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Committees: Veterans' Council

Hingham Veterans' Council

The Hingham Veterans' Council is composed of thirteen volunteer members, with the Veterans' Agent serving as Chairman.

The purpose of the Council under Massachusetts General Law c.115 is:

  • To provide support to all Hingham Veterans and the Hingham Director of Veterans' Services
  • To serve as a liaison between Hingham Veterans and the Hingham Board of Selectmen, Trustees of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, and all other Town of Hingham departments, boards, and committees
  • To promote the recognition and observance of all patriotic holidays to include, but not limited to: Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, and Veterans' Day
  • To foster an understanding and appreciation within the Town of the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices Veterans have made to the Community, State and Nation

The current Commanders of the American Legion and V.F.W. are automatic members. The remaining eleven members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Eight of the appointed members shall be Veterans as defined by the Commonwealth.

The current Veterans' Council membership is as follows:

 

Veterans Council Members
Keith Jermyn, Chairman
James Claypoole, Co-Chairman
Ernie Sofis, Secretary
Scott McMillan, Commander
Maureen Demenna, Treasurer
Herman Messmer, Commander
Robert Beal, Jr.
John Chapin
Andrew McCawley
John McHugh
William Ramsey
Arthur Smith
Lawrence St. Laurent