Hingham
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Advisory Committee
The Hingham Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly vote on Fiscal Year 2026 year-end transfers. They will also begin preliminary scheduling and preparation for a fall 2026 Special Town Meeting. The agenda includes public comment and introduction of members.
- FY26 year-end transfers
- Preliminary scheduling for fall 2026 Special Town Meeting
Recreation Commission
This is a remote meeting of the Hingham Recreation Commission. The commission will approve June minutes and receive updates on the annual road race, summer program status, and town athletic field conditions. Public comment is invited during the open forum.
- Approval of June meeting minutes
- Road race update
- Summer program update
- Town athletic field update
- Open forum for public questions
Select Board
The Select Board will decide on four special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Harbour Lights Theatre's production of Dear Evan Hansen on August 6-9, 2026. The board will also consider FY26 year-end transfers and make appointments to town boards.
- Special one-day alcohol licenses for Dear Evan Hansen on Aug 6, 7, 8 (2 shows), and 9
- FY26 Year-End Transfers (no amounts specified)
- Appointments to Talent Bank and other town boards
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will hold a routine meeting including public comment, approval of previous minutes, and signing of warrants and exemptions. The main item is entering executive session to review and decide on property tax abatements. Other business and setting the next meeting will follow.
- Enter executive session for abatement decisions
- Review and sign warrants, exemptions, and invoices
- Approve minutes from last meeting
- Public questions on non-agenda items
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Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board
This meeting is largely procedural, with the board attending a Board of Water Commissioners meeting. No independent decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Sewer Commission
The Hingham Sewer Commission will discuss and potentially set the FY2026 sewer rate and final sewer use charge assessment. They will also consider abatements and receive reports from Weston & Sampson and the Superintendent.
- FY2026 Sewer Rate
- FY2026 Final Sewer Use Charge Assessment
- Abatements discussion
- Weston & Sampson Operations Report
- Superintendent Report
Select Board
The Select Board will consider several agreements for major purchases, including a drone-as-first-responder system for the Harbormaster, a new patrol vessel, and multiple vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Works. They will also discuss plans for opioid settlement funds, receive a School Building Committee update, and consider potential dates for a Special Town Meeting.
- Agreement with AXON d/b/a Skydio for a Drone as First Responder System
- Agreement with SAFE Boats International LLC for a 31' patrol vessel
- Agreement with Kenworth for a 2027 T880 tractor for DPW
- Agreement with Liberty Chevrolet for two Silverado trucks for DPW
- Discussion of FY27 plans for opioid settlement funds
Board of Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on adopting the FY27 water usage rates for the Weir River Water System. They will also receive updates from Veolia and the Water Superintendent. Public comment will be heard.
- Adoption of FY27 Weir River Water System Water Usage Rates
- Veolia and Water Superintendent Update
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Public Comment period
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee will hear liaison reports on SBC, ACES, benefits, HMLP, CPC, and SBTF. They will also vote on granting the incoming chair authority to approve transfers under $10,000 for fiscal year end 2026, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Vote on incoming AdCom Chair authority to approve transfers under $10,000 for FY26 year end
- FY26 Municipal Year End Transfers discussion
- Liaison report: 2025 SBC update
- Approval of minutes from 5/27/26
- Public comments on non-agenda items
School Committees
The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely to approve prior meeting minutes and then adjourn to executive session. They will discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the custodial and maintenance union (HEA Unit C) regarding a successor contract.
- Executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with HEA Unit C (Custodial & Maintenance)
- Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026 regular and executive sessions
Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board
The Citizens Advisory Board will review the current drought status and the effectiveness of the existing water ban. Members will discuss customer communication strategies and the potential implementation of a drought surcharge fee.
- Drought Management Plan review
- Discussion of drought surcharge/fee structure
- Customer Service and Billing merger with HMLP
- Water ban enforcement and communication strategy
School Committees
The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve previous minutes and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The primary action is conducting contract negotiations with the HEA Unit C (Custodial and Maintenance) union.
- Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy
- Contract negotiations with HEA Unit C (Custodial and Maintenance)
- Negotiations to be held in the 3rd floor School Department Conference Room
Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee
The subcommittee is reviewing the current status of updates to the Site Plan Review Zoning Article. Members will also discuss their general work plan and official charge.
- Review of Site Plan Review Updates Zoning Article status
Personnel Board
This Personnel Board meeting is entirely procedural: it will call to order and immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Teamsters Local 25 Supervisors Union. The board will not return to open session. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Adjourn to executive session for collective bargaining with Teamsters Local 25 Supervisors Union
Historic Districts Commission
The Historic Districts Commission will review 10 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including a T-Mobile wireless installation in the steeple of New North Church. Other items include garage additions, siding and window replacements, and a house color change. The meeting also covers certificates of non-applicability, demolition delay applications, and administrative business.
- T-Mobile wireless equipment in steeple at 7 Thaxter Street (New North Church)
- Garage expansion with ADU at 86 Leavitt Street
- Attached garage and roof changes at 21 Cottage Street
- Siding and window replacement at 378 Main Street (Hingham Congregational Church)
- House color change at 174 North Street
Development and Industrial Commission
The Commission will discuss next steps on Select Board goals and review updates to the Economic Development Strategic Plan, including recent events on predictable permitting and site inventory. They will also consider liaison roles for the Hingham Climate Action Commission and fill a vacancy on the MWRA Advisory Board.
- Discuss Select Board Goals next steps
- Review Economic Development Strategic Plan implementation updates
- South Shore Chamber luncheon on predictable permitting (6/12)
- Site inventory and Rev250 updates
- Need for member on MWRA Advisory Board
Select Board
This meeting is only a procedural session to conduct Talent Bank interviews with the Town Moderator for current Board and Committee vacancies. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Conduct Talent Bank interviews with the Town Moderator for committee vacancies
School Building Committee
The Hingham School Building Committee will discuss and act on updates for the Hingham High School MSBA Roof and HVAC Project, including design phase work, heat pump system, and life cycle cost analysis. They will also review and approve Dietz invoices and additional services. Updates on Plymouth River and South Elementary School MSBA roof projects are also on the agenda.
- Approve Dietz invoices and JLL invoice
- Discuss HHS MSBA Roof and HVAC design updates: site survey, geothermal well system, roof design, MAAB improvements
- Review and approve Dietz Add Services ASR-04 (additional HVAC options and LCCAs) and ASR-05 (existing drawing scans)
- Update project schedule including heat pump options decision timeline and CM at Risk procurement
- Discuss Plymouth River and South Elementary School MSBA roof project updates
Retirement Board
The Hingham Retirement Board will review and approve various applications for membership, retirement, buybacks, and transfers. They will also review pension fund performance reports, financial statements, and discuss cybersecurity. An executive session is scheduled to consider an application for accidental disability retirement.
- Review and approve applications for membership
- Review and approve applications for retirement
- Review PRIT Performance Reports for April 2026
- Enter executive session for accidental disability retirement
- KMS Actuarial Valuation Presentation
Country Club Management Committee
The Country Club Management Committee will review the Executive Director's report on May results, expenditures, and revenue for FY26, and discuss donation requests. Key items include an update on the pool project construction and a groundbreaking ceremony, as well as drought and water restrictions affecting operations.
- Pool Project construction update and groundbreaking ceremony
- Drought and water restrictions discussion
- Executive Director report on May results and FY26 finances
- Donation requests
- Golf Course Master Plan review
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will discuss audit planning and review prior meeting minutes. This is a regular meeting with a focus on upcoming audit work.
- Review and approval of minutes from prior meetings
- Audit planning discussion
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss pending litigation in executive session, then return to open session for a potential vote on a definitive subdivision plan at 16 and 0 Bishops Lane.
