February 10, 2025 Submitted by Sean Martin Teamsters Local 25 members at Airgas Hingham are on strike after unanimously voting down the company’s insufficient and insulting contract proposal. The 13 workers went on strike when their contract expired February 1 and will hold the strike line 24/7 until the company provides its workers with the …
February 7, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer In an update to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board Friday, WRWS Managing Director/Supt. Russell Tierney shared information related to the status of recent water main breaks along with other news. The water system serves residents of Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset. The CAB consists …
February 6, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Longtime Hingham High School track coach Andrew Wayne of Norwell is on leave after he was arrested on two assault and battery charges involving a student athlete. He is charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over age 14 and assault and battery after the incident …
February 6, 2025 By The Town of Hingham Plymouth County Commissioner Jared Valanzola and Treasurer Tom O’Brien presented the Hingham Select Board with a check for $3,025,574.32 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These funds mark the final portion of the total $4.4 million allocation to the Town. In total, these funds will …
February 6, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts presented the proposed Fiscal 2026 $70.4 million school budget during a joint school committee, select board, and advisory committee meeting Tuesday night. Contractual salaries comprise 81 percent of that figure. The updated presentation provided a revised list of proposed staff reductions — totaling …
February 3, 2025 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross Ski East held the 1st Annual Francis Cundari Legacy Ski Challenge Sunday at Ragged Mountain, NH during the last regular season race of the year. Francis’ parents, Alison and Michael, made the 2.5 hour trip up to present the inaugural trophies to the winning teams. …
February 4, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer As a follow-up to an earlier discussion, the school committee voted last night to approve the administration’s proposed transportation (bus) fee and also increases to high school student parking and athletic fees. School Committee Chair Nes Correnti explained that while the committee voted in support of these fees, …
January 31, 2025 By Julie Polmonari and Kate Madden Hingham is known for its strong athletic programs, and soon, a new team will join the scene: the Hingham High School cheer team. This exciting addition will allow Hingham’s student-athletes to shine and showcase their skills beginning in Fall 2025. While cheerleading is new to HHS, …
January 31, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Twelve elected town officials have terms expiring in 2025, representing nine different boards/committees/commissions and the role of town moderator. Nomination papers for the May 3 town election are available in the town clerk’s office. “We’ve seen much interest in the May 3 town election in the past two …
January 31, 2025 by The Town of Hingham The Town of Hingham again secured a coveted AAA rating from the leading credit rating agencies. This exceptional rating reflects the Town’s strong fiscal management, prudent fiscal policies, and economic stability. Moody’s issued Hingham its AAA rating, the highest quality rating a town can receive in assessing …
