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October 10, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Energy Action Committee is recommending the adoption of the state’s “Specialized Code” at the 2025 Town Meeting, designed to help Hingham and the overall Commonwealth achieve net zero by 2050 through additional regulations related to new residential and commercial construction. This is in keeping with the town’s …
October 9, 2024 Submitted by Downtown Hingham Come stroll the streets of downtown Hingham as we celebrate culture, community and creativity at the 19th Annual Hingham Arts Walk on Sunday, October 20th from 12 – 4. Artists will be set up along the sidewalks showcasing their artwork, hosting demonstrations, and selling their pieces. “We are …
October 9, 2024 by Geri Duff This photograph shows the original 284 Main Street location of a house built in 1771 and is now at 77 Leavitt Street at the corner of Village Lane. It was moved there in 1888. Even though it was known locally as Jesse Sprague’s house, the last Sprague to live here was …
October 8, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Acting Supt. of Schools Kathryn (Katie) Roberts shared her “entry plan” for the new school year with the school committee this week. This is one of the first required tasks requested of new superintendents enrolled in the Massachusetts Association for School Superintendents “New Superintendent Induction Program.” One of …
October 8, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The results of the anonymous 2024 Hingham Public Schools middle/high school youth risk behavior survey — used by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education to collect health data statewide — indicate in part that vaping rates and alcohol use have decreased, as has marijuana use among …
October 7, 2024 Submitted by Derby St Shops Derby Street Shops announces bartaco’s arrival to the South Shore. Embodying the essence of a vibrant, healthy outdoor lifestyle, bartaco is a haven for fresh, upscale street food served in a welcoming, laid-back setting. Now open at Derby Street Shops, guests can indulge in bartaco’s signature specialties, …
October 7, 2024 By The Town of Hingham Hingham Town Clerk Carol Falvey wants to remind residents of important dates leading up to the November 5th state and federal election, as well a “dos and don’ts” at the polls. On Tuesday, November 5th, Hingham residents will go to the polls to cast their votes for …
October 7, 2024 by The Town of Hingham As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and provide residents with essential suicide prevention education, the Hingham Mental Health Taskforce will sponsor two free trainings this fall. The first training is QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer. This suicide prevention training teaches three simple steps anyone …
October 4, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools Last week, Hingham Middle School’s Unified Sports program was recognized by Special Olympics Massachusetts for its excellence in promoting inclusion, advocacy, and respect. This distinction highlights the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment through sports. Hingham Middle School offered Unified Bocce Ball last fall, and hopes to expand their participation in …
PRESS RELEASE – HINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT Hingham, MA- A crash involving a moped and bicycle resulting in serious bodily injury is being investigated. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:14pm Officers responded to reports of a crash involving a moped and a bicycle in the area of Main St near Alexandra Way/Winter Street. The operator …