Hingham public meetings in 2025

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will review two demolition applications. One proposes removing part of the rear and side wall of a building at 25 Main Street to install a garage and swing door. The other seeks to demolish an existing house at 25 Arnold Road and construct a new single‑family residence. The meeting also includes routine administrative items, approval of minutes, and an adjournment.

• Demolition application for 25 Main Street – removal of rear/side wall for garage and swing door
• Demolition application for 25 Arnold Road – tear down existing house and build new single‑family home
• Approval of administrative items
• Approval of minutes
• Adjournment

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans’ Council will conduct routine business, including a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and a review and approval of the prior meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a general update and event reports from the Veterans Service Organization, followed by a public question period before adjourning.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for a residential reconstruction and a manufacturing facility expansion. The board will also discuss a preliminary subdivision of 104 acres of land to create nine new lots.

• Site Plan Review for single-family dwelling reconstruction at 40 Downing Street
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for manufacturing facility expansion at 280 Lincoln Street
• Preliminary Subdivision of approximately 104 acres between Old Derby Street and Whiting Street for nine new lots

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Public Safety Facility Building Committee. The only substantive item is approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. No future meetings are proposed. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of meeting minutes from December 11, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will consider two contracts: one with Vareika Construction for re-roofing Fire Station #3 at 847 Main Street, and another with Tool and Equipment Connection for a heavy-duty vehicle lift for the Department of Public Works. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Agreement with Vareika Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #3 Re-Roof at 847 Main Street
• Agreement with Tool and Equipment Connection, Inc. for a Heavy Duty Vehicle Lift for DPW

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, review operations and infiltration reports, and discuss the Route 3A construction summary. The body will also consider preliminary sewer bill commitments for fiscal year 2026.

• Approval of minutes
• Weston & Sampson Operations Report
• Weston & Sampson I/I Services Year 4 Report
• FY26 Preliminary Sewer Bill Commitment
• Route 3A Construction Summary

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review ADA officer reports and accessibility purchase ideas. The body will also discuss potential new projects for 2026 and conduct community outreach.

• ADA officer report
• Accessibility purchase ideas
• Proposed projects for 2026
• Community questions and town outreach

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Trustees will discuss and vote on the use of trustee‑controlled land for a Shared Use Path, landscaping, signals, and a potential MBTA bus stop linked to the MassDOT Route 3A project. They will also discuss the scope of the Beach Management Plan and its possible impacts on Bathing Beach property related to harbor resiliency. An update on the next fiscal year budget and remaining funds will be provided, followed by public questions and comments.

• Discussion and vote on using trustee land for a Shared Use Path, landscaping, signals, and possible MBTA bus stop tied to MassDOT Route 3A project
• Discussion/authorization of the Beach Management Plan and potential impacts to Bathing Beach property from harbor resiliency efforts
• Update on budget for the next fiscal year and remaining funds
• Public questions, comments, and other matters post‑agenda posting

Capital Outlay Committee

The committee will meet to discuss FY27 Capital Budget requests. These requests involve the Public Works, Information Technology, and Recreation departments.

• FY27 Capital Budget requests for Public Works (three requests)
• FY27 Capital Budget request for Information Technology
• FY27 Capital Budget request for Recreation

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will meet to hear routine reports (treasurer, ranger, minutes) and discuss several park improvements, including kiosk installation, benches, and a scout project. The meeting also includes further discussion on park projects and 2025 goals. No votes or binding decisions are explicitly listed on this agenda.

• Kiosks installation
• Park benches discussion
• Scout Project presentation/discussion
• Further discussion on projects and 2025 goals

Select Board

The board will vote on authorizing and issuing refunding bonds for the town. It will consider a lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for municipal real estate at 25 Bare Cove Park Drive for wireless communications facilities. The board will also review an agreement with IBC Offshore Inc. for a patrol vessel hull repair and consider an application for multiple amendments by Linden Ponds at 300 Linden Ponds Way. Additional items include police officer appointments, retail and entertainment license renewals, and opening the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Vote to approve the authorization and issuance of refunding bonds of the town
• Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for lease of municipal real estate at 25 Bare Cove Park Drive
• Agreement with IBC Offshore Inc. for a patrol vessel hull repair
• Application for multiple amendments (change of manager, officers/directors, alteration of premises) by Linden Ponds, 300 Linden Ponds Way
• Open the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting to insert a zoning article for 230 North Street (Assessors Map 60, Lot 119)

GAR Hall Trustees

The GAR Hall Trustees will review minutes from the October 7 meeting and address several old‑business items, including the piano disposition, access‑fob list, elevator status, lock releases, gym‑equipment removal, and emergency‑closure notifications. They will then discuss the proposed Historic Plaque Project and review the Hall's Code of Conduct. An open period is provided for any additional new items.

• Disposition of piano
• Review of access‑fob list for GAR Hall users
• Status update on the elevator
• Removal of gym equipment
• Discussion of Historic Plaque Project

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on five applications, including a continued hearing for a self-storage facility with offices and leased parking at 225 Beal Street. Other items include deliberation on a dog-boarding special permit at 3 Side Hill Road, a new booster pump station at 0 Kilby Street, and a garage/pool house addition at 703 Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Deliberation on closed public hearing for dog boarding at 3 Side Hill Road
• New application for booster pump station at 0 Kilby Street by Board of Water Commissioners
• New application for conforming addition to nonconforming garage and pool house at 703 Main Street
• Continued hearing for self-storage facility with offices and parking at 225 Beal Street (two permit applications)
• Approval of meeting minutes

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will discuss potential warrant articles for the 2026 Town Meeting, along with a discussion of HCAL and liaison updates from various boards. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and housekeeping items. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion and update session.

• Discussion of HCAL among committee members
• Update on potential warrant articles for the 2026 Town Meeting
• Liaison updates from HMLP, Planning Board, Water/Sewer, ACES, and CPC
• Approval of minutes from October 28, November 14, November 18, and December 2, 2025

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee Education Sub Committee is meeting to prepare for FY27 HPS budget discussions. The meeting includes a period for public comments on items not listed on the agenda.

• Preparation for FY27 HPS budget discussions

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will meet via Zoom on December 15, 2025. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy, followed by an open session to discuss and potentially act on a private donation to The Dock at Hingham High School, contracts with the Bus and Van Drivers Association and the Assistant Superintendent, a second read of a policy on physical restraint of students, and various policy updates.

• Second read of policy JKAA: Physical Restraint of Students
• Discussion of private donation to The Dock at Hingham High School
• Discussion of contract with Bus and Van Drivers Association
• Discussion of contract for Assistant Superintendent
• Discussion of HVAC repairs and use of extraordinary funds

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The Public Safety Facility Building Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, review invoices and the budget report, and discuss old and new business. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 21, 2025
• Invoice and budget report review

School Committees

The Finance/Capital & Facilities Subcommittee of the Hingham School Committee will discuss FY27 budget priorities and hear operating budget proposals. They will also review a Q2 budget update. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of FY27 budget priorities
• Hearing of FY27 operating budget proposals
• Q2 Budget Update

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will hear updates on recycling and composting initiatives, including a new paper cup recycling option and food scraps collection at Hingham Schools. The committee will also review education goals for 2025 and consider bamboo utensils as an alternative. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Updates from Transfer Station/DPW on frosted plastics and Black Earth Compost incentive
• Updates on food scraps collection at Hingham Schools
• Report from Committee Chairs Meeting on 10/23/25
• New recycling option for paper cups
• Discussion of education goals for 2025: aluminum cans, paper cups, food scraps composting

Water Transition & Evaluation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the project plan for the governance recommendation process. Other business includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Project plan for governance recommendation process

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will review and potentially approve a set of health and safety policies, including those regarding student wellness, medical administration, and building access.

• Review of Wellness and Health Related Policies
• Review of policies related to school and student safety
• Policy Subcommittee meeting
• Review and approve minutes 10.29.25
• Upcoming meeting dates

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss the 2025‑2026 applications for preservation projects, including a $800,000 HAHT Opportunity Fund and other projects ranging from $30,300 to $333,500. It will also review the budget, receive updates on ongoing projects such as the SSCC Pool grant extension and a community playground, and handle standard agenda items like minutes approval and housekeeping.

• HAHT Opportunity Fund – $800,000
• GAR Memorial Hall Elevator Replacement – $160,000
• Plymouth River Basketball Court – $333,500
• 30 Thaxter Street Roof Replacement – $299,572
• Hingham Community Center/John Thaxter House Preservation – $151,754

The Hingham Community Preservation Committee reviewed six applications—including elevator replacement, Iron Horse statue preservation, community center, basketball court, housing authority roof replacement, and affordable housing trust—but did not vote to approve, deny, or table any. It asked the community center applicant for clarified cost estimates and noted that final recommendations will be made at the January 14, 2026 meeting.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to discuss project updates and tax title properties. The body is scheduled to vote on bills and other items related to ongoing projects.

• Votes on bills and items for ongoing projects
• Updates on multi-family and CPC projects
• Discussion of Tax Title Properties
• Update on Lincoln School
• SHI monitoring and HUC welcoming initiative

School Building Committee

The Hingham School Building Committee will review and vote on meeting minutes, Project Change Order #21, and several project invoices for November 2025. They will also receive updates on the Foster School building and solar projects, irrigation permitting status, and discuss additional furniture, fixtures, and equipment items including learning deck seating and a field science camera.

• Approval of Project Change Order #21 (specific costs TBD)
• Approval of invoices: PMA #55 ($55,000), RDA #51, Bacon Pay Req #30, PGB Engineering #5811
• Discussion of additional FF&E: Learning Deck Seating and Field Science Camera
• Solar project update and irrigation permitting status
• 48-hour items and next meeting

The committee approved several project payments, including a $887,924.62 invoice from Bacon Construction. It also approved Change Order #21 for $230,242.23 and purchases of a field‑camera and deck seating. All votes were unanimous (7-0-0).

• Approved Change Order #21 for $230,242.23 (7-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice #55 for $14,704.00 (7-0-0)
• Approved RDA invoice #51 for $49,526.40 (7-0-0)
• Approved Bacon Construction invoice #30 for $887,924.62 (7-0-0)
• Approved PGB invoice #5811 for $384.55 (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of field‑camera for $339.96 (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of second‑floor learning deck seating for $1,925.00 (7-0-0)

Route 3A Task Force

This meeting of the Route 3A Task Force will receive an update from GM2 on project progress and discuss next steps toward project and communications goals. The Task Force will also vote on approving minutes from four prior meetings.

• Approval of minutes from 10/20/25, 9/29/25, 8/20/25, and 7/29/25
• Update from GM2 on project progress
• Discussion of next steps toward project and communications goals
• Public comment period

The Task Force approved the minutes from the October 20, September 29 and July 29, 2025 meetings. It assigned JR Frey to establish a communications protocol, create a Route 3A web page, secure budget resources, and work with the communications working group on a detailed plan. The next meeting was set for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6 PM.

• Approved minutes from 10/20/25, 9/29/25, and 7/29/25 meetings
• Assigned JR Frey to establish and test a communications protocol in 2026
• Assigned JR Frey to work with Town IT to add a Route 3A construction web page
• Assigned JR Frey to secure budget resources for communications consulting
• Assigned JR Frey to meet with the communications working group (Judy Sneath, Alan Perrault) to develop a detailed plan
• Scheduled next Task Force meeting for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6 PM

Council on Aging

The Hingham Council on Aging will consider a warrant article regarding an expenditure cap for the Recreation Revolving Account. The meeting also includes committee updates on building and outreach, and approval of minutes from November 12, 2025. Public comment will be heard.

• Warrant Article: Recreation Revolving Account Expenditure Cap
• Committee updates: Building and Outreach
• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of future meeting schedule and agenda items
• Public comment period

The Council on Aging approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Paul Healey was appointed to the Building Committee. The amended Recreation Revolving Account Expenditure Cap was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Healey to Building Committee
• Approved Recreation Revolving Account Expenditure Cap amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will receive a project update and discuss the permitting process. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Project update on Center for Active Living
• Permitting process discussion
• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Center for Active Living Building Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, July 29, and September 30, 2025 meetings. Each motion passed unanimously, though a few members abstained. No other substantive actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous; abstentions: Paul Healey, Joe Kelly)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous; abstention: Jean Silverio)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous; abstentions: Beth Rouleau, Paul Healey)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the FY25 financial reports and consider licensing and management applications for businesses on Lincoln Street. The board will also conduct interviews for police officer candidates and review appointments.

• Vote to approve the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Common Victualler license application for Gateway Donut, LLC (Dunkin) at 315 Lincoln Street
• Change of Manager application for Packaging Center, Inc. (Stop & Shop) at 400 Lincoln Street
• Police Officer interviews for Joseph Kenneway, Jared Van Ness, Zachary Standish, and Brian Shannon
• Proclamation of December 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day

The Select Board unanimously proclaimed Dec 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day. It approved a Common Victualler license for Gateway Donut, LLC d/b/a Dunkin at 315 Lincoln Street, contingent on a Food Permit. It also approved Stop & Shop’s manager change to Mary Kate Ronan, subject to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Finally, the board accepted the FY 2025 financial statements and management letter.

• Proclaimed Dec 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler license for Gateway Donut, LLC d/b/a Dunkin, 315 Lincoln St (unanimous, pending Food Permit)
• Approved Change of Manager for Stop & Shop to Mary Kate Ronan (unanimous, pending ABC Commission approval)
• Accepted FY 2025 financial statements and Management Letter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review the Great Blue Survey and research regarding income adjusted rates. The board will also receive updates on capital projects and the Transmission Line Project.

• Review of Great Blue Survey
• Income Adjusted Rate Research presented by Brianna Bennett
• September 2025 financials
• Updates on Transmission Line Project
• Updates on Capital Projects

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding the issuance of a final comprehensive permit for River Stone. This action is in accordance with a decision by the HAC.

• Hearing on final comprehensive permit for River Stone

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a waiver request to modify previously approved site plans at 154 Otis Street, including changes to stormwater mitigation, retaining walls, and patio layout. The board will also conduct site plan reviews for four single-family dwelling projects at 1192 Main Street, 20 Whiton Avenue, 16 Ocean View Drive, and 40 Downing Street. The meeting includes administrative items and approval of minutes.

• Errol Fagone – Waiver of Site Plan Review to modify stormwater design at 154 Otis Street (Residence District A)
• Anton Cela – Site Plan Review for new single-family dwelling at 1192 Main Street (Residence District B)
• Breakwater Development LLC – Site Plan Review to reconstruct single-family dwelling at 20 Whiton Avenue (Residence District A)
• James L. and Paula M. Flanagan – Site Plan Review to reconstruct single-family dwelling at 16 Ocean View Drive (Residence District A)
• Morgan Residential LLC – Site Plan Review to reconstruct single-family dwelling at 40 Downing Street (Residence District A)

The Planning Board waived the site‑plan review for the 154 Otis Street modifications. It postponed the decision on the 1192 Main Street single‑family dwelling application to January 5 2026, extending the decision deadline to February 5 2026. The board approved the site‑plan for 20 Whiton Avenue with a set of conditions for construction and tree protection.

• Waived Site Plan Review for 154 Otis Street (motion passed, all members in favor)
• Continued 1192 Main Street application; decision deadline moved to Feb 5 2026 (motion passed, all members in favor)
• Granted Site Plan Approval for 20 Whiton Avenue with conditions (motion passed, all members in favor)

School Committees

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will consider several items that require votes. Members will vote to approve the minutes from the September 26, 2025 meeting, adopt the annual report, and confirm board appointments. The board will also receive a quarterly update and a financial report for fiscal year 2026 from the School Business Manager. An executive session will be held after a roll‑call vote, with its purpose to be stated at that time.

• Approve September 26, 2025 meeting minutes (vote required)
• Approve annual report (vote required)
• Approve board appointments (vote required)
• School Business Manager presents FY 26 financial report (vote required)
• Executive session convened after roll‑call vote (purpose to be stated)

Climate Action Commission

The Climate Action Commission will discuss updates on the town's decarbonization roadmap and zero-emission vehicle first policy. They will also consider a possible state pilot program expansion for banning fossil fuels, and review solar net-metering payback for residential installations. The commission will explore opportunities for public engagement on the Hingham Housing Authority Beal Street senior units and the library HVAC replacement. Additionally, they will review warrant article submission processes and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Decarbonization roadmap and ZEV first policy update
• Discussion of state pilot program expansion for banning fossil fuels
• Solar net-metering payback policy for residential installations
• Engagement on Hingham Housing Authority Beal Street senior units
• Engagement on Library HVAC replacement

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve prior minutes and then adjourn to executive session. The closed session is for discussing collective bargaining strategy and conducting contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) regarding a successor contract. No public votes or decisions are expected in open session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy and negotiate successor contract with HEA Unit E (Food Services)

Recreation Commission

The Hingham Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss the FY 2027 budget, and review updates on summer and athletic field programs. The meeting will also include an open forum on the Harbor Development Master Plan.

• Approval of minutes
• FY 2027 Budget Discussion
• Summer Program Update
• Athletic Field Turf Maintenance Update
• Open discussion on Harbor Development Master Plan

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then voted unanimously to adjourn the December 2 meeting. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved November 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint session with the Board of Assessors for the FY26 Tax Classification Hearing and an update on the Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemption. They will also discuss upgrades to the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant transmission system. Additionally, the board will consider approval of annual license renewals for Common Victuallers, auto dealers, and limousine operators, and make appointments to boards and committees.

• FY26 Tax Classification Hearing (joint with Board of Assessors)
• FY26 Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemption Update
• Discussion of Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant transmission upgrades
• Approval of 2026 Common Victualler License Renewals (list includes 27 restaurants and food vendors)
• Approval of 2026 Class 1 and Class 2 Auto Dealers License Renewals and Limousine License Renewal

The Board voted to adopt a residential factor of 1, maintaining a single tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026, and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form and related documents. It also set the FY 2026 Senior Means‑Tested Tax Exemption at 100 % of the state Circuit Breaker credit. Additionally, the Board approved renewal of Common Victualler, Class 1 & 2 Auto Dealer, and Limousine licenses, and appointed two new committee members.

• Adopted residential factor of 1, single tax rate for FY 2026 (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Tax Recapitulation Form LA‑5 for FY 2026 (all in favor)
• Set FY 26 Senior Means‑Tested Tax Exemption at 100 % of Circuit Breaker credit (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of 2026 Common Victualler Licenses (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of 2026 Class 1 & 2 Auto Dealer Licenses (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of 2026 Limousine License (all in favor)
• Appointed Paul Healey to the Center for Active Living Building Committee (all in favor)
• Appointed Emma Lee to the Commission on Disabilities (all in favor)

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will receive updates from the Municipal Lighting Plant and the Department of Public Works on current and future challenges. They will discuss potential warrant articles for the 2026 Town Meeting. The committee will also hear liaison reports and approve past meeting minutes.

• Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant update
• DPW current and future challenges and potential warrant articles
• Update on potential warrant articles for 2026 Town Meeting
• Liaison updates including South Shore Country Club, CPC, Sustainable Budget Task Force, HCAL
• Approval of minutes from 9/9/25, 9/16/25, 9/25/25, 9/30/25, 10/7/25, 10/28/25, 11/18/25

The committee voted to adjourn the December 2, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The motion passed with all voting members in favor.

• Motion to adjourn approved (12-0)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from prior sessions and then adjourn to executive session. The closed session will focus on collective bargaining strategy for a successor contract with HEA Unit E (Food Services).

• Approval of minutes from November 10 and November 19, 2025 regular and executive sessions
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with HEA Unit E (Food Services) for a successor contract

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will hold a remote meeting to review an application to remove and replace windows at 105 Central Street, a regulated building. The Commission will also hear an Eagle Scout project proposal regarding veterans' monuments and discuss support for Community Preservation grant applications.

• Demolition review: Michael Crenney's application to remove and replace windows at 105 Central Street
• Eagle Scout project presentation by John Doyle on veterans monuments and markers
• Discussion on supporting Community Preservation grant applications

The Historical Commission voted unanimously to determine that the regulated building at 105 Central Street is not historically significant. The commission also unanimously endorsed John Doyle's Eagle Scout QR‑code plaque project for veterans monuments. In addition, the commission voted to support four Community Preservation grant applications for historic assets, including the Iron Horse restoration and the GAR Memorial Hall elevator replacement.

• Approved determination that 105 Central Street is not historically significant (5‑0)
• Endorsed John Doyle's Eagle Scout QR‑code plaque project for veterans monuments (5‑0)
• Supported CPC grant applications for Iron Horse restoration, GAR Memorial Hall elevator replacement, Lincoln School Apartments improvements, and Hingham Community Center (5‑0)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will review plan progress from EDM Studios. The body will discuss the bidding schedule and the Town Meeting timeline.

• Plan progress update from EDM Studios
• Bidding and Town Meeting schedule
• Appointment of two members to review construction pre-qualification packages

The Center for Active Living Building Committee appointed Vicki Donlan and Joe Kelly to the construction pre‑qualification subcommittee. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Appointed Vicki Donlan to prequalification subcommittee (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Kelly to prequalification subcommittee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve minutes from its November 4 and 19 regular and executive sessions. It will then adjourn to an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. During that session, the committee will conduct contract negotiations with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers’ Association for a successor contract.

• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations regular session meeting of November 4, 2025
• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations regular session meeting of November 19, 2025
• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations executive session meeting of November 4, 2025
• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations executive session meeting of November 19, 2025
• Conduct contract negotiations with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers’ Association regarding a successor contract

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will conduct a second reading and adopt 13 policies covering student discipline, bullying prevention, curriculum, and more. It will also receive the Hingham High School Improvement Plan and discuss out-of-state competitions for the ski team and boys hockey. A first reading of a policy on physical restraint of students (JKAA) is scheduled, along with approval of PTO grants and surplus items. The meeting will end with an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Second read of 16 policies including JIC (Student Discipline), JICFB (Bullying Prevention), and JICFA (Hazing Prohibition)
• First read of Policy JKAA: Physical Restraint of Students
• Discussion and action on Hingham High School Improvement Plan
• Out-of-state competition approvals for HHS Ski Team and Boys Hockey
• Approval of grants from HHS and South PTOs and surplus items

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review two site plan applications: one for a single‑family home at 1192 Main Street in Residence District B, and another for a single‑family home at 20 Whiton Avenue in Residence District A. The board will also receive updates from the Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee, discuss a preliminary zoning article, and handle routine administrative items such as approving minutes.

• Site plan review for 1192 Main Street – single‑family dwelling, hardscaping, landscaping, grading, drainage, Residence District B, § I‑I Zoning By‑Law
• Site plan review for 20 Whiton Avenue – single‑family dwelling, hardscaping, landscaping, grading, drainage, Residence District A, § I‑I Zoning By‑Law
• Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee updates
• Preliminary Zoning Article discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Planning Board unanimously approved the Brew Pub, Brewery, Winery or Distillery Use Update Warrant Article for inclusion in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. It also voted to continue the site‑plan applications for 1192 Main Street and 20 Whiton Avenue to the December 8, 2025 meeting (with the Whiton decision deadline extended to January 8, 2026). The Board approved the submission of the Site Plan Review Updates Warrant Article and ratified the minutes from previous meetings before adjourning.

• Approved Brew Pub, Brewery, Winery or Distillery Use Update Warrant Article (5‑0)
• Continued 1192 Main Street site‑plan review to Dec 8 2025, decision deadline Dec 29 2025 (5‑0)
• Continued 20 Whiton Avenue site‑plan review to Dec 8 2025, decision deadline Jan 8 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved submission of Site Plan Review Updates Warrant Article (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 15, and Nov 10 2025 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Harbor Development Committee

The Harbor Development Committee will meet to approve October meeting notes, receive updates on master plan implementation, and discuss event programming for 2026. The meeting will also include a public question period and adjournment.

• Approval of October meeting notes
• Master plan implementation updates
• Event programming for 2026
• Public questions
• Setting next meeting date

The committee approved the October meeting notes. No other formal actions were taken; the committee discussed potential shellfish‑harvesting regulations, educational sessions, summer programming ideas, a grant for a new harbor boat, and upcoming dredging, but these items were not decided upon.

• Approved October meeting notes

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will first approve minutes from its November 5 meeting. It will then move into an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The session includes conducting contract negotiations with HEA Unit E for a successor contract.

• Approval of minutes from the November 5 regular session
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
• Contract negotiations with HEA Unit E for a successor contract

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee of the Hingham School Committee is meeting to discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers' Association. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and then moving into executive session for the negotiations, with no return to open session. The meeting is primarily procedural and focused on labor negotiations.

• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025, regular and executive sessions
• Adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
• Contract negotiations with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers' Association for a successor contract at 10:00 AM

Commission on Disabilities

This is a procedural meeting of the Hingham Commission on Disabilities, covering routine business such as reviewing past minutes, membership updates, and reports from the ADA officer and treasurer. The commission will also discuss ideas for accessibility purchases and community outreach. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review of October minutes
• Membership update
• ADA officer report
• Update on ideas for accessibility purchases
• Treasurer report

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve the September meeting minutes. Members assigned several follow‑up actions, including sending accessibility resources, distributing a disability‑training link, investigating sound equipment for hybrid meetings, and exploring a $1,500 Owl video system for the library. A member will contact a resident about food‑bank transportation, and the next meeting is tentatively set for Dec. 17, 2025.

• Approved September meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Assigned S. Gertz to send accessibility resources list
• Assigned S. Gertz to email Right‑to‑Be training link and Menorah Lighting flyer
• Assigned S. Burke to investigate sound equipment for hybrid meetings
• Assigned S. Gertz to learn library needs and speak with IT’s B. Hartigan about Owl system
• Assigned J. Foley to contact resident about food‑bank transportation
• Set tentative next meeting date for Dec 17, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will review the Treasurer's Report and previous meeting minutes. They will discuss kiosks installation and park benches, as well as a Scout project. The committee will also further discuss park projects and 2025 goals.

• Kiosks installation
• Park benches discussion
• Scout project
• Further discussion on park projects and 2025 goals
• Treasurer's Report and meeting minutes review

The committee approved the Treasurer's Report, noting a $1,041.05 donation from the HHS rowing association. It also approved the September meeting minutes. The Ranger's Report was approved as well.

• Approved Treasurer’s Report (donation $1,041.05 received)
• Approved September meeting minutes
• Approved Ranger’s Report

Select Board

The Select Board will consider an agreement with Reworld SEMASS for municipal solid waste disposal and approve the acquisition of 145 Hersey Street. The board will also review a traffic control change at Main, Middle, and Short Streets, and note a restaurant's request to withdraw its liquor license application. Appointments to town boards and committees are also on the agenda.

• Salty Days Hingham, LLC requests withdrawal of its restaurant all-alcoholic-beverages license application for 19 Shipyard Drive
• Agreement with Reworld SEMASS Limited Partnership for municipal solid waste disposal
• Town acquisition of 145 Hersey Street under M.G.L. c. 40, Section 8C
• Traffic control change at intersection of Main Street, Middle Street, and Short Street
• Appointments and reappointments to Talent Bank and board/committee vacancies

The Select Board unanimously approved the minutes, accepted Salty Days' withdrawal of its liquor license application, and authorized a five‑year municipal solid waste disposal agreement with Reworld SEMASS Limited Partnership. The Board also approved the acquisition of 145 Hersey Street for open‑space preservation and unanimously endorsed the proposed roundabout at Main, Middle, and Short Streets. Additionally, three community appointments were confirmed.

• Approved November 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Salty Days Hingham LLC withdrawal of liquor license application (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign five‑year SEMASS waste disposal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Commission’s acceptance of deed to 145 Hersey Street (unanimous)
• Endorsed roundabout conversion at Main/Middle/Short Streets (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Foley to Commission on Disabilities (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Fairfield to Shade Tree Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret (Meg) Curley Nash to Weir River Estuary Park Committee (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five items, including a new self-storage facility at 225 Beal Street, a restaurant for Nona's Ice Cream at 25 Main Street, a variance to rebuild a nonconforming garage at 357 Main Street, and a continued hearing for dog boarding at 3 Side Hill Road. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance for raze and reconstruct nonconforming garage at 357 Main Street (0.1 ft rear setback, 4.6 ft side setback where 15 ft required)
• Special Permit A2 for Nona's Ice Cream sit-down/take-out restaurant at 25 Main Street in Business A and Downtown Overlay Districts
• New application: Special Permits for self-storage facility with administrative offices and leased parking at 225 Beal Street (Industrial and Limited Industrial Park Districts)
• Continued hearing: modification of 1986 special permit for same self-storage facility at 225 Beal Street
• Continued hearing: Special Permit A1 for dog boarding at 3 Side Hill Road in Residence District C

The Board unanimously approved a variance for Bleck Family Living Trust to reconstruct a single‑story garage at 357 Main Street, keeping the existing nonconforming setbacks. It also unanimously granted a Special Permit A2 to Nona’s Homemade, Inc. for a sit‑down and take‑out ice‑cream restaurant at 25 Main Street. Both actions required compliance with approved plans and conditions. No decision was made on the 225 Beal Street self‑storage application.

• Approved garage variance for Bleck Family Living Trust at 357 Main St (unanimous roll call: Healey‑aye, Ruccio‑aye, Maguire‑aye)
• Granted Special Permit A2 to Nona’s Homemade, Inc. for restaurant at 25 Main St (unanimous roll call: Healey‑aye, Ruccio‑aye, Maguire‑aye)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will review the status of various initiatives and impacts affecting the estuary. Discussions include updates on water quality, infrastructure, and access studies.

• Update on the Trail to Straits Pond Island
• Waterfront Access Study update
• Weir River Woods Kiosk replacement
• Straits Pond water quality monitoring and tidal gate improvements
• WRWA grant to study culverts for native trout and water quality

The committee approved the minutes from the May 20 and August 12, 2025 meetings. It decided to send a letter of support to the Cohasset Sidewalk Committee for their sidewalk proposal. The next meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM via Zoom.

• Approved May 20 and August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to send a letter of support to Cohasset Sidewalk Committee (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM (Zoom) (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from KMS Actuaries on the town's municipal retirement plan and other post-employment benefits (OPEB). They will also receive an update on the Affordable Housing Trust's activities and discuss the timing and presentation of the upcoming budget. Additional items include liaison updates from the School Building Committee and HCAL, as well as housekeeping and public comment.

• Discussion of Hingham’s municipal retirement plan and OPEB with Linda Bournival of KMS Actuaries, LLC
• Update on Affordable Housing Trust activity from Jack Falvey and Pam Bates
• Budget season timing and presentation discussion
• Liaison updates from School Building Committee and HCAL

The Hingham Advisory Committee met on November 18, 2025 and introduced the new Assistant Town Administrator of Finance. Presentations covered the municipal retirement plan, affordable housing updates, budget timing, and school building liaison information. The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved by the listed members. No other decisions were recorded.

• Motion to adjourn approved (members: Ted Ciolkosz, Brenda Black, Ben Burnham, Tina Sherwood, John Germain, Jerry Seelen, Steve Pohl, Brian Stack, David Leiphart, Elaine Cusker, Michael Herde, Alan Macdonald, Mary Power)

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council is meeting for a standard agenda including pledge, roll call, approval of previous minutes, and reports from the Veterans Service Officer (VSO) on general updates and events. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or other substantive policy items are listed. The meeting concludes with public questions and adjournment.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• VSO report: General update
• VSO report: Events update
• Any other old business
• Questions from the public

The Veterans Council approved the minutes of its previous meeting held on 10/28/2025. No other motions were recorded as adopted, and no votes were tallied for any items. The meeting concluded with a discussion of outreach ideas but without formal decisions.

• Accepted minutes from 10/28/2025 meeting (no vote recorded)

Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will receive a presentation on the Energy Road Map from ENE and review research regarding income adjusted rates. The board will also discuss the PCA/Energy Charge and receive updates on capital projects and the Transmission Line Project.

• Energy Road Map Presentation by ENE
• Income Adjusted Rate Research by Brianna Bennett
• PCA/Energy Charge discussion
• Transmission Line Project updates
• September 2025 financials

Human Rights Commission

The Hingham Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review and approve a commission logo, discuss bystander/upstander training, and receive updates on Menorah lighting and marketing efforts. No public hearings or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Review and approve HHRC logo
• Menorah Lighting Update
• Bystander/Upstander training discussion
• Marketing and 2025/2026 planning
• Health Resource List next steps

The Human Rights Commission voted to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed to adopt the new commission logo (option 1). The board also discussed training updates, a Menorah lighting event, and health‑resource handouts, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved minutes of Oct 20, 2025 meeting (7 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved new HRC logo option 1

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will hold a general discussion on the Master Plan and its subcommittee charge. Members will also discuss a proposed Site Plan Review Zoning Amendment and make initial subcommittee assignments. The meeting includes approval of minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• General discussion on Master Plan and Sub-Committee Charge
• Initial subcommittee member assignments
• Proposed Site Plan Review Zoning Amendment
• Approval of minutes

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will elect its officers and consider approval of the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive updates on the town’s transfer station operations, food‑scrap collection at schools, and recent farmers‑market initiatives. Additional discussion will cover the introduction of bamboo utensils in Hingham. The meeting will address any items not anticipated 48 hours in advance before adjourning.

• Election of officers
• Updates from the Transfer Station – swap shop volunteers, aluminum cans, frosted plastics
• Updates on food scraps collection at Hingham schools
• Follow‑up from Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee at the Hingham Farmers Market
• Approve minutes from 10/9/25

The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee unanimously elected Janice McPhillips and Mark Engel as co‑chairs and Maria Zade as secretary. The minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting were approved. A motion to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. was passed.

• Elected Janice McPhillips and Mark Engel as co‑chairs (unanimous)
• Elected Maria Zade as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. passed

Water Transition & Evaluation Committee

The committee will receive an update from the Water Superintendent regarding the Weir River Water System. Members will also discuss the committee's governance evaluation process.

• Update on the status of the Weir River Water System
• Discussion of committee governance evaluation process

Council on Aging

The Hingham Council on Aging will meet virtually and in person on November 12, 2025. The agenda includes remarks from the chair and vice chair, approval of October minutes, committee updates on building and outreach, and discussion of the master calendar and future meetings. No major decisions, ordinances, or financial items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Building committee update
• Outreach committee update
• Review of master calendar
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

The council approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting unanimously. It decided not to pursue tabling at the upcoming winter market. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue tabling at the winter market
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee will review and discuss Foster School project updates, including a project change order (#20) and several invoices. They will also consider additional scope items such as FF&E, technology, and a snow blade quote.

• Review and approve Project Change Order #20 (details TBD)
• Additional scope discussion: Kubota Snow Blade Quote
• PMA Invoice #54 October 2025
• RDA Invoice #50 September 2025
• Bacon Pay Req #29 October 2025

The School Building Committee approved Change Order #20 for $350,241.73, adding nine PCO items with no extension to the project schedule. It also approved a $6,494 snow blade purchase, several invoices totaling $2,197,057.61, and the prior meeting minutes. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

• Approved Change Order #20 for $350,241.73 (5-0-0)
• Approved snow blade purchase for $6,494.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice #054 for $27,371 (5-0-0)
• Approved Bacon invoice #29 for $1,356,065.35 (5-0-0)
• Approved KRR invoice #14 for $366,912.25 (5-0-0)
• Approved RDA invoice #Hing2101-50 for $60,332.61 (5-0-0)
• Approved 10/15/25 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 p.m. (5-0-0)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve prior minutes, then adjourn to executive session to discuss negotiating strategy with the HEA Unit E (Food Services) for a successor contract. No public votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the procedural items.

• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy with HEA Unit E (Food Services) regarding a successor contract
• Approval of minutes from the regular session meeting of November 5, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the executive session meeting of November 5, 2025

School Committees

The School Committee will conduct a first read of several policies regarding student discipline, health services, and curriculum. The body will also discuss out-of-state trips for high school drama and hockey students.

• First read of policies including Student Discipline (JIC), Bullying Prevention (JICFB), and Student Health Services (JLC)
• Discussion of HHS Drama students' trip to NYC in May 2026
• Discussion of HHS Boys/Girls Hockey out-of-state trips
• Review of revised FY26 KIA fees
• Update on electric bus lease

Fourth of July Parade Committee

The 4th of July Parade Committee will hold its November meeting to begin planning the 2026 parade. The agenda includes reviewing the schedule, milestones, and roles and responsibilities, as well as discussing potential changes. No votes or financial actions are scheduled.

• Review of 2026 parade schedule and key milestones
• Review and confirmation of committee roles and responsibilities
• Discussion of possible changes to roles or schedule
• Outline of next steps for the December meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for a manufacturing facility expansion and two single-family home projects. The board will also consider a modification to subdivision plans for a property on Vineyard Lane. Additional business includes zoning and residential compatibility discussions.

• Massa Product Corporation: Site plan review for manufacturing facility expansion at 280 Lincoln Street
• Anton Cela: Site plan review for a single-family dwelling at 1192 Main Street
• Joe Cincotta: Modification of subdivision plans to change drainage material at Vineyard Lane
• Breakwater Development LLC: Site plan review to reconstruct a single-family dwelling at 20 Whiton Avenue
• Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee Report

The Planning Board continued three pending site‑plan applications (Massa Products, Anton Cela, Breakwater Development) to later dates. It approved a minor modification of the Vineyard Lane subdivision drainage basin and the associated interim as‑built plan. The Board extended the Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee deadline to Oct. 31 2026 and submitted two zoning warrant articles (Height/Building Definition correction and Brew Pub/Brewery/Winery/Distillery update) to the Select Board. Jennifer Haggerty was appointed as the Board’s representative to the Open Space Acquisition Committee.

• Continued Massa Products application to Dec 22 2025 – In favor: Kevin Ellis, Gordon Carr, Crystal Kelly, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none
• Continued Anton Cela application to Nov 24 2025 – In favor: Crystal Kelly, Kevin Ellis, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none
• Continued Breakwater Development application to Nov 24 2025 – In favor: Crystal Kelly, Gordon Carr, Kevin Ellis, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none
• Approved minor modification of Vineyard Lane drainage basin and interim as‑built plan – In favor: Crystal Kelly, Gordon Carr, Kevin Ellis, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none
• Extended Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee timeline to Oct 31 2026 – In favor: Crystal Kelly, Kevin Ellis, Gordon Carr, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none
• Submitted Height/Building Definition correction and Brew Pub/Brewery/Winery/Distillery warrant articles to Select Board – In favor: Gordon Carr, Kevin Ellis, Crystal Kelly, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none
• Appointed Jennifer Haggerty to Open Space Acquisition Committee – In favor: Kevin Ellis, Crystal Kelly, Gordon Carr, Tracy Shriver; Opposed: none

School Building Committee

The newly formed 2025 Hingham School Building Committee will be sworn in and review Open Meeting Law. They will receive status updates on the Hingham High School HVAC & Roof Project, South Elementary Roof Project, and Plymouth River Elementary Roof Project. The committee will also outline next steps and set a regular meeting schedule.

• Swearing in of members and conflict-of-interest training
• MSBA project status updates
• Hingham High School HVAC & Roof Project update
• South Elementary Roof Project update
• Plymouth River Elementary Roof Project update

The committee approved a Zoom check‑in on December 16, 2025 and set regular meetings for Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. A motion to adjourn was passed at 8:20 PM. No project funding or design decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved Zoom check‑in on December 16, 2025
• Approved regular Tuesday meetings at 6:30 PM
• Motion to adjourn passed (vote at 8:20 PM)

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee Education Sub Committee meets to discuss its information needs for the upcoming school budget cycle. Members will also receive highlights of a superintendent update on Hingham Public Schools enrollment and a presentation from the new special education director on the OOD Program. The meeting is for discussion and planning; no final votes are scheduled.

• Superintendent update on HPS enrollment highlights
• Discussion of AdCom's information needs for upcoming budget cycle
• OOD Program highlights from new special education director presentation
• Approve meeting notes from previous ACES meeting

The committee postponed approval of the previous meeting's minutes until a future meeting, date to be determined. They reviewed the superintendent's update on HPS enrollment, a recent special‑education presentation, and discussed general information needs for the FY27 budget cycle. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Tabled approval of previous meeting's minutes (date TBD)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve minutes from the November 3 regular session. It will then adjourn to an executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining negotiations and potential litigation. The subcommittee will also conduct contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) for a successor contract.

• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations regular session meeting of November 3, 2025
• Adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and related litigation considerations
• Conduct contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) regarding a successor contract

Community Preservation Committee

The Hingham Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely to discuss funding and maintenance for veterans' services, historic preservation, and public facilities. The meeting will be held at Hingham Town Hall via Zoom.

• Veterans' Services presentation
• Historic Preservation presentation
• Housing Authority maintenance presentation
• Recreation presentation
• Hingham Affordable Housing Trust presentation

The November 5, 2025 meeting was cancelled because all business had been completed at the November 4, 2025 meeting. No decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during this session.

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee of the Hingham School Committee will meet and immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and conduct contract negotiations with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for closed-door negotiations.

• Contract negotiations with Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association regarding a successor contract

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations on six proposed projects from various town departments and groups. Items include a veterans' services facility at GAR Hall, historic preservation at Iron Horse (Hingham Harbor), a Housing Authority maintenance project on Thaxter Street, recreation improvements at PRS Basketball Courts, the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust, and the Hingham Community Center. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• GAR Hall presented by Veterans' Services (Shannon Burke)
• Iron Horse (Hingham Harbor) presented by Historic Preservation Committee (Heidi Gaul)
• Thaxter Street presented by Housing Authority Maintenance Supervisor (Kevin Kazlauskas)
• PRS Basketball Courts presented by Hingham Recreation (Mark Thorel)
• Hingham Affordable Housing Trust presented by HAHT (Jack Falvey)

The committee heard presentations for a $160,000 elevator replacement at the Grand Army Republic Hall, a $30,300 restoration of the Iron Horse statue, a $299,572 roof replacement at 30 Thaxter Street, a $333,500 basketball court renovation (after a $10,000 PTO contribution), and an $800,000 request from the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions on these applications.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the FY 2027 budget and review updates on several town projects. The body will also receive updates on fall and after-school programming.

• FY 2027 Budget Discussion
• Cronin Tennis Court Project Update
• Accessibility Project Update
• Fall Programs Update
• After School Programming Update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. Later, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. No other motions were decided during this session.

• Approved October 7 meeting minutes (Yes: Buckley, Ramsey, Donlan)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (Yes: Buckley, Ramsey, Donlan)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several approvals, including a possible vote to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 25 Supervisors. It will also review a common victualler license application for Tropical Smoothie Café, a one‑day alcoholic beverage license for the Hingham Women’s Club Festival of Trees, and an engineering services agreement for a new HVAC chiller at the public library. Additional agenda items cover appointments, public comment, and an executive session on litigation strategy.

• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 25 Supervisors
• Application for a Common Victualler license for Mahant Food LLC d/b/a Tropical Smoothie Café, 400 Lincoln Street, Suite 22
• Special One‑Day All Alcoholic Beverages license for Hingham Women’s Club Festival of Trees at Hingham Community Center, Dec 5, 2025
• Agreement with Allied Consulting Engineering Services, Inc. for HVAC chiller design at Hingham Public Library

The board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 25 Supervisors Unit, a Common Victualler license for Tropical Smoothie Café, and a one‑day alcoholic beverage license for the Hingham Women’s Club Festival of Trees. It also authorized the Town Administrator to sign an engineering design agreement for a new HVAC chiller system at the Hingham Public Library, not to exceed $80,000. The meeting then moved into executive session to discuss potential litigation strategy.

• Approved signing MOA with Teamsters Local Union 25 Supervisors Unit (effective July 1 2025‑June 30 2026) – all in favor
• Approved Common Victualler license for Mahant Krupa Food LLC d/b/a Tropical Smoothie Café, 400 Lincoln St, Suite 22 – all in favor
• Approved Special One‑Day All Alcoholic Beverages license for Hingham Women’s Club Festival of Trees on Dec 5 2025 – all in favor
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign engineering design agreement with Allied Consulting Engineering Services, Inc. for library HVAC chiller, not to exceed $80,000 – all in favor
• Entered executive session to discuss strategy regarding potential litigation – all in favor

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and consider language for an informational letter to ratepayers. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes
• Consideration of language for informational letter to ratepayers

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from October 28, 2025. It reviewed a draft informational letter about a winter shutoff termination program, expressed no concerns, and will have the letter reviewed by Veolia’s legal team before distribution. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes dated Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved draft informational letter to ratepayers (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will meet to review the town's AAA bond rating with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC. The body will also receive updates on assessing and economic development.

• Discussion of Hingham's AAA bond rating with Janet Morley of Capital Markets Advisors, LLC
• Assessing update from Director Erin Delaney
• Economic Development update from Art Robert
• Liaison updates for HMLP and Cleaner Greener
• Vote on minutes for the 7/8/25 meeting

The committee voted to accept the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes; three members abstained. A motion to adjourn was then made, seconded and approved by the members present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, Mary Power, Elaine Cusker & John Germain abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed by all voting members)

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve minutes from its October 28 regular and executive sessions. It will then move to an executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with HEA Unit E (Food Services) concerning a successor contract. The executive session will not return to open meeting.

• Approve minutes of the regular session meeting held on October 28, 2025
• Adjourn to executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)
• Approve minutes of the executive session meeting held on October 28, 2025
• Discuss strategy for collective bargaining negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) successor contract

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will hold a remote meeting on November 3, 2025, to review two demolition permit applications for regulated buildings: enclosing a front porch at 47 Jones Street and modifying windows and adding a side entryway at 73 Summer Street. Both applications were referred by the Building Commissioner. The meeting also includes administrative items and approval of minutes.

• Review of application by Paul Tracey to enclose a portion of the front porch at 47 Jones Street as part of an interior remodeling project
• Review of application by Tom Fleck to move one existing window, add another, and construct a new side entryway with covered porch at 73 Summer Street
• Both applications referred by the Building Commissioner

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

This meeting of the Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a discussion of a report from the Planning Board. The subcommittee will also approve minutes and set the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Discussion of Planning Board Report – no details provided in agenda
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Setting of upcoming meeting schedule

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee voted unanimously to allow Chair Tracy Shriver to submit its report to the Planning Board at the next meeting. The committee also unanimously approved the September 4 and October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved allowing Chair Shriver to submit report to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Hingham Cultural Council will meet on October 30, 2025. They will review and approve past meeting minutes and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 grant allocation process. The main business is a vote on FY2026 grant applications.

• Review and approve minutes from September 18, 2025
• Review Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Allocation & Voting Process
• Vote on Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Applications

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee will discuss updates to the Competency Determination policy. Members will review and potentially act upon policies regarding student enrollment, health services, and school safety.

• Review of Competency Determination policy
• Review of student enrollment and age requirement policies (JFAB, JDH, JEB)
• Review of health policies including student health services and medicine administration (JLC, JLCD)
• Review of school safety and access policies (ECAB, KI)
• Review of food, nutrition, and Parent Advisory Council policies (EFBA, KGB)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining negotiations with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association.

• Collective bargaining strategy for Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will review and approve Treasurer's reports for August and September 2025, hear updates on multi‑family housing, tax‑title properties, and the Lincoln School project, and consider votes on various bills for ongoing projects. After the open‑session agenda, the Trust will move into an executive session to discuss potential real‑property transactions.

• Vote to approve Treasurer’s Reports for August and September 2025
• Chairperson’s update on multi‑family housing
• Staff updates on project status, tax‑title properties, and Lincoln School
• Votes needed to approve various bills for ongoing affordable‑housing projects
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

The Affordable Housing Trust approved the August and September 2025 Treasurer's Reports and FY26 financial statements (6‑0). It also authorized staff to contract an oil company for service and maintenance at 499 Cushing Street (unanimous 6‑0). Additional approvals included a subscription to project‑management software, payment of two legal invoices ($2,639 and $3,160), and moving the meeting into executive session (all unanimous).

• Approved August and September 2025 Treasurer's Reports (6‑0)
• Authorized oil company contract for 499 Cushing St (6‑0)
• Authorized subscription to project‑management software (~$300/yr) (6‑0)
• Authorized payment of Bogle, DeAscentis & Coughlin PC invoice $2,639 (6‑0)
• Authorized payment of Hill Law invoice $3,160 (6‑0)
• Moved meeting into Executive Session (6‑0)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve prior minutes and then immediately adjourn to executive session under state law to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The closed session will include contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) regarding a successor contract. No public votes or decisions are anticipated during the open portion.

• Adjourn to executive session for collective bargaining strategy (M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3))
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 regular and executive sessions
• Contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) for a successor contract at 6:00 PM

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 25 and hold public hearings on a restaurant manager change and a new liquor license for Cove Club. Dozens of special police officers and police prosecutors will be appointed. Two executive sessions are planned for strategy discussions.

• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 (collective bargaining)
• Public hearing for change of manager at The Beth, 18 Shipyard Drive
• Public hearing for all-alcoholic beverages license for Cove Club, 20 Broad Cove Road
• Appointment of 34 special police officers and police prosecutors through October 2026
• Executive sessions for strategy on collective bargaining and potential litigation

The Select Board voted to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local Union 25, approving a 3% salary increase and equity adjustments. It also approved multiple appointments of Special Police Officers, Liquor Enforcement Officers, and Police Prosecutors. The Board approved a change of manager for The Beth restaurant and granted a liquor license to KH One, LLC (Cove Club). All motions passed with unanimous or recorded affirmative votes.

• Approved signing Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 (all in favor)
• Appointed 20 individuals as Special Police Officers through Oct 31, 2026 (all in favor)
• Appointed Robert Ramsey as Special Police Officer (Ramsey abstain, Klein yes, Strehle yes)
• Appointed 8 Liquor Enforcement Officers through Oct 31, 2026 (all in favor)
• Appointed 7 Police Prosecutors and back‑ups as Special Police Officers (all in favor)
• Approved change of manager for The Beth (Carlie Pardini) (all in favor)
• Approved KH One, LLC (Cove Club) restaurant liquor license with conditions (all in favor)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider two engineering service agreements with APEX Companies for the Free Street Well #4 Replacement and the Samoset and Manomet Avenue Water Main Replacement. The board will also discuss language for an informational letter to rate payers. Updates from Veolia and the Water Superintendent are scheduled.

• Agreement with APEX Companies for engineering services on Free Street Well #4 Replacement
• Agreement with APEX Companies for engineering services on Samoset and Manomet Avenue Water Main Replacement
• Consideration of language for an informational letter to rate payers
• Veolia and Water Superintendent update

The Board approved the minutes from July 15 and July 29, 2025. It authorized the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with APEX Companies LLC for engineering services to replace Free Street Well #4, up to $268,000, and additional pump‑testing fees up to $9,500 per day. It also approved a separate APEX agreement for design work on the Samoset and Manomet Avenue water‑main replacement, up to $192,000. The Board agreed to move forward with an informational rate‑increase letter to ratepayers.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized $268,000 contract for Free Street Well #4 replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized additional pump‑testing fees up to $9,500 per day (unanimous)
• Authorized $192,000 contract for Samoset and Manomet water‑main design (2‑0‑1 abstain)
• Board agreed to advance rate‑increase informational letter
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the town's AAA bond rating and receive status updates on wharf walls and other major projects. The session includes the Annual Town Finance Committee meeting and updates from various town liaisons.

• Discussion of Hingham's AAA bond rating with Janet Morley of Capital Markets Advisors, LLC
• Project status update on wharf walls from engineer JR Frey, P.E.
• Annual Town Finance Committee meeting
• Liaison updates on Hingham Public Schools Capital tour (roof and HVAC)
• Liaison updates on Sustainable Budget Task Force and Climate Action Committee

The committee introduced Mary Power as a new member, replacing Kathy Curley. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and voted in favor by the listed members, ending the meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Motion to adjourn approved (voted in favor by Kevin Freytag, Ted Ciolkosz, Brenda Black, Ben Burnham, Tina Sherwood, John Germain, Jerry Seelen, Mary Power, Steve Pohl, Alan Macdonald, Brian Stack, David Leiphart)

Veterans' Council

The council will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will hear a general update and events report from the Veterans Service Organization. The meeting will also include a public question period.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• General update from the Veterans Service Organization
• Events report from the Veterans Service Organization
• Public question period

The council unanimously voted to nominate Bob Beale for Veteran of the Year. Other items discussed included flag replacement coordination, distribution of 165 gift bags, flag placement at Old Ship, a possible relocation of the Iron Horse to Veterans Park, and turkey availability for veterans. No other formal actions were taken.

• Nominated Bob Beale as Veteran of the Year (unanimous)

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on fees for the Integrated Preschool and Kids in Action (KIA) for FY27. The body will also review the HMS School Improvement Plan and principal search timelines.

• Discussion and action on Integrated Preschool & Kids in Action (KIA) fees for FY27
• Finalization of FY26 superintendent goals
• Presentation of the HMS School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of principal search timelines
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 School Building Committee

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will discuss five site plan review applications for residential projects and a modification of a special permit for a Pilates studio at 51 South Street. The board will also receive updates from the Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee and hold a preliminary discussion on a zoning article. All items are under review and discussion; no final votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Modification of Special Permit A3 Parking Determination and waiver of Site Plan Review for Nicole Minahan to operate a Pilates studio at 51 South Street Unit 101 in Business District A and Downtown Hingham Overlay District
• Site Plan Review for Breakwater Development LLC to reconstruct a single-family dwelling at 20 Whiton Avenue (request to continue)
• Site Plan Review for Anton Cela to construct a single-family dwelling at 1192 Main Street
• Site Plan Review for Andrew and Taylor Howell to relocate a driveway and construct a retaining wall at 6 New Towne Drive
• Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee updates and preliminary zoning article discussion

The Board continued the Breakwater Development LLC site‑plan review for 20 Whiton Avenue to the November 10, 2025 meeting. It also continued Anton Cela’s site‑plan review for 1192 Main Street to the same date. The Board granted Kimberly McDowell’s site‑plan approval for 39 Planters Field Lane, adding several conditions on recording, erosion control, tree protection, construction vehicles, inspections, as‑built plans, and tree maintenance. All three motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Continue 20 Whiton Avenue application (in favor: Crystal Kelly, Gordon Carr, Kevin Ellis, Tracy Shriver; opposed: none)
• Continue 1192 Main Street application (in favor: Gary Tondorf-Dick, Crystal Kelly, Gordon Carr, Kevin Ellis, Tracy Shriver; opposed: none)
• Grant 39 Planters Field Lane application with conditions (in favor: Gordon Carr, Crystal Kelly, Kevin Ellis, Gary Tondorf-Dick, Tracy Shriver; opposed: none)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is conducting site visits for five applications under consideration for Community Preservation Act funding. The body will visit specific town locations to evaluate project needs.

• PRS Basketball Courts at 200 High Street
• GAR Hall Elevator at 358 Main Street
• Hingham Community Center at 7 South Street
• Thaxter Park Roof at 30 Thaxter Street
• Iron Horse Restoration at Hingham Harbor Boat Ramp

The Community Preservation Committee held a site‑visit tour of six local facilities on October 25, 2025. After the visits, the committee voted 8‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 AM. No funding applications or other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

School Committees

The School Committee Finance/Capital & Facilities Subcommittee will review the first quarter financial update. The body will also discuss and recommend a chair and vice chair for the 2025 School Building Committee.

• Q1 financial update
• Selection of chair and vice chair for the 2025 School Building Committee

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The Public Safety Facility Building Committee meets remotely to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a project update, and review invoices. No specific decisions or financial figures are listed on the agenda; items are largely procedural.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project update on the public safety facility
• Review of invoices

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will meet remotely to discuss a Planning Board report. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the upcoming schedule. No votes or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Discussion of Planning Board report related to residential compatibility standards
• Approval of minutes from a previous meeting
• Setting of future meeting schedule

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss goals and projects with the Town Board and Committee Chairs.

• Discussion of goals and projects with Town Board and Committee Chairs

The Select Board met to discuss goals and projects with committee chairs. After updates, Ms. Klein moved to adjourn, Ms. Strehle seconded, and all members voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public meeting to review final applications for Community Preservation Act funding. Projects include a roof replacement at 30 Thaxter Street, an elevator replacement at GAR Hall, an Opportunity Fund request from the Affordable Housing Trust, restoration of the Hingham Community Center/John Thaxter House, a basketball court at Plymouth River, and a war memorial statue restoration. The committee will also discuss open project updates and administrative items.

• 30 Thaxter Street Roof Replacement – Hingham Housing Authority
• GAR Hall Elevator Replacement – Hingham Veterans Services
• Opportunity Fund – Hingham Affordable Housing Trust
• Hingham Community Center Preservation and Restoration – Hingham Community Center/John Thaxter House
• Plymouth River Basketball Court – Hingham Recreation

The Community Preservation Committee reviewed six final applications, scheduled site visits for Oct. 25, and requested additional information on several projects. Members were asked to follow up on the GAR Hall elevator replacement and the Iron Horse Statue restoration. The chair will consult Town Counsel about the Affordable Housing Trust Opportunity Fund request, and two historic‑stairs applications were withdrawn.

• Member Kelly to follow up with GAR Hall elevator applicant (requested)
• Member Moore to follow up with Iron Horse Statue applicant (requested)
• Chair to seek Town Counsel opinion on HAHT Opportunity Fund request (requested)
• Two applications for restoration of historic stairs at 1 Lincoln Street withdrawn (withdrawn)

Climate Action Commission

The commission will review updates regarding the Climate Leader Communities designation and a November 2025 application for technical assistance for a decarbonization roadmap. Members will also review warrant language for the HCAC reconstitution proposal.

• Application for technical assistance for decarbonization roadmap
• Warrant language review for HCAC reconstitution proposal
• Review of HMLP Power Week open house and electric bus groundbreaking
• Updates from Transit, Buildings, and Engagement working groups

Commission on Disabilities

The Hingham Commission on Disabilities is meeting remotely to review September minutes, discuss an upcoming accessibility event, and consider the yearly Commission on Disabilities award. Other agenda items include membership updates, an ADA officer report, committee updates, and a treasurer's report.

• Discussion of an Accessibility Event
• Yearly CoD award (annual Commission on Disabilities award)
• ADA officer report
• Treasurer report

The Hingham Commission on Disabilities approved the September 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted unanimously (4‑0). Members assigned tasks, including creating a flyer for the Scituate Accessibility Event, investigating student‑member guidelines, gathering ideas and quotes for use of handicapped parking fees, and nominating a recipient for the yearly COD award. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (4-0)
• Assigned S. Gertz to assemble a one‑page flyer for the Scituate event
• Tasked S. Gertz to follow up with Human Rights Committee on student‑member guidelines
• Tasked members to bring ideas and quotes for spending handicapped parking funds
• Tasked members to nominate a person or organization for the yearly COD award

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve minutes from its October 16 meetings, move into an executive session, and discuss collective bargaining strategy. In that session, members will conduct contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) for a successor contract.

• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations regular session meeting of October 16, 2025
• Adjourn to executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)
• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations executive session meeting of October 16, 2025
• Discuss strategy related to collective bargaining negotiations
• Conduct contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) regarding a successor contract

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including the treasurer's report, meeting minutes, and the ranger's report. They will also review specific items such as kiosk installation, park benches, and a scout project, along with further discussion on park projects and 2025 goals.

• Treasurer's Report
• Kiosks installation
• Park benches
• Scout Project
• Further discussion on projects for the park and 2025 goals

Select Board

The Select Board will consider continuance requests for two restaurant alcohol license applications and receive an update on the Article 97 petition for the Hingham Center for Active Living Project. The board will also make appointments to boards and committees and hold public comment.

• Continuance request by Salty Days Hingham, LLC for liquor license to November 18, 2025 (19 Shipyard Drive)
• Continuance request by KH One, LLC d/b/a Cove Club for liquor license to October 28, 2025 (20 Broad Cove Road)
• Update on Article 97 Petition for Hingham Center for Active Living Project
• Appointments to boards and committees from Talent Bank applicants
• Public comment

The Board unanimously approved the September 16, 25 and 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It appointed Megan Hansen to the Council on Aging and Jim Broderick to the Weir River Water System Citizen’s Advisory Board, both for terms ending June 30, 2028. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Megan Hansen to Council on Aging, term ends June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Broderick to Weir River Water System Citizen’s Advisory Board, term ends June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will hear a landscape design update from Copley Wolff Design Group and receive progress updates from GM2. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No decisions are listed beyond these updates.

• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2025
• Landscape design update from Copley Wolff Design Group
• Progress updates from GM2 on Route 3A work
• Public comment period

The Route 3A Task Force reviewed Copley Wolff's landscape recommendations and members expressed preferences on bike racks, tree preservation, granite veneer, signage, benches and canopy. The group identified immediate actions: GM2 will submit the 100% design to MassDOT on November 3, share the landscape design with the Historic Commission and Tree Warden, post updated slides to the task‑force website, and develop a communications plan. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Human Rights Commission

The Hingham Human Rights Commission will review and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the Hingham Anchor Article, marketing and planning for 2025‑2026, and a bystander/upstander program. Additional reports include a health resource list, a Select Board statement for Indigenous People’s Day, and a report from the Massachusetts Human Rights Commission.

• Review and approve minutes of the 9/16/2025 meeting
• Discussion of the Hingham Anchor Article
• Marketing/Planning for 2025‑2026 – Tim Miller‑Dempsey
• Bystander/Upstander program – Tim Miller‑Dempsey
• Health Resource List – Ruth Bennett

The commission voted to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new commission logo (option 1). A Menorah lighting celebration was scheduled for Dec. 16, with Mike Tesler as point person. Tim Dempsey was appointed recorder for the January meeting and the Select Board agreed to cover printing costs for health‑resources handouts.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (9 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved new HRC logo option 1 (motion by Tim Dempsey, seconded by Mike Tesler)
• Scheduled Menorah lighting celebration for Dec 16 at 5 PM, Mike Tesler point person
• Designated Tim Dempsey as recorder of minutes for the January meeting
• Select Board will cover cost of printing health‑resources handouts

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will visit public school buildings to assess capital needs and requests for each facility. The meeting consists of a site inspection tour with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review of capital needs and requests at Hingham Public School buildings

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to participate in a facility tour of Hingham Public Schools organized by the School Committee.

• Hingham Public School Facility Tour

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely and immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the HEA Unit E (Food Services). The subcommittee will also approve minutes from prior regular and executive sessions held in September.

• Adjourn to executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining strategy with HEA Unit E (Food Services)
• Approval of minutes from the regular session meeting of September 22, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the executive session meeting of September 22, 2025
• Meeting will not return to open session after executive session

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee's Educational Programming Subcommittee will discuss goals, review MTSS data including beginning-of-year and MCAS results, and hear updates on next steps from the Executive Director of Special Education. The meeting also includes approval of July minutes and updates from Central Office and SEPAC.

• Discussion of next steps after Special Education Entry Plan
• Review of BOY MTSS Data and MCAS results
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2025
• Central Office updates
• SEPAC updates

School Building Committee

The Hingham School Building Committee will review and discuss updates on the Foster School building and solar projects, including design details such as glass guards and irrigation well location. The committee will also consider approving Project Change Order #19 and several September 2025 invoices. No specific dollar amounts or contract awards are listed on this agenda.

• Discuss glass guards at 2nd floor locations in Foster School
• Discuss irrigation well location for the project
• Review and approve Project Change Order #19 (PCOs TBD)
• Review and approve PMA Invoice #53, RDA Invoice #50, and Bacon Pay Req #28 for September 2025
• Discuss solar school zone flasher replacement as additional scope

The committee approved Change Order #19, adding $152,461 to the contract and bringing the total to $84,602,044.38. It also approved funding for a solar traffic beacon replacement and accepted a revised glass‑guard design. Several items were directed for further investigation or coordination, and three invoices/pay requests were approved without dissent.

• Approved Change Order #19 ($152,461) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved funding for Bell Traffic solar beacon replacement
• Approved RDA revised glass‑guard solution (raise to ~57 inches)
• Directed RDA to re‑investigate pre‑K shading options
• Directed RDA & PMA to relocate kiln and add brick/cement board under it
• Directed RDA to investigate third‑floor interior window glazing
• Approved PMA invoice 053 ($28,449) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Bacon Construction Pay Req 028 ($843,141.24) – vote 5-0-0

Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will hear the Water Superintendent’s report on proposed FY27 water rates, a drought level plan, and an HMLP transition. They will also review the Capital Improvement Plan and elect a new chair. Public comment will be taken.

