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The committee discussed withdrawing the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant capital-improvements article after confirming that about 11% of a planned 18% rate increase has not yet been applied to customer bills.
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The committee unanimously approved correcting its recommendation on the proposed sale of 8 Short Street so that the proceeds would go to the Capital Stabilization fund. It also discussed having the Hingham Light Board withdraw the capital-improvements article and bring it to a future 2026 Special Town Meeting with clearer information about the rate increase. The committee authorized its vice chair to lead if an additional Annual Town Meeting night is needed.
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