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July 7, 2026
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: William Ramsey, Julie Strehle
Absent: Liz Klein
Every vote, in order
Approve four Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Harbour Lights Theatre for the Production of Dear Evan Hansen at the South Shore Conservatory on the following days: Thursday,...
To approve four Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Harbour Lights Theatre for the Production of Dear Evan Hansen at the South Shore Conservatory on the following days: Thursday, August 6, 2026, Friday, August 7, 2026, and Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm and 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve four Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages licenses to Harbour Lights Theatre for the Production of Dear Evan Hansen at the South Shore Conservatory on the following days: Thursday, August 6, 2026, Friday, August 7, 2026, and Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm and 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Ms.Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to accounting expenses in the amount of $58,060
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to accounting expenses in the amount of $58,060.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to accounting expenses in the amount of $58,060. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to accounting audit in the amount of $7,300
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to accounting audit in the amount of $7,300.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to accounting audit in the amount of $7,300. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to select board expenses in the amount of $18,673
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to select board expenses in the amount of $18,673.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to select board expenses in the amount of $18,673. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommended transfer from the reserve fund to select board salaries in the amount of $53,830
To recommended transfer from the reserve fund to select board salaries in the amount of $53,830.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommended transfer from the reserve fund to select board salaries in the amount of $53,830. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to legal services expenses in the amount of $216,766
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to legal services expenses in the amount of $216,766.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to legal services expenses in the amount of $216,766. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to police salaries, in the amount of $15,537
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to police salaries, in the amount of $15,537.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to police salaries, in the amount of $15,537. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to police expenses in the amount of $30,602
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to police expenses in the amount of $30,602.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to police expenses in the amount of $30,602. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommended transfer from the reserve fund to town meeting expenses in the amount of $22,057
Recommended transfer from the reserve fund to town meeting expenses in the amount of $22,057.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion recommended transfer from the reserve fund to town meeting expenses in the amount of $22,057. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to snow removal expenses in the amount of $805,428
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to snow removal expenses in the amount of $805,428.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to snow removal expenses in the amount of $805,428. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer fund
To recommend a transfer fund. The reserve fund to workers compensation expenses in the amount of $360,922.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer fund. The reserve fund to workers compensation expenses in the amount of $360,922. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to Medicare expenses in the amount of $48,011
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to Medicare expenses in the amount of $48,011.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to Medicare expenses in the amount of $48,011. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to unemployment expenses $66,995
To recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to unemployment expenses $66,995.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the reserve fund to unemployment expenses $66,995. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend an inter-departmental transfer from assessors expenses to assessors reevaluation services, in the amount of $1,000
To recommend an inter-departmental transfer from assessors expenses to assessors reevaluation services, in the amount of $1,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an inter-departmental transfer from assessors expenses to assessors reevaluation services, in the amount of $1,000. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Recommend an inter-departmental transfer from fund treasurer expenses to treasurer tax title cost in the amount of $2,323
To recommend an inter-departmental transfer from fund treasurer expenses to treasurer tax title cost in the amount of $2,323.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an inter-departmental transfer from fund treasurer expenses to treasurer tax title cost in the amount of $2,323. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Heidi Ragon to the historic District commission for a three year term ending June 30th, 2029
To appoint Heidi Ragon to the historic District commission for a three year term ending June 30th, 2029.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Heidi Ragon to the historic District commission for a three year term ending June 30th, 2029. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Thomas Reed to the Conservation Commission for a two year term ending June 30th, 2028
To appoint Thomas Reed to the Conservation Commission for a two year term ending June 30th, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Thomas Reed to the Conservation Commission for a two year term ending June 30th, 2028. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Lisa Shetty to the Human Rights Commission for a three year term ending June 30th, 2029
To appoint Lisa Shetty to the Human Rights Commission for a three year term ending June 30th, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Lisa Shetty to the Human Rights Commission for a three year term ending June 30th, 2029. 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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