Hingham Fire Chief Steve Murphy reminds Weir River Water System users that the Mandatory Water Ban, now in effect for Hingham, Hull, and North Cohasset, is critical to protecting potable water for public health and water levels to provide fire safety. Lawn irrigation demand and failure to comply with restrictions is draining town storage tanks faster than …
Monday, June 15, 2026 by Carol Britton Meyer (courtesy photos) Hingham Historical Society will host a kickoff event surrounding the recent publication of Hingham resident Jim Conroy’s latest book – “Hingham in the American Revolution: Not the Gift of Kings” on Thursday, June 18 at 5 p.m. Conroy will do a short reading, and signed …
June 11, 2026 Submitted By Weir River Water System Due to current drought conditions and ongoing water conservation efforts, the use of irrigation systems is temporarily prohibited until further notice. Residents and businesses are asked to immediately shut off all automatic and manual irrigation systems to help preserve our water supply during this critical period. …
June 11, 2026 By Hilary Jenison (photos provided by Heather Murphy, Hingham Middle School) Hingham Middle School students are making a real impact on the local environment, one weed at a time. Over the past two weeks, approximately 90 seventh-grade students in teacher Heather Murphy’s Great White Sharks science classes participated in a community effort …
June 10, 226 Submitted By The Hingham Historical Society Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on their mailboxes this week as the new Hingham Celebrates America’s 250th Summer 2026 Calendar of Events arrives at households across town. Created to help residents and visitors participate in Hingham’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, …
June 8, 2026 Submitted By The Old Ship Church Old Ship Church, a Unitarian Universalist congregation that meets in Old Ship Meeting House, Hingham Square, traditionally holds an annual Pride celebration of joyful support for the LGBTQIA+ community, our families and friends. Old Ship’s Spiritual Exploration Team and Rev. Carie Johnsen are planning a wonderful …
June 4, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer A proclamation read by the select board this week declares June 19 as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in Hingham in recognition of the historical significance of Emancipation Day. The first Juneteenth celebration was held in Texas in 1866. Since then, Juneteenth has been celebrated in communities across the United …
June 4, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer In declaring June as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex) Pride Month in Hingham, the select board called the town “a community that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal rights and opportunities for all its residents” in a proclamation read at their meeting …
June 2, 2026 Submitted By Susie Davidson Rex Chen of Hingham accepts his certificate from Jack Arbeiter for winning the Israel Arbeiter Essay Contest at the State Room, Boston on April 12 (Photo: Susie Davidson) On April 12, Rex Chen of Hingham was honored at the State Room in Boston as a winner of the …
June 2, 2026 Submitted by the Office of State Senator Patrick O’Connor State Senator Patrick M. O’Connor (R-Weymouth) proudly honored Senior Chief Petty Officer Keith Jermyn, USN (Ret.) of Hingham at the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber. Hosted by the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) in collaboration …
