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Government · Select Board

Hingham approves $1.7M in year-end reserve fund transfers

Hingham approves $1.7 million in year-end reserve fund transfers ahead of FY27. The Select Board unanimously approved the transfers, with Assistant Town Administrator for Finance Katie Dugan noting the reduction was driven by lower special education costs, town savings, and $296,234 in state

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Government · Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee Approves $1.7M in Year-End Fund Transfers

Hingham Advisory Committee approves $1.7 million in year-end reserve fund transfers for shared services. The committee approved the reserve fund draw to cover shared services costs and operating expenses including $805,000 for snow and ice removal and $360,000 for worker's compensation. The

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Government · Sewer Commission

Hingham Sewer Commission raises rate 3.62 percent

Hingham's Sewer Commission raised rates 3.62 percent, approving a new calculation method. Superintendent Russell Tierney explained the rate would be based on upcoming fiscal-year budgets rather than prior-year actuals, making projections more accurate. The commission unanimously approved the new

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Government · Select Board

SELECT BOARD AUTHORIZES CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

Hingham Select Board authorizes $3.2 million in capital equipment. The board unanimously approved multiple purchase agreements for the Harbormaster and Department of Public Works, including a $200,000 drone system, a $933,157.64 patrol vessel replacement, a $237,270.80 tractor, and approximately

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Government · Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee approves FY26 transfers, eyes October roof votes

Hingham Advisory Committee closes FY26 with transfers and school roof planning. The committee unanimously approved multiple departmental transfers and authorized Vice Chair Kevin Freytag to approve additional transfers up to $20,000 through mid-July. School Building Committee liaisons reported

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