School Committee provides salary and negotiations update

November 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The big item of the night on Monday’s School Committee agenda was an update on salary and negotiations. During the meeting, Chair Nes Correnti also answered questions that were asked during the Nov. 13 committee meeting related to that issue as promised at that time. “First, I want …

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Means tested property tax relief program is benefitting more seniors

November 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Ongoing outreach efforts to get the word out about the town’s Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption program — which offers property tax relief to qualifying homeowners — are meeting with success. The program is administered by the Board of Assessors. The total amount of relief awarded during the …

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Santa Drops In On The Range Bar & Grille

Santa visiting Hingham restaurant via helicopter again this Christmas! November 28, 2023 By Robin Young, Photos by @randdvideo Area families are invited to gather at The Range Bar & Grille on Sun., Dec. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., where children can meet with Santa and his elves after his special entrance by helicopter. The Range, …

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Derby Academy PK-8 Admission Open House

November 28, 2023 Submitted by Derby Academy Prospective parents and guardians are invited to come learn more about what sets Derby Academy apart from other educational options on the south shore by joining us for our PK-8 Open House this Thursday, November 30 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Guests will hear about and experience in person what …

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School Committee Approves Naming for The DOCK at Hingham High School and Proposed Donor Recognition Signage to Honor Generous Family

November 28, 20233 Submitted by Hingham Sports Partnership The Hingham School Committee reviewed and approved the name of the proposed new wellness and fitness center to be located at Hingham High School. Once built, the facility will be called The DOCK. The School Committee further approved proposed donor recognition signage for the building in honor of Jim and …

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Hingham Public Schools at METCO Showcase in Roxbury!

November 27, 2023 By Susan Kooperstein Georgina Young, School Counselor, Hingham East Elementary School, and METCO parent, provides prospective METCO families with useful information at the METCO Showcase in Roxbury on November 18. The annual “Showcase” brings urban and suburban METCO representatives together to encourage Boston’s diverse students to apply to METCO for a chance …

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Statement From The Hingham Human Rights Commission

November 27, 2023 By The Hingham Human Rights Commission The Hingham Human Rights Commission stands firmly for the principles of human rights, justice, and peace. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives and the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians. For our community members- Israeli, …

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Daniel Dodd

Daniel Scott Patrick Dodd, 58, of Hingham, Massachusetts passed away on November 21, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1965 to James Dodd and the late Virginia (MacArthur) Dodd, he grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts and completed school at North Quincy High School. He went on to graduate from Massachusetts …

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Hingham Church to Host Free Christmas Concert

November 22, 2023 By Hingham Stake President – Jared Heaton The Hingham congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a free Christmas concert at their meetinghouse on Saturday December 2 at 6:00pm. The concert will be conducted by members from The Church’s various congregations throughout the South Shore, South Coast …

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