Hingham Rec has big plans for new community playground

September 21, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Families from all parts of town and surrounding communities have enjoyed playing at the Hingham Community Playground at Cronin Field behind Town Hall for the past 24 years and have fond memories of time spent there. Now it’s time to build a new one — contingent on potential …

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Conversation centering on downtown traffic-calming measures continues; serious safety concerns expressed

September 20, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Efforts to find ways to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety in downtown Hingham through traffic-calming measures following numerous accidents, near-misses, speeding tickets, and a recent fatality are underway while at the same time taking into consideration the importance of preserving the character of the historic district. As an …

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Plymouth River Elementary and South Elementary Among 66 Schools to be Recognized by the State

September 19, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools The Hingham Public Schools (HPS) is thrilled to announce that both Plymouth River Elementary (PRS) and South Elementary have been recognized as Schools of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Out of a total of 1,830 schools in Massachusetts, Plymouth River and South were among the …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Sep 18 – 21

Public Meetings Personnel Board September 18, 2023, 10:30 AM @Remote meeting via Zoom: Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 883 6986 3376 Meeting Passcode: 1122 Website: https://zoom.us/join Human Rights Commission September 18, 2023, 6:30 PM @Town Hall East Hearing Room, 3rd Floor Or Remote via Zoom Contact:  HRC@hingham-ma.gov to obtain meeting access information School Committee- Cancelled …

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Town of Hingham to Host Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept. 26

September 15, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham The Town of Hingham will host a blood drive later this month through the American Red Cross that is open to all eligible residents. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: Hingham Senior Center, 224 Central St. WHO: Anyone at least 17 years …

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