• Proposed FY27 rates letter
• Proposed drought level plan
• HMLP transition flyer
• Capital Improvement Plan review
• Election of new CAB chair

The board unanimously approved the proposed FY27 water rates. Dave Anderson was elected chair and Steven Girardi vice chair of the Citizens Advisory Board. Steven Weiss resigned from the board. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Unanimously approved proposed FY27 water rates (unanimous)
• Dave Anderson elected Chair of the Citizens Advisory Board
• Steven Girardi elected Vice Chair of the Citizens Advisory Board
• Steven Weiss resigned from the Citizens Advisory Board

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct a site visit regarding a site plan review application. The application concerns the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling and related site work.

• Site plan review for 39 Planters Field Lane regarding a single-family dwelling reconstruction, hardscaping, landscaping, grading, and drainage

The Board held a site visit at 39 Planters Field Lane for a single‑family dwelling application. No formal decision on the application was made. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Development Committee

The Harbor Development Committee will meet to review a landscaping and utilities plan for Route 3A. The body will also discuss event programming for 2026.

• Follow-up on Route 3A landscaping/utilities plan
• 2026 events programming

The Harbor Development Committee approved the September meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or approvals were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates and project assignments. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1.

• Approved September meeting notes (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review committee updates and the master calendar. The body will discuss an outreach plan and receive reports from the building and marketing committees.

• Review of Outreach Plan
• Building committee updates
• Marketing committee updates
• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes

The council approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned, also by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the issuance of two special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses. The board will also consider appointments and reappointments for town boards and committees.

• Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Vitamin Sea Brewing for the 20th Annual Hingham Arts Walk on October 19, 2025
• Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for Vitamin Sea Brewing for Trick or Treating in the Square on October 25, 2025
• Appointments and reappointments for Board and Committee vacancies

The Select Board unanimously approved a special one‑day wine and malt beverages license for Vitamin Sea Brewing to operate a beer garden during the 20th Annual Hingham Arts Walk on October 19, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Board also unanimously approved a similar one‑day license for Vitamin Sea Brewing for the Trick‑or‑Treating in the Square event on October 25, 2025, extending the permitted time to 4:00 pm. Both motions were made by Ms. Strehle, seconded by Mr. Ramsey, and passed with all members in favor.

• Approved special one‑day wine and malt beverages license for Arts Walk (unanimous)
• Approved special one‑day wine and malt beverages license for Trick‑or‑Treating (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three matters: a special permit to build a single-family home at 119 Fort Hill Street, a special permit to board dogs at 3 Side Hill Road, and a series of permit requests from SDG Development to operate a self-storage facility with offices and leased parking at 225 Beal Street, including modification of a 1986 special permit. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings.

• Special permit A1 for a single-family home at 119 Fort Hill Street (Anton Cela)
• Special permit A1 to board dogs at 3 Side Hill Road (Colleen Kennedy-Muzio)
• Multiple permit requests (A1, A2) and modification of a 1986 permit for a self-storage facility with offices and parking at 225 Beal Street (SDG Development)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The board unanimously continued the hearings for the 3 Side Hill Road and 225 Beal Street applications to the November 18 meeting. It then unanimously approved Anton Cela's Special Permit A1 to build a two‑story single‑family house at 119 Fort Hill Street, with conditions to follow approved plans and obtain a septic plan. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Continuance of 3 Side Hill Road hearing to Nov 18 (unanimous)
• Continuance of 225 Beal Street hearing to Nov 18 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit A1 for 119 Fort Hill Street home (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Acquisition Committee

The Open Space Acquisition Committee will consider approving minutes from a prior meeting. They will then discuss the potential acquisition of the Bickford Family Property located at Free Street and Lazell Street for conservation purposes. Other business may be addressed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Discussion of potential acquisition of Bickford Family Property (Free Street/Lazell Street) for conservation

The committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. The members unanimously agreed to submit an Expression of Interest for a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant to support a conservation restriction on the Bickford family’s land on Lazell Street. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously agreed to submit MVP grant Expression of Interest

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will consider an income-adjusted rate structure for electric customers. The board will also review August 2025 financials, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on the Transmission Line and Capital Projects. A November meeting date adjustment is on the table due to Veterans Day.

• Discussion of an income-adjusted electric rate
• Review of August 2025 financial statements
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 14 and September 9, 2025
• Updates on Transmission Line Project and Capital Projects
• Rescheduling November meeting from second Tuesday due to Veterans Day

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will hold a remote meeting to discuss potential zoning amendments. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and scheduling future meetings. No votes are scheduled for specific amendments.

• Discussion of Potential Zoning Amendments
• Approval of Minutes
• Upcoming Meeting Schedule

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 12, August 7, July 10, and July 24, 2025 meetings. The motion passed with all seven members in favor and no opposition. After approving the minutes, the committee voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for June 12, Aug 7, July 10, July 24 2025 (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (7 in favor, 0 opposed)

Shade Tree Committee

The Shade Tree Committee will review the status of the Spring 2025 tree planting and consider the proposed Fall 2025 Tree Planting Plan. The meeting also includes a report from the Garden Club about the 2025 Arbor Day tree. Minutes from the March 13 meeting will be approved.

• Approve March 13 meeting minutes
• Garden Club presents concern about the 2025 Arbor Day tree
• Report on Spring 2025 tree planting status
• Discussion of the Fall 2025 tree planting plan

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will review recent sustainability events and recycling program updates. Members will also discuss the election of officers and upcoming community outreach.

• Updates on the 'frosted plastic' recycling program at Hingham Transfer Station
• Updates on food scraps collection at Hingham Schools
• Review of the South Shore Sustainability Summit held August 16, 2025
• Discussion of Ridwell recycling company presentation from September 15, 2025
• Planning for committee presence at the Hingham Farmers Market on October 25

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It decided not to pursue any action with Ridwell recycling at this time. Several members were assigned follow‑up tasks for the Farmers Market, bamboo utensil bylaw research, and upcoming Anchor articles.

• Approved minutes from 6/18/25
• No action on Ridwell recycling partnership
• Maria to follow up with Michael about Farmers Market participation
• Tony to attend Farmers Market; Mark to confirm attendance
• Mark to locate a model bylaw for bamboo utensil regulations
• Janice to research cost differential for bamboo utensil policies
• Tony to identify how many MA communities have bamboo utensil bylaws
• Janice to write Anchor articles in upcoming months

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to conduct the grand opening of the Hingham Community Playground. The event will take place at the Cronin Field Complex.

• Grand Opening of the Hingham Community Playground

Beautification Commission

The Hingham Beautification Commission will meet to review the Treasurer's report and provide updates on Islands. The body will also discuss publicity and plans for Christmas in the Square.

• Treasurer's Report
• Islands Update
• Christmas in the Square
• Publicity

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss the FY 2025 and FY 2026 budgets, and receive updates on the CPC basketball court project and the Hingham Community Playground.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Update on Basketball Court at Plymouth River School
• Update on Hingham Community Playground Grand Opening
• FY 2026 Budget Discussion
• FY 2025 Budget Discussion

The Recreation Commission approved the September 17 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm, also unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during this session.

• Approved September 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 pm (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving a special one-day wine and malt beverage license for Untold Brewing's Boos & Brews event at Derby Street Shoppes on October 24. The board will also consider an agreement with Eastern Minerals, Inc. to supply rock salt or solar salt to the town. A joint executive session with the Advisory Committee and Personnel Board is scheduled to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Special one-day wine and malt license for Untold Brewing for Boos & Brews at Derby Street Shoppes on Oct 24, 4-8 pm
• Agreement with Eastern Minerals, Inc. for rock salt/solar salt supply
• Appointments to boards and committees from Talent Bank applicants
• Joint executive session with Advisory Committee and Personnel Board for nonunion personnel negotiations

The board approved the minutes from September 9, 2025, recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and authorized a one‑day wine and malt beverage license for Untold Brewing’s Boos & Brews event. It also authorized the Town Administrator to sign a rock/salt supply agreement with Eastern Minerals, Inc. up to $300,000 and moved into a joint executive session with the Advisory Committee and Personnel Board.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Recognized October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day (all in favor)
• Approved special one‑day wine and malt beverage license for Untold Brewing (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Eastern Minerals salt agreement up to $300,000 (all in favor)
• Entered joint executive session with Advisory Committee and Personnel Board (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

GAR Hall Trustees

The GAR Hall Trustees will meet on October 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Veterans’ Services Office at 210 Central Street. After opening remarks and a VSO introduction, the board will review the GAR account's payables and receivables. The meeting will conclude with any new business before adjourning.

• Review of GAR account payables and receivables

The board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the current budget. The Community Preservation Committee proposal for a $160,000 elevator upgrade was unanimously approved. The recently acquired TV was approved for use with storage and labeling conditions. Trustees agreed to hold meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 pm.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved the presented budget (no vote count provided)
• Unanimously approved CPC proposal for $160,000 elevator funding
• Approved TV acquisition with storage and labeling caveats
• Set regular GAR Trustees meetings: first Tuesday each month at 5 pm

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will meet to discuss nonunion personnel negotiations in a joint executive session with the Select Board and Personnel Board, then reconvene for an HCAL discussion and other business.

• Joint executive session with Select Board and Personnel Board for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations
• HCAL discussion (no details provided)
• Approve meeting notes from July 8, 2025

The committee voted to approve all proposed fiscal year‑end transfers for municipal and shared services, including the $400,000 police collective‑bargaining allocation and related legal, accounting and building repair amounts. It also approved intra‑departmental transfers totaling $58,958 for health, Bathing Beach and fire department needs. Minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved FY25 municipal and shared services year‑end transfers (e.g., $400,000 police CBA, $271,651 legal services, $29,300 accounting, $25,500 building repair, $31,000 ATM, $322,971 shared services)
• Approved intra‑departmental transfers of $58,958 for health, Bathing Beach and fire department
• Approved Advisory Committee minutes from June 24, 2025
• Adjourned the meeting

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will meet on October 6, 2025, to receive updates on electric bus contracts, review the FY25 budget summary, and discuss appointments to the School Building Committee. The agenda also includes presentations on the Plymouth River School Improvement Plan and the Entry Plan for the Executive Director of Student Services. Public comment is available at the start of the meeting.

• Update on electric bus contracts (Item 6.1)
• Presentation of the Plymouth River School Improvement Plan (Item 7.2)
• Discussion of appointments to the 2025 Hingham School Building Committee (Item 7.3)
• Update on EOY FY25 budget summary (Item 7.5)
• Approval of grants and donations (Item 7.6)

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will meet remotely to consider three applications referred by the Building Commissioner for alterations to regulated buildings or structures at 45 Irving Street, 73 Summer Street, and 47 Jones Street. The applications involve window and door replacements and porch modifications. The commission will also handle administrative items and approve minutes.

• Sebastian Gomez, 45 Irving Street: remove/replace windows and replace one door with a window
• Tom Fleck, 73 Summer Street: move one existing window, add another, and construct a new side entryway with covered porch
• Paul Tracy, 47 Jones Street: enclose a portion of the front porch in connection with an interior remodeling project
• Administrative items and approval of minutes

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will review a site plan for 6 New Towned River to relocate a paved driveway, construct a retaining wall, and add related landscaping and drainage in Residence District A. It will also consider a waiver request for 266 Withing Street involving a personal wireless service facility in Residence District C, and a pre‑application meeting for a new Parish House at the Old Ship Church on 90 Main Street. The board will discuss residential compatibility standards, preliminary zoning matters, and routine administrative items.

• Andrew and Taylor Howeell – 6 New Towned River site plan review to relocate driveway and add retaining wall, landscaping, drainage (Residence District A)
• PTIUSTowers II, LLC – 266 Withing Street waiver of site plan review for personal wireless service facility (Residence District C)
• Old Ship Church – 90 Main Street pre‑application meeting for new Parish House improvements (Residence District A)
• Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee updates
• Preliminary zoning discussion

The Board voted to continue the site‑plan review for 6 New Towne Drive, extending the deadline to October 27. It also approved a waiver of Site Plan Review for the Personal Wireless Service Facility at 266 Whiting Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continue 6 New Towne Drive site‑plan review to Oct 27 (motion passed)
• Waive Site Plan Review for 266 Whiting Street wireless facility (motion passed)
• Adjourn Planning Board meeting (motion passed)

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will review and approve minutes, update Competency Determination policy, and examine various school and student safety policies. The meeting will also address curriculum development and MASC updates.

• Review and approve minutes from August 11, 2025
• Update on Competency Determination policy
• Review of Handbook related policies
• Review of suggested MASC updates to Section J - Students
• Review of policies related to school and student safety

Harbor Development Committee

The committee will discuss the Route 3A overlay with the Hingham Harbor Master Plan. The Harbormaster will provide an update regarding a Department of Marine Fisheries shellfish classification change.

• Route 3A committee discussion on overlay with Master Plan for Hingham Harbor
• Harbormaster update on Department of Marine Fisheries Hingham shellfish classification change

The committee approved the minutes from the August meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded; the remaining items were informational reviews and future planning discussions.

• Approved August meeting notes

Climate Action Commission

The Climate Action Commission will receive an update on the town administration meeting about the proposed disbandment of the Energy Advisory Committee (EAC) and the reconstitution of the Hingham Climate Action Committee (HCAC). It will also hear status reports on open membership positions and the Climate Leader Communities designation, including a plan to apply for technical assistance in November 2025. Working groups will report on transit (ZEV policy and Circuit micro‑transit), building projects (Center for Active Living and High School HVAC), and public engagement (October 4 public power week open house). The commission will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and address any other business.

• Update on meeting with Town Administration regarding EAC disbandment and HCAC reconstitution proposal
• Status update on membership open positions
• Climate Leader Communities designation update – applying for technical assistance in November 2025 for decarbonization roadmap
• Working group updates: Transit ZEV policy and Circuit micro‑transit project; Buildings Center for Active Living and High School HVAC project; Engagement October 4 public power week open house
• Review and approve minutes from the previous meeting

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will meet to discuss building costs. The session will include a joint meeting with the Select Board and Advisory Committee to review the same topic. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall or remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of Hingham Center for Active Living Building costs
• Joint session with Select Board and Advisory Committee
• Remote meeting via Zoom available

The Building Committee voted unanimously to accept several value‑engineering items, including metal roofing, VRF design, utility relocation, reuse of existing materials, reduced wall tile, fitness trail stations, and greenhouse site removal. Items 9 and 13 were deferred for consideration during the design‑development process. The motion was made by Joe Kelly and passed without opposition.

• Approved metal roofing to asphalt (Item 2) – unanimous
• Approved VRF design (Item 3) – unanimous
• Approved relocation of site utilities (Item 4) – unanimous
• Approved reuse of existing site materials (Item 11) – unanimous
• Approved 50% reduction of wall tile (Item 14) – unanimous
• Approved fitness trail stations (Item 15) – unanimous
• Approved greenhouse site removal (Item 16) – unanimous
• Deferred items 9 and 13 for DD process – unanimous

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Advisory Committee and the Center for Active Living Building Committee to discuss building costs for the proposed center. The board will also consider a contract for tennis court resurfacing at 0 Burr Road, special one-day liquor licenses for two events, and a local action unit submission for housing at 3H Beal's Cove Road. Several liquor license applications are on the agenda, including a requested continuance.

• Joint meeting with Advisory Committee and Building Committee for Hingham Center for Active Living cost discussion at 6:30 PM
• Agreement with East Coast Sealcoating, Inc. for repair and resurfacing of six tennis courts at 0 Burr Road
• Special one-day wine and malt beverages license for Galley Kitchen and Bar for Mad Love Music Festival at South Shore Conservatory on October 12
• Special one-day all alcoholic beverages license for Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Night at Old Ordinary on October 18
• Request for Local Action Unit Submission to EOHLC for 3H Beal's Cove Road

The board approved special one‑day alcohol licenses for the Mad Love Music Festival and the Hingham Historical Society’s Tavern Night, both unanimously. It authorized the Town Administrator to sign a contract with East Coast Sealcoating, Inc. to repair and resurface six tennis courts for up to $76,850, also unanimously. The board further authorized signing a Local Action Unit application for an affordable one‑bedroom unit at 3H Beal’s Cove Road and appointed two members to the 2025 School Building Committee. A joint advisory meeting discussed the senior center project cost but no action was taken.

• Approved Special One-Day Wine & Malt license for Galley Kitchen & Bar (all in favor)
• Approved Special One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages license for Hingham Historical Society (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign East Coast Sealcoating, Inc. tennis court resurfacing agreement up to $76,850 (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Local Action Unit application for 3H Beal’s Cove Rd unit (all in favor)
• Appointed James Cahill to 2025 School Building Committee (all in favor)
• Appointed Thomas Donnelly to 2025 School Building Committee (all in favor)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board and the Hingham Center for Active Living Building Committee to discuss building costs for the proposed Hingham Center for Active Living. No other business is scheduled.

• Joint discussion of building costs for the Hingham Center for Active Living with Select Board and Building Committee

The committee voted to adjourn the meeting, with Julie Strehle and Elizabeth Klien voting in favor and Select Board Chair Bill Ramsey absent. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the session.

• Motion to adjourn approved (in favor votes: Julie Strehle, Elizabeth Klien; Bill Ramsey absent)

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will receive an updated FY27 Budget Calendar, a facilities update, and presentations on South and East School Improvement Plans. They will also act on electric bus contracts, grants, donations, and surplus, then adjourn to executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Updated FY27 Budget Calendar (6.1)
• Facilities Update (7.1)
• South School Improvement Plan presentation and possible action (7.2)
• East School Improvement Plan presentation and possible action (7.3)
• Update on electric bus contracts and possible action (7.5)

Route 3A Task Force

The Hingham Route 3A Task Force will meet to consider approving minutes from August 20, receive a landscape design update from Copley Wolff Design Group, and hear progress updates from GM2. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025
• Landscape design update from Copley Wolff Design Group
• Updates from GM2 on project progress
• Public comment period

The Route 3A Task Force voted to approve the minutes of its August 20, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally decided; the meeting included a landscape‑plan presentation and a design‑schedule update. The next meeting will be scheduled later.

• Approved minutes of 8/20/25 meeting

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will review and discuss several site plan applications, including a request to continue a special permit for Massa Products Corporation to expand its manufacturing facility. The board will also consider an ANR plan endorsement for a subdivision, site plan waivers and reviews for residential projects, and receive updates on Residential Compatibility Standards.

• Massa Products Corporation request to continue site plan review and special permit for manufacturing expansion at 280 Lincoln Street
• Rankin Residential ANR plan endorsement for lots at 210 Hull Street and 311 Rockland Street
• Peter and Dania Matheos waiver of site plan review to modify retaining wall at 155 Otis Street
• Bow Street LLC site plan review to reconstruct single-family dwelling at 33 Cliff Road
• Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee updates under Other Business

The Planning Board voted to continue the Massa Products Corporation site‑plan and Special Permit application to Nov 10, 2025, extending the decision deadline to Dec 10, 2025. It endorsed Rankin Residential’s Approval‑Not‑Required lot‑reconfiguration plan for 210 Hull St and 311 Rockland St. The board waived site‑plan review for the front retaining‑wall modification at 155 Otis St. Finally, it granted Bow Street, LLC’s site‑plan approval for reconstruction at 33 Cliff Road, subject to a list of conditions.

• Continued Massa Products site‑plan review and Special Permit A3 to Nov 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Endorsed ANR plan for Rankin Residential at 210 Hull St & 311 Rockland St (unanimous)
• Waived site‑plan review for retaining‑wall modification at 155 Otis St (unanimous)
• Granted site‑plan approval for Bow Street, LLC at 33 Cliff Road with conditions (unanimous)

School Committees

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will vote on minutes, appointments, job descriptions, and financial reports. Key decisions include approval of FY25 year-end and FY26 financial reports, a capital reserve fund update, and a discussion on OPEB contributions. The meeting also includes a quarterly update and executive session.

• Approval of job descriptions: Coordinator of School Nursing, Home Services Behavior Technician, Business Office Specialist, Technology Support/Social Media Specialist
• School Business Manager update with FY25 Year End Report and FY26 Financial Report
• Capital Reserve Fund discussion
• OPEB Contribution discussion requiring a vote
• Executive session under Chapter 39, Section 29

School Committees

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on September 26, 2025. The board will vote to approve minutes from May 16, 2025, and receive the treasurer's report. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2025 (vote needed)
• Treasurer's report
• Other items (unspecified)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board. The body will discuss the utilization and operating costs of the Hingham Center for Active Living.

• Joint meeting with Select Board regarding Center for Active Living utilization and operating costs

The Center for Active Living Building Committee held a meeting, conducted a joint session with the Select Board (no deliberations recorded), allowed public comment, and adjourned. No substantive actions or votes were taken.

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the operating costs and program utilization of the Hingham Center for Active Living. The meeting also includes time for public comment and reports from the Town Administrator and Select Board.

• Discussion on Hingham Center for Active Living Program Utilization and Operating Costs

The Select Board motioned to adjourn the September 25, 2025 meeting, which was seconded and approved by all members present. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (all members in favor)

Traffic Committee

The Hingham Traffic Committee will meet virtually to review the design of the Main Street/Middle Street/Short Street intersection. They will also receive an update on a MassDOT VRU RRFB grant for vulnerable road users. The committee will approve minutes from July and September meetings and take public comment.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2025 and September 10, 2025
• Review of Main Street/Middle Street/Short Street design
• Update on MassDOT VRU RRFB Grant

The committee unanimously approved the minutes for the July 23 and September 10 meetings. It also approved recommending the installation of a roundabout at Main, Middle, and Short Streets to the Select Board, pending funding and signage. The committee noted that the MassDOT RRFB grant was approved and the beacons will be installed before Christmas.

