First electric school bus project celebration planned for Oct. 17

October 16, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Public Schools, in partnership with Highland Electric Fleets, will host a ceremony to celebrate the district’s first electric school bus project Friday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. at 25 Fort Hill St. The estimated cost savings from the transition from three diesel buses to three electric ones …

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New Student Services executive director outlines entry plan

October 8, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Executive Director of Student Services Christine Panarese presented phase one of her entry plan, “The First 90 Days,” to the School Committee Monday night, sharing what she called the building of a “strategic roadmap for an effective district leadership transition.” Panarese was named to this position in early …

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Hingham Human Rights Commission Announces New Appointments

October 8, 2025 Submitted by Stephen Leary- Chair, Hingham Human Rights Commission Three years ago, the Town of Hingham established the Human Rights Commission. In June 2022, town leaders created this body to ensure that every person in our community can enjoy the full rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution and the Commonwealth of …

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Select Board recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 8, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oct. 13, the select board issued a proclamation, which was read at Tuesday’s meeting. Town Offices will be CLOSED Monday, October 13th, 2025. “On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today,” the …

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One Arrested After Numerous Unlocked Cars Entered Overnight

October 3, 2025 Provided by Hingham Police Department Officers responded to a report of two males breaking into  cars in a driveway overnight. Officers deployed a drone and located the males, and one was arrested. Officers found approximately 60 cars had been entered in the neighborhood. All the cars had been left unlocked. On October …

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Curious About Private School? See the Difference at Inly on October 17

October 2, 2025 by Inly School Inly School invites prospective parents to explore what makes its Montessori+ program exceptional at our upcoming Visit Day on Friday, October 17, at 8:45 AM. This event offers an insider’s look at Inly’s vibrant classrooms, where students are joyfully engaged in hands-on learning and where curiosity, independence, and collaboration …

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Latest estimate presented for proposed new Center for Active Living

October 2, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The latest estimated cost for the proposed new Center for Active Living on Bare Cove Park Drive is $31.4 million, with an expected ask of about $29.6 million – including site work, utilities, and the funds that have been spent to date – at the annual Town Meeting …

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