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Hingham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

September 8, 2026

9 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

Approve the minutes dated August 25, 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated August 25, 2026.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 25, 2026. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

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

Sign the collective bargaining agreement with Hingham Police Superior Officers Union and CLP local 405 affected July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the collective bargaining agreement with Hingham Police Superior Officers Union and CLP local 405 affected July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to sign the collective bargaining agreement with Hingham Police Superior Officers Union and CLP local 405 affected July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

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

And make a motion to sign the collective bargaining agreement with Hingham Police Patrolmen Association mixup local 505 effective July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2027

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

And make a motion to sign the collective bargaining agreement with Hingham Police Patrolmen Association mixup local 505 effective July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2027.

From the minutes

“Vote: MR. Ramsey made a motion and make a motion to sign the collective bargaining agreement with Hingham Police Patrolmen Association mixup local 505 effective July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2027. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for 73 Taser Ten Certification and two day Taser Instructor Certification for the Hingham Police...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for 73 Taser Ten Certification and two day Taser Instructor Certification for the Hingham Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $358,678.20.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for 73 Taser Ten Certification and two day Taser Instructor Certification for the Hingham Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $358,678.20. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with LKB Engineering, PLLC for the Plymouth River Basketball Court design and permitting project not to exceed $78,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with LKB Engineering, PLLC for the Plymouth River Basketball Court design and permitting project not to exceed $78,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with LKB Engineering, PLLC for the Plymouth River Basketball Court design and permitting project not to exceed $78,000. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

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

Open the warrant for the 2026 Special Town meeting and remove and replace the existing warrant article regarding the high school roof and HVAC project with the following revised warrant article

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the warrant for the 2026 Special Town meeting and remove and replace the existing warrant article regarding the high school roof and HVAC project with the following revised warrant article. Article C: Will the town vote to amend the appropriation previously approved under article 34 of the Town of Hingham 2025 Annual Town Meeting to increase the amount of said appropriation by an additional $1,115,000, and to expand the purpose for which said appropriation and any funds borrowed thereunder may be expended as follows; Said appropriation may be expended for a feasibility study, schematic design, detailed design, architectural, engineering, owners project management and other pre-construction services related thereto and up to and including preparation of construction documents and early bid packages for a potential roof replacement, heat pump conversion project, or other HVAC system repairs or replacement, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto at Hingham High School, 17 Union Street, Hingham, Massachusetts, or act on anything related thereto inserted at the request of the 2025 School Building Committee, and to close the warrant for the Special Town meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and to direct the Town Administrator to forward copies of the article to the advisory committee, and to post the article on the Town's website within ten days of this vote, under Town of Hingham General Bylaws article two, and all other applicable laws.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle a motion to open the warrant for the 2026 Special Town meeting and remove and replace the existing warrant article regarding the high school roof and HVAC project with the following revised warrant article. Article C: Will the town vote to amend the appropriation previously approved under article 34 of the Town of Hingham 2025 Annual Town Meeting to increase the amount of said appropriation by an additional $1,115,000, and to expand the purpose for which said appropriation and any funds borrowed thereunder may be expended as follows; Said appropriation may be expended for a feasibility study, schematic design, detailed design, architectural, engineering, owners project management and other pre-construction services related thereto and up to and including preparation of construction documents and early bid packages for a potential roof replacement, heat pump conversion project, or other HVAC system repairs or replacement, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto at Hingham High School, 17 Union Street, Hingham, Massachusetts, or act on anything related thereto inserted at the request of the 2025 School Building Committee, and to close the warrant for the Special Town meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and to direct the Town Administrator to forward copies of the article to the advisory committee, and to post the article on the Town's website within ten days of this vote, under Town of Hingham General Bylaws article two, and all other applicable laws. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pursuant to Mass General Law chapter 59, section 21 seek proposition two and a half and all other applicable laws to place the following local debt exclusion question on the ballot for the...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Pursuant to Mass General Law chapter 59, section 21 seek proposition two and a half and all other applicable laws to place the following local debt exclusion question on the ballot for the November 3rd, 2026 Special Town Meeting. Sorry special town election for the Plymouth River Elementary School roof project; 1. Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amount required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs of the roof system replacement, including the payment of all costs, incidental or related thereto at the Plymouth River Elementary School, located at 200 High Street, Hingham, Massachusetts. Yes, open space, no open space and to direct the town clerk to take all actions necessary to include said question on said ballot.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion pursuant to Mass General Law chapter 59, section 21 seek proposition two and a half and all other applicable laws to place the following local debt exclusion question on the ballot for the November 3rd, 2026 Special Town Meeting. Sorry special town election for the Plymouth River Elementary School roof project; 1. Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amount required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs of the roof system replacement, including the payment of all costs, incidental or related thereto at the Plymouth River Elementary School, located at 200 High Street, Hingham, Massachusetts. Yes, open space, no open space and to direct the town clerk to take all actions necessary to include said question on said ballot. Ms. Strehle seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Strehle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Pursuant to Mass General laws chapter 59, section 21CK, proposition two and a half, and all other applicable laws to place the following local Debt exclusion question on the ballot for November...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Pursuant to Mass General laws chapter 59, section 21CK, proposition two and a half, and all other applicable laws to place the following local Debt exclusion question on the ballot for November 3rd, 2026. Special Town Election for the South Elementary School Roof project; 1. Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs of the roof system replacement, including the payment of all costs, incidental or related thereto at the South Elementary School, located at 831 Main Street, Hingham, Massachusetts. Yes, open space, no open space and to direct the Town Clerk to take all actions necessary to include said question on said ballot.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Strehle made a motion pursuant to Mass General laws chapter 59, section 21CK, proposition two and a half, and all other applicable laws to place the following local Debt exclusion question on the ballot for November 3rd, 2026. Special Town Election for the South Elementary School Roof project; 1. Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs of the roof system replacement, including the payment of all costs, incidental or related thereto at the South Elementary School, located at 831 Main Street, Hingham, Massachusetts. Yes, open space, no open space and to direct the Town Clerk to take all actions necessary to include said question on said ballot. Mr. Ramsey seconded. All were in favor.” (Motion: Strehle, second: Ramsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

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 6 (PDF)

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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