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December 2, 2025
10 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 November 18, 2025
To approve the minutes dated November 18, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 18, 2025. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2026
To adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2026. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms, as necessary, for the 2026 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms, as necessary, for the 2026 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms, as necessary, for the 2026 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Set the FY26 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100% of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020
To set the FY26 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100% of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to set the FY26 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100% of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the renewal of the Common Victualler Licenses as presented for Calendar year 2026
To approve the renewal of the Common Victualler Licenses as presented for Calendar year 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the renewal of the Common Victualler Licenses as presented for Calendar year 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Approve the renewal of the Class 1 & Class 2 Auto Dealers Licenses as presented for Calendar year 2026
To approve the renewal of the Class 1 & Class 2 Auto Dealers Licenses as presented for Calendar year 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the renewal of the Class 1 & Class 2 Auto Dealers Licenses as presented for Calendar year 2026. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the renewal of the Limousine License as presented for Calendar year 2026
To approve the renewal of the Limousine License as presented for Calendar year 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the renewal of the Limousine License as presented for Calendar year 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Paul Healey to the Center for Active Living Building Committee
To appoint Paul Healey to the Center for Active Living Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Paul Healey to the Center for Active Living Building Committee. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Emma Lee to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Emma Lee to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Emma Lee to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, 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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