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Hingham Historical Society kicks off the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with Lincoln Day 2025 – a community celebration of civic engagement

January 15, 2025 submitted by the Hingham Historical Society (Courtesy Photos)  The Hingham Historical Society invites residents of Hingham and the South Shore — and history lovers everywhere — to participate in Hingham’s 48th annual Lincoln Day on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Each year, Lincoln Day celebrates civic engagement and reflects on the lives and …

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Supt. of schools responds to redistricting question

January 15, 2025 by Carol Britton Meyer (photo by Josh Ross)  There’s some talk around town among parents and others as to whether there will be a redistricting of the elementary schools now that Foster School is open and more space is available. Hingham Public Schools enrollments decreased from 4,262 students in 2020 to 3,616 …

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$70.4 million fiscal 2026 school budget presented, including potential cuts

January 15, by Carol Britton Meyer (graphic courtesy of HPS)  Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts presented the projected $70.4 million fiscal 2026 preliminary school operating budget to the school committee recently, with several more meetings to come. Citizen attendance and feedback are welcome. The proposed budget figure above was reached by applying proposed offsets (revolving …

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Due to popular demand, Next Level Learning is offering an additional service of in-person tutoring for the 6-8th grade modern-student

January 7, 2024 Are you looking for a way to help your middle schooler improve their executive functioning and study habits? Starting this January, experienced tutor and educator Ben Louchheim will be offering in-person tutoring sessions at the Hingham Public Library for students in grades 6 through 8. These sessions provide individualized strategies to enhance …

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Select board to proclaim today (Jan. 7) Adelia Day

January 7, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board plans to proclaim today (Jan. 7) Adelia Day in the Town of Hingham at their meeting tonight on the occasion of her birthday. The proclamation honors the legacy of this beloved South School student and celebrates the  spirit of kindness and hope she instilled in …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: January 6 – 8

January 6, 2024 By The Town of Hingham Public Meetings South Elementary School Council January 6, 2025, 3:15 PM @South School Conference Room Salary and Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee January 6, 2025, 4:30 PM @School Department Conference Room Personnel Board January 6, 2025, 5:00 PM @Town Hall East Hearing Room Human Rights Commission …

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Friday, Jan. 3, marks long-awaited opening of new Foster School

January 2, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer There’s an air of excitement among the entire Foster School community — students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other staff — on the occasion of the long-awaited opening of the new Foster School this Friday, Jan. 3. Foster Principal Matt Scheufele, school building committee members, Hingham Public Schools officials …

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Man Arrested For Breaking Into House and Stealing Car

December 26, 2024 By The Hingham Police Department A Weymouth man was arrested Monday morning after he allegedly broke into a home and stole a car from the garage. Officers found the man inside the stolen car in a parking lot with drugs in his possession. On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:39am Officers responded …

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Nomination papers for May 3 election available Jan. 8

December 19, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer This could be an exciting election season! Twelve elected town officials have terms expiring in 2025, representing nine different boards/committees/commissions and the role of town moderator. Nomination papers for all of these positions will be available in the town clerk’s office starting Wednesday, January 8, at 8 a.m. …

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