Town Meeting voters will decide name of new elementary school

September 13, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer During the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, voters will undertake the task of approving  a name for the new elementary school at the former Foster School site on Downer Avenue. “The construