Select Board approves Hermida as sergeant; lieutenant vote incomplete
Select Board appoints Detective Hermida to permanent police sergeant role. Chair Bill Ramsey presided as Ms. Liz Klein and Ms. Julie Strehle voted unanimously to advance Hermida, whom Police Chief Jones ranked top in the assessment process for leadership and investigative skills. A lieutenant
Select Board · Meeting of March 12, 2026
HINGHAM — Select Board appoints Detective Hermida to permanent police sergeant role. Chair Bill Ramsey presided as Ms. Liz Klein and Ms.
Julie Strehle voted unanimously to advance Hermida, whom Police Chief Jones ranked top in the assessment process for leadership and investigative skills. A lieutenant promotion vote passed unanimously the same night, though the minutes contain a blank in the motion language and do not clearly identify which candidate was appointed; Chief Jones had recommended Sergeant Brian Fernandes. All candidates were commended.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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