- Potential vote on Definitive Subdivision Plan at 16 and 0 Bishops Lane
- Executive session for litigation strategy (Young v. Planning Board, Land Court Docket #23 MISC 000524)
Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Managers
The Lincoln Apartments Board of Managers will review financial reports from Corcoran Management and receive status updates on multiple capital improvement projects. The board may take action on proposed renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and facility maintenance. The meeting includes a public comment period and follows standard remote meeting protocols.
- Interior renovations update
- Repointing and paving project updates
- AC unit and rear door upgrade updates
- Wi-Fi and cell service infrastructure upgrades
- Capital needs assessment review
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will continue its public hearing on proposed revisions to Hingham Wetland Regulations. They will also vote on orders of conditions for several properties and consider requests for certificates of compliance.
- Continued public hearing on Hingham Wetland Regulations revisions
- Vote on Order of Condition for 25 Bare Cove Park Drive (DEP No. 034-1559)
- Vote on Order of Conditions for 14 Seal Cove Road (DEP No. 034-1563)
- Vote on Order of Conditions for 90A Industrial Park Drive (DEP No. 034-1564)
- Certificates of compliance for 100 Industrial Park Road, 19 & 27 Whiting Street, 106 Fort Hill Street, 359 East Street
Harbor Development Committee
The committee will review the Champagne and Oyster fundraiser and plan for the July 2 Booty Vortex event. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting notes and a public comment period.
- Champagne and Oyster fundraiser review
- July 2 Booty Vortex planning
Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee
The committee is coordinating outreach for Black Earth Compost curbside pickup and redeemable can programs. Members are also reviewing the status of recycling at Hingham High School and planning community education efforts.
- Black Earth Compost curbside pickup updates
- Redeemable cans program promotion
- Hingham High School recycling/composting status
- Outreach via The Anchor and utility bills
School Councils
The Hingham High School Council will discuss and vote on changes to the student handbook, including reducing allowed absences from 5 to 4 and adjusting exam schedules for cancellations. They will also review the 2026-2028 School Improvement Plan, hear student reports, and discuss scheduling and the Mass Hire program. The meeting will approve minutes from March.
- Vote on reducing maximum absences from 5 to 4 per term in the student handbook
- Change exam schedule if school canceled within 5 days before exams
- Review and discuss 2026-2028 School Improvement Plan
- Student reports and updates on Mass Hire program
- Approve minutes from March meeting
School Committees
The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The majority of the meeting will be held in executive session to protect the town's bargaining position.
- Collective bargaining negotiations with HEA Unit C for a successor contract
Commission on Disabilities
The Hingham Commission on Disabilities will review minutes, hear the ADA officer report, and receive updates on accessibility projects. They will discuss a letter to Dr. Buckey and plans for summer events including the 4th of July parade.
- Review of May meeting minutes
- ADA officer report
- Updates on 2026 accessibility projects
- Discussion of letter to Dr. Buckey
- Summer plans and 4th of July parade
Affordable Housing Trust
The Trust will discuss updates regarding the Lincoln School Apartments and related projects. Members will vote on various bills and expenditures for ongoing housing initiatives. The meeting also includes an update on tax title properties scheduled for auction on June 23, 2026.
- Lincoln School Apartments Warrant Article update
- Approval of bills for ongoing projects
- Tax title properties auction update (June 23, 2026)
- SHI monitoring update
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on four applications: a variance to reconstruct a nonconforming deck and install a pool at 25 Mill Lane, a special permit for an addition to the Hingham Animal Clinic at 146 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, and two new applications for sign permits at 425 Lincoln Street and 1 Technology Place. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.
- Variance for deck reconstruction and swimming pool within front setback at 25 Mill Lane (continued hearing)
- Special permit for addition and extension of nonconforming use at Hingham Animal Clinic, 146 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (continued hearing)
- Special permit for three 7 sq ft signs at 425 Lincoln Street (new hearing)
- Special permit and variance for two halo-lit building signs at 1 Technology Place (new hearing)
Veterans' Council
The council will review previous minutes and receive updates from the Veterans Service Officer regarding general operations and upcoming events.
