Plans for 2020 Fourth of July fireworks and community celebration in the works

November 21, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer If you and your family were disappointed that Hingham’s traditional Fourth of July fireworks display and community celebration were canceled last summer, there’s good news. The Oct. 17 informational meeting hosted by the Hingham Lions Club — which sponsors these annual events — attracted nearly 20 people interested …

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Help Name the ‘New’ Water Company

November 19, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Buying a water company is serious business, but now it’s time to have some fun with it! Water customers from Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset are invited to suggest a new name for the water company to go into effect once the transition to Town of Hingham ownership is …

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Hingham Public Schools: School Safety a High Priority

November 14 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Public Schools district has a “robust emergency management plan” in place to help ensure the safety and security of all of its students, teachers, and staff, according to Supt. of Schools Paul Austin. “The plan was developed by representatives of the School Department as well as public …

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After Nearly a Century in Operation, Boston Harbor Cruises is Sold to Hornblower Cruises and Events

Photo Credit: Boston Harbor Cruises Hornblower Cruises & Events confirms it has purchased Boston Harbor Cruises. “We are always in pursuit of great brands, leadership, talent, products and experiences, and have found all of this in Boston Harbor Cruises and their Principal and General Manager, Alison Nolan,” said Hornblower Cruises & Events President, Kenneth Svendsen. …

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Calling all Parents of 2020-2021 Incoming Kindergarteners TONIGHT

Photos courtesy of South Elementary School The School Department will host an information meeting for parents of children who are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2020. All families with incoming Kindergarteners are welcome, but it is especially encouraged that those who are new to Hingham or will have children in the HPS for the …

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Water company progress report

November 4th, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Selectman Mary Power reported that the town is still in the “good husbandry” phase (Aquarion’s obligation to provide service while the details of  Hingham purchasing the portion of the water company that serves Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset are being worked out). “We’re working with Aquarion and …

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Addressing Town Hall building needs

November 4th, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Town Hall Facilities Study Committee Chairman Thomas Carey was onhand at a recent Selectmen’s meeting to talk about potentially making short-term improvements to Town Hall prior to considering more long-term solutions to address the growing space needs. This includes the senior center, which is struggling with space issues …

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