← Hingham Select Board

Hingham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Meeting night

May 12, 2026

2 meetings this evening, 7 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.

Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Hingham ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

Hingham Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Liz Klein, William Ramsey, Julie Strehle

Absent: None

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Proclaim Saturday, May 23, 2026 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To proclaim Saturday, May 23, 2026 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to proclaim Saturday, May 23, 2026 as Maddie's Promise Day in the Town of Hingham. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

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

Proclaim May 16-22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To proclaim May 16-22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to proclaim May 16-22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

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

Adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy dated May 12, 2026

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy dated May 12, 2026.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy dated May 12, 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install a proposed Bus Stop #71428 (Alternative No. 1 or Alternative No. 2) located on Hull Street in Hingham,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install a proposed Bus Stop #71428 (Alternative No. 1 or Alternative No. 2) located on Hull Street in Hingham, Massachusetts as shown on the "Bus Stop Concept Plan" attached hereto.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the request of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install a proposed Bus Stop #71428 (Alternative No. 1 or Alternative No. 2) located on Hull Street in Hingham, Massachusetts as shown on the "Bus Stop Concept Plan" attached hereto. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

File a petition for a Special Act in accordance with Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth regarding the Route 3A Project, as authorized by Article 30 of...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To file a petition for a Special Act in accordance with Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth regarding the Route 3A Project, as authorized by Article 30 of the 2026 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to file a petition for a Special Act in accordance with Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth regarding the Route 3A Project, as authorized by Article 30 of the 2026 Town of Hingham Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Charlie Hayes to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Charlie Hayes to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029.

From the minutes

“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Charlie Hayes to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

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

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

Hingham Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Liz Klein, William Ramsey, Julie Strehle

Absent: None

0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

No recorded votes.

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.

How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
Get an email when new quizzes open

MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

Report an error on this page

See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.