Hingham Conservation Commission Reviews Proposed Wetland Regulation Changes

October 2, 2026 Story by Cam Cyr  Hingham’s Conservation Commission is continuing to revise the town’s wetland regulations, adding new provisions addressing climate change, sea-level rise and development in environmentally sensitive areas. The commission has been working with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. on the revisions, which include changes to buffer zones, flood-prone areas, docks and …

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School Building Projects Community Forums Scheduled

September 25, 2026 Provided by the Town of Hingham Hingham Public Schools is hosting three community forums about the proposed school building projects, the focus of the Special Town Meeting set for Thursday, October 29. Forums will take place as follows: • Wednesday, October 7 – 7:00 pm, at Hingham High School • Thursday, October …

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Weekend Nor’easter Update from Meteorologist Michael Page

September 25, 2026 By Meteorologist Michael Page (brought to us by Hingham Jewelers)  The first rain bands will pivot through New England this afternoon and tonight, with the heaviest rain bands coming in over the weekend. The rain will gradually taper off early next week. In coastal New England rainfall totals will generally range from …

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New DPW Director Of Cohasset Is Former Hingham Town Engineer

September 23, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer J.R. Frey, a former Hingham town engineer who oversaw and brought to completion many important projects, was introduced by the select board this week as Cohasset’s new DPW director, replacing Brian Joyce. Frey’s involvement with many Hingham infrastructure, safety, and traffic improvement projects creates a solid foundation for …

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