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March 30, 2023 Submitted by Hilary Jenison On March 28th South Shore Stars hosted its annual Love of Literacy Luncheon at Alma Nove in Hingham. Every year, South Shore Stars brings community leaders and advocates together to raise awareness of the power of reading, and to support the youngest learners in our community by raising …
March 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The driver of the SUV that plowed into the Apple Store at Derby Street Shops last November, killing a New Jersey man and seriously injuring 22 other people, has been indicted on one count each of murder in the second degree and motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, …
March 27, 2023 Submitted by Laura Donnelly Eight Hingham High School students were recognized by the Massachusetts Scholastic Art and Writing Awards on March 18-19, 2023. Out of over 10,000 entries in the 2022-2023 statewide competition from grades 7-12, six HHS students were presented with the Silver Key Award and nine Honorable Mentions were earned. …
March 27, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Main Calendar FY24 Override Public Information Session – In Person Meeting March 30, 2023, 7:00 PM?-?9:00 PM @Town Hall Learn more about the proposed override that will be voted on at the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and Town Election. Public Meetings Middle School Council March 27, …
March 24, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer In a recent 8 to 6 vote following a lengthy discussion, the Advisory Committee supported the Planning Board’s earlier majority vote to include a familial requirement in the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit warrant article that will be voted on at the April 24 Town Meeting. An “accessory dwelling …
March 24, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Town Administrator for Finance Michelle Monsegur explained the five-year property tax impacts related to the proposed Fiscal 2024 $7.9 million override during Thursday’s Select Board meeting. The presentation will be posted on the town website Friday morning (March 24). Voters at the April 24 Town Meeting will first …
March 22, 2023 submitted by Hingham Police Hingham Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon (3/22/23). The robbery happened at Richdale Food Shops located at 185 Lincoln Street at around 2:00pm. The suspect entered the store and brandished a semi-automatic pistol at the clerk, demanding money. The robbery suspect is described as …
March 22, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo would like to invite community members to attend the Town of Hingham’s inaugural session of its Mental Health Coalition Speaker Series. WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Hingham Town Hall, Sanborn Auditorium, 210 Central St. WHAT: The Town of Hingham …
March 22, 2023 by Hingham Police The Hingham Police Department has reported an increase of scams happening to teenagers using the SnapChat app. The victim receives a request from a Snapchat user that will typically disguise themself as a female. After an exchange of messages and photos, the suspect will request a nude photo of …
March 21, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The potential purchase of an available parcel of land bordering Hingham Harbor — contingent on ultimate approval by the Select Board, Advisory Committee, and Town Meeting voters following a due diligence process — would be in keeping with the town’s overall plans for continuous improvement and beautification of …