New town election hours proposed starting 2026

February 24, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Town Clerk Carol Falvey has submitted a warrant article to the select board for this year’s annual Town Meeting asking for voter approval to hold future Saturday town elections from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting with the 2026 town election. The driving factor behind the warrant article …

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From Stress to Smartphones, From Freak-Outs to Friendships: Learn Practical Strategies to Support Your Family’s Mental Health and Well-Being

February 24, 2025 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Are you looking for ways to help your young person manage stress and anxiety? Join us for an informative community talk and Q&A with best-selling author and clinical expert Lynn Lyons, LICSW, on March 4th, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Hingham Middle School. Lynn will share practical …

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Town election update: 13 citizens have pulled papers; no races yet

February 21, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Thirteen citizens have taken out nomination papers for the May 3 town election, including seven incumbents. There are no races yet. Citizens who take out nomination papers become official candidates once their papers are returned and certified. As of Thursday, Jan. 20, the following citizens have pulled nomination …

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97-Year-Old Hingham Residents Lead Protest in Downtown Hingham

February 19, 2025, Photos by Josh Ross On Wednesday, February 19th, two 97 year old Hingham residents organized a peaceful protest in front of the Post Office and St Paul’s church in Downtown Hingham. Over fifty people attended with signs to protest the Trump administration. See more photos below.  

Select Board Responds to Mayor Hedlund, Renames Back River

February 14, 2025 Chair of Hingham’s Select Board Joe Fisher, along with members of the Hingham Militia, gathering on Hingham’s Bathing Beach this morning to reaffirm Hingham’s claim to Hingham Bay, despite what Mayor Bob Hedlund declares, and renames Weymouth Back River to Hingham Back River. “The Town of Hingham was prepared to fight tyranny …

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Meetings & Agendas: February 10 – 17

February 10, 2025 Main Calendar Presidents’ Day – Town Offices Closed February 17, 2025, All Day Public Meetings Advisory Committee Education Subcommittee February 10, 2025, 5:30 PM @Town Hall East Hearing Room, 3rd Floor Advisory Committee February 10, 2025, 6:30 PM @Town Hall Central Meeting Room or Remote via Zoom Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: …

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