School committee approves Artificial Intelligence policy

May 20, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The school committee last night approved an Artificial Intelligence policy that was developed using model language recently issued by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. “The policy is part of a broader policy framework and is cross-referenced with policies related to technology and digital resources and the district’s …

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PHOTOS: Battle of Grape Island Reenactment 2025

May 18, 2025 – Photos by Joshua Ross On the morning of May 21, 1775, the Hingham Militia witnessed British troops restocking provision, including hay, from Hingham resident and crown loyalist Elijah Leavitt’s pig farm on Grape Island.  With the help of the Wareham Militia, the Hingham Militia rowed to Grape Island and forced the …

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Your Hingham Happenings’ coming to the Hingham Anchor!

May 16, 2025 by Carol Britton Meyer We are pleased to share some exciting news with our readers! We will soon be introducing a monthly “Your Hingham Happenings” column, featuring news you would like to share with the community — family, friends, school, special events, achievements, births, engagements, weddings, awards, honors, anniversaries, neighborhood, and other …

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WEIR RIVER WORKS CLARIFIES IT IS NOT UNDER A BOIL WATER ALERT ISSUED BY ARJWW

May 16, 2025 by The Town of Hingham Russell Tierney, Managing Director / Superintendent of the Weir River Water System, issued the following statement following an announcement this morning by the Abington-Rockland Joint Water Works that listed Hingham among those communities under a boil water alert. “The Weir River Water System is not affected by ECOLI Contamination as …

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Hingham’s Susan Petrie Nominated for Prestigious National History Day Teacher of the Year Award

May 16, 2025 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools On Behalf of National History Day (NHD) National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce the teachers honored as the 2025 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award nominees. This year, teachers from all NHD affiliate programs were able to self-nominate for the award. Following the self-nomination process, NHD …

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New select board chair elected; newest member welcomed

May 6, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Following Saturday’s town election, the select board reorganized this week, with William Ramsey elected as the next chair. Julie Strehle, who was sworn in before Monday’s meeting, was welcomed as the newly-elected board member. “We are very happy to welcome you to the board,” Ramsey said.  “Your professional …

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