Jessica Wright March 12, 2206 By Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust (HAHT) is proposing a warrant article for the April 27 Town Meeting that would authorize but not require the select board to dispose of the town-owned Lincoln School Apartments (LSA) property — which provides 60 affordable rental apartments for seniors and individuals with …
March 12, 2026 By Erin Blake Elefante, Community Editor As St. Patrick’s Day approaches in Hingham—sometimes described as the “Irish Riviera,” with an estimated 40 percent of South Shore residents claiming Irish heritage—celebrations are underway. One special Irish tradition thriving in our community is Irish step dance, and Hingham is home to an impressive amount of young talent. …
March 11, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer Registered voters will be asked to support funding the construction of a new $29.9 million Center for Active Living off Bare Cove Park Drive at the April 27 Town Meeting – and if the warrant article passes by a two-thirds majority, a debt exclusion to pay for the …
March 11, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer After numerous requests from residents for improved lighting, a plan is in place through a collaboration between the DPW and Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant to install 27 streetlights and poles at the Station Street lot. Thanks to the efforts of DPW Superintendent Ashley Broyer, the department is making …
March 11, 2026 by Geri Duff These are the Hudson brothers’ homes, William’s on the left and Augustus’ on the right, at the end of North Street near Beal. Both brothers held patents for photographic improvements but William was the prominent photographer around Hingham and most likely took this picture about 1860. Augustus was a cabinet maker and …
March 11, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer The long-anticipated South Shore Country Club pool is expected to open in June 2027 following select board approval of a $7.896 million contract with Construction Dynamics Inc. of Clinton, Mass. Tuesday night to construct a new community pool and bathhouse facility. Country Club Management Committee member George Kay …
March 10, 2026 Raymond Peter Waters (Ray), age 94, of Hingham, MA and Scottsdale, AZ. passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. Born in Boston, MA in 1931, Ray grew up in Dorchester MA and attended Boston English High School and Boston University. He met his beloved wife Shirley in Dorchester and they settled in Hingham, MA where …
March 10, 2026 by The Hingham Historical Commission The Hingham Historical Commission is pleased to announce the 2026 annual high school essay contest on the history of Hingham. The winner of the Hingham Historical Essay Award will receive a $2,000 cash prize, funded by the Commission, and a certificate memorializing the award. ELIGIBILITY The contest is open to …
March 10, 2026 Provided by Joe Millburg The Hingham Center for Active Living Discovery Committee is sponsoring two programs this month. On Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m., “The American Songbook” will be presented by Jack Craig. Once again Mr. Craig joins us at HCAL doing what he does best – having fun with the …
March 10, 2026 By Erin Blake Elefante, Community Editor The Hingham Education Foundation will host its annual Spring Social fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, at the Sons of Italy in Hingham. This year’s theme is “College Throwback,” and guests can expect to relive their campus days with college vibes, live music and plenty of school …
