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May 5, 2026
8 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
Nominate and appoint Elizabeth Klein as Chair of the Hingham Select Board
To nominate and appoint Elizabeth Klein as Chair of the Hingham Select Board.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to nominate and appoint Elizabeth Klein as Chair of the Hingham Select Board. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve the minutes dated April 13, 2026
To approve the minutes dated April 13, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 13, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Proclaim Sunday, May 17, 2026 as Battle of Grape Island Day in Hingham
To proclaim Sunday, May 17, 2026 as Battle of Grape Island Day in Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to proclaim Sunday, May 17, 2026 as Battle of Grape Island Day in Hingham. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve the request of Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, for an Alteration of Licensed Premises, in accordance with the Application for Amendment –...
To approve the request of Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, for an Alteration of Licensed Premises, in accordance with the Application for Amendment – Change or Alteration of Premises Information filed with the Town of Hingham on March 23, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the request of Hingham Shipyard Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, for an Alteration of Licensed Premises, in accordance with the Application for Amendment – Change or Alteration of Premises Information filed with the Town of Hingham on March 23, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. for a Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest, in accordance with the Application for Amendment - Change of Officers, Stock...
To approve the request of The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. for a Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest, in accordance with the Application for Amendment - Change of Officers, Stock or Ownership Interest filed with the Town of Hingham on March 26, 2026, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. for a Change of Officers and Change of Stock Interest, in accordance with the Application for Amendment - Change of Officers, Stock or Ownership Interest filed with the Town of Hingham on March 26, 2026, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market Permit to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC, 30 Moore Road, Weymouth, for the sale of malt beverages at the 2026 Hingham Farmer's Market on Saturday's,...
To approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market Permit to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC, 30 Moore Road, Weymouth, for the sale of malt beverages at the 2026 Hingham Farmer's Market on Saturday's, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, beginning May 16, 2026, and ending November 21, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special Farmer's Market Permit to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC, 30 Moore Road, Weymouth, for the sale of malt beverages at the 2026 Hingham Farmer's Market on Saturday's, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, beginning May 16, 2026, and ending November 21, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stuart C. Irby Company, LLC, d/b/a Irby Utilities for the purchase of new streetlamps and poles for the Station Street Parking Lot in an...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stuart C. Irby Company, LLC, d/b/a Irby Utilities for the purchase of new streetlamps and poles for the Station Street Parking Lot in an amount not to exceed $63,072.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Stuart C. Irby Company, LLC, d/b/a Irby Utilities for the purchase of new streetlamps and poles for the Station Street Parking Lot in an amount not to exceed $63,072.00. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, 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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