OPINION: A Letter from the Republican Town Committee

February 28, 2024 By Melissa Smith, Chair HRTC & Barbara McAlvin, Vice-Chair & Treasurer HRTC Dear Hingham Republican Voter, At the March 5th Presidential Primary Election, you will vote for the presidential candidate you feel best represents the Republican party’s values. You will also elect Republican State Committee members and members of the local Hingham Republican Town Committee (HRTC). These …

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Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee and HEA ‘still far apart on salary increases’—potential staff cuts outlined; HEA responds

February 28, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham School Committee has been engaged in ongoing negotiations with the Hingham Education Association Unit B (paraprofessionals) since December 2022, with the HEA Unit A (teachers) since February 2023, and with Unit D (administrative assistants) since August 2023. In an update to the School Committee Monday night, …

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South Shore Neighbors Join Hingham In MWRA Feasibility Study

February 27, 2024 Submitted By The Town of Hingham Hingham is one of seven South Shore communities currently taking part in a regional study to explore the feasibility of joining the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). Joining Hingham in the study are Rockland, Abington, Norwell, Hanover, Cohasset, and Scituate. The study was prompted by the MWRA ‘s 2023 …

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Sandra J (Strebel) Peavey

Sandra Jeanne (Strebel) Peavey of Hingham, MA, died peacefully at South Shore Hospital on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her family, after suffering a cardioembolic stroke a few days earlier. She would have turned 86 on February 27th. She will be greatly missed by her husband of almost 60 years, Bernie Peavey, her daughter, Maggy …

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The Little Laxers coed program is now open for registration!

February 27, 2024 By Tyler Herrald Little Laxers is a series of COED skills and drills sessions created to introduce the game of lacrosse to boys and girls in a FUN and low-pressure environment. We use fun drills and games to encourage confidence and skills that will benefit and encourage young players to pick up …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Feb 26 – March 1

February 26, 2024 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Main Calendar Presidential Primary Election – Early In Person Voting February 26, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM @Town Hall Presidential Primary Election – Early In Person Voting February 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM @Town Hall Presidential Primary Election – Early In Person Voting …

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Traffic improvements considered for dangerous Middle/Main/Short Street intersection

February 23, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Traffic Committee recently reviewed the road safety audit (RSA) conducted by traffic engineers for the Middle/Main/Short Street intersection in Hingham Centre to address serious safety concerns. The purpose of the audit — conducted by Vanasse & Associates –was to identify potential improvements to help make this intersection …

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Come knit with us!

February 22, 2024 By The Knitting Circle Join us for some cozy knitting and camaraderie with other knitters. This is an open forum knitting, so please bring your project or stop by before hand to find some knitting inspiration and materials. These sessions are open to all levels from beginner to master, everyone is welcome! …

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