Calls From Drivers Lead to Third Offense Drugged Driving Arrest

Calls from drivers, including a school bus driver, of a truck driving erratically including onto the sidewalk led to the arrest of a driver for third offense operating under the influence of drugs. On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 3:40pm several drivers called to report that a truck was driving erratically (not staying in one …

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Gail P. (Hawkins) Chaffee

March 15 2024  Gail P. (Hawkins) Chaffee, aged 80, of Norwell, who lived in Hingham for 50 years and grew up in Hanover, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul N. Chaffee for 33 years and the late William A. …

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Launch Of Hingham Center For Active Living

March 15, 2024 By The Town of Hingham WHEN: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:00pm- 2:00pm. Please note, it is a half-day of school for Hingham Public Schools WHAT: Open House and official Ribbon Cutting for the launch and rebranding of the Hingham Senior Center to the new Hingham Center for Active Living. It is a …

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Part of opioid settlement money designated for community outreach

March 14, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Town officials are in the process of deciding how to best allocate Hingham’s share of settlement funds resulting from opioid litigation brought by states against large pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors to address substance misuse issues in the community. As part of that effort, the Select Board voted this …

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School Committee approves $68 million FY25 school budget; layoffs recommended to help close remaining $1.2 million deficit

March 14, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee approved the proposed Fiscal 2025 $68 million school operating budget Tuesday night during an in-person meeting. Prior to the vote, the board discussed the financial impact and potential additional cuts that may be required to meet the $1.2 million remaining budget deficit — and to …

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Featured Listing: 41 George Washington Boulevard

March 13, 2024 Submitted by Darleen Lannon 41 George Washington Boulevard (click here for more info): 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 5,189 sq ft, 0.92 acres Property Listed For $3,700,000 By Darleen Lannon Brokers TOUR Friday, March 15th 10-1 Welcome to your dream retreat in the heart of Hingham, Massachusetts! This newly built home boasts luxurious …

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Select Board opts into program that finances commercial energy improvements

March 13, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program the Select Board opted into this week will provide Hingham commercial property owners with an opportunity to finance energy improvements through special betterment assessments on their property taxes — spread over as long as 20 years. MassDevelopment administers PACE in …

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