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June 30, 2026
30 recorded votes, 0 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
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW Salaries to DPW for road maintenance for $165,000
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW Salaries to DPW for road maintenance for $165,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from DPW Salaries to DPW for road maintenance for $165,000. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Athletic Salaries to Athletic Field Expenses for $8,000
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Athletic Salaries to Athletic Field Expenses for $8,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Athletic Salaries to Athletic Field Expenses for $8,000. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Accounting Salaries to Accounting Expenses for $8,000
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Accounting Salaries to Accounting Expenses for $8,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Accounting Salaries to Accounting Expenses for $8,000. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Harbormaster Salaries to Harbormaster Expenses for $29,000
To recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Harbormaster Salaries to Harbormaster Expenses for $29,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an intra-departmental transfer from Harbormaster Salaries to Harbormaster Expenses for $29,000. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Recommend an inter-departmental transfer from DPW Expenses to Bathing Beach Expenses for $9,548
To recommend an inter-departmental transfer from DPW Expenses to Bathing Beach Expenses for $9,548.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an inter-departmental transfer from DPW Expenses to Bathing Beach Expenses for $9,548. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend an inter-departmental transfer from Veterans Services Salaries to GAR Hall Expenses for $5,468.48
To recommend an inter-departmental transfer from Veterans Services Salaries to GAR Hall Expenses for $5,468.48.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to recommend an inter-departmental transfer from Veterans Services Salaries to GAR Hall Expenses for $5,468.48. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Authorize Ms. Strehle to approve any additional FY 20 year end transfers in amounts not to exceed $20,000 through July 15th, 2026
To authorize Ms. Strehle to approve any additional FY 20 year end transfers in amounts not to exceed $20,000 through July 15th, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize Ms. Strehle to approve any additional FY 20 year end transfers in amounts not to exceed $20,000 through July 15th, 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with AXON d/b/a Skydio for a Drone as First Responder System to maximize emergency response capabilities for the Harbormaster in an amount...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with AXON d/b/a Skydio for a Drone as First Responder System to maximize emergency response capabilities for the Harbormaster in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with AXON d/b/a Skydio for a Drone as First Responder System to maximize emergency response capabilities for the Harbormaster in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with SAFE Boats International LLC for a Multi-mission SAFE Boat 31 Patrol Vessel for the Harbormaster in an amount not to exceed $93,157.64
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with SAFE Boats International LLC for a Multi-mission SAFE Boat 31 Patrol Vessel for the Harbormaster in an amount not to exceed $93,157.64.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with SAFE Boats International LLC for a Multi-mission SAFE Boat 31 Patrol Vessel for the Harbormaster in an amount not to exceed $93,157.64. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Kenworth of SE New England, Inc. for a 2027 Kenworth T880 Tractor for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $237,270.80
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Kenworth of SE New England, Inc. for a 2027 Kenworth T880 Tractor for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $237,270.80.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Kenworth of SE New England, Inc. for a 2027 Kenworth T880 Tractor for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $237,270.80. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Spector Manufacturing, Inc. for a T6 Closed Top Trash Trailer for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $141,042
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Spector Manufacturing, Inc. for a T6 Closed Top Trash Trailer for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $141,042.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Spector Manufacturing, Inc. for a T6 Closed Top Trash Trailer for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $141,042. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Taylor & Lloyd, Inc. for a 2026 4x2 International Truck for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $314,313
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Taylor & Lloyd, Inc. for a 2026 4x2 International Truck for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $314,313.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Taylor & Lloyd, Inc. for a 2026 4x2 International Truck for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $314,313. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with Liberty Chevrolet, Inc. for one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab & Chassis and one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab &...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with Liberty Chevrolet, Inc. for one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab & Chassis and one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab & Chassis for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $233,614.12.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with Liberty Chevrolet, Inc. for one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab & Chassis and one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab & Chassis for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $233,614.12. