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 …
June 12, 2025 by Hingham Public Schools Saachi Menon and Kate Crespi Earn National Recognition from America250 Hingham High School and America250, the official organization leading the United States’ 250th anniversary commemoration, proudly announce that two Hingham students have earned top honors in the 2025 “America’s Field Trip” contest. Selected from thousands of submissions from across all 50 …
June 11, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board this week proclaimed the month of June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month.” “Hingham is a community that values diversity and inclusion, is committed to equal rights and opportunities for all its residents, and recognizes the important contributions of its LGBTQ+ …
June 11, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The Economic Development Strategic Plan, once finalized, will provide Hingham with “a path to pursuing new revenue opportunities that leverage the town’s strengths, protect its assets, and accounts for evolving business location strategies.” The plan is the result of Hingham’s cooperative effort with the Town of Rockland — …
June 11, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board set high priority on investing in infrastructure, financial stewardship, economic development, “building the team,” and enhancing communications during a preliminary discussion about their goals for the coming year. Various objectives relate to: completion of the public safety facility on Rte. 3A, with a community ribbon-cutting …