• Approved minutes for 7/23/25 and 9/10/25 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to install roundabout at Main/Middle/Short Street (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will attend a Select Board meeting to discuss the utilization and operating costs of the Hingham Center for Active Living. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Attend Select Board meeting on Hingham Center for Active Living Program Utilization and Operating Costs Discussion

Taxation Aid Committee

The committee will review the TAC account balance and discuss the status of promotions and acknowledgements. It will then enter executive session to review outstanding and new exemptions under state law. No votes on public items are scheduled.

• Review of TAC account balance
• Discussion of promotions and acknowledgements
• Executive session to review outstanding and new exemptions

The Taxation Aid Committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting unanimously. Erin Walsh was assigned to compile a thank‑you list for the board chair to sign. The board adopted a policy to send thank‑you notes to contributors twice per year. No applications were received for the current year and no further action on applications was decided.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Erin Walsh to compile thank‑you list
• Adopted twice‑yearly thank‑you note schedule

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee's Finance/Capital & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss applications for the 2025 School Building Committee, review the final close-out of the FY2025 budget, and discuss capital projects including options for MSBA roofing. The subcommittee will also set the budget calendar and meeting schedule for the year.

• Discuss and review applications for the 2025 School Building Committee
• Review final close-out of FY 2025 budget
• Discuss capital projects and MSBA roofing options

Commission on Disabilities

The Hingham Commission on Disabilities is meeting to review June minutes, welcome new members, hear the ADA officer report, discuss committee updates, and consider a yearly award and an accessibility event. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items specified.

• Review of June meeting minutes
• Welcome new members
• ADA officer report
• Update on external committees
• Yearly CoD award discussion

The commission approved the June meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). It also approved a motion to compose a letter supporting a funding request to replace the GAR Building elevator, with unanimous support. Additionally, the commission authorized Jane McGrath to purchase items for the Scituate Accessibility Event up to $250, also unanimously approved.

• Approved June meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved letter supporting funding for GAR Building elevator replacement (unanimously)
• Authorized Jane McGrath to purchase items for Scituate Accessibility Event up to $250 (unanimously)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (4-0)

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from the Veterans Service Officer (VSO). The agenda includes time for public questions.

• VSO general update and events report

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve prior minutes and then adjourn to executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussions with the Hingham Education Association Unit E. No public votes on contract terms are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with HEA Unit E

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Outreach Subcommittee will meet to discuss outreach events for the new Center for Active Living, including participation in the Farmers Market and Arts Walk. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Farmers Market outreach for the new center
• Discuss Arts Walk outreach for the new center

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

This committee meeting covers project updates, approval of prior meeting minutes, and review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda; the items are primarily for discussion and informational updates.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 21, 2025
• Project updates on the public safety facility
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues
• New business discussion
• Proposed next meeting date: October 23, 2025

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

This subcommittee is discussing potential zoning control options for research and community input, and a community outreach plan. They will also hear from a local developer and Realtor for market perspective. No votes or decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Hearing from a local developer and Realtor on real estate market conditions
• Discussion of zoning control options for research and community input
• Discussion of a community outreach plan
• Review of upcoming meeting schedule
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee met remotely on September 18, 2025. Members discussed proposed amendments to by‑law subsections and other technical issues, but no formal actions were taken. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Cultural Council

This meeting is largely procedural, covering approval of past minutes, a financial update, election of council officers, and scheduling of a future voting meeting date. No grant awards or specific project discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2025 meeting
• Financial update (no dollar amounts specified)
• Election of council officers
• Discussion to set a voting meeting date
• Any new business

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the May 2, 2025 meeting. Members were elected to officer roles: Craig Hutchinson as Chair, Patricia Coyle as Treasurer, Kathleen Nugent as Secretary, Mary Bell for Grant Reimbursements, and Mary Bell with Craig Hutchinson for Grant Approval Letters. A voting meeting was scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Approved minutes from 5/2/25 meeting
• Elected Craig Hutchinson as Chair
• Elected Patricia Coyle as Treasurer
• Elected Kathleen Nugent as Secretary
• Assigned Mary Bell to Grant Reimbursements
• Assigned Mary Bell & Craig Hutchinson to Grant Approval Letters
• Scheduled voting meeting for 10/30/25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to approve prior minutes and then adjourn to executive session. The closed session will cover strategy for collective bargaining and conduct contract negotiations with the HEA Unit E (Food Services) regarding a successor contract.

• Discussing strategy and conducting contract negotiations with HEA Unit E (Food Services) for a successor contract

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely to review preliminary applications for eligibility and discuss next steps. The agenda includes administrative items, approval of minutes, and other business.

• CPC Preliminary Application Review for Eligibility
• CPC Application Next Steps
• Approval of Minutes
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 833 4015 1188

The Community Preservation Committee reviewed eight preliminary applications covering historic restoration, housing, and recreation projects and discussed eligibility and funding concerns. Members noted a projected $600,000 shortfall if all requests were funded. No applications were approved, denied, or tabled. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting – motion passed by roll call (unanimous)
• No funding decisions made on any of the eight applications

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review treasurer reports and receive updates on multi-family projects and tax title properties. The body will vote on bills for ongoing projects and a specific service contract.

• Vote to authorize negotiation with LA Associates for lottery service at 2104 Hockley Drive
• Vote to approve bills for ongoing projects
• Approval of June and July 2025 Treasurer's Reports
• Staff updates on Lincoln School and tax title properties

The Trust voted unanimously (4‑0) to authorize Chair Jack Falvey and town staff to submit a narrative CPC application not to exceed $1,000,000. They also approved a $225 change‑order to replumb the kitchen sink at 3H Beals Cove Road and authorized several legal fee payments totaling $6,224.50. The board approved retaining LA Associates as the lottery agent for 2104 Hockley Drive, again by a 4‑0 vote. Earlier motions to approve the July minutes and the Treasurer’s reports also passed unanimously.

• Approved July 9 and July 24 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June and July 2025 Treasurer’s Reports (4‑0)
• Authorized CPC application up to $1,000,000 (4‑0)
• Authorized $225 change order for 3H Beals Cove Road replumbing (4‑0)
• Authorized $4,429.50 payment to Attorney John Coughlin (4‑0)
• Authorized $165 payment to Da in Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C. (4‑0)
• Authorized $1,630 payment to Hill Law for auction process (4‑0)
• Authorized Jack Falvey to sign agreement with LA Associates as lottery agent for 2104 Hockley Dr (4‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss the grand opening date for the Hingham Community Playground. The body will also meet with the CHA project designer to review the pickleball project and its timeline.

• Hingham Community Playground grand opening date
• Pickleball project designer presentation by CHA
• Pickleball project timeline

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It scheduled the Hingham Community Playground grand opening for Wednesday, Oct 8 2025 at 6 p.m. The next commission meeting was set for Tuesday, Oct 7 2025 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom, and the FY26 budget update noted the town will no longer fund the recreation director’s salary. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 5 meeting minutes (unanimous: all members voted Yes)
• Set playground grand opening for Wed, Oct 8 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Scheduled next Recreation Commission meeting for Tue, Oct 7 2025 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
• FY26 budget update: town will no longer fund recreation director’s salary
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous: all members voted Yes)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to review the Treasurer's report and discuss updates regarding islands. The body will also address the work day schedule and publicity.

• Treasurer's Report
• Islands Update
• Work Day Schedule
• Publicity

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission will convene to approve minutes, review operations reports, and discuss a private sewer system overflow. The meeting includes a public hearing on meter policy and a report on Route 3A construction.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of Weston & Sampson operations report
• Public hearing on Deduction Meter Policy
• Discussion of Route 3A construction summary
• Consideration of Reorganization and Consolidation Agreement

The Sewer Commission approved the minutes from June 17, 2025. It adopted the new dedicated (deduction) water meter policy, setting a public notice deadline of March 1, 2027. The commission also approved sewer bill abatements for June, July and August totaling $55,692.40. Finally, it established a quarterly meeting schedule for Dec 16 2024, Mar 10 2026, and Jun 16 2026.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (2-0 yes votes)
• Adopted dedicated water meter policy with March 1, 2027 public notice date (2-0 yes votes)
• Approved June abatement $43,631.40 (2-0 yes votes)
• Approved July abatement $11,339.20 (2-0 yes votes)
• Approved August abatement $721.80 (2-0 yes votes)
• Set quarterly meeting dates: Dec 16 2024, Mar 10 2026, Jun 16 2026 (2-0 yes votes)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (2-0 yes votes)

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will meet remotely on September 16, 2025, to discuss several park improvements. Agenda items include the Hingham youth track, installation of kiosks, new park benches, and a scout project. The committee will also review the Treasurer's Report, accept meeting minutes, and continue discussions on park projects and 2025 goals.

• Hingham youth track
• Kiosks installation
• Park benches
• Scout Project
• Further discussion on projects for the park and 2025 goals

The Bare Cove Park Committee approved the use of the park for three youth track programs: Hingham Youth Track on Thursdays, Derby Track for grades 6‑8, and Notre Dame Track. It tabled the Treasurer’s Report and the review of the August meeting minutes. The Ranger’s Report was approved, while the kiosk installation plan was tabled. A Crew Parent Memorial bench was reported as installed.

• Approved Hingham Youth Track use of park on Thursdays (fall)
• Approved Derby Track program for grades 6‑8
• Approved Notre Dame Track program
• Tabled Treasurer’s Report
• Tabled review and acceptance of August meeting minutes
• Approved Ranger’s Report
• Tabled kiosk installation plan
• Reported installation of Crew Parent Memorial bench

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will meet to continue reviewing program needs and building design for the proposed facility. The agenda includes a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed. The meeting is hybrid in-person and remote.

• Continued review of program needs and building design for the Center for Active Living

The committee reviewed proposed changes to the admin area, noting a reduction from 3,500 sq ft to 2,600 sq ft and the creation of a small multipurpose space for social services. Members discussed bathroom configurations, the need for a shower, and traffic concerns related to the building location, but the committee has no authority over site selection. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on the design changes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion was made and seconded.

• Adjourned (motion passed)

Select Board

The Select Board will hear a presentation on microtransit services and may vote on signing a grant support letter. The board will also consider a restaurant liquor license application (continuance requested to Sept. 30) and a common victualler license for a coffee shop, and discuss a lease at 8 Short Street.

• Microtransit services presentation and potential vote on grant support letter
• Salty Days Hingham, LLC requests continuance for all-alcoholic-beverages license at 19 Shipyard Drive
• Brewed Awakenings common victualler license application at 19 Main Street
• Discussion of lease at 8 Short Street
• Appointments and reappointments to boards/committees

The Select Board approved a Common Victualler license for Brewed Awakenings at 19 Main Street. The Board authorized the Chair to sign a letter of support for the South Shore EV Microtransit Pilot. The Board also authorized the Town Administrator to sign a lease extension for the town property at 8 Short Street with Richard Orr.

• Approved Common Victualler license for Brewed Awakenings (all in favor)
• Authorized Chair to sign letter of support for South Shore EV Microtransit Pilot (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign lease extension for 8 Short Street with Richard Orr (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two special permit applications. The first is for the continued operation of an existing 130-foot wireless communications facility at 266 Whiting Street (no changes proposed). The second is for construction of a conforming single-family home at 119 Fort Hill Street. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Special permit A2 for continued operation of 130' Wireless Communications Facility at 266 Whiting Street (no changes)
• Special permit A1 to construct a conforming single-family home at 119 Fort Hill Street

The Zoning Board granted the requested Special Permit A2 for the existing 130‑foot wireless communications facility at 266 Whiting Street, imposing a series of conditions including a height waiver and public‑safety equipment requirements. The Board also postponed the hearing on Anton Cela’s Special Permit A1 for a single‑family home at 119 Fort Hill Street to the October 14, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Granted Special Permit A2 for 266 Whiting St wireless facility (unanimous)
• Waived 130‑ft height limit for the unipole at 266 Whiting St (unanimous)
• Required applicant to install Town public‑safety equipment at its own cost (unanimous)
• Continued Anton Cela’s Special Permit A1 for 119 Fort Hill St to Oct 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Hingham Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting to hear a presentation from INDIVISIBLE Hingham/Hull, discuss marketing and planning for 2025/2026, and review the bystander/upstander initiative. The agenda also includes coordinator roles for a Menorah Lighting and a Health Resource List, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation by INDIVISIBLE Hingham/Hull (Katie Sutton & Laura Burns)
• Discussion of Marketing/Planning for 2025/2026 led by Mike Tesler
• Update on Bystander/Upstander initiative from Tim Miller Dempsey
• Seeking a Menorah Lighting Coordinator and a Minutes Person
• Report from the MAHRC (Massachusetts Human Rights Commission) meeting on 9/12

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will meet for a largely procedural session, including FY27 introductions and orientation, a town finance update, and a debrief of the HCAL meeting. No major votes or decisions are expected.

• FY27 Introductions and Orientation
• Town Finance information
• HCAL meeting debrief
• Liaison Updates
• Approve meeting notes from 7/8/2025

The committee voted to adjourn the September 16 meeting, with nine members casting votes in favor. No other formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on budget planning, the Sustainable Budget Task Force, HCAL, and other town projects.

• Motion to adjourn passed (9 votes in favor: Elaine Cusker, Jerry Seelen, John Germain, Tina Sherwood, Brenda Black, Ted Ciolkosz, Steve Pohl, Al Macdonald, Brian Stack)

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee's Education Sub Committee will meet to organize for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 education budget cycle and briefly review fiscal year 2026 budget issues. This is a planning and discussion session; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion and organization for the F27 education budget cycle
• Brief review and discussion of F26 budget and related issues

The Advisory Committee Education Sub‑Committee reviewed the 2026 HPS budget, recent town demographics, enrollment trends, and program cost benchmarks. They also discussed ACES goals for the FY27 budget cycle. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will discuss and act on several items including Superintendent and School Committee goals for the 2025-2026 school year, out-of-state athletic trips, a Model UN student trip in January 2026, and a second reading of Policy KE on public complaints. They will also receive an enrollment update, discuss the HHS Theatrical Agreement, approve grants and donations, and set a budget calendar. The meeting includes public comment and a subsequent executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Second reading of Policy KE: Public Complaint
• Discussion and action on out-of-state athletic trips
• Discussion and action on Model UN student trip in January 2026
• Approval of grants and donations
• Discussion of budget calendar

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to consider four site plan review applications and a special permit for parking. The main item is a request by Massa Products Corporation to expand its manufacturing facility at 280 Lincoln Street. Three single-family dwelling projects at 33 Cliff Road, 1192 Main Street, and 39 Planters Field Road are also up for review. The board will additionally receive updates from a residential compatibility standards subcommittee and handle administrative items.

• Massa Products Corporation – site plan review and special permit A3 parking determination to expand manufacturing facility at 280 Lincoln Street (Industrial District)
• Bow Street LLC – site plan review to reconstruct a single-family dwelling at 33 Cliff Road (Residence District C)
• Anton Cela – site plan review to construct a single-family dwelling at 1192 Main Street (Residence District B)
• Kimberly McDowell – site plan review to reconstruct a single-family dwelling at 39 Planters Field Road (Residence District A)
• Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee updates

The board voted to continue the site‑plan reviews for 33 Cliff Road, 280 Lincoln Street, and 39 Planters Field Lane to the September 29 meeting. It also continued the 1192 Main Street application to October 27 with a decision deadline of November 27. The board approved the amended July 28 minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Continued Bow Street LLC site plan for 33 Cliff Road to Sept 29, motion passed by roll call vote
• Continued Massa Products Corp. site plan and Special Permit A3 for 280 Lincoln Street to Sept 29, motion passed by roll call vote
• Continued Kimberly McDowell site plan for 39 Planters Field Lane to Sept 29, motion passed by roll call vote
• Continued Anton Cela site plan for 1192 Main Street to Oct 27, motion passed by roll call vote
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes as amended, motion passed by roll call vote
• Adjourned the Planning Board meeting at 8:04 PM, motion passed by roll call vote

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will hold a planning workshop to review the superintendent’s goals, update subcommittee functions, set goals and priorities for the 2025‑2026 school year, and discuss salary negotiations. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion and possible future decisions. The meeting is scheduled for September 13 at 8:30 a.m. in Hingham High School, Room 103.

• Review Superintendent Goals (first read)
• Update School Committee Subcommittee Functions
• Discuss School Committee goals and priorities for 2025‑2026
• Discuss salary and negotiations

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will elect a chair and confirm members, review the 2025-2026 schedule, and approve grant language for distribution. The meeting will also cover administrative items and minutes.

• Election of CPC Chair and member confirmation
• Review of 2025-2026 CPC schedule
• Approval of grant language for distribution
• Conflict of Interest Training and Acknowledgement
• New Member Onboarding

The Hingham Community Preservation Committee elected Nancy MacDonald as Chair and Eryn Kelley as Vice Chair. It approved the four FY 2025 grant agreements as presented. The committee also approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session at 7:42 PM.

• Elected Nancy MacDonald as Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Elected Eryn Kelley as Vice Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted four FY 2025 grant agreements as presented (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 PM (unanimous roll‑call vote)

School Building Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Foster School building and solar projects. Members will discuss the irrigation well location and plan a ribbon cutting ceremony.

• Review and approval of Project Change Order #18
• Review of PMA Invoice #52 (August 2025)
• Review of RDA Invoice #49 (August 2025)
• Review of Bacon Pay Req #27 (August 2025)
• Review of Certified Safe Req #03 (August 2025)

The School Building Committee approved Change Order #18, increasing the Foster Elementary School contract to $84,449,583.38. Invoices and pay requests for PMA, RDA, Bacon Construction, and Certified Safe were also approved. The meeting minutes from August 13 were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Change Order #18 ($60,687) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved PMA Invoice 052 ($31,779.80) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved RDA Invoice 049 ($67,083.67) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Bacon Construction Pay Req 027 ($1,384,886.47) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Certified Safe Pay Req 003 ($94,905.00) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved August 13 meeting minutes – vote 6-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 7-0-0

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will discuss a request from the Select Board to evaluate a town-wide 25 MPH speed limit. The body will also review the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan and the design for Main Street, Middle Street, and Short Street.

• Evaluation of town-wide 25 MPH speed limit
• Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
• Design review of Main Street, Middle Street, and Short Street

The Traffic Committee voted unanimously to endorse the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. The committee discussed a town‑wide 25 mph speed limit review but took no action. The proposed roundabout at Main/Middle/Short Streets was tabled for consideration at a future meeting.

• Endorsed Complete Streets Prioritization Plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Main Street/Middle Street roundabout design discussion for future meeting

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission is holding a joint meeting with the Select Board to interview two candidates for a vacant seat on the commission.

• Joint interview of candidates Stephen Harold and Richard Eisen for the Sewer Commission vacancy

Council on Aging

The Hingham Council on Aging will hold a remote/in-person meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes review of minutes from August 5, committee updates (building, marketing, and FOCAL), and future scheduling. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Review and approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Marketing Subcommittee minutes from June 18, 2025
• Outreach Plan discussion
• FOCAL update

The council approved a motion concerning Elaine Ward with unanimous support. The Outreach Committee meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved motion regarding Elaine Ward (unanimous)
• Approved Outreach Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the building design and programming for the Hingham Center for Active Living. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Joint meeting with Select Board for building design and programming discussion

The meeting was called to order, held a joint discussion with the Select Board, provided time for public comment, and then adjourned. No deliberations or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a continuance for a restaurant liquor license for Salty Days Hingham, LLC d/b/a Salty Days at 19 Shipyard Drive, and consider a change of ownership interest for Wahlburgers also at 19 Shipyard Drive. The Board will hold a joint meeting with the Sewer Commission to interview candidates for a vacancy, and a joint meeting at 6:30 PM with the Advisory Committee and Hingham Center for Active Living Building Committee to discuss building design and programming. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, appointments, and public comment.

• Continuance requested for Salty Days restaurant liquor license
• Change of ownership interest for Wahlburgers at 19 Shipyard Drive
• Joint interview with Sewer Commission for vacancy (candidates Stephen Harold, Richard Eisen)
• Joint meeting at 6:30 PM on Hingham Center for Active Living Building Design and Programming
• Appointments to boards and committees via Talent Bank

The Select Board approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting unanimously. They approved the change of ownership interest for Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers, also unanimously. They appointed Dr. Richard Eisen to the Sewer Commission to serve until a permanent member is elected, with a 5‑yes vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change of ownership interest for Paragon Funding Group III, LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Richard Eisen to Sewer Commission (5-0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the building design and programming for the Hingham Center for Active Living. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of this discussion and routine procedural items.

• Joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss design and programming for the Hingham Center for Active Living

The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved by the listed members. No substantive decisions on design, cost, or programming were made during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (9 members voted in favor: Ted Ciolkosz, Elaine Cusker, John Germain, David Leiphart, Alan Macdonald, Jerry Seelen, Brian Stack, Ben Burnham, Tina Sherwood)

Municipal Light Board

The Hingham Municipal Light Board will hold a regular meeting to approve credit card charges presented by Joan Griffin, review July 2025 financials, and receive updates on the Transmission Line Project and capital projects. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting.

• Credit Card Charges – review by Joan Griffin
• Approve August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review July 2025 financials
• Updates on Transmission Line Project
• Updates on Capital Projects

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review demolition applications for regulated buildings or structures. The body will consider requests for a home demolition and window and door replacements.

