Feb. 22, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer About 93 properties in Hingham Centre and the surrounding area are located within the construction limits of National Grid’s planned natural gas main replacement project scheduled to start March 8. The targeted completion date is the end of November, weather permitting. The work — which includes 4 to …
Please join the League of Women Voters for the annual public education forum regarding the Hingham Town Meeting Warrant. The LWV Hingham hosts this public review in order to engage voters early in the Annual Town Meeting legislative process. The forum gives citizens the opportunity to review Articles and ask questions. You can then follow …
February 18, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer At a recent joint school committee, selectmen, and advisory committee meeting, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin presented a tiered school budget proposal for fiscal 2021 comprised of “most critical,” “highly critical,” and “critical needs.” These proposals ranged from an overall school budget of $57.7 million to $58 million …
Feb. 14, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer With fewer than three weeks remaining to pick up nomination papers for the May 2 town election, there are two potential races — between Kirk Shilts and William Ramsey for selectman and school committee member Michelle Ayer, Stephanie Gertz, and Jennifer Benham for two seats on the school …
Feb. 13, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Last December Peter Dennigan, the owner of the renovated 1873 single-family residence at 1142 Main St., went before the planning board with enthusiasm as the first step in the review process after submitting an application to the town to open a Bed & Breakfast establishment in part of …
February 12, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset recently got a new name — Weir River Water System. Now there’s a new operator — subject to the execution of a contract — both part of the process of transitioning to full ownership following Town Meeting’s decision …
February 6, 2020 submitted by Hingham Town Clerk We are glad to announce that Absentee Ballots are now available. Absentee voting is available for registered voters who qualify, only those who will be absent from the town on Election Day, or have a disability that prevents them from going to the polls, or have a …
February 6, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (cover photo courtesy of CDC) In continuing to work with the Hingham Health Department in addressing concerns centered on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin shared an “important update” about new precautions now in place with the Hingham Public Schools community today — the second …
February 4, 2010 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Health Department is working with the Hingham Public Schools to address concerns regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus that has been in the news lately. “As always, we encourage residents to call with any questions they may have. We will continue to monitor this evolving virus daily,” …
Harbormen pour it on in the 2nd half to beat Duxbury 68-56. Photos by Joshua Ross Photography Congratulations on four great years to Hingham High School Seniors Luke Mashburn and his parents Jen and Rick, Thomas Koenen and his parents Kathleen and Paul, CJ Julian and his parents Evelyn and Drew, Nick Lynch and his …
