HPD civil rights officer supports department’s commitment to equity, inclusiveness, and impartiality

October 3o, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer In his role as civil rights officer, Hingham Police Lt. John Marquardt supports the department’s commitment to promoting and upholding the principles of equity, fairness, and justice in all aspects of its operations and in treating all members of the community with respect, impartiality, compassion, and dignity. Marquart …

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Hingham Middle School to Host Fall Open House Event

October 27, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Middle School (HMS) is excited to announce its very first Fall Open House event. This event is open to prospective students and families, however, the whole Hingham Public Schools Community is welcome to attend. This unique opportunity will provide a firsthand look at the school’s facilities and offer …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Oct 23 – 26

Main Calendar Discussion of Town Hall Parking and the Senior Center October 25, 2023, 6:00 PM @3rd Floor South Meeting Room Select Board member Joe Fisher will be holding office hours to discuss parking issues at Town Hall with a focus on current and future needs of the Senior Center. This will be an open …

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Bus and van drivers association agreement ratified

October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A successor (2023-2026) agreement with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association was ratified by the School Committee last night. “We met with this union twice before coming to a tentative agreement. The Committee thanks the bus and van driver negotiating team, Sandy Fischer and Suzanne …

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School Committee declares impasse in paraeducator contract negotiations; Hingham educators vote work-to-rule action

Hingham Paraeducators, Courtesy Photo October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee recently filed for mediation regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Hingham Education Association Unit B (paraeducators union) because they feel an impasse has been reached. The  Committee started meeting with Unit B last December — 14 meetings so far — with negotiations …

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The Town of Hingham Annual “Hank Maude – Service Above Self” Veteran of the Year Award

October 16, 2023 Submitted the the Hingham Veterans’ Council The Hingham Veterans’ Council is now taking nominations for the 2023 Veteran of the Year… The recipient will be announced during Hingham’s Veterans Day celebration on November 11, 2023 held in Sanborn Auditorium at Hingham Town Hall. Criteria for Nominations & Eligibility: • Veteran under Massachusetts General …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Oct 16-20

Main Calendar Flu Vaccination Clinic October 17, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM @Town Hall, Central North Conference Room, 2nd Floor Hingham’s Health Department is running two flu shot clinics, open to residents aged 18-64. Flu Vaccination Clinic October 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM @Town Hall, Central North Conference Room, 2nd Floor Hingham’s Health Department is running …

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Hingham Public Schools Bus/Van Drivers Union Ratify New Contract

October 11, 2023 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Hingham Public Schools Bus/Van Drivers Association has ratified a new contract with the Hingham School Committee. After two productive negotiation sessions, the School Committee and Bus/Van Drivers Association agreed on a number of proposals brought forth by the union and the School Committee. …

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