October 9, 2026 By Community Editor Erin Elefante Elementary students across Hingham Public Schools were treated to an exciting visit from Astronaut Jonny Kim on Thursday, October 8th. Fresh off of eight months aboard the International Space Station, Kim visited all four Hingham elementary schools and shared stories, photos, and videos from his time in …
October 9, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board this week declared Monday, Oct. 12, Indigenous People’s Day in Hingham, reading a lengthy proclamation honoring “America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. We encourage everyone to celebrate and recognize the many Indigenous communities and cultures that make up our …
October 9, 2026 Submitted by By Community Editor Erin Elefante Hingham High School teacher Joe Tarantello is teaching a new and very in-demand class this year – AP Business with Personal Finance, which includes a core component similar to the ABC show Shark Tank. Students will develop business ideas and create pitches for their product …
October 8, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Maritime Center’s motto, “No club membership or boat ownership required” to enjoy the facility, reflects HMC’s and the town’s commitment to “offering community access to Hingham’s picturesque waterfront.” HMC operates at Barnes Wharf – which is in full use for three seasons a year – under a …
October 8, 2026 Submitted by Derby Academy Students from Derby Academy’s Model UN club delivered an outstanding performance at the Greater Boston Model UN Conference (GBMUN), hosted at Suffolk University Law School last month. Joining scores of delegates from approximately 30 schools across the region, Derby students collaborated with peers to craft diplomatic solutions to …
Governor declares State of Energy Emergency, removes charges from bills and expands heating assistance to deliver nearly $150 million in relief for Massachusetts households; Partners with Citizens Energy Corporation to create Emergency Winter Warmth Fund October 7, 2026 Submitted By The Office Of Governor Maura Healey Governor Maura Healey today announced new actions to help …
October 5, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer It’s not too early to start thinking about the Tuesday, Nov. 3, state election and accompanying local special election in Hingham featuring a ballot with two debt exclusion questions related to approving funding for the proposed Plymouth River and South School roof projects. The deadline to register to …
October 2, 2026 Story by Cam Cyr Hingham’s Conservation Commission is continuing to revise the town’s wetland regulations, adding new provisions addressing climate change, sea-level rise and development in environmentally sensitive areas. The commission has been working with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. on the revisions, which include changes to buffer zones, flood-prone areas, docks and …
Photo: Linden Ponds residents attend a Wood Working Lifelong Learning class taught by a resident. October 1, 2026 Submitted By Linden Ponds While students across the region are returning to classrooms this fall, residents at Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, Mass., are doing the same through the community’s popular Lifelong Learning …
September 30, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer A contractor has been hired by the town to demolish the abandoned Building 12 on Bare Cove Park Drive in preparation for the construction of the $2.04 million eight pickleball courts across from the Carlson Field Athletic Complex that were approved at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, under …
