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Hingham Former Select Board member

Joseph Fisher

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

Joe Fisher

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Board years

2024–2025 Board2023–2024 Board2022–2023 Board2021–2022 Board2020–2021 Board2019–2020 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

45 of 45meetings attended (100%) · whole board 96%
294votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 1split votes where Fisher was in the minority
0abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Fisher as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 45 of 45 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (45)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 27Recommend the FY26 Police budget of $8,136,634Motion: to recommend the FY26 Police budget of $8,136,634.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 27, 2025: Recommend the FY26 Police budget of $8,136,634

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend the FY26 Police budget of $8,136,634.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend the FY26 Police budget of $8,136,634. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstained Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 27Recommend the FY26 Recreation budget of $365,000Motion: to recommend the FY26 Recreation budget of $365,000. Fisher seconded.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 27, 2025: Recommend the FY26 Recreation budget of $365,000

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend the FY26 Recreation budget of $365,000. Fisher seconded.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend the FY26 Recreation budget of $365,000. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein)

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

Mar 27Recommend the FY26 Athletic Field Maintenance budget of $281,093Motion: to recommend the FY26 Athletic Field Maintenance budget of $281,093.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 27, 2025: Recommend the FY26 Athletic Field Maintenance budget of $281,093

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend the FY26 Athletic Field Maintenance budget of $281,093.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend the FY26 Athletic Field Maintenance budget of $281,093. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstained Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 27Recommend the FY26 Bathing Beach budget of $40,002Motion: to recommend the FY26 Bathing Beach budget of $40,002.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 27, 2025: Recommend the FY26 Bathing Beach budget of $40,002

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend the FY26 Bathing Beach budget of $40,002.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein a motion to recommend the FY26 Bathing Beach budget of $40,002. Mr. Fisher seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstained Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 11Whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control…Motion: whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 11, 2025: Whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the property in which the Pickleball Courts are intended to be cited and whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the property in which the Pickleball Courts are intended to be cited and whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight and responsibilities, I therefore move to recommend favorable action on Article CC.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call does not list William Ramsey.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion whereas the Select Board has care, custody and control of the property in which the Pickleball Courts are intended to be cited and whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight and responsibilities, I therefore move to recommend favorable action on Article CC. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Mar 11Whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over…Motion: whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work;…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 11, 2025: Whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work; I therefore move to recommend favorable action on the pickleball project item number 5 within Article N

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work; I therefore move to recommend favorable action on the pickleball project item number 5 within Article N.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call does not list William Ramsey.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion whereas the Select Board will exercise appropriate oversight over such work; I therefore move to recommend favorable action on the pickleball project item number 5 within Article N. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Feb 25Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with…Motion: to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Fisher: Yes

February 25, 2025: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston Light and Sound for audio visual services for the 2025 Annual Town meeting in an amount not to exceed $54,171.70

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston Light and Sound for audio visual services for the 2025 Annual Town meeting in an amount not to exceed $54,171.70.

Voted: Yes

The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Boston Light and Sound for audio visual services for the 2025 Annual Town meeting in an amount not to exceed $54,171.70. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 28Recommend favorable action on Article HHMotion: to recommend favorable action on Article HH.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

January 28, 2025: Recommend favorable action on Article HH

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend favorable action on Article HH.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article HH. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstained Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Sep 17Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all…Motion: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable…Passed 2–1 · Fisher: No

September 17, 2024: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable laws, the Town of Hingham hereby establishes the following schedule for in person early voting for the November 5,…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable laws, the Town of Hingham hereby establishes the following schedule for in person early voting for the November 5, 2024 election: Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 24, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Monday, October 28, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Tuesday, October 29, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Wednesday, October 30, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 31, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; With additional hours to be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM; and to further vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(4), to designate Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043, as the early voting site for the November 5, 2024 election.

Voted: No

Yes: Klein, RamseyNo: Fisher

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3) and all other applicable laws, the Town of Hingham hereby establishes the following schedule for in person early voting for the November 5, 2024 election: Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 24, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM; Monday, October 28, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Tuesday, October 29, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Wednesday, October 30, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; Thursday, October 31, 2024, during the usual business hours of the Town Clerk; With additional hours to be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM; and to further vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(4), to designate Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043, as the early voting site for the November 5, 2024 election. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: nay.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Sep 10Authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community…Motion: to authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Fisher: Yes

September 10, 2024: Authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the construction of pickleball courts at the Carlson Field complex

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the construction of pickleball courts at the Carlson Field complex.

Voted: Yes

William Ramsey recused himself from this item because his wife is a member of the Recreation Commission (the roll call lists him as abstaining), so he is left out of this vote. William Ramsey recused and is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein to authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application for the construction of pickleball courts at the Carlson Field complex. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (281)

    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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