historic Districts Commission, who resides in a Historic District, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Carol Pyles as an Alternate member to the Historic Districts Commission, who resides in a Historic District, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Carol Pyles as an Alternate member to the Historic Districts Commission, who resides in a Historic District, for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint David Anderson to the Weir River Water System Citizen's Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint David Anderson to the Weir River Water System Citizen's Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint David Anderson to the Weir River Water System Citizen's Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. 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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