• Demolition application for the home at 26 Eldridge Court
• Application to remove and replace windows and replace one door with a window at 45 Irving Street

The commission voted that the house at 26 Eldridge Court is not historically significant, allowing demolition. It also voted that the house at 45 Irving Street is historically significant. The minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting were approved with two abstentions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Determined 26 Eldridge Court is not historically significant (unanimous approval)
• Determined 45 Irving Street is historically significant (unanimous approval)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes as amended (4 Aye, 2 Abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee will introduce its members and discuss its organization. It will set the meeting schedule for the FY27 budget season. The committee will also review its processes and the ClearGov software. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Introductions of Capital Outlay Committee members
• Discussion of Committee organization
• Setting meeting schedule for FY27 budget season
• Review of Committee process and ClearGov software
• Adjournment

The committee introduced members and the new assistant town administrator. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were taken before the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss legal strategies in two executive sessions. These sessions cover a Massachusetts Appeals Court case and various civil actions regarding opioid litigation.

• Executive session regarding Massachusetts Appeals Court Case # 24-P-828
• Executive session regarding civil actions for opioid litigation

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will hear input from a developer and a realtor, discuss zoning control options for research and community input, review the community outreach plan, set the upcoming meeting schedule, and approve the meeting minutes.

• Local Real Estate Market Professional Input – Developer’s view and Realtor’s view
• Discussion of Zoning Control Options for Research and Community Input
• Discussion of Community Outreach Plan
• Upcoming Meeting Schedule
• Approval of Minutes

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee heard input from a realtor and a developer about the Hatfield Amendment, floor‑area‑ratio (FAR) guidelines, and site‑plan review processes. Members also talked about how to notify neighboring property owners and possible edits to Design and Performance Standard “c”. No votes or formal actions were taken; the group will draft recommendations by the end of October for possible inclusion in the 2026 Town Meeting.

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will discuss goals for the 2025-2026 period. The committee will then enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding all HEA Units.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee Goals
• Collective bargaining strategy for all HEA Units

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve minutes from its August 12 regular session, discuss its 2025‑2026 goals, and then move to a closed executive session to approve minutes from the August 12 executive session and to plan collective bargaining strategy with all HEA units.

• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations regular session meeting of August 12, 2025
• Discuss 2025‑2026 Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee goals
• Adjourn to executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)
• Approve minutes of the Salary & Negotiations executive session meeting of August 12, 2025
• Discuss collective bargaining strategy with all HEA units

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will meet remotely to review the Educator Evaluation Handbook and school handbooks, and may take action on them. The agenda also includes customary items such as call to order and adjournment, plus other items not known 48 hours in advance.

• Review of Educator Evaluation Handbook and possible action
• Review of school handbooks and possible action

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will receive updates on the EDM Studios project, focusing on sustainability and HVAC aspects. No decisions are listed; the agenda includes a public comment period before adjourning.

• EDM Studios Project Updates – review of sustainability and HVAC

The Center for Active Living Building Committee reviewed project updates on HVAC, sustainability features, and generator options. No decisions or votes on design or cost items were taken. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried.

• Adjournment motion approved (motion by Jean, seconded by Joe)

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on multiple items including a continuance for a liquor license application for Salty Days, a new common victualler license for Hook Pizza Company, traffic control changes at North and Lincoln Streets, establishing a 25 mph speed limit on certain streets, and the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. The board will also consider renaming meeting rooms at Town Hall and make appointments to boards and committees.

• Application for a Restaurant Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages license by Salty Days Hingham, LLC d/b/a Salty Days (19 Shipyard Drive) - continuance requested to September 9, 2025
• Application for a Common Victualler license by Hook Pizza Company (73 South Street)
• Traffic Control Changes at the intersection of North Street and Lincoln Street
• Proposal to establish a Speed Limit of 25 Miles Per Hour on Certain Streets in Hingham
• Complete Streets Prioritization Plan

The Board approved the Traffic Committee’s recommendation to set a 25‑mph speed limit on a list of town streets. It also accepted the recommended traffic‑control changes at the North Street and Lincoln Street intersection (Fountain Square). The Board approved a Common Victualler license for Hook Pizza Company and endorsed the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Several members were reappointed or appointed to the Human Rights Commission.

• Approved 25 mph speed limit on listed streets (unanimous)
• Accepted traffic‑control changes at North & Lincoln Streets (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler license for Hook Pizza Company (unanimous)
• Endorsed the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Marquardt to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tim Miller‑Dempsey to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed David Alschuler to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Nes Correnti to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Hingham Human Rights Commission will discuss its mission statement, issue a land acknowledgment, and consider approval of minutes from the last two meetings. It will also review the Know Your Rights meeting follow‑up, discuss bystander/upstander topics, update the health resource list, and plan marketing for 2025‑2026. The agenda includes setting a date for the September meeting and other routine items.

• Review and approve minutes from the last two meetings
• Know Your Rights meeting – review and follow up
• Bystander/Upstander discussion
• Health Resource List update
• Marketing/Planning for 2025‑2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several site plan reviews and continuations, including a continued review of Massa Products Corporation's proposed expansion of a manufacturing facility at 280 Lincoln Street. Other items include site plan reviews for new single-family dwellings and a waiver request to modify an approved plan. The board will also receive updates from the Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee and handle administrative items.

• Massa Products Corporation (280 Lincoln Street) — continued site plan review and special permit for manufacturing facility expansion in Industrial District
• Anton Cela (1192 Main Street) — continued site plan review for new single-family dwelling in Residence District B
• Peter and Dania Matheos (155 Otis Street) — waiver of site plan review to extend roof by 96 SF in Residence District A
• Bow Street LLC (33 Cliff Road) — site plan review to reconstruct single-family dwelling in Residence District C
• 166 Otis Hingham, LLC (166 Otis Street) — site plan review to reconstruct single-family dwelling in Residence District A

The board granted site plan approval for 166 Otis Street (Residence District A) with a waiver of certain submittal requirements and multiple conditions. Motions to continue applications for Massa Products Corp., Anton Cela, and Bow Street LLC were approved, moving them to the September 15 meeting. The board also waived site plan review for a roof extension at 155 Otis Street. All motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved 166 Otis Street site plan with waiver and conditions (unanimous)
• Waived site plan review for roof extension at 155 Otis Street (unanimous)
• Continued Massa Products Corp. site plan and special permit to Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Anton Cela single‑family dwelling site plan to Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Bow Street LLC site plan to Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will hold a site visit to 26 Eldridge Court and then adjourn. The meeting is being held remotely.

• Site visit to 26 Eldridge Court
• Remote meeting access

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes, hear project updates, and discuss invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues. New business and next meeting date will be set. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project updates on public safety facility
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues
• New business and scheduling of next meeting on September 18, 2025

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will meet to approve previous minutes and receive an update on landscape design from Copley Wolff Design Group. The body will also discuss immediate next steps towards 100% design.

• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2025
• Landscape design update from Copley Wolff Design Group
• Discussion on immediate next steps towards 100% design

The task force met on August 20, 2025 to receive a landscape design update and discuss coordination with other town committees. No actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The next meeting was scheduled for September 29 at 7 p.m.

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will meet to review reports and discuss several park improvements. The body will address the installation of kiosks and benches, as well as 2025 goals.

• Kiosks installation
• Park benches
• Fundraiser Race dance a thon
• Boy Scout Project
• Scope of the bare cove park committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee approved the use of a small van or pickup truck for setting up the Beantown Marathon on September 6. It also confirmed it will issue a letter to Beantown Races so they can provide a $6,000 donation. Earlier agenda items such as the Treasurer’s Report, July minutes, and the Ranger’s Report were approved without comment.

• Approved Treasurer’s Report
• Approved review and acceptance of July meeting minutes
• Approved Ranger’s Report
• Approved use of small van or pickup truck for marathon setup
• Confirmed committee will provide Beantown Races a letter for $6,000 donation

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will consider two demolition and remodeling applications referred by the Building Commissioner: one for 5 Green Street Court to replace windows, roof, siding, and change roof pitch, and another for 8 Emerald Street to demolish part of the home for a two‑car garage and additional remodel. An informal discussion will address a proposed demolition at 26 Eldridge Court. The agenda also includes routine administrative items and approval of minutes.

• Review of demolition/remodel application for 5 Green Street Court
• Review of demolition/remodel application for 8 Emerald Street
• Informal discussion on proposed demolition of 26 Eldridge Court
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Other administrative items

The Historical Commission voted 1‑aye and 3‑nay on a motion to deem 8 Emerald Street historically significant; the motion failed, so the property is not considered significant and the owners may proceed with demolition and remodeling. The commission also voted 3‑aye and 1‑abstain to determine that 5 Green Street Court is not preferably preserved, allowing demolition to stand. Minutes from the June 2 and July 7 meetings were approved by a 3‑aye, 1‑abstain vote.

• 8 Emerald Street deemed not historically significant (1‑aye, 3‑nay); demolition/remodel allowed
• 5 Green Street Court not preferably preserved (3‑aye, 1‑abstain); demolition approved retroactively
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 2 and July 7, 2025 (3‑aye, 1‑abstain)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will meet to discuss and review EDM Studios' project updates on exterior building and site design for the new facility. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 and June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• EDM Studios project updates – exterior building and site design review
• Public comment opportunity

The committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Sally and second by Vicki. The committee also approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jean and second by Beth. The group reviewed design updates for the Center for Active Living building but did not make any further decisions. Public comments were heard but no actions were adopted.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Sally, seconded by Vicki)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jean, seconded by Beth)

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will receive updates on strategic planning, handbooks, and Title I/II/IV funding. They will act on recognizing food services workers as HEA Unit E and consider recommended price increases for a la carte food items. The committee will also discuss appointing members to the School Building Committee and review several policy first readings.

• Recognition of Hingham Food Services Workers as HEA Unit E
• Recommended price increases for Food Services a la carte items
• Strategic Planning Graphic update
• Updates to Handbooks and approval of policies KE, CHCA, CHCA-E (first read)
• Timeline for appointment to 2025 School Building Committee

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss routine business including the treasurer's report, approval of minutes, and reports from the ranger. They will also consider kiosk installation, park benches, and a fundraiser race dance a thon. Additionally, they will discuss a Boy Scout project, a movie discussion, and review the committee's scope and 2025 goals.

• Kiosks installation
• Park benches
• Fundraiser Race dance a thon
• Boy Scout Project
• Further discussion on projects for the park and 2025 goals

Harbor Development Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the implementation of the Master Plan for Hingham Harbor. The session includes a period for questions from the public.

• Implementation of Master Plan for Hingham Harbor

The Harbor Development Committee approved the July meeting notes. Members discussed a tentative 2026 harbor program that includes a boat parade around July 1, a tall‑ship celebration July 17‑19, and a large music event on September 5. Each member identified an area of interest to lead on the Master Plan for Hingham Harbor. The next meeting was scheduled for September 30 at 7:30 pm, to be held in Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Approved July meeting notes
• Scheduled next meeting for September 30 at 7:30 pm (Town Hall and Zoom)

Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will discuss the 2025/2026 solar credit calculation and review credit card charges presented by Joan Griffin. They will set performance goals for the General Manager and approve meeting minutes from June and July. Financial statements for June 2025 will be reviewed, and updates on the Transmission Line Project and other capital projects will be provided. The board will vote on a proclamation and event for Public Power Week.

• Solar Credit calculation for 2025/2026
• Credit Card Charges – Joan Griffin
• Vote on Public Power Week proclamation and event
• Approve June 2025 financials
• Updates on Transmission Line Project and capital projects

Climate Action Commission

The Climate Action Commission will receive member updates, including a new member introduction and a resignation. It will review the proposal to disband the Energy Advisory Committee (EAC) and reconstitute the Hingham Climate Action Committee (HCAC). The agenda also includes updates on Climate Leader Communities designation, planning for fall activities and building‑inventory outreach, and approval of minutes from the prior meeting.

• Member updates: new member introduction and resignation
• Update on the EAC disbandment and HCAC reconstitution proposal
• Climate Leader Communities designation update
• Planning for fall activities and strategy for engaging the town’s building inventory
• Review and approve minutes from the previous meeting

The Climate Action Commission approved a Green Communities grant to fund weatherization, air sealing, and a hot‑water heat pump at the Central Fire Station. Members also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting by roll‑call vote. Working groups were created to advance a Zero‑Emissions Vehicle policy, a municipal decarbonization roadmap, and coordination on upcoming building projects.

• Approved Green Communities grant for Central Fire Station (grant award)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (roll‑call vote)
• Established ZEV Policy Working Group led by Elliott Place and Lisa Hennessy
• Established Decarbonization Roadmap Working Group (Patricia Burke, Maria Zade, Brad Moyer)
• Established liaison role for Center for Active Living project (John Borger)
• Outlined fall 2025 work plan priorities, including reconstitution proposal and grant application

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss construction progress and solar updates for the Foster School project. Members will review project invoices and a specific project change order. The body will also determine a date for the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

• Phase 2 Punchlist and Phase 3 Construction updates
• Solar Project update
• Review and approval of Project Change Order #17
• Review of invoices from PMA, RDA, and Bacon
• Discussion of additional painting and millwork PCO

The committee approved the minutes from the July 9 and August 6 meetings unanimously. It authorized Bacon Construction to proceed with additional millwork and painting work (PCO #122) and to relocate the vehicular access gate, as recommended by the designer. The board approved Change Order #17, adding $821,042 in fourteen project change orders and bringing the total contract amount to $84,388,896.38. The committee also approved invoices and pay requests totaling $1,122,345.94 and set September 15 for the school's ribbon‑cutting ceremony.

• Approved July 9 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved August 6 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved proceeding with PCO #122 millwork and painting revisions
• Approved relocation of vehicular access gate
• Approved Change Order #17 for $821,042, raising contract to $84,388,896.38 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved PMA invoice 051 for $29,842.70 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved RDA invoice 048 for $131,301.42 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Bacon Construction Pay Req 026 for $961,201.82 (6‑0‑0)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will approve previous minutes and discuss goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The body will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and conduct contract negotiations with the Hingham Food Services Association.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee Goals
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
• Contract negotiations with Hingham Food Services Association
• Negotiations scheduled for 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will discuss and vote on a proposal to engage consulting services with Innes Land Strategies Group. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and vote to approve engaging Innes Land Strategies Group for consulting services

The Affordable Housing Trust voted to authorize the Chair to enter into an engagement agreement with Innes Land Strategies Group for consulting services costing $49,425. The motion was moved by Pamela Bates, seconded by Julie Strehle, and passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $49,425 consulting engagement with Innes Land Strategies Group (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will review meeting minutes from May 7, 2025, and receive updates on the EDM Studios project, including programming, data, and floor plans. The meeting will be held both in person at 224 Central Street and remotely via Zoom.

• Review of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• EDM Studios Project Updates (programming, data, floor plan)
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 224 Central Street and via Zoom

The Center for Active Living Building Committee reviewed design plans, program needs, and cost considerations, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

Select Board

The Hingham Select Board will consider several one‑day wine and malt beverage licenses for local events and a restaurant liquor license. It will also review agreements for fire department equipment, public safety facility furniture, and a harbor resiliency project amendment. The board will handle appointments, public comment, and reports before adjourning.

• Approve Restaurant Common Victualler license for Salty Days Hingham, LLC at 19 Shipyard Drive
• Approve multiple one‑day wine and malt beverage licenses for events at World’s End, Weir River Farm, and Hingham Harbor
• Approve agreement with Stryker Sales, LLC for three Lucas 3 Chest Compression System devices for the Fire Department
• Approve agreement with Environments at Work for furniture for the Public Safety Facility
• Approve Amendment #6 to the agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment for the Harbor Waterfront Resiliency Project

The board unanimously approved Amendment #6 to the agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, allocating up to $150,000 for engineering services on the Harbor Waterfront Resiliency project. It also authorized the Town Administrator to sign agreements for fire‑department CPR devices ($71,943.06), furniture for the new Public Safety Facility ($78,220), and MS4 storm‑water compliance support ($168,500). In addition, the board approved several one‑day wine and malt beverage licenses for local events and appointed new members to various town commissions.

• Approved Amendment #6 with Foth Infrastructure for Harbor Waterfront Resiliency ($150,000) – all in favor
• Authorized agreement with Stryker Sales for three Lucas 3 CPR devices ($71,943.06) – all in favor
• Authorized agreement with Environments at Work for Public Safety Facility furniture ($78,220) – all in favor
• Authorized agreement with Woodard and Curran for MS4 permit compliance support ($168,500) – all in favor
• Approved Special One‑Day Wine & Malt license for Vitamin Sea Brewing Summer Send‑Off – all in favor
• Approved Special One‑Day Wine & Malt license for Widowmaker Brewing Sunset Picnics – all in favor
• Approved Special One‑Day Wine & Malt license for Untold Brewing Hingham High School Rowing Oktoberfest – all in favor
• Appointed Phil Edmundson to the Conservation Commission (3‑year term) – all in favor

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting to consider two special permit requests: a Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln Street and an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 167 Main Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes and updated application forms.

• Hearing: Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln Street
• Hearing: ADU construction at 167 Main Street
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approval of updated application forms
• Remote meeting via Zoom

The board unanimously approved a Special Permit A2 allowing Mahant Krupa Food LLC to operate a Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln Street. It also unanimously granted a Special Permit A1 for Benjamin and Tamala Levin to add an accessory dwelling unit to their garage at 167 Main Street. The board approved the minutes from earlier 2025 meetings and adopted updated ZBA application forms. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Granted Special Permit A2 for Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln St (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Granted Special Permit A1 for ADU addition at 167 Main St (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes for Jan‑Mar 2025 meetings (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved amended ZBA application forms (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The committee will discuss updates from each town on various estuary initiatives and projects. No votes or decisions are expected at this meeting. Items include trail improvements, water quality monitoring, and a grant for culvert study.

• Updates on the Trail to Straits Pond Island
• Waterfront Access Study Committee representation
• Weir River Woods Kiosk replacement
• Straits Pond water quality monitoring and tidal gate improvements
• WRWA grant to study culverts for native trout and water quality

The committee did not have a quorum, so the May 20, 2025 minutes were not approved. The next meeting was set for October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM via Zoom. Scott Plympton agreed to contact Derek Skappers to arrange a presentation and unveiling ceremony for the repaired Weir River Woods kiosk. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Quorum not met; May 20 minutes not approved
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct 28, 2025 (Zoom)
• Scott Plympton to contact Derek Skappers for kiosk presentation and unveiling

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will review and approve the minutes from 04.08.25, update competency determination and graduation requirements, and examine curriculum opt-out and handbook policies. The committee will also review the student late‑night/overnight travel policy and discuss possible legislation changes to student school cell phone use. Upcoming meeting dates will be set and any other items may be added.

• Review and approve minutes from 04.08.25
• Update competency determination and graduation requirements
• Review curriculum opt-out policies and handbook updates (CHCA approvals)
• Review student late‑night or overnight travel policy
• Discuss potential legislation changes to student school cell phone use

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider site plan reviews and waivers for eight properties, including a continuation for Massa Products Corporation to expand a manufacturing facility in the Industrial District. Other items include residential reconstructions, a waiver to eliminate a second story at 55 Industrial Park Road, and a sports court at 2 Weston Road. The meeting also includes subcommittee updates and administrative items.

• Massa Products Corporation at 280 Lincoln Street: site plan review and special permit for manufacturing expansion in Industrial District
• Bow Street LLC at 33 Cliff Road: continued site plan review for single-family dwelling reconstruction in Residence District C
• Fifty-Five Saxon LLC at 55 Industrial Park Road: waiver of site plan review to eliminate second story of office building and add patio
• Morgan Residential LLC at 193 Ward Street: waiver of site plan review for finalized architectural plans and driveway reconfiguration for Lot 1 of flexible residential development
• 10 Martins Cove Road Realty Trust at 10 Martins Cove Road: site plan review for pool reconstruction

The Board granted the site‑plan application for 10 Martins Cove Road, waiving several submittal requirements and imposing six conditions for construction. It also continued the Bow Street and Massa Products applications to the August 25 meeting. Additionally, the Board waived site‑plan review for projects at 55 Industrial Park Road, 193 Ward Street, and 155 Otis Street.

• Continue Bow Street LLC site‑plan review to Aug 25, 2025 (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Continue Massa Products Corp site‑plan review and Special Permit A3 to Aug 25, 2025 (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Waive site‑plan review for 55 Industrial Park Road (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Waive site‑plan review for 193 Ward Street (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Waive site‑plan review for 155 Otis Street (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Grant site‑plan approval for 10 Martins Cove Road with waiver of submittal requirements and six conditions (motion passed by roll call vote)

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will update its work plan, discussing the local residential real estate market, comparing peer communities, and assigning member research tasks. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion of residential real estate market trends
• Peer community comparison for compatibility standards
• Member research assignments to support work plan

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee agreed to hold its next meetings on September 4 and September 18 at 6 PM. Members also agreed to conduct neighborhood outreach after the Labor Day break to gauge resident interest. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Scheduled next meeting for September 4 at 6 PM
• Scheduled next meeting for September 18 at 6 PM
• Agreed to conduct public outreach to neighborhoods after Labor Day
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on the Foster School project. The body will review and approve project invoices.

