July 16, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer During a packed agenda Tuesday night, the select board approved a contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for design and permitting services for the new Carlson field pickleball courts and an agreement for the Hingham Police Department to purchase additional drones for public safety purposes; expressed support for the …
July 16, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer In response to being tasked to work with the Weir River Water System operator, Veolia, and the Hingham town administrator to develop a plan to mitigate the frequency of discolored water, WRWS Managing Director/Superintendent Russell Tierney explained potential causes and future plans for improvements to the Hingham select …
July 15, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Summer Street was closed at Route 3A and Rockland Street this afternoon due to a crash involving a Tesla driven by a teenager and an MBTA Greenbush commuter rail train that occurred at about 1:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Summer Street near the Nantasket Junction stop in …
July 14, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Town Engineer J. R. Frey plans to propose to the select board this fall that a roundabout be installed at the Middle/Main/Short Street intersection in Hingham Centre to address longtime serious safety concerns. In February 2024, the traffic committee reviewed the road safety audit conducted by traffic engineers …
July 10, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The month of July will be an especially busy one for the Hingham Select Board. In their role as water commissioners, the board will hear an update on the “current state of the water company” on Tuesday, July 15, at 5 p.m., prior to their regular board meeting …
July 7, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer During a recent public evaluation of Town Administrator Tom Mayo, who has served the Town of Hingham in this role for more than eight years, select board members Chair William Ramsey and Liz Klein praised him for his ability to manage the municipal budget in accordance with the …
July 7, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Superintendent of Schools Katie Roberts recently presented the school committee with “summative artifacts” (evidence of her work toward meeting performance expectations) as part of this year’s superintendent evaluation process. These could include reports, data, and communications “that help show how the superintendent has worked toward the performance goals …
July 7, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Maritime Center has offered community access to Hingham’s picturesque waterfront since 1971, with sailing, rowing, paddleboarding, and other programs enjoyed by more than 10,000 participants of all ages. There’s a focus on “safety, satisfaction, and respect for the environment and the community.” HMC Board of Directors President …
July 3, 2025, Story by Hilary Jenison, Photos by Joshua Ross Photography Last night, thousands of residents gathered at Hingham Harbor to kick off the Fourth of July with an unforgettable community celebration. The waterfront came alive with festive energy, incredible live music by the beloved band Booty Vortex, and the shared joy of neighbors …
July 2, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Former Select Board chair and now-Sewer Commissioner Joseph Fisher is this year’s Hingham Anchor Hinghamite of the Year, nominated by Fourth of July Parade Co-Chair Jim Murphy for Fisher’s many contributions to the town and overall community. After moving to Hingham from the D.C. area in 1992, Fisher …
