Master Plan implementation is topic for Dec. 6 meeting

December 6, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet today, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to provide the background to the plan — which was adopted by the Planning Board in Aug. 2021 — and to discuss its implementation. The meeting is open to the public. The …

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Resident Scammed Out of $100K

December 5, 2023 By The Hingham Police Department A resident fell victim to a phone scam that led to him losing almost $100,000. On December 2, 2023 an 84 year old Hingham resident said last week he received a call from a man who claimed he was from PayPal. The caller said $100 had accidently …

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Emails Show HPS Statement on Arrested Sub Came Only After Staff, Parent Pressure

December 5, 2023 by Michael Page Newly released emails show Hingham Public Schools administrators faced building pressure to share information with parents and staff in the days after a substitute teacher was arrested at Hingham Middle School. The substitute teacher was arrested while teaching in the school on Friday October 25, but it wasn’t until …

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Forum to educate public on MA End-of-Life Options Act

December 4, 2023 Submitted by Paula Nesoff South Shore Community End-of-Life Care concerned citizens invites community members to participate in an Educational Forum on Massachusetts End-of-Life Options Act on Tuesday, December 12, 7-8:30PM at Hingham Library in the Whiton Room. The forum will provide in-depth information, and time for sharing thoughts and questions, as we …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Dec 4 – 9

December 4, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Public Meetings Middle School Council – Cancelled December 4, 2023, 2:15 PM @Hingham Middle School Administrative Conference Room South Shore Educational Collaborative Board December 4, 2023, 3:00 PM @South Shore Educational Collaborative Board Board Room Audit Committee December 4, 2023, 7:00 PM @Town Hall South Hearing …

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School Committee provides salary and negotiations update

November 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The big item of the night on Monday’s School Committee agenda was an update on salary and negotiations. During the meeting, Chair Nes Correnti also answered questions that were asked during the Nov. 13 committee meeting related to that issue as promised at that time. “First, I want …

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Means tested property tax relief program is benefitting more seniors

November 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Ongoing outreach efforts to get the word out about the town’s Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption program — which offers property tax relief to qualifying homeowners — are meeting with success. The program is administered by the Board of Assessors. The total amount of relief awarded during the …

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Derby Academy PK-8 Admission Open House

November 28, 2023 Submitted by Derby Academy Prospective parents and guardians are invited to come learn more about what sets Derby Academy apart from other educational options on the south shore by joining us for our PK-8 Open House this Thursday, November 30 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Guests will hear about and experience in person what …

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