Two Men Arrested After Rifle and Ammunition Found in Woods

September 10, 2024 By The Town Hingham A welfare check on Friday led to the arrest of two men after an AR style rifle and ammunition were found hidden in the woods. The call prompted a restaurant and a senior residential community to shelter in place. On Friday, September 6, 2024 at approximately 4:00pm Officers …

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2024 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday, September 20th

September 10, 2024 By The Town of Hingham The Town of Hingham’s Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the POW/MIA Memorial located on Hingham Harbor at Whitney Wharf beginning at 7:00pm, and lasting approximately 60 minutes. This simple stand-out draws awareness and shows solidarity for the cause. By Presidential Proclamation, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is to be observed …

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9/11 Remembrance

September 10, 2024 By The Town of Hingham  The Town will be holding a brief ceremony this Wednesday morning 9/11 at Hingham Fire Headquarters (339 Main Street) to remember those lost 23 years ago during the worst terrorist attack in history on American soil. We will assemble around 8:30am by the Memorial Stone. At 8:46am, …

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Way Back Wednesday: Children Go To School

September 4, 2024 By Geri Duff The title is by Eleanor Roosevelt. She gave this caption to Francis Cook Macgregor’s photo of a class in Hingham in 1941. Mrs. Roosevelt went on to describe Hingham’s schools as cheerful and comfortable. This scene is at the West School on Thaxter Street. Val Duff who went to the West …

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HINGHAM TO LAUNCH INAUGURAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY FOR TOWN RESIDENTS

September 4, 2024 By The Town of Hingham Hingham is launching its first annual Local Government Academy for Town residents who are interested in a hands-on learning experience about their government and its operations. This new program that the Town plans to offer annually, will walk 20 residents over an eight-week period beginning on October 1st through all …

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The Value of a Hingham Public Library Card!

September 3, 2024 By The Hingham Public Library September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, so what better time to remind everyone of the benefits of a Hingham Public Library card! After all, libraries are the easiest thing in the world to promote: we offer free access to physical and digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, and events for …

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Hingham Harbor update: new float, outdoor shower added this summer; residents asked to participate in survey

September 3, 2024 Submitted by Harbor Development Committee Chair Marco Boer As one of the natural treasures of the Town of Hingham, usage of the harbor front continues to grow. This summer the Bathing Beach Trustees and Harbor Development Committee were able to replace the old splintery wooden float with a new durable, safe replacement, and upgrade the outdoor …

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Public input sought on potential uses for 30 Summer Street property

September 3, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer A survey recently posted on the town website asks residents to share their ideas for potential uses of the 30 Summer St. waterfront property purchased by the town in November 2023. Hard copies will be available at the library and the Center for Active Living. The select board …

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Historical Photo: Home of the Nameless Nobleman

August 29, 2024 By Geri Duff There are two Jane Austin’s, one an English novelist, the other an American writer. The American writer, born Mary Jane Goodwin married to an Austin wrote many stories based on her Pilgrim ancestors under the name Jane G. Austin and used the home at 597 Main Street in Hingham for the …

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Flashing lights to be installed downtown near post office to enhance safety

August 28, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Following a number of discussions and soliciting community input, the select board this week voted in favor of installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) near the downtown post office crosswalk to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. Town Administrator Tom Mayo reported that out of 70-75 responses to an …

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