Hingham boards tackle water and sewer rates, capital purchases in late June meetings
Hingham's boards and commissions held a packed schedule of meetings in the final week of June, with agendas covering water and sewer rate setting, major equipment purchases, and a potential subdivision vote. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings listed below, so outcomes are not confirmed; this report reflects what was on each agenda.
Water and sewer rates
The Board of Water Commissioners met June 30 with a scheduled vote to adopt FY27 water usage rates for the Weir River Water System, plus updates from Veolia and the Water Superintendent. The Sewer Commission met the same day to discuss and potentially set the FY2026 sewer rate and final sewer use charge assessment, with abatements also on the agenda.
The Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board met June 25 to review the Drought Management Plan, discuss a potential drought surcharge fee structure, and talk through water ban enforcement and customer communication.
Select Board: equipment purchases
The Select Board's June 30 agenda included agreements for several major purchases: a Drone as First Responder system from AXON d/b/a Skydio for the Harbormaster; a 31-foot patrol vessel from SAFE Boats International LLC; a 2027 Kenworth T880 tractor for the Department of Public Works; and two Silverado trucks from Liberty Chevrolet for DPW. The board also planned to discuss FY27 plans for opioid settlement funds, receive a School Building Committee update, and consider dates for a Special Town Meeting. A June 24 Select Board session was limited to Talent Bank interviews with the Town Moderator for committee vacancies.
Planning Board: Bishops Lane subdivision
The Planning Board's June 22 agenda included a potential vote on a Definitive Subdivision Plan at 16 and 0 Bishops Lane, following an executive session on litigation strategy in Young v. Planning Board (Land Court Docket #23 MISC 000524).
School Building Committee
The committee met June 23 to act on Dietz invoices and a JLL invoice and to discuss Hingham High School MSBA Roof and HVAC design updates, including a geothermal well system, roof design, and MAAB improvements. Additional services requests ASR-04 (HVAC options and life cycle cost analyses) and ASR-05 (existing drawing scans) were also scheduled for review, along with updates on Plymouth River and South Elementary School MSBA roof projects.
Conservation Commission
A continued public hearing on revisions to the Hingham Wetland Regulations headlined the June 22 agenda. The commission also planned votes on Orders of Conditions for 25 Bare Cove Park Drive (DEP No. 034-1559), 14 Seal Cove Road (DEP No. 034-1563), and 90A Industrial Park Drive (DEP No. 034-1564), plus certificates of compliance for 100 Industrial Park Road, 19 and 27 Whiting Street, 106 Fort Hill Street, and 359 East Street.
Other meetings
The Historic Districts Commission met June 25 to review 10 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including T-Mobile wireless equipment in the steeple at 7 Thaxter Street (New North Church), a garage expansion with ADU at 86 Leavitt Street, siding and window replacement at 378 Main Street (Hingham Congregational Church), and a house color change at 174 North Street.
The Retirement Board met June 23 to review PRIT Performance Reports for April 2026 and a KMS Actuarial Valuation Presentation, with an executive session scheduled on an accidental disability retirement application.
The Advisory Committee met June 30 with a scheduled vote on granting the incoming chair authority to approve transfers under $10,000 for FY26 year end. The Personnel Board and the School Committee Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee each held executive sessions for collective bargaining — with Teamsters Local 25 Supervisors Union and HEA Unit C (Custodial and Maintenance), respectively.
Coming up
- **July 7 — Advisory Committee:** FY26 year-end transfers and preliminary scheduling for a fall 2026 Special Town Meeting.
- **July 7 — Recreation Commission:** Updates on the annual road race, summer programs, and town athletic field conditions.
- **July 7 — Select Board:** Special one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Dear Evan Hansen performances August 6–9, FY26 year-end transfers, and appointments to town boards.
- **July 13 — Board of Assessors:** Executive session to review and decide on property tax abatements.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Water Rates Set for FY27; Select Board Weighs Drone, Vehicle Purchases
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.