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Hingham Former Select Board member

Joseph Fisher

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

Joe Fisher

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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board

60 of 61meetings attended (98%) · whole board 94%
321votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Fisher was in the minority
0abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 60 of 61 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (61)

Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board

Apr 19Recommend favorable action on Article 27Motion: to recommend favorable action on Article 27.Passed 2–1 · Fisher: Yes

April 19, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article 27

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To recommend favorable action on Article 27.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, RamseyNo: Klein

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 27. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: no Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Apr 19Recommend favorable action on Article 11Motion: to recommend favorable action on Article 11.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

April 19, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article 11

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend favorable action on Article 11.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, RamseyThe roll call lists Liz Klein as not present for this vote, so Liz Klein is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 11. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: absent Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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

Apr 19Adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle PolicyMotion: to adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy. Seconded.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

April 19, 2023: Adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy. Seconded.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, RamseyThe roll call lists Liz Klein as not present for this vote, so Liz Klein is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy. Seconded. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: absent Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 15Recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of…Motion: to recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 15, 2023: Recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 15Authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town…Motion: to authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of…Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Not recorded

March 15, 2023: Authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10.

Yes: Klein, RamseyThe roll call lists Joseph Fisher as not present for this vote, so Joseph Fisher is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: not available (Mr. Fisher was participating remotely and had to step away from the Zoom meeting during this agenda item.) Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899Motion: to recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of…Motion: to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682Motion: to recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of…Motion: to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203.Passed 2–0 · Fisher: Yes

March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Feb 14Recommend favorable action on Article DDMotion: to recommend favorable action on Article DD.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Fisher: Yes

February 14, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article DD

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article DD.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Liz Klein as both making and seconding this motion.

From the minutes

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

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

Votes with no disagreement (314)

    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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