July 16, 2026 Submitted by Weir River Water System Current Status: Level 2 – Significant Drought Lawn Irrigation Prohibited / Essential Hand Held Watering Allowed All non-essential outdoor usage is prohibited (lawn irrigation; washing vehicles, exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks; and, filling swimming pools). Hand held watering for gardens, landscape plantings and …
July 16, 2026 Submitted By Linden Ponds Twenty-eight local high school seniors were named Student Scholars at an award ceremony at Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, Mass. These hardworking student employees, who worked as servers and hosts across Linden Ponds on-campus dining venues and met the qualifying criteria, were honored for …
July 15, 2026 Submitted By The Town Of Hingham The Hingham Fourth of July Parade Committee, in consultation with the Hingham Select Board and the Hingham Police Department, is issuing this statement regarding a tragic incident involving a dog following this year’s Fourth of July Parade. We recognize that this is a deeply difficult and emotional situation for …
July 15, 2026 Submitted By Hilary Jenison Catholic Charities Boston recently announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Most Reverend Cristiano Barbosa, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Boston; Peter Gibson, former Co-CEO of Knowledgent Group, advisor and investor; and Linda Hooley, Hingham resident and Saint Rock Haiti Foundation Advisory Council member …
By Carol Britton Meyer A groundbreaking ceremony for the new South Shore Country Club pool is planned for Thursday, July 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the construction site, followed by light snacks and refreshments served by the Club’s own award-winning restaurant, Ironwood, and a cash bar in the Pavilion Tent, hosted by the …
July 13, 2026 Submitted By Hingham Public Schools Hingham High School Term 4 Honor Roll. See below by grade and type of honor. Congrats to the honorees! Last Name First Name Grade Honor Accettella Madeleine 12 High Honors Adams Rebecca 12 High Honors Anderson Gavin 12 High Honors Araujo Kaylee 12 High Honors Banks Alexandra …
July 9, 2026 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross A few hundred people gathered outside the Hingham’s Memorial Bell Tower and Old Ship Meetinghouse on Wednesday night to hear 13 Hingham leaders and future leaders recite the Declaration of Independence. The event put on by the Town of Hingham, in conjunction with Hingham Historical …
July 8, 22026 By Carol Britton Meyer Electric bikes (often referred to as e-bikes) are growing in popularity, including in Hingham and other South Shore communities. Electric bikes look a lot like non-electric bikes but are equipped with a rechargeable battery and a small electric motor to assist riders in pedaling faster and farther. “We …
July 7, 2026 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross 1872 ran, jogged, or walked in one of the hottest Fourth of July Road Race in recent memory. They came from as far away as Hawaii and represented 28 states and 3 countries. Despite the heat, there were lots of smiles and cheers as people …
July 2, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer Water rates will increase by three percent for Weir River Water System customers in Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset effective July 1 in addition to a $65 annual capital debt service assessment for single-family residential customers. The Hingham Select Board granted final approval Tuesday night. Ratepayers were …