- VSO General Update
- VSO Events report
Select Board
The Select Board will consider approving 12 one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for several summer events at World's End and Weir River Farm, including Summer Solstice, Sunset Picnics, All American Picnic, Fall Festival, and Summer Send-Off. They will also discuss a limousine license application from Loop Shuttle and hear ideas for the Center for Active Living.
- Special one-day alcohol licenses for Vitamin Sea Brewing, Stellwagon Beer Company, and Widowmaker Brewing at various summer events
- Limousine license application by Loop Shuttle at 334 Rockland Street
- Discussion of Center for Active Living ideas
- Appointments from Talent Bank applicants
Municipal Light Board
The Board will review the annual financial audit conducted by Goulet, Salvidio & Associates P.C. Members will also receive progress updates regarding ongoing capital projects and a rate study.
- 2025 Financial Audit by Goulet, Salvidio & Associates P.C.
- Capital Projects update
- Rate Study update
- Deposits for services to rental properties
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet remotely to discuss the current state and future of the library. A consultant will gather input from board members for developing an upcoming strategic plan.
- Introduction of Maura Deedy, local library consultant for strategic plan
- Discussion and input solicitation on library's current state and future for strategic planning
Community Preservation Committee
The committee will elect new officers and vote to close several completed projects including the Tree and Park Barn and Scotland Garage. Members will also review progress on active construction projects like the SSCC pool and pickleball courts.
- Election of Committee Officers
- Closing of Tree and Park Barn, Girl Scout House, Scotland Exterior, Scotland Garage, and Harbor Master Plan projects
- Review of Old Ordinary Campus Improvements, Pickle ball Construction, and SSCC Pool construction/design
- Review of FY 2027 Grant Agreements
Bare Cove Park Committee
The Bare Cove Park Committee will discuss and set goals for 2026, review event applications and leash law violations, and hear reports from the treasurer, ranger, and consultant. Elections for committee officers will also be held.
- Discussion on park projects and 2026 goals
- Event applications review
- Leash law violations review
- Elections for committee positions
- Consultant update
School Committees
The School Committee will discuss a complaint regarding inaccurate meeting minutes and review several health and safety policies. The body will also consider staffing rates for the extended school year and approve student trips to NYC for April 2027.
- Open Meeting Law complaint filed by K. Carli
- Review of Wellness, Immunization, and First Aid policies
- Discussion of extended school year staffing rates
- Approval of two student trips to NYC in April 2027
- Appointment of a member to the 2017 and 2025 School Building Committee
School Building Committee
The Construction Manager at Risk Selection Subcommittee will review and vote to approve the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a construction manager. They will also discuss the RFQ timeline and schedule future meetings to review the OIG application for the CM at Risk delivery method.
- Approve draft RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk
- Review RFQ timeline
- Plan next meeting to review OIG application and evaluation criteria
Planning Board
The Planning Board will continue a hearing on a site plan application for an accessory dwelling unit, detached garage, and driveway at 72 Downer Avenue. They will also consider a minor modification to grading and landscaping for a property at 119 Downer Avenue. Administrative items and committee reports will follow.
- Accessory dwelling unit, garage, and driveway at 72 Downer Ave (continued from 6/1/26)
- Minor modification of grading/landscaping at 119 Downer Ave (previously approved 1/13/25)
- Site Plan Approval under Zoning By-Law § I-I for both items
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a porch reconstruction, a sports court, and an after-the-fact security fence. They will also vote on a restoration plan and enforcement order for a fence violation at 90A Industrial Park Road, issue an Order of Conditions for 18 Shipyard Drive, and consider multiple Certificates of Compliance for Hingham Shipyard Marinas.
- Vote on restoration plan and enforcement order for 90A Industrial Park Road fence violation
- Public hearing for sports court construction at 14 Seal Cove Road
- Public hearing for porch/deck reconstruction at 21 Charles Street
- Certificates of Compliance for 9 Hingham Shipyard Marinas addresses
- Vote to issue Order of Conditions at 18 Shipyard Drive