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William Ramsey

Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record

Bill Ramsey

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

55 of 57meetings attended (96%) · whole board 98%
300votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Ramsey was in the minority
8abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ramsey 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.

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Attendance

At the start of 55 of 57 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (57)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 12Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine…Motion: to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Not recorded

April 12, 2022: Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lucy Hancock for "Beyond the Books: A Celebration of the Hingham Public Library" to be held…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lucy Hancock for "Beyond the Books: A Celebration of the Hingham Public Library" to be held outside at the Hingham Public Library on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Lucy Hancock for "Beyond the Books: A Celebration of the Hingham Public Library" to be held outside at the Hingham Public Library on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 8Recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE…Motion: to recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT:…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

March 8, 2022: Recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT: $7,187,179

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT: $7,187,179

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT: $7,187,179 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 8Recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following…Motion: to recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories:…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

March 8, 2022: Recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: RECREATION COMMISSION: $371,227 TRUSTEES OF BATHING BEACH: $40,672

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: RECREATION COMMISSION: $371,227 TRUSTEES OF BATHING BEACH: $40,672

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: RECREATION COMMISSION: $371,227 TRUSTEES OF BATHING BEACH: $40,672 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)

Mar 1Amend Warrant Article GG regarding a Real Estate Transfer…Motion: to amend Warrant Article GG regarding a Real Estate Transfer Fee…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Not recorded

March 1, 2022: Amend Warrant Article GG regarding a Real Estate Transfer Fee in the form attached hereto

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To amend Warrant Article GG regarding a Real Estate Transfer Fee in the form attached hereto.

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call lists William Ramsey but gives no vote, so William Ramsey is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to amend Warrant Article GG regarding a Real Estate Transfer Fee in the form attached hereto. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)

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

Feb 17Approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Bertucci's…Motion: to approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Not recorded

February 17, 2022: Approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 90 Derby Street, Hingham, MA for a Change of Manager from Erin Landaverde to Soraya Rosso in accordance...

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 90 Derby Street, Hingham, MA for a Change of Manager from Erin Landaverde to Soraya Rosso in accordance with the Application for Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on January 24, 2022; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 90 Derby Street, Hingham, MA for a Change of Manager from Erin Landaverde to Soraya Rosso in accordance with the Application for Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on January 24, 2022; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not yet present.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Feb 17Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Conservation…Motion: to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Conservation Commission…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Not recorded

February 17, 2022: Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Conservation Commission Expenses: Repair and Maintenance (Grounds) in the amount of $21,148

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Conservation Commission Expenses: Repair and Maintenance (Grounds) in the amount of $21,148.

Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Conservation Commission Expenses: Repair and Maintenance (Grounds) in the amount of $21,148. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not yet present.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Jan 20Recommend favorable action of Article AMotion: to recommend favorable action of Article A.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

January 20, 2022: Recommend favorable action of Article A

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend favorable action of Article A.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

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

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

Jan 18Propose Article A as presented for inclusion in the…Motion: to propose Article A as presented for inclusion in the 2022…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

January 18, 2022: Propose Article A as presented for inclusion in the 2022 Warrant for Hingham Annual Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To propose Article A as presented for inclusion in the 2022 Warrant for Hingham Annual Town Meeting.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to propose Article A as presented for inclusion in the 2022 Warrant for Hingham Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

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

Dec 14Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police…Motion: to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

December 14, 2021: Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

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

Dec 14Accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter…Motion: to accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

December 14, 2021: Accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as submitted

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as submitted.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to accept the Fiscal 2021 financial statements and Management letter as submitted. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)

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

Votes with no disagreement (292)

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