Hingham Select Board Moves $1.9 Million Reserve Transfer, Addressing Rising Special Education and Snow Removal Costs

HINGHAM - April 13, 2026 - The Hingham Select Board voted unanimously on Monday to recommend a $1.9 million transfer to the town’s reserve fund for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step in balancing the budget against escalating special education tuitions and a costly winter season. The move includes a historic $579,750 allocation for school-related expenses, the first time such costs have been processed through the reserve fund under a recent memorandum of understanding designed to manage financial growth following the town’s override.

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The meeting, chaired by William Ramsey, centered on the financial health of the town as it prepares for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. A primary focus was Article 10, which addresses transfers to the reserve fund. Finance officials presented a detailed forecast showing a total need of $1.9 million, divided between municipal operations and the school department [41:00].