MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 16, 2026
35 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Liz Klein, William Ramsey, Julie Strehle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the one One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing
To approve the one One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the one One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the one One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Summer Solstice at World's End
To approve the one One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Summer Solstice at World's End.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the one One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Summer Solstice at World's End. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the one One-Day) Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the July 2 All American Picnic
To approve the one One-Day) Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the July 2 All American Picnic.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the one One-Day) Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the July 2 All American Picnic. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the one One-Day) Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics
To approve the one One-Day) Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the one One-Day) Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics
To approve the (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the ((One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics
To approve the ((One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the ((One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics
To approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics
To approve the (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing, LLC for the Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Summer Send-Off at World's End
To approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Summer Send-Off at World's End.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Summer Send-Off at World's End. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm
To approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing Company, Inc. for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm
To approve a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Stellwagon Beer Company, LLC for the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Klein)
Approve the issuance of a limousine license to Loop Shuttle, 334 Rockland Street, Hingham, in accordance with the application for a limousine license filed with the town of Hingham on June 10th,...
To approve the issuance of a limousine license to Loop Shuttle, 334 Rockland Street, Hingham, in accordance with the application for a limousine license filed with the town of Hingham on June 10th, 2026, effective through December 31st, 2026, and to approve Doris McCann as the primary driver and Charles Veasey as an additional driver.
Yes: Ramsey, StrehleLiz Klein did not take part (the minutes say she or he recused or did not vote) and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a Motion to approve the issuance of a limousine license to Loop Shuttle, 334 Rockland Street, Hingham, in accordance with the application for a limousine license filed with the town of Hingham on June 10th, 2026, effective through December 31st, 2026, and to approve Doris McCann as the primary driver and Charles Veasey as an additional driver. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor. Ms. Klein did not participate in the discussion or the vote..” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Gina Marie Jameson -4th of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026
To appoint Gina Marie Jameson -4th of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Gina Marie Jameson -4th of July Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Colin McGee-Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Colin McGee-Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Colin McGee-Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Joseph Ruccio - Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Joseph Ruccio - Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Joseph Ruccio - Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Lauren Galvin and Mario Romania -associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Lauren Galvin and Mario Romania -associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Lauren Galvin and Mario Romania -associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Jeffrey Long - Audit Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Jeffrey Long - Audit Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Jeffrey Long - Audit Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Joanna Chmielinski, Michael Chaffee, and Claudia Eaton -Bear Cove Park Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Joanna Chmielinski, Michael Chaffee, and Claudia Eaton -Bear Cove Park Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Joanna Chmielinski, Michael Chaffee, and Claudia Eaton -Bear Cove Park Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Carolyn Aliskey -Beautification Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Carolyn Aliskey -Beautification Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Carolyn Aliskey -Beautification Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Stephanie Gertz, Emma Lee, and Jessica Foley - Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Stephanie Gertz, Emma Lee, and Jessica Foley - Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Stephanie Gertz, Emma Lee, and Jessica Foley - Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint David Ellison- Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year terms ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint David Ellison- Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year terms ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint David Ellison- Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year terms ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Henry Hydel, Robert Mosher, and Thomas Robbie - Conservation Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Henry Hydel, Robert Mosher, and Thomas Robbie - Conservation Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Henry Hydel, Robert Mosher, and Thomas Robbie - Conservation Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Leon Marion, Sarah Smithson, and Elaine Ward -Council on Aging for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Leon Marion, Sarah Smithson, and Elaine Ward -Council on Aging for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Leon Marion, Sarah Smithson, and Elaine Ward -Council on Aging for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint George Kay and Sue Sullivan -Country Club Management Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint George Kay and Sue Sullivan -Country Club Management Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint George Kay and Sue Sullivan -Country Club Management Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Kathleen Nugent -Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Kathleen Nugent -Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Kathleen Nugent -Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Jeff Bellows -Development and Industrial Commission for a 5-year term ending June 30, 2030
To reappoint Jeff Bellows -Development and Industrial Commission for a 5-year term ending June 30, 2030.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Jeff Bellows -Development and Industrial Commission for a 5-year term ending June 30, 2030. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Robert Beal Jr. as a GAR Hall trustee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Robert Beal Jr. as a GAR Hall trustee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Robert Beal Jr. as a GAR Hall trustee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Marco Bora - Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
Marco Bora - Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion Marco Bora - Harbor Development Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Charlie Sickle and James Tian -part-time assistant harbormasters for the town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30,2029
To reappoint Charlie Sickle and James Tian -part-time assistant harbormasters for the town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30,2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Charlie Sickle and James Tian -part-time assistant harbormasters for the town of Hingham for a three-year term ending June 30,2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Elizabeth Dings and Robert Stansell -Historical Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Elizabeth Dings and Robert Stansell -Historical Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Elizabeth Dings and Robert Stansell -Historical Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Stephen Weiss -Library Board of Trustees for a three- year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Stephen Weiss -Library Board of Trustees for a three- year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Stephen Weiss -Library Board of Trustees for a three- year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Sarah Carolyn, Martha Ryan, Jason Ryan, Michael Schilling, Paul Wasson, and Shawn Wegener-Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Sarah Carolyn, Martha Ryan, Jason Ryan, Michael Schilling, Paul Wasson, and Shawn Wegener-Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Sarah Carolyn, Martha Ryan, Jason Ryan, Michael Schilling, Paul Wasson, and Shawn Wegener-Memorial Bell Tower Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Reappoint Philip Shoot and Michael Studley -Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Philip Shoot and Michael Studley -Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to reappoint Philip Shoot and Michael Studley -Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Dave Anderson -Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Dave Anderson -Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Dave Anderson -Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
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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