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with United Ag and Turf New England, LLC for two (2) John Deere Terrain Cut Commercial Wide-Area Mowers for the Department of Public Works not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with United Ag and Turf New England, LLC for two (2) John Deere Terrain Cut Commercial Wide-Area Mowers for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $183,314.62.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Agreement with United Ag and Turf New England, LLC for two (2) John Deere Terrain Cut Commercial Wide-Area Mowers for the Department of Public Works not to exceed $183,314.62. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #1 to the Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for Public Works Roadway Management, Inc. increasing the contract by $851,044 for a total value not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #1 to the Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for Public Works Roadway Management, Inc. increasing the contract by $851,044 for a total value not to exceed $1,051,044.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Amendment #1 to the Agreement with TL Edwards, Inc. for Public Works Roadway Management, Inc. increasing the contract by $851,044 for a total value not to exceed $1,051,044. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Adopt and FY27 Opioid Settlement budget of $148,828 to be spent as follows: $56,328 for salaries, $37,500 for prevention, and $55,000 for recovery
To adopt and FY27 Opioid Settlement budget of $148,828 to be spent as follows: $56,328 for salaries, $37,500 for prevention, and $55,000 for recovery.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to adopt and FY27 Opioid Settlement budget of $148,828 to be spent as follows: $56,328 for salaries, $37,500 for prevention, and $55,000 for recovery. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Christopher Burns to the Affordable Housing Trust- 2 year term ending 6/30/28
To appoint Christopher Burns to the Affordable Housing Trust- 2 year term ending 6/30/28.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Christopher Burns to the Affordable Housing Trust- 2 year term ending 6/30/28. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Brenda Black to the Affordable Housing Trust- 2 year term ending 6/30/28
To appoint Brenda Black to the Affordable Housing Trust- 2 year term ending 6/30/28.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Brenda Black to the Affordable Housing Trust- 2 year term ending 6/30/28. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Laura Goncalves to the Bear Cove Park Committee- 1 year term ending 6/30/27
To appoint Laura Goncalves to the Bear Cove Park Committee- 1 year term ending 6/30/27.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Laura Goncalves to the Bear Cove Park Committee- 1 year term ending 6/30/27. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Henry Buckley to the Cable TV Advisory Committee- 2 year term ending 6/30/28
To appoint Henry Buckley to the Cable TV Advisory Committee- 2 year term ending 6/30/28.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Henry Buckley to the Cable TV Advisory Committee- 2 year term ending 6/30/28. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Paul Sprecher to the Climate Action Commission- 2 year term ending 6/30/28
To appoint Paul Sprecher to the Climate Action Commission- 2 year term ending 6/30/28.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Paul Sprecher to the Climate Action Commission- 2 year term ending 6/30/28. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Brad Moyer to the Climate Action Commission- 2 year term ending 6/30/28
To appoint Brad Moyer to the Climate Action Commission- 2 year term ending 6/30/28.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Brad Moyer to the Climate Action Commission- 2 year term ending 6/30/28. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Don Marsters to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29
To appoint Don Marsters to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Don Marsters to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Maureen Spillane to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29
To appoint Maureen Spillane to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Maureen Spillane to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Sharon Hampton to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29
To appoint Sharon Hampton to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Sharon Hampton to the Council on Aging - 3 year term ending 6/30/29. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Marianne Donaldson to the Cultural Council- 1 year term ending 6/30/27
To appoint Marianne Donaldson to the Cultural Council- 1 year term ending 6/30/27.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Marianne Donaldson to the Cultural Council- 1 year term ending 6/30/27. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Michael Bobich to the Development & Industrial Commission -3 year term ending 6/30/29
To appoint Michael Bobich to the Development & Industrial Commission -3 year term ending 6/30/29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Michael Bobich to the Development & Industrial Commission -3 year term ending 6/30/29. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Deborah Robin to the Human Rights Commission- - 3 year term ending 6/30/29
To appoint Deborah Robin to the Human Rights Commission- - 3 year term ending 6/30/29
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Deborah Robin to the Human Rights Commission- - 3 year term ending 6/30/29, Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Betsy Hardenbergh to the Lincoln Apartments Board of Managersv3 year term ending 6/30/29
To appoint Betsy Hardenbergh to the Lincoln Apartments Board of Managersv3 year term ending 6/30/29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Betsy Hardenbergh to the Lincoln Apartments Board of Managersv3 year term ending 6/30/29. 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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