• Review and approval of Certified Safe Req #02 July 2025 invoice for the Foster School project

The committee approved CSE Pay Request 002 for $166,083.75 covering July 2025, with a 4‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). The PMA and RDA agreed to direct Bacon Construction to begin pavement‑weaving repairs on a time‑and‑materials basis to keep the paving schedule on track. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved CSE Pay Req 002 for $166,083.75 (vote 4-0-1)
• Directed Bacon Construction to proceed with pavement‑weaving repairs on T&M basis
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will consider a possible vote to confirm a recommendation for a pickleball project designer. They will also receive updates on summer and fall programs, discuss possible Community Preservation Committee (CPC) projects, and review the FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes an open forum for public questions.

• Possible vote to confirm recommendation for pickleball project designer
• Summer Programs Update
• Fall Programs Update
• Possible CPC projects discussion
• FY 2025 Budget Update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It confirmed CHA as the recommended designer for the town's pickleball project. It approved up to $15,000 to hire a structural engineer to assess the recreation shed at Plymouth River and unanimously voted to submit the CPC application for the shed by September 9.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed CHA as pickleball project designer (unanimous)
• Approved up to $15,000 for structural evaluation of Plymouth River recreation shed (unanimous)
• Approved submission of preliminary CPC application for the shed by Sep 9 (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Hingham Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting with updates from the director and committees. Key items include discussion of the building OPM (Owner's Project Manager) and the marketing subcommittee's outreach plan. No votes or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Director's Report
• Committee update: Building OPM
• Marketing Subcommittee Minutes
• Outreach Plan discussion
• Future meeting schedule

The council approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. The session also welcomed new board member Rory Earley, announced the hiring of project manager Dan Pallotta, and provided program updates, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review applications for remodeling and partial demolition of regulated buildings. The body will also hold an informal discussion regarding a proposed home demolition.

• Review of application for 5 Green Street Court to replace windows, roof, and siding
• Review of application for 8 Emerald Street to demolish part of a home for a garage and remodel
• Informal discussion on proposed demolition of home at 26 Eldridge Court

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will consider a presentation from EDM Studios that includes design updates and may vote on them. The committee will also discuss outreach strategies and plan dates for a summer meeting. Public comments will be invited before adjournment.

• EDM Studios presentation design updates – review and possible vote
• Discussion on outreach
• Discussion and planning of summer meeting dates
• Public comment period

The Center for Active Living Building Committee voted to proceed with the presented design plan, allowing the architect and OPM to move to systems presentations and cost estimates. The motion was made, seconded, and all five voting members recorded an affirmative vote. The approved plan reflects a reduced building size of 25,950 square feet.

• Approved moving forward with design development and systems estimates (unanimous affirmative votes by Vicki, Beth, Sally, Joe, and Tom)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several items, including a request from Chipotle Mexican Grill at 92 Derby Street to change its operating hours, approval of two special one-day alcohol licenses for events at Weir River Farm, and a presentation of regional water resource study results. The board will also accept an ARPA check, designate an official for the ARPA portal, and issue a proclamation for Farmer's Market Day. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 92 Derby Street, request for change of operating hours
• Special one-day wine and malt beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing LLC for Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics on July 31, 2025
• Special one-day wine and malt beverages license to Decanted Wine Truck for River Rock Music Festival at Weir River Farm on September 6, 2025
• Plymouth County ARPA check presentation and designation of Assistant Town Administrator for Finance as portal user
• Massachusetts Water Resource Association regional study results and next steps

The Board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes, authorized Assistant Town Administrator Brittany Iacaponi to use the Plymouth County ARPA portal, and proclaimed August 9, 2025 as Farmer’s Market Day. It also approved Chipotle Mexican Grill’s request to extend its operating hours to 11 p.m. nightly and granted one‑day wine and malt beverage licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing for a July 31 picnic and to Decanted Wine Truck for a September 6 music festival. Finally, the Board entered executive session to consider real‑property matters.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Brittany Iacaponi to prepare entries in the Plymouth County ARPA portal (unanimous)
• Proclaimed August 9, 2025 as Farmer’s Market Day (unanimous)
• Approved Chipotle Mexican Grill hour extension to 11 p.m. nightly (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt beverage license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for July 31 picnic (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt beverage license to Decanted Wine Truck for September 6 festival (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider several agreements for the Weir River Water System. This includes the purchase of three vehicles and contracts for a water treatment plant study and pipe installation.

• Agreement with Colonial Ford Corporation for a 2024 Ford T350 Cargo Van
• Agreement with Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc. for a 2025 Ford T250 Cargo Van
• Agreement with Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc. for a 2024 Ford F350 Dump Truck
• Agreement with A PEX Companies LLC for Phase 1 of the Water Treatment Plant Capacity Evaluation and PFAS Study
• Agreement with Hydra Dive Tech LLC for Accord Pond Pipe Installation

The Board unanimously approved three new water‑system vehicles—a 2024 Ford T350 cargo van, a 2025 Ford T250 cargo van, and a 2024 Ford F350 dump truck—each within specified cost limits. It also approved a Phase 1 water‑treatment plant capacity evaluation and PFAS study with APEX Companies for up to $180,940, and a $248,000 Accord Pond pipe‑installation contract with Hydra Dive Tech. All prior meeting minutes were ratified and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Jan‑28, Mar‑11, May‑20, Jun‑17 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Ford T350 cargo van purchase up to $60,280.10 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Ford T250 cargo van purchase up to $65,990.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Ford F350 dump truck purchase up to $80,925.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant Capacity Evaluation & PFAS Study up to $180,940.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Accord Pond pipe‑installation contract up to $248,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will meet to review the next steps for the GM2 project, including the design of travel lanes, a Special Use Permit, and the MBTA bus stop. The meeting will also cover the project schedule and the timeline for the landscape design firm.

• Review of project schedule and travel lanes between North and Water Streets
• Review of Special Use Permit along Summer Street past Button Cove Road
• Review of MBTA bus stop design at Bathing Beach
• Discussion of landscape design firm scope and timeline
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from March 3, 2025 and May 20, 2025

The Task Force voted to approve the minutes from the March 3 2025 and May 20 2025 meetings. The engineering team provided updates on utility design, MBTA scope, landscape design, road configurations, wetland mitigation, right‑of‑way plans, and the project schedule. The next meeting was set for August 20, 2025 and the session adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 3/3/2025 and 5/20/25

Planning Board

The Planning Board will present a conceptual townhouse development plan for 29 Shipyard Drive and discuss a potential zoning amendment to Section IV‑G (Mixed‑Use Special Permit) in the Industrial District. It will also consider waivers of site‑plan review for 27 Otis Hill Road and for a Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln Street. Additional site‑plan reviews for properties on Bel Air Road, Cushing Avenue, Cliff Road, and Lincoln Street will be heard. The meeting will conclude with liaison designation, subcommittee updates, and routine administrative items.

• Conceptual townhouse development plan for 29 Shipyard Drive; potential zoning amendment (Section IV‑G Mixed‑Use Special Permit) in Industrial District
• Waiver of site‑plan review for 27 Otis Hill Road (retaining walls, fire pit patio, deck surfacing, grading, landscaping) in Residence District A
• Waiver of site‑plan review for 400 Lincoln Street to locate a Tropical Smoothie Café take‑out in Industrial District
• Site‑plan review for 53 Bel Air Road to reconstruct a single‑family dwelling with hardscaping, landscaping, grading, and drainage in Residence District A
• Site‑plan review for 37 Cushing Avenue to demolish an existing single‑family dwelling and garage, and improve hardscaping, landscaping, and grading in Residence District A

The Planning Board voted to designate Gordon Carr as the Board representative to the South Hingham Development Working Group. The Board also voted to continue three pending applications—Massa Products at 280 Lincoln Street, Bow Street LLC at 33 Cliff Road, and a waiver for 27 Otis Hill Road—until August 11, 2025. Additionally, the Board approved a waiver of site‑plan review for a Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln Street. No motions were opposed.

• Designated Gordon Carr as Planning Board rep to South Hingham Working Group (5‑0)
• Continued Massa Products site‑plan review and Special Permit to Aug 11, 2025 (5‑0)
• Continued Bow Street LLC site‑plan review to Aug 11, 2025 (5‑0)
• Waived Site Plan Review for 27 Otis Hill Road modifications (5‑0)
• Waived Site Plan Review for Tropical Smoothie Café at 400 Lincoln Street (vote not recorded, but finding approved)

Harbor Development Committee

The Joint Harbor Development Committee and Bathing Beach Trustees will meet to review the implementation of the Hingham Harbor Master Plan. The committee will also receive updates on the wharf and a review of the July 2 Droneworks Show.

• Master Plan for Hingham Harbor implementation
• Wharf update
• July 2 Droneworks Show review

The committee approved the June meeting minutes and introduced two new members. It determined that the new boat‑ramp sand mitigation is not regular maintenance and will require a five‑year permit, triggering a notice of project change and delaying the MEPA filing for raising the wharves by about six months. Raising Barnes Wharf was placed on hold while permitting continues for Town Wharf and Veterans Wharf revetment.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced new members Celia McLane and Thomas Kelley
• Determined boat‑ramp sand mitigation requires a 5‑year permit, delaying wharf‑raising permits ~6 months
• Placed Barnes Wharf raising project on back burner; permitting proceeds for Town Wharf and Veterans Wharf revetment

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will review its work plan, including a zoning overview, historic district design review, and peer community comparison. Members will discuss and select neighborhoods—Crow Point, Liberty Pole, Cushing Street, and Middle Street—for assessment. The meeting will also set future meeting dates before adjourning.

• Review of residential zoning overview and amendment history
• Peer community comparison presentation
• Discussion of neighborhoods to assess: Crow Point (Wompatuck Rd/Bel Air Rd), Liberty Pole, Cushing St, Middle St
• Local historic district design review
• Setting future meeting schedule

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee met remotely on July 24, 2025, reviewed site‑plan triggers, data spreadsheets, and outreach plans, and set the next meetings for August 7 and August 28. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously. No approvals, denials, or policy changes were decided.

• Motion to adjourn passed (8 in favor, 0 opposed)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will meet remotely on July 24, 2025, and then vote to enter executive session under state law to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. The Trust will not reconvene in open session; the meeting will adjourn in executive session.

• Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(6) for real property negotiations

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust met remotely on July 24, 2025. Members present were Chair Jack Falvey, Pamela Bates, Cullen McGehee, and Brigid Ryan. The Trust voted to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A Section 21(a)(6) to consider a proposed real estate purchase. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Entered Executive Session (vote 4-0)

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Harbor Development Committee and Trustees will review updates on the harbor wharf and the recent Droneworks Show. The main agenda item is discussion of how to implement the Master Plan for Hingham Harbor. The meeting will also include approval of June meeting minutes and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Approve June meeting notes
• Wharf update
• July 2nd Droneworks Show review
• Master Plan for Hingham Harbor implementation
• Set next meeting date

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will review requests to MassDOT for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and specific crosswalk additions and removals. The body will also consider 25 MPH speed limits for three roads and improvements to the Fountain Square intersection.

• Proposed 25 MPH speed limits for Butler Road, Sherwood Road, and Smith Road
• Proposed crosswalk additions at Arnold Road and Leavitt Street (between Winter and Irving)
• Proposed crosswalk removals at Cole Corner (Main Street to Central Street) and Short Street at Leavitt
• Proposed improvements to Fountain Square intersection and pedestrian accommodations
• Notice of adoption of Ch. 40 §71 regarding School Bus Stop Arm Video Enforcement

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6 and January 21, 2025 meetings. It also approved the installation of eight Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) devices across town. The committee recommended that the Select Board endorse construction plans for the Fountain Square intersection improvements. Finally, the committee unanimously approved a 25 mph speed limit on Butler, Sherwood, and Smith Roads.

• Approved January 6 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 21 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved installation of eight Rapid Flash Beacons at specified locations (unanimous)
• Recommended Select Board endorse Fountain Square construction and pedestrian improvements (unanimous)
• Approved 25 mph speed limit on Butler, Sherwood, and Smith Roads (unanimous)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The HCAL Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to present and discuss the preliminary design of the new Center for Active Living building. This is the main substantive item on the agenda. Public comment will also be taken before adjournment.

• Joint meeting with Select Board for presentation and discussion of preliminary design of new Center for Active Living building
• Public comment period

The Building Committee attended a joint meeting with the Select Board to present and discuss the design of the new Center for Active Living Building. No minutes or deliberations were recorded, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting concluded after public comment.

Select Board

The Select Board will interview three police officer candidates (Daniel Martini, Dylan Diersch, Jenna Hurlburt) and may vote on appointments. At 6:30 PM, they will hold a joint meeting with the Center for Active Living Building Committee to review the preliminary design for the new facility. Public comment will be heard.

• Interviews and potential appointments of police officer candidates Daniel Martini, Dylan Diersch, and Jenna Hurlburt
• Joint meeting with the Hingham Center for Active Living Building Committee for presentation and discussion of preliminary design for the new Center for Active Living Building

The board voted to extend conditional employment offers to Daniel Martini and Dylan Diersch as permanent police officers, contingent on required exams and screenings. A separate motion approved a conditional offer to Jenna Hurlburt under similar conditions. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved conditional offer to Daniel Martini and Dylan Diersch as permanent police officers (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer to Jenna Hurlburt as permanent police officer (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Weir River Estuary Park Committee

The Weir River Estuary Park Committee will review and discuss status reports from each town on ongoing projects, including trail improvements, water quality monitoring, and grant-funded studies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on updates and planning for future sessions.

• Update on Trail to Straits Pond Island
• Waterfront Access Study Committee representation
• Weir River Woods Kiosk replacement
• Straits Pond water quality monitoring and tidal gate improvements
• WRWA grant to study culverts for native trout and water quality

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will attend a joint meeting with the Select Board and the Hingham Center for Active Living Building Committee. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the meeting otherwise consists of call to order and adjournment.

• Participate in joint meeting of Select Board and Hingham Center for Active Living Building Committee

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss elementary enrollment and preschool leadership, and conduct the superintendent's summative evaluation. The meeting will also include an executive session to approve past minutes and discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Approval of June 30, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of elementary enrollment update
• Discussion of integrated preschool leadership structures
• Superintendent summative evaluation
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The Public Safety Facility Building Committee will meet remotely to discuss project updates, invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider new business. The agenda is procedural with no specific action items detailed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 12, 2025
• Project updates on the public safety facility
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts and financial issues

Climate Action Commission

The Hingham Climate Action Commission will discuss pursuing the Climate Leader Communities designation, a state program that recognizes municipalities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The commission will also review and adopt a proposal to update its own charter (HCAC) and discuss strategy for proactive involvement with the town's building inventory, including the Center for Active Living and school building updates. A working group update and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Review and adopt proposal to update the Hingham Climate Action Commission (HCAC)
• Discuss pursuit of Climate Leader Communities designation
• Discuss strategy for proactive involvement with the town's building inventory (Center for Active Living, school building updates)
• Working group update and discussion
• Review and approve minutes from the previous meeting

The commission voted unanimously to adopt the proposal that dissolves the Energy Action Committee and combines its work with the Hingham Climate Action Commission, authorizing the Chair to present the proposal to the Select Board and Moderator. The commission also unanimously approved a motion to have a designated HCAC representative serve as an ex officio member on any new town building committees. The minutes from the May 14 meeting were approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved proposal to disband Energy Action Committee and merge it into HCAC (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to represent the proposal before the Select Board and Moderator (unanimous)
• Approved motion to make a HCAC representative an ex officio member of new building committees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the May 14 meeting (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The Hingham Beautification Commission will convene at Town Hall to review the treasurer's report, an update on the Islands, and the current watering schedule.

• Treasurer's Report
• Islands Update
• Watering Schedule
• Publicity
• Adjournment

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will review its Treasurer's Report and approve the meeting minutes. It will hear reports from the ranger and discuss upcoming projects, including kiosk installation, new park benches, a fundraiser race, and a Boy Scout project. The meeting also includes an "Out of the Darkness" walk and a discussion of the park's 2025 goals.

• Kiosks installation
• Park benches
• Fundraiser Race
• Boy Scout Project
• Out of the Darkness walk

The Bare Cove Park Committee approved the Out of the Darkness Walk scheduled for September 27. It also approved the treasurer’s fiscal report and accepted the June meeting minutes. The ranger’s report was postponed (tabled). No other items received a formal decision.

• Approved Out of the Darkness Walk
• Approved Treasurer’s Report
• Approved June meeting minutes
• Tabled Ranger’s Report

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will review the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting and consider a recommendation for Owner's Project Manager services for Phase 2 of the HCAL building project. The committee will then vote on whether to endorse that recommendation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Consider and recommend Owner's Project Manager services for the HCAL Building Project Phase 2
• Review and approve minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on awarding a contract for Owner's Project Manager services for the new Center for Active Living building. Other items include agreements for pickleball court design, a pool complex OPM, public safety drones, roadwork amendments, and pedestrian safety beacons. The board will also consider MBTA's proposed revised Route 220 bus service in Hingham and make appointments.

• Agreement with CHA Consulting for design and permitting of new Carlson Field Pickleball Courts
• Agreement with Pomroy Associates for OPM services for South Shore Country Club Pool Complex
• Agreement with Adorama for DJI MATRICE drones for Public Safety
• Discussion of proposed funding and locations for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
• Consideration of MBTA proposed revised Route 220 bus service in Hingham

The Hingham Select Board approved several contracts, including major roadwork amendments totaling $1.6 million. It also authorized agreements for pickleball court design, pool project management, police drones, and senior‑center project management. All motions passed unanimously or with recorded votes.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (vote 2‑0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized CHA Consulting contract for pickleball court design up to $166,000 (all in favor)
• Authorized Pomroy Associates OPM services for South Shore Country Club pool up to $160,235 (all in favor)
• Authorized Adorama Camera purchase of DJI drones up to $78,353.95 (all in favor)
• Authorized P‑Three Inc OPM services for Center for Active Living building up to $130,000 (all in favor)
• Authorized Sealcoating, Inc. amendment for additional roadwork up to $750,000 (all in favor)
• Authorized T.L. Edwards amendment for additional roadwork up to $850,000 (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four requests for special permits and modifications, including a take-out restaurant and an indoor golf facility. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Hingham Yacht Club: Modify construction start date to October at 208 Downer Avenue
• South Shore Eats: Special permit for take-out restaurant at 400 Lincoln Street
• Massa Products: Addition to building and testing pond extension at 280 Lincoln Street
• 20 Broad Cove: Continue nonconforming indoor golf facility in new building at 20 Broad Cove Road
• Approval of minutes and updated application forms

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a modification to Special Permit A2 for the Hingham Yacht Club at 208 Downer Avenue, allowing construction from October through April and temporary stacking of up to two floats. The Board also granted a Special Permit A2 to South Shore Eats, Inc. for a sit‑down and take‑out restaurant at 400 Lincoln Street in the Lincoln Plaza shopping center. Both motions passed unanimously on roll‑call votes.

• Granted modification of Special Permit A2 for Hingham Yacht Club at 208 Downer Avenue (construction Oct‑Apr, up to 2 stacked floats) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Granted Special Permit A2 for South Shore Eats, Inc. to operate a sit‑down/take‑out restaurant at 400 Lincoln Street – unanimous roll‑call vote

Board of Water Commissioners

The Hingham Board of Water Commissioners will hold a discussion with Veolia regarding water services. The meeting includes a call to order, public comment, and adjournment. It will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Discussion with Veolia on water service matters

The Board of Water Commissioners reviewed system performance, ongoing projects, and drought measures. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was formally adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn approved (all in favor)

Route 3A Task Force

The Route 3A Task Force will hold a remote webinar to review project updates and outline next steps for 100% design and project bidding. The meeting will include a public comment period.

• Project update presentation
• Discussion on 100% design and project bid
• Public comment period
• Remote webinar via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 810 1673 1435

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee's Education Program Subcommittee will meet to approve past minutes and review the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Years 1 through 5.

• Approval of minutes from October 2024 through February 2025
• Review of MTSS implementation progress and expansion to secondary education
• Discussion on family engagement and communication strategies
• Alignment of MTSS with strategic plan and equity goals
• Updates from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee will hold an organizational meeting to discuss its work plan and schedule. No ordinances or specific proposals are on the agenda—only introductory and planning items.

• Discussion of work plan for developing residential compatibility standards
• Setting meeting schedule for future work sessions

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee agreed to meet every two weeks at 6 PM, scheduling the next meetings for July 24, August 7 and tentatively August 28. Members assigned outreach and data‑collection tasks, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 PM (motion passed, all in favor, none opposed)
• Agreed to hold subcommittee meetings every two weeks, starting at 6 PM
• Scheduled next meetings for July 24, August 7 and tentatively August 28
• Chair Shriver to pull together data points on 3‑4 identified neighborhoods
• Member Tondorf‑Dick to reach out to peer towns for input
• Member Fisher to reach out to developers and builders
• Chair Shriver and Community Planning Director Wentworth to work on the meeting schedule
• Member Fisher to use the Hingham Anchor for outreach; Member Smoczynski to use Anchor Facebook groups and compile a list of historic‑district design moves

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust will vote on the May and FY2025 treasurer's reports, review a mid-year financial projection, and discuss the Lincoln School Apartments 2025 budget. The chairperson will update on multi-family housing and a welcoming initiative with Hingham Unified Committee (HUC). Trustees may also vote on project-related bills and tax title properties.

• Lincoln School Apartments 2025 budget overview
• Mid-year financial projections update
• Votes to approve treasurer's reports for May and FY through May 2025
• Chairperson's update on multi-family housing and HUC welcoming initiative
• Tax title properties discussion and possible project votes

The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It also approved the May 2025 Treasurer's Reports and Fiscal Year Financial Statements (4‑0). The Trust voted to transfer and pay legal bills for Bogle, DeAscentis & Coughlin, P.C. in the amount of $1,510.50 (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm (6‑0).

