March 18, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board heard a presentation about proposed major future capital projects that will affect property taxes this week and also the good news that the proposed Fiscal 27 operating budget is balanced. Specific information about the tax impacts will be available at a later date. Town Administrator …
March 17, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer Following the deadline to submit completed nomination papers, there is one race for the May 2 town election – for planning board. Philip DeCola is challenging incumbent Gary Tondorf-Dick for his five-year seat. In other election news, incumbent Jennifer Benham and Nina Villanova are candidates for two seats …
March 13, 2026 Submitted by Hingham High School Grade 12 High Honors: Accettella Madeleine 12 High Honors Anderson Gavin 12 High Honors Araujo Kaylee 12 High Honors Bastis Lily 12 High Honors Benham Evan 12 High Honors Bogen Walker 12 High Honors Born Charles 12 High Honors Buckley Andrew 12 High Honors Burke Luke 12 …
March 12, 2206 By Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Affordable Housing Trust (HAHT) is proposing a warrant article for the April 27 Town Meeting that would authorize but not require the select board to dispose of the town-owned Lincoln School Apartments (LSA) property — which provides 60 affordable rental apartments for seniors and individuals with …
March 11, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer Registered voters will be asked to support funding the construction of a new $29.9 million Center for Active Living off Bare Cove Park Drive at the April 27 Town Meeting – and if the warrant article passes by a two-thirds majority, a debt exclusion to pay for the …
March 11, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer After numerous requests from residents for improved lighting, a plan is in place through a collaboration between the DPW and Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant to install 27 streetlights and poles at the Station Street lot. Thanks to the efforts of DPW Superintendent Ashley Broyer, the department is making …
March 11, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer The long-anticipated South Shore Country Club pool is expected to open in June 2027 following select board approval of a $7.896 million contract with Construction Dynamics Inc. of Clinton, Mass. Tuesday night to construct a new community pool and bathhouse facility. Country Club Management Committee member George Kay …
March 10, 2026 by The Hingham Historical Commission The Hingham Historical Commission is pleased to announce the 2026 annual high school essay contest on the history of Hingham. The winner of the Hingham Historical Essay Award will receive a $2,000 cash prize, funded by the Commission, and a certificate memorializing the award. ELIGIBILITY The contest is open to …
March 10, 2026 Provided by Joe Millburg The Hingham Center for Active Living Discovery Committee is sponsoring two programs this month. On Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m., “The American Songbook” will be presented by Jack Craig. Once again Mr. Craig joins us at HCAL doing what he does best – having fun with the …
March 9, 2026 by Hingham Public Schools Earlier this month, a screening team consisting of representatives from HPS administration, school committee, parents and staff interviewed prospective candidates for the next principal of Foster Elementary School. After a semi-finalist round of interviews and comprehensive reference checking, three finalists were invited for site visits during which candidates …
