June 25, 2025 by Geri Duff In the Hingham Public Library there is a collection of newsletters from the Naval Ammunition Depot. Steve Gill digitized every copy of ‘Shot and Shell’ in the collection and borrowed a few that were missing to present an almost complete series. These are the stories about the people who worked in …
June 24, 2025 by Allison Koskinas, Harbor Development Committee The highly anticipated Hingham Harbor Drone Show will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd at Hingham Harbor. This year’s event promises more than just an awe-inspiring aerial display — it’s also serving up a feast of flavors from some of the South Shore’s favorite food and beer trucks. …
June 24, 2025 by Weir River Water System Effective immediately (June 24, 2025), the Weir River Water System is upgrading to a LEVEL II MANDATORY TOTAL BAN on non-essential outdoor water usage. Previous requests to adhere to our annual conservation plan has not had a sufficient impact. Customers are currently using 1.9 million gallons of …
June 24, 2025 by Weir River Water System To Residents and Customers of the WRWS: Effectively immediately, we will be instituting a MANDATORY odd / even watering schedule, limited to three days per week, on all outdoor watering until Sunday, July 20, 2025. We had asked customers and residents to adhere to our annual conservation …
June 23, 2025 By 2025 Parade Committee In a town known for its history, its harbor, and its heartfelt traditions, few have personified the spirit of Hingham like George Ford — this year’s Fourth of July parade grand marshal. For 17 years, South Shore residents of all ages lined the streets every Fourth of July …
June 23, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Thousands of spectators of all ages from near and far will line the parade route from Hingham Centre to the downtown area to view Hingham’s traditional Fourth of July parade. This year’s theme is “Building Brighter Futures.” The popular event will feature longtime Hingham resident Paul Callahan as …
June 18, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board also proclaimed June 19 as “Juneteenth Independence Day,” urging all citizens “to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.” June 19 is both a state and federal holiday. Juneteenth acknowledges a proclamation from the Executive of the United States issued in …
June 18, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board this week approved a $125,000 Fiscal 2026 proposed budget from the town’s opioid settlement funds to continue successful community outreach efforts led by the Health Department and spearheaded by social worker Elizabeth Miller to address substance misuse and related issues in Hingham. The funding comes …
June 18, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The school committee had a full agenda this week, listening to special education and strategic plan updates, hearing the latest Hingham Public Schools enrollment data, and discussing the process for Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts’ scheduled evaluation in July. The committee will receive Roberts’ summative assessment artifacts (providing …
June 16, 2025 by The Hingham Police Department Numerous unlocked cars were entered overnight Thursday and rummaged through and one car was stolen. A previously stolen car was found abandoned nearby. On the morning of June 12, 2025 Officers took numerous reports of cars that were entered overnight on Chamberlain Run and Irving St. All …
