Town Meeting Parking Update

Attention, voters: Town Meeting parking update! Town Meeting parking is available in the High School lots in addition to two satellites lots — at the Wompatuck State Park Visitors Center off Union Street and the South Shore Baptist Church parking lot at the corner of Free and Main Streets, according to Hingham Police Chief Glenn …

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Hingham Farmers Market Opening Day is May 4!

April 22, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Along with the arrival of spring and hopefully warmer weather comes the May 4 opening of the Hingham Farmers Market. It’s a toss-up as to who is more excited —  market organizers, vendors, or patrons — following the long winter. HFM, now in its 43rd year, is the …

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Awards Night at Town Hall!

(above photo left to right), State Rep. Joan Meschino, Selectmen Chairman Paul Healey, and State Senator Patrick O’Connor recognizing Healey’s long service to the town. (Courtesy photo) By Carol Britton Meyer, April 17, 2019 It started out as a regular Selectmen’s meeting but turned into an awards night of sorts. First the board recognized the …

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Drugs and Cash Seized Following Traffic Stop

A Mattapan man faces additional charges after initially being arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs following traffic stop Saturday morning. Officers later found a large amount of cash and suspected cocaine in his underwear and marijuana and marijuana edibles in his car. On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:30am, Officer Jonathan Veno was …

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Town Meeting is Fast Approaching

April 17, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Town Meeting is just around the corner, and a record crowd is expected — in particular, to consider and vote on the proposed water company acquisition. Remember, every vote counts! The meeting is scheduled for next Monday, April 22, in the High School gym, 17 Union St., beginning …

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Message From the Moderator

Message from Town Moderator Town Moderator Michael Puzo, who presides over Hingham’s annual Town Meeting, encourages all citizens who are registered voters to attend on April 22, offering a message for first-time participants and all who plan to attend. “Every year, every Hingham voter is called to take part in Town Meeting.  More than just …

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Hingham Mother Looking Forward to Her First Town Meeting

By Torrie Hargreaves I have lived in Hingham for three years after moving here from Chicago. While I always voted in Chicago, it’s a city of three million people so it is definitely more difficult to have your voice heard. I am looking forward to seeing our town’s political system at work as I feel …

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Downtown Merchants Parking Lot Agreement a ‘Win-Win’

April 17, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The managers/owners of the much-used merchants parking lot behind The Whitney Gordon’s Jewelers and other businesses in the 29 Main St. building in the heart of Hingham Square have come to an agreement with the Selectmen about the use of the lot. This provides 12 reserved parking spots …

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