Hingham is moving toward a more modern voting process following the approval of Article 34, which appropriates $100,000 for the purchase of electronic voting handsets. The devices will be used at future Town Meetings to record votes more quickly and privately.

The move follows several standing and ballot votes during this year's meeting that required significant time to count. The appropriation from the unassigned fund balance was approved by a majority of voters, paving the way for the new equipment to be in place for upcoming sessions.

Motion: To appropriate $100,000 for electronic voting equipment.

Vote: Passed