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February 3, 2026
12 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 January 20, 2026
To approve the minutes dated January 20, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 20, 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Proclaim February 7, 2026 as Lincoln Day in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim February 7, 2026 as Lincoln Day in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to proclaim February 7, 2026 as Lincoln Day in the Town of Hingham. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Proclaim February as Black History Month in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim February as Black History Month in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to proclaim February as Black History Month in the Town of Hingham. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Appoint Darren McAdams as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham effective February 18, 2026 through October 31, 2026
To appoint Darren McAdams as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham effective February 18, 2026 through October 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Darren McAdams as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham effective February 18, 2026 through October 31, 2026. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the request from Webber Development LLC d/b/a Scarlet Oak Tavern, 1217 Main Street, to amend its Entertainment License to include Wednesday, in addition to the already approved Thursday...
To approve the request from Webber Development LLC d/b/a Scarlet Oak Tavern, 1217 Main Street, to amend its Entertainment License to include Wednesday, in addition to the already approved Thursday through Saturday, for a live band of not more than five (5) performers playing contemporary music from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request from Webber Development LLC d/b/a Scarlet Oak Tavern, 1217 Main Street, to amend its Entertainment License to include Wednesday, in addition to the already approved Thursday through Saturday, for a live band of not more than five (5) performers playing contemporary music from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend favorable action on Article T, Appropriation of PFAS Funds
To recommend favorable action on Article T, Appropriation of PFAS Funds.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article T, Appropriation of PFAS Funds. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend favorable action on Article U, Water Capital Projects
To recommend favorable action on Article U, Water Capital Projects.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article U, Water Capital Projects. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article W, Climate Action Commission
To recommend favorable action on Article W, Climate Action Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article W, Climate Action Commission. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Recommend favorable action on Article EE, HMLP Borrowing
To recommend favorable action on Article EE, HMLP Borrowing.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article EE, HMLP Borrowing. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Recommend favorable action on Article LL, Electronic Voting Devices
To recommend favorable action on Article LL, Electronic Voting Devices.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article LL, Electronic Voting Devices. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Klein, second: Strehle)
Adopt the text of the votes, as prepared by Bond Counsel and as provided to the Select Board, in connection with the sale of the Town's general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes dated...
To adopt the text of the votes, as prepared by Bond Counsel and as provided to the Select Board, in connection with the sale of the Town's general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes dated February 12, 2026, and to direct the Clerk to incorporate the text of such votes into the minutes of this meeting.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adopt the text of the votes, as prepared by Bond Counsel and as provided to the Select Board, in connection with the sale of the Town's general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes dated February 12, 2026, and to direct the Clerk to incorporate the text of such votes into the minutes of this meeting. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, 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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