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August 11, 2026
18 recorded votes, 3 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 June 2, 2026 minutes
To approve the June 2, 2026 minutes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the June 2, 2026 minutes. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve the June 10, 2026 minutes
To approve the June 10, 2026 minutes.
The minutes name Julie Strehle as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the June 10, 2026 minutes. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle)
Approve the June 11, 2026 minutes
To approve the June 11, 2026 minutes.
The minutes name Julie Strehle as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the June 11, 2026 minutes. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle)
Approve the June 16, 2026 minutes
To approve the June 16, 2026 minutes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the June 16, 2026 minutes. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve the June 24, 2026 minutes
To approve the June 24, 2026 minutes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve the June 24, 2026 minutes. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Approve the June 30, 2026 minutes
To approve the June 30, 2026 minutes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the June 30, 2026 minutes. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Break Rock Brewing, LLC for the Summer Send Off at World's End to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with...
To approve a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Break Rock Brewing, LLC for the Summer Send Off at World's End to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with an alternate date of August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm pursuant to the requirements established in the application by the Hingham Police Department.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Break Rock Brewing, LLC for the Summer Send Off at World's End to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with an alternate date of August 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm pursuant to the requirements established in the application by the Hingham Police Department. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Approve a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to the Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Night at The Old Ordinary to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
To approve a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to the Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Night at The Old Ordinary to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to approve a Special (One-Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to the Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Night at The Old Ordinary to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Approve the application for an Entertainment License submitted by 211 Hingham LLC, d/b/a Comella's Restaurant, 207 Lincoln St, Hingham authorizing television screens and small acoustic ensembles...
To approve the application for an Entertainment License submitted by 211 Hingham LLC, d/b/a Comella's Restaurant, 207 Lincoln St, Hingham authorizing television screens and small acoustic ensembles to perform within the restaurant Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The following restrictions apply; No larger than a three-piece band, acoustical in nature and volume, music shall be maintained at a volume appropriate for background entertainment and compatible with a pleasurable dining experience, and permitted hours may be further limited, but a license may be suspended or revoked in the event of noise or crowd related complaints.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the application for an Entertainment License submitted by 211 Hingham LLC, d/b/a Comella's Restaurant, 207 Lincoln St, Hingham authorizing television screens and small acoustic ensembles to perform within the restaurant Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The following restrictions apply; No larger than a three-piece band, acoustical in nature and volume, music shall be maintained at a volume appropriate for background entertainment and compatible with a pleasurable dining experience, and permitted hours may be further limited, but a license may be suspended or revoked in the event of noise or crowd related complaints. Ms .Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Authorize the town administrator to approve the agreement with Bright Light Electric Company, incorporated for the electrical relocation project at the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to...
To authorize the town administrator to approve the agreement with Bright Light Electric Company, incorporated for the electrical relocation project at the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed $169,900.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the town administrator to approve the agreement with Bright Light Electric Company, incorporated for the electrical relocation project at the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed $169,900. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Approve the petition of Peter, Matthias and, Dania Matthias, 155 Otis Street, Hingham, MA 02043 for a non-exclusive and revocable permit to maintain a private sewer manhole within the Otis Street...
To approve the petition of Peter, Matthias and, Dania Matthias, 155 Otis Street, Hingham, MA 02043 for a non-exclusive and revocable permit to maintain a private sewer manhole within the Otis Street right of way to serve 155 Otis Street, as described in the Petition and Plan file with Select Board on December 16th, 2025, subject to the Terms and Conditions set forth in the permit, and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the permit on behalf of the town.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the petition of Peter, Matthias and, Dania Matthias, 155 Otis Street, Hingham, MA 02043 for a non-exclusive and revocable permit to maintain a private sewer manhole within the Otis Street right of way to serve 155 Otis Street, as described in the Petition and Plan file with Select Board on December 16th, 2025, subject to the Terms and Conditions set forth in the permit, and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the permit on behalf of the town. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Acknowledge, accept and confirm the receipt of a gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Barbara l Hood Revocable Trust of 2020 to the town of Hingham, in accordance with the attached gift letter...
To acknowledge, accept and confirm the receipt of a gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Barbara l Hood Revocable Trust of 2020 to the town of Hingham, in accordance with the attached gift letter to the Hingham Historical Commission. Under the provisions of Mass General Laws, chapter 44, section 53.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to acknowledge, accept and confirm the receipt of a gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Barbara l Hood Revocable Trust of 2020 to the town of Hingham, in accordance with the attached gift letter to the Hingham Historical Commission. Under the provisions of Mass General Laws, chapter 44, section 53. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Accept and confirm receipt of a gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Barbara L Hood Revocable Trust of 2020 to the town of Hingham, in accordance with the attached gift letter to the Hingham...
To accept and confirm receipt of a gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Barbara L Hood Revocable Trust of 2020 to the town of Hingham, in accordance with the attached gift letter to the Hingham Conservation Commission. Under the provisions of Mass General Law, chapter 44, section 53.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to accept and confirm receipt of a gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Barbara L Hood Revocable Trust of 2020 to the town of Hingham, in accordance with the attached gift letter to the Hingham Conservation Commission. Under the provisions of Mass General Law, chapter 44, section 53. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Margaret Harris to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30th, 2027
To appoint Margaret Harris to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30th, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Margaret Harris to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30th, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)
Appoint Lynn Anderson to the Beautification Commission for a term ending June 30th, 2029
To appoint Lynn Anderson to the Beautification Commission for a term ending June 30th, 2029.
From the minutes
“Ms. Strehle made a motion to appoint Lynn Anderson to the Beautification Commission for a term ending June 30th, 2029. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Molly Ascrizi to the Bear Cove Park committee for a term ending June 30th, 2029
To appoint Molly Ascrizi to the Bear Cove Park committee for a term ending June 30th, 2029. Ms. Strehle abstained.
The minutes say Julie Strehle abstained and Liz Klein seconded, but do not record the vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Molly Ascrizi to the Bear Cove Park committee for a term ending June 30th, 2029. Ms. Strehle abstained. Ms. Klein seconded.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Appoint Jennifer Young to the Old Colony
To appoint Jennifer Young to the Old Colony. Elder service and board of directors.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Jennifer Young to the Old Colony. Elder service and board of directors. 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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