Suspect Identified After Assault and Battery at Derby Street Shops

October 15, 2024 By The Hingham Police Department Hingham Police have identified a suspect wanted for two counts of assault and battery that occurred at the Derby Street Shops. On Monday October 14, 2024, Hingham Police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at the Derby Street Shops.  Responding officers were informed that a …

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Community Preservation Committee Begins Review of Applications

October 14, 2024 Submitted by the Town of Hingham The Community Preservation Committee will begin its annual review of funding applications on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. All are welcome to attend to share input on our open space and recreation, historic, and community housing goals. Pending applications include: Acquisition of land on Charles Street Construction …

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SELA: The International Private School Hosts ‘All-School Open House’

October 14, 2024 submitted by SELA: the International Private School SELA: The International Private School, the region’s only Spanish full immersion school, with locations in Norwell and Hingham, hosts its “All-School Open House,” on Saturday, October 19th, at both the Hingham campus, 75 Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, Hingham as well as the Norwell campus, …

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The 19th Annual Hingham Arts Walk is on October 20th!

October 9, 2024 Submitted by Downtown Hingham Come stroll the streets of downtown Hingham as we celebrate culture, community and creativity at the 19th Annual Hingham Arts Walk on Sunday, October 20th from 12 – 4.  Artists will be set up along the sidewalks showcasing their artwork, hosting demonstrations, and selling their pieces. “We are …

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Way Back Wednesday: Jesse Sprague’s House

October 9, 2024 by Geri Duff This photograph shows the original 284 Main Street location of a house built in 1771 and is now at 77 Leavitt Street at the corner of Village Lane. It was moved there in 1888. Even though it was known locally as Jesse Sprague’s house, the last Sprague to live here was …

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New acting school supt.’s entry plan focuses in part on rebuilding district culture and climate

October 8, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Acting Supt. of Schools Kathryn (Katie) Roberts shared her “entry plan” for the new school year with the school committee this week. This is one of the first required tasks requested of new superintendents enrolled in the Massachusetts Association for School Superintendents “New Superintendent Induction Program.” One of …

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2024 youth risk behavior results shared: ‘We will continue to work with those students who are struggling’

October 8, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The results of the anonymous 2024 Hingham Public Schools middle/high school youth risk behavior survey — used by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education to collect health data statewide — indicate in part that vaping rates and alcohol use have decreased, as has marijuana use among …

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bartaco Is Now Open at Derby Street Shops

October 7, 2024 Submitted by Derby St Shops Derby Street Shops announces bartaco’s arrival to the South Shore. Embodying the essence of a vibrant, healthy outdoor lifestyle, bartaco is a haven for fresh, upscale street food served in a welcoming, laid-back setting. Now open at Derby Street Shops, guests can indulge in bartaco’s signature specialties, …

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Important Dates and Other Upcoming Election News

October 7, 2024 By The Town of Hingham Hingham Town Clerk Carol Falvey wants to remind residents of important dates leading up to the November 5th state and federal election, as well a “dos and don’ts” at the polls. On Tuesday, November 5th, Hingham residents will go to the polls to cast their votes for …

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