Harbor resiliency project update; sea level rise discussion at Tuesday’s Harbor Development Committee meeting

February 4, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer As part of the Hingham Harbor Resiliency Project, Foth and Sustainable Coastal Solutions consultants reevaluated required design elevations for water-facing structures that are necessary to prevent or reduce damage to — and flooding of –infrastructure and buildings in the downtown area “under certain future sea level rise and …

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Business Break-In Under Investigation

February 2, 2024 Submitted by the Hingham Police Department An overnight break yesterday into a business at the Derby Street Shoppes is under investigation. On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 12:50am Officers responded to a burglar alarm activation at the Lunette Optic store at 92 Derby St. They found one of the front doors smashed, …

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Sewer Construction Notice – February 5th to 19th

February 2, 2o24 By The Town of Hingham Due to an unforeseen emergency that has arisen, the Hingham Sewer Department will be performing emergency rehabilitations of the Malcolm Street Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station, located at 176 Downer Avenue, beginning on February 5, 2024.  The work will be performed around the clock, 24 hours per day …

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Hingham Public Schools Fine Arts Department Announces the Hingham High School Arts Pathway Program

January 31, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools The Hingham Public Schools (HPS) Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the incorporation of the HHS Arts Pathway Program into the Hingham High School Program of Studies for the 2024-2025 school year. This comes after the program’s successful pilot during the 2023-2024 school year. The Arts Pathway Program applies a …

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HPS Teachers and Supporters Rally for Fair Contract

January 29, 2024 by Hingham Anchor Staff Reporter On Monday, January 29 Downtown Hingham buzzed with energy as local Hingham Public School’s staff, students, parents and supporters gathered for a rally to support local teachers and paraeducators currently negotiating for a new contract with the Town of Hingham.  The rally began at Red Eye Roasters …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Jan 29 – Feb 2

January 29, 2024 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Public Meetings Lincoln Apartments, LLC Board of Trustees January 29, 2024, 6:30 PM @Join Zoom Meeting Website: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 898 2193 4624 Passcode: 541643 Dial-in number: 1 929 205 6099 Conservation Commission January 29, 2024, 7:00 PM @Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Website: …

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day recognized

January 26, 2024 by Carol Britton Meyer The Select Board recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27 at their meeting on Friday as brought forth by the Hingham Human Rights Commission. The following statement was read: “The United Nations has designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as International Holocaust Remembrance …

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Hingham Looks Back At A Successful 2023

January 26, 2024 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Once again Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo is looking back on the Town’s accomplishments in the previous year. And there is a lot to be excited about. Some of the most visible improvements came in the form of changes that benefit all Hingham residents, including establishing a new 25mph …

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Repairs to water system leaks, Rockland Street water main completed

January 25, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Following recent numerous water leaks in the Weir River Water System and a water main break on Rockland Street due to the extreme cold weather, WRWS Managing Director/Superintendent Russell Tierney provided an explanation to the Hingham Anchor. “During this time of year and when there is a stretch …

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