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Hingham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

January 13, 2026

6 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

Proclaim January 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To proclaim January 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim January 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Town of Hingham. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

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

Approve the request of LSF Hingham, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, 96 Derby Street, Suite 325, Hingham for a Change of Hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM,...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of LSF Hingham, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, 96 Derby Street, Suite 325, Hingham for a Change of Hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM, in accordance with the Application for a Change of Hours filed on December 19, 2025; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the request of LSF Hingham, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, 96 Derby Street, Suite 325, Hingham for a Change of Hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM, in accordance with the Application for a Change of Hours filed on December 19, 2025; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

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

The Select Board for the Town of Hingham does hereby vote to appoint the Town of Hingham Treasurer/Collector as custodian to have the care, custody, management and control of all real property...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Select Board for the Town of Hingham does hereby vote to appoint the Town of Hingham Treasurer/Collector as custodian to have the care, custody, management and control of all real property acquired by foreclosure of tax title and to sell said foreclosed tax title property at public auction all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 60, § 77B."

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion that the Select Board for the Town of Hingham does hereby vote to appoint the Town of Hingham Treasurer/Collector as custodian to have the care, custody, management and control of all real property acquired by foreclosure of tax title and to sell said foreclosed tax title property at public auction all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 60, § 77B." Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

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

Submit the following Select Board-sponsored Warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting: Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Article B : Assume Liability for DCR Article C: Reports of...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To submit the following Select Board-sponsored Warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting: Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Article B : Assume Liability for DCR Article C: Reports of Various Town Committees Article D: Personnel Board Report Article E: Salaries of Certain Town Officers Article F: Budgets Article G: Stabilization Fund Article H: Disbursement of Electric Light Department Receipts Article I: Building Department Revolving Fund Article K: Transfer of Funds to the Reserve Fund Article L: Transfer to Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund Article N: Acceptance and Granting of Easements

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to submit the following Select Board-sponsored Warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting: Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Article B : Assume Liability for DCR Article C: Reports of Various Town Committees Article D: Personnel Board Report Article E: Salaries of Certain Town Officers Article F: Budgets Article G: Stabilization Fund Article H: Disbursement of Electric Light Department Receipts Article I: Building Department Revolving Fund Article K: Transfer of Funds to the Reserve Fund Article L: Transfer to Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund Article N: Acceptance and Granting of Easements Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)

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

Submit the Select Board-sponsored Warrant Article P: Construction of Center for Active Living for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To submit the Select Board-sponsored Warrant Article P: Construction of Center for Active Living for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to submit the Select Board-sponsored Warrant Article P: Construction of Center for Active Living for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

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

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

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