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2025 Treasurer's Reports and FY financial statements (4-0)
• Approved transfer/payment of legal bills $1,510.50 to Bogle, DeAscentis & Coughlin, P.C. (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 pm (6-0)

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss construction progress and solar project updates for the Foster School. Members will review project invoices and Project Change Order #17.

• Phase 2 substantial completion and punchlist status
• Phase 3 schedule and construction update
• Solar project update
• Project Change Order #17
• June 2025 invoices for PMA, RDA, Bacon, and Certified Safe

The committee approved the June 4 and June 12 meeting minutes. It voted to approve six invoices and a pay request totaling over $1 million. Members agreed to proceed with the full irrigation scope, to be covered in Change Order #17. Open house and ribbon‑cutting dates were discussed for fall 2025.

• Approved 6/04/25 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved 6/12/25 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved PMA invoice 050 for $36,059.90 (6-0-0)
• Approved RDA invoice 047 for $64,620.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved Bacon Construction Pay Req 025 for $397,125.34 (6-0-0)
• Approved Certified Safe Electric Pay Req 001 for $142,357.50 (6-0-0)
• Approved C. Spirito invoice 006 for $3,877.50 (6-0-0)
• Moved forward with full irrigation scope; cost to be included in Change Order #17

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially vote on a recommendation for a pickleball project designer. The body will also receive updates on the community playground and summer programs.

• Possible vote of recommendation for Pickleball Project Designer
• Community Playground update
• Summer Program update
• Pathway Project discussion
• Road Race discussion

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; the remaining agenda items were informational updates. The next commission meeting is scheduled for August 6 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Hingham Advisory Committee will meet to approve FY25 year-end transfers and meeting notes from June 24, 2025. The meeting will be held in person at the Town Hall or remotely via Zoom.

• Approve FY25 Year End Transfers
• Approve Meeting Notes from 6/24/2025
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Liaison Updates
• Housekeeping

Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will discuss rebates, credit card charges, and performance goals for the General Manager. The board will also receive updates on the Transmission Line Project and other capital projects.

• General Manager Performance Goals
• Transmission Line Project updates
• Capital Projects updates
• May 2025 financials
• Rebates and credit card charges

Historical Commission

The Hingham Historical Commission will review four applications referred by the Building Commissioner to demolish portions of structures or replace windows and siding at 413 Main Street, 169 Hersey Street, and 5 Green Street Court.

• Review demolition of portion of house at 413 Main Street
• Review demolition of detached garage at 169 Hersey Street
• Review window, roof, and siding replacement at 5 Green Street Court
• Review roof pitch change at 5 Green Street Court
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom

Planning Board

The Hingham Planning Board will review four site plan modifications and conduct a continued site plan review. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Modification of a Site Plan Approval at 274 South Street for 38 pervious parking spaces
• Waiver of Site Plan Review at 20 Broad Cove Road to reconstruct a commercial building
• Modification of a Site Plan Approval at 208 Downer Avenue to adjust construction timing
• Continued Site Plan Review at 245 High Street for a residential addition
• Site Plan Review at 53 Bel Air Road to reconstruct a single-family dwelling

The Planning Board approved the Town’s request to modify the site plan and special permit for 274 South Street, allowing construction of 38 pervious parking spaces in the Business Recreation District, subject to conditions such as proof of recording and construction‑vehicle restrictions. The Board also waived the site‑plan review for a building reconstruction at 20 Broad Cove Road in Residence District A. Additionally, the Board granted a site‑plan modification for the Hingham Yacht Club to begin construction at 208 Downer Avenue one month earlier than originally approved.

• Granted modification of Site Plan Approval for 274 South St parking addition (38 pervious spaces) – motion passed roll call (in favor: Gary Tondorf‑Dick, Crystal Kelly, Tracy Shriver)
• Granted modification of Special Permit A3 for 274 South St parking addition – motion passed roll call (in favor: Gary Tondorf‑Dick, Crystal Kelly, Michael Mercurio, Tracy Shriver)
• Waived Site Plan Review for 20 Broad Cove Rd building reconstruction – motion passed roll call (in favor: Crystal Kelly, Gary Tondorf‑Dick, Tracy Shriver)
• Granted modification of Site Plan Approval for 208 Downer Ave construction start date change – motion passed roll call (in favor: Crystal Kelly, Gary Tondorf‑Dick, Tracy Shriver)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider agreements for a Wacker NEUSON Excavator and a 2025 Ford Explorer XLT. The board will also discuss FY25 year-end transfers and the Town Administrator's annual review.

• Agreement with Tri County Contractor’s Supply for a Wacker NEUSON Excavator for DPW
• Agreement with Colonial Ford Corporation for a 2025 Ford Explorer XLT for the Fire Prevention Officer
• FY25 Year-End Transfers
• Hingham Maritime Center Annual Update
• Independence Day Drone Light Show Celebration Update

The Board authorized the Town Administrator to sign a $185,831.50 contract for a Wacker NEUSON excavator for the Department of Public Works and a $60,797.20 contract for a 2025 Ford Explorer XLT for the Fire Department. It also approved multiple Reserve Fund transfers, including $400,000 to Police salaries and $271,651 to Legal Services, among others. The Board appointed Mike Carlson as the Town's Tree Warden and gave the Chair authority to approve additional FY25 transfers up to $10,000 through July 15.

• Approved $185,831.50 DPW excavator contract (all in favor)
• Approved $60,797.20 Fire Department vehicle contract (all in favor)
• Recommended $400,000 Reserve Fund transfer to Police/Salaries (all in favor)
• Recommended $271,651 Reserve Fund transfer to Legal Services/Expenses (all in favor)
• Recommended $29,300 Reserve Fund transfer to Accounting/Expenses (all in favor)
• Recommended $25,500 Reserve Fund transfer to Town Hall/Capital (all in favor)
• Authorized Chair to approve additional FY25 transfers up to $10,000 through July 15 (all in favor)
• Appointed Mike Carlson as Tree Warden (all in favor)

Cable TV Advisory Committee

The Cable TV Advisory Committee will meet to review an update to the By Laws for a Select Board Meeting. The meeting also includes time for public comments.

• Review of By Laws update for Select Board Meeting

Energy Action Committee

The Hingham Energy Action Committee will meet to approve minutes from its March meeting and hold a discussion on the 2025 HCAC/EAC proposal. The meeting is remote with public access.

• Approval of minutes from March meeting
• Discussion on 2025 HCAC/EAC proposal

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will discuss the year-end FY25 budget summary and act on it. They will also receive a presentation on end-of-year MTSS data and evidence for the Superintendent's annual evaluation. The committee will review facilities rental rates and approve grants, donations, and surplus items. The meeting includes an executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining.

• Discuss and act on year-end FY25 budget summary
• Receive presentation on EOY MTSS data for 2024-2025
• Review evidence and artifacts for Superintendent's annual evaluation
• Review and act on facilities rental rates
• Approve grants, donations, and surplus items

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF-Local 2398. The board may vote to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the association.

• Potential vote to sign Memorandum of Agreement with Hingham Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF-Local 2398

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to review applications for at-large members and discuss the meeting schedule.

• Review of At-Large Member Applications
• Discussion of Meeting Schedule

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee appointed Mary Ann Donaldson for Residence C, Charles Hayes for Residence A, Lexy LeFort for Residence B, and Anna McGarry as the at‑large member. The subcommittee also set its meeting schedule for the second and fourth Thursday of each month, with dates on July 10 and July 24. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

• Approved Mary Ann Donaldson as Residence C District representative (unanimous)
• Approved Charles Hayes as Residence A District representative (unanimous)
• Approved Lexy LeFort as Residence B District committee member (unanimous)
• Approved Anna McGarry as At Large representative (unanimous)
• Set subcommittee meeting dates: second and fourth Thursday each month at 6 PM, plus July 10 and July 24 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 PM (unanimous)

Bare Cove Park Committee

The Bare Cove Park Committee will review the Treasurer's Report and meeting minutes, hear the Ranger's Report, and discuss several park improvement projects. Topics include installation of kiosks, placement of park benches, a fundraiser race, and a Boy Scout project. The committee will also hold further discussion on park projects and 2025 goals.

• Kiosks installation
• Park benches
• Fundraiser Race
• Boy Scout Project
• Further discussion on projects for the park and 2025 goals

The committee approved the Memorial Bench Policy and its application. The May meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. The Treasurer’s Report, Ranger’s Report, kiosk installation proposal, and fundraiser race discussion were all tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Memorial Bench Policy and application
• Approved May meeting minutes (2 meetings)
• Tabled Treasurer’s Report
• Tabled Ranger’s Report
• Tabled Kiosks Installation proposal
• Tabled Fundraiser Race discussion

Trustees of the Bathing Beach

The Trustees of the Bathing Beach will discuss beach maintenance, including the parking lot and dunes, a request to use the community room for a July 2 event, and the lifeguard program for the 2025 season. An update on the fiscal year budget and remaining funds will also be presented.

• Beach maintenance: parking lot, dunes, and beach area updates
• Request to use community room for July 2, 2025 event
• Lifeguard program discussion for 2025 season
• Fiscal year budget and funds/uses remaining

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategies in a joint executive session with the Personnel Board. The board may vote to sign Memorandums of Agreement with two police unions.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Hingham Police Patrolman’s Association
• Memorandum of Agreement with Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss fund balances and vote on the town's financial policy. The body will also consider authorizing the Committee Chair to handle year-end transfers under $10,000.

• Vote on Financial Policy
• Vote on Ad Com Chair authority for year-end transfers under $10,000
• Discussion of Inside Town Finances Volume 6: Fund Balance
• FY25 Year End Transfers

The committee voted to adopt the revised Financial Policy that had been approved by the Select Board and School Committee. It also approved all FY25 year‑end intra‑ and inter‑departmental transfers and authorized Tina Sherwood to approve additional transfers under $10,000 for the week of June 25‑31, 2025. Minutes from four prior meetings were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopt revised Financial Policy – approved by all voting members
• Approve FY25 year‑end transfers – approved by all voting members
• Authorize Tina Sherwood to approve transfers < $10,000 (6/25‑6/31) – approved by all voting members
• Approve meeting minutes from 3/26/25 – approved by all voting members
• Approve meeting minutes from 4/22/25 – approved by all voting members
• Approve meeting minutes from 4/27/25 – approved by all voting members
• Approve meeting minutes from 5/13/25 – approved by all voting members
• Adjourn meeting – approved by all voting members

Harbor Development Committee

The Harbor Development Committee will meet to discuss the implementation of the Hingham Harbor Master Plan. The body will also receive updates on the wharf and the July 2nd Droneworks Show.

• Wharf update
• July 2nd Droneworks Show in 2025
• Master Plan for Hingham Harbor implementation

The committee approved the minutes from the May meeting. No other motions were decided at this session. The committee received updates on the wharf resiliency project, sand and geese management, harbormaster staffing, and upcoming events.

• Approved May meeting notes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue reviews for two single-family dwellings and a common driveway. The board will also discuss residential compatibility standards and conduct a reorganization.

• Site Plan Review for a single-family dwelling at 210 Hull Street
• Site Plan Review for a single-family dwelling at 311 Rockland Street
• Special Permit A3 for a common driveway at 210 Hull Street and 311 Rockland Street
• Discussion of Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee
• Board Reorganization

The board granted 210 Hull Street LLC's site‑plan approval for 210 Hull Street, waiving several submittal requirements and imposing detailed construction conditions. The motion passed unanimously (Kevin Ellis, Gary Tondorf‑Dick, Gordon Carr, Tracy Shriver). A motion to grant a similar site‑plan approval for 311 Rockland Street was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 210 Hull Street site‑plan (unanimous 4‑0)
• Motion to grant 311 Rockland Street site‑plan made and seconded (vote not recorded)

School Committees

The Hingham School Committee will meet remotely to discuss and act on several items, including short-term substitute rates for Unit C, an HR role title change, HMS RISE program staffing, Behavior Tech contracts, and the year-end FY25 budget summary. The committee will also discuss the proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan before adjourning to executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Discuss short term Unit C substitute rates and act as appropriate
• Discuss HR role title change and act as appropriate
• Discuss HMS RISE program staffing and act as appropriate
• Discuss Behavior Tech contracts and act as appropriate
• Discuss Year End FY25 budget summary and act as appropriate

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review previous minutes and discuss plans for the July 4th parade and other summer activities.

• July 4th parade
• Summer CoD plans

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also unanimously approved spending up to $100 from the CoD gift account for July 4 parade decorations and candy. Members were assigned follow‑up actions on the parade, signage project, and other accessibility initiatives. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 5/15/25 (5-0)
• Approved up to $100 from CoD gift account for July 4 parade decorations (5-0)
• Adjoined the meeting (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Marketing Subcommittee will meet to discuss marketing initiatives for a new center. The discussion will focus on education and community outreach.

• Marketing initiatives for new center: education
• Marketing initiatives for new center: community outreach

The board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. The subcommittee discussed marketing initiatives for the new Hingham Center for Active Living, covering education updates and community outreach, but no actions were taken. No other decisions were made and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 AM.

• Approved minutes from 5/21/2025 meeting

Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee

The committee will discuss outreach for a new frosted plastic recycling program at the Hingham Transfer Station, planning for food scraps collection, and a possible merger of the Hingham Climate Action Commission and Energy Action Committee. Other items include following up on a June 2 Wild Cohasset meeting, bamboo eating utensils for takeout, and a Hingham Land Conservation Trust grant opportunity. The committee will also approve minutes from May 15.

• Outreach for new frosted plastic recycling program at Hingham Transfer Station
• Planning for food scraps collection in Hingham
• Discuss possible merger of Hingham Climate Action Commission and Energy Action Committee
• Bamboo eating utensils for take out
• Hingham Land Conservation Trust grant opportunity

The committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed that joining the Hingham Climate Action Commission with the Energy Action Committee would be inefficient. Discussion of the Hingham Land Conservation Trust grant was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed merger of HCAC and EAC would be inefficient (no vote recorded)
• Postponed Hingham Land Conservation Trust grant discussion to next meeting

Sewer Commission

The Hingham Sewer Commission is meeting to consider several operational and financial items, including the FY2025 final sewer bill commitment, a dedicated meter policy, and a reorganization. They will also receive reports on operations, private sewer systems, abatements, and Route 3A construction.

• FY2025 Final Sewer Bill Commitment
• Deduction (Dedicated) Meter Policy
• Private Sewer Systems
• Sewer Commission Reorganization
• Route 3A Construction Summary

The commission approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Mr. Clark Frazier as chair. It adopted the FY2025 sewer bill commitment of $2,412,828.91 and approved abatements for nine listed properties. The body also set a quarterly meeting schedule for the next year.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Appointed Mr. Clark Frazier as Sewer Commission Chair (2-0)
• Approved FY2025 sewer bill commitment of $2,412,828.91 (2-0)
• Approved May sewer abatements for nine properties (2-0)
• Adopted quarterly meeting schedule (Sept 16, 2024; Dec 16, 2024; Mar 10, 2025; Jun 16, 2025) (2-0)

Center for Active Living Building Committee

The Center for Active Living Building Committee will meet to review design options presented by EDM Studios. The meeting will be held in person at 210 Central Street or remotely via Zoom.

• Review of design options by EDM Studios
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 210 Central Street

The Center for Active Living Building Committee unanimously approved moving forward with design Option 2. The committee noted the schematic design phase should be completed by the end of July and that OPM will be contracted by mid‑to‑late July. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved further development of design Option 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a one-day alcohol license for Widowmaker Brewing at the July 2 drone show at Hingham Harbor. They will also consider agreements for fitness equipment at the Public Safety Facility and a change order for South Shore Country Club. Discussions include plans for opioid settlement funds, adoption of the Cable TV Advisory Committee's mission statement, and updates to the Town's Financial Policy.

• Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Widowmaker Brewing for Independence Day Drone Light Show at Hingham Harbor on July 2, 2025
• Agreement with Precision Fitness Equipment, Inc. for fitness and wellness equipment for the Public Safety Facility
• Change Order request from APC Development Group, Inc. for South Shore Country Club wall and window project
• Discussion of FY26 Plans for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Proposed adoption of the Cable TV Advisory Committee's Mission Statement

The board approved a special one‑day wine and malt license for WM Brewing’s Independence Day drone show, appointed a full‑time assistant harbormaster and a deputy shellfish constable, and authorized contracts for fitness equipment ($57,609.80) and a construction change order ($97,642.19). It also adopted the FY26 opioid settlement funds budget of $125,520 and approved numerous intra‑departmental fund transfers. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Special One-Day Wine and Malt license for WM Brewing (all in favor)
• Appointed Mike Nash as full‑time Assistant Harbormaster (all in favor)
• Appointed John Algird as Deputy Shellfish Constable (all in favor)
• Authorized Precision Fitness Equipment contract up to $57,609.80 (all in favor)
• Authorized APC Development change order up to $97,642.19 (all in favor)
• Authorized South Shore Country Club to expend insurance proceeds up to $150,000 (all in favor)
• Adopted FY26 opioid settlement funds budget of $125,520 (all in favor)
• Adopted Cable TV Advisory Committee Mission Statement (all in favor)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider two agreements with APEX Companies for engineering services on the Weir River Water System and discuss billing transitions to the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant.

• Agreement with APEX Companies for Summer Street Water Main Engineering Services
• Agreement with APEX Companies for Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Engineering Services
• Weir River Water System billing and customer service functions transitioning to Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant
• Veolia and Water Superintendent Update

The Board voted to approve an agreement with APEX Companies LLC for Summer Street water main engineering services, not to exceed $174,100. It also approved an agreement with APEX for advanced metering infrastructure engineering services, not to exceed $65,000. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Summer Street water main engineering contract up to $174,100 (unanimous)
• Approved advanced metering infrastructure engineering contract up to $65,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council will conduct standard meeting procedures, including a pledge of allegiance and roll call. They will review and approve the minutes from the prior meeting and receive a general update and event report from the VSO. The council will also field questions from the public before adjourning. The agenda lists the FY 2025 monthly meeting schedule dates.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• General update from the Veterans Service Organization (VSO)
• Report on upcoming events from the VSO
• Public questions session
• FY 2025 monthly meeting schedule dates

School Committees

The Committee will discuss and potentially act on projected elementary enrollment for 2025-2026 and KIA guidelines and pay rates. Other new business includes a special education update, strategic plan update, financial policy review, maintenance supervision restructuring, and approval of grants and surplus. The meeting will adjourn to executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Discussion and action on projected 2025-2026 elementary enrollment
• Discussion and action on KIA guidelines and pay rates
• Discussion and action on maintenance supervision restructuring
• Review of proposed updates to the Town’s Financial Policy
• Approval of grants and donations and surplus items

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely only to hold an executive session under state law to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation (Mamary et al. v. Historic District Commission). The board will not reconvene in open session. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) for litigation strategy in Mamary, et al v. Historic District Commission of Hingham (Plymouth Co. Superior Court Docket # 2283CV00734)

Public Safety Facility Building Committee

The Hingham Public Safety Facility Building Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive project updates, and discuss invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues. The agenda also includes new business and scheduling the next meeting. No specific project details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 15, 2025
• Project updates for the public safety facility
• Review of invoices, budget, contracts, and financial issues
• New business discussion

Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to establish its purpose, context, and timeline. The session will also cover the meeting schedule and applications for at-large members.

• Review of statement of purpose and context
• Discussion of project timeline
• Review of at-large member applications
• Establishment of meeting schedule

The Residential Compatibility Standards Subcommittee discussed potential zoning amendments, floor area ratio (FAR) guidelines, and related planning issues. No formal actions or approvals were taken on any proposals. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, 5-0)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will review and vote on multiple project change orders (PCOs) for the Foster School project, covering revisions for snow storage, a wood grill in the media center, kiln exhaust, and other items. They will also consider approving an invoice from PMA for May 2025. The agenda includes 48-hour items and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve Project Change Order #16 (includes 8 PCOs such as Snow Storage Revisions, Wood Grill in Media Center, Kiln Exhaust, etc.)
• Approve PMA Invoice #49 for May 2025
• Review 48-hour items
• Set next meeting date and adjourn

The School Building Committee voted 6‑0‑0 to approve Change Order #16, adding nine PCOs for a total of $621,980 and raising the project contract to $83,567,854.38. It also voted 6‑0‑0 to authorize Bacon Construction to install a test well for the irrigation scope, with pricing to be set in a later PCO. The committee approved PMA Invoice 049 for $80,013.60 covering work from May 1 to May 31, 2025 by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved Change Order #16 for $621,980 (vote 6-0-0)
• Authorized test well installation for irrigation (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved PMA Invoice 049 for $80,013.60 (vote 6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a meeting to conduct Talent Bank interviews with the Town Moderator. This is the only item on the agenda, and no other business is scheduled. The agenda is procedural, with no binding votes or public hearings listed.

• Conduct Talent Bank interviews with the Town Moderator

The Select Board conducted Talent Bank interviews with nine applicants. After the interviews, the Board moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn was seconded and approved by all members present.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

School Committees

The Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely to approve prior meeting minutes and then adjourn to executive session. In closed session, members will discuss collective bargaining strategy for Unit A (Teachers) and Unit B (Paraprofessionals). No votes or public decisions are expected during the open portion.

• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 regular session
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for Unit A (Teachers)
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for Unit B (Paraprofessionals)
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom with public access

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review committee updates and the strategic plan. The body will also discuss board officers and the Human Rights Commission designee.

• Strategic Plan discussion
• Nominating committee updates regarding Board Officers
• Nominating committee updates regarding Human Rights Commission Designee
• Building and Marketing committee updates