Nomination papers for May town election available this week

January 6, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer With 10 incumbents’ terms expiring this year, there’s plenty of opportunity for citizens to run for office – either for re-election or as a candidate for one of those seats. Nomination papers for the May 2 town election will be available in the town clerk’s office starting Wednesday, …

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Hingham High School Term 1 Honor Roll

December 30, 2025 Submitted y Hingham public Schools Below is the list of the HHS Term 1 Honor Roll Grade 12 High Honors Accettella Madeleine 12 High Honors Adams Rebecca 12 High Honors Anderson Gavin 12 High Honors Araujo Kaylee 12 High Honors Banks Alexandra 12 High Honors Barry Olivia 12 High Honors Bastis Lily …

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Kindergarten Information Night Set for January 15

December 23, 2025 by Hingham Public Schools Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is just around the corner, and Hingham Public Schools looks forward to welcoming families who are beginning this exciting new chapter. Parents and caregivers of children entering kindergarten in September 2026 are invited to attend Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, …

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Man Charged with Stealing from Elderly Residents Apartment

December 17, 2025 by The Hingham Police A 28 year old Marshfield man was arrested Saturday for allegedly entering apartments in a senior living complex, stealing a credit card and using it to make purchases. The man claimed to be a ride share driver to gain vehicle access to the complex. He also wore a …

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Troop 1 Boy Scouts Christmas tree pickups begin Jan. 3 — sign up now!

December 15, 2025 by Hingham Troop 1 Boy Scouts The holiday season in Hingham would not be complete without the annual Christmas Tree Drive, organized by the Troop 1 Boy Scouts. As one of the oldest scout troops in America, with over 110 years of history, the troop has always relied on fundraising efforts to support its …

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Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle

December 10, 2025 by Hingham Police On Wednesday December 10, 2025 at approximately 11:20am, Hingham Officers responded to the area of 147 Main St for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The first two officers on scene responded from private details nearby. On scene, officers rendered aid to a pedestrian in …

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South Shore Hospital Opens New West Unit, Expanding Patient Care Capacity

December 10, 2025 by South Shore Health South Shore Health announced the opening of its new West Unit at South Shore Hospital this week, marking a significant expansion in its capacity to care for patients requiring short-stay medical and surgical services. The new unit, located on the first floor near the hospital’s Main Entrance, doubles …

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Select board proclaims Dec. 10 as Human Rights Day in Hingham

December 10, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board this week proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 10, as Human Rights Day in the Town of Hingham  in recognition of the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 and this year’s theme, “Human rights, our …

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Rep. Meschino Legislative Update: What’s Moving on Beacon Hill

December 9, 2025 Submitted by The Office Of Representative Joan Meschino December is a busier time than usual this year on Beacon Hill. Under the new Joint Rules governing the House and Senate, early December marked the deadline for committees to decide the fate of many of the nearly 7,000 bills filed during the 194th legislative session. …

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$100 million Hingham substation would ensure electrical supply reliability and support town’s climate goals

December 3, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The proposed estimated $100- to $110-million Hingham Electrical Infrastructure Reliability Project (HEIRP) – designed to address critical reliability needs of Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) customers and to help meet the town’s climate goals – includes a new substation at the Hingham Transfer Station off Hobart Street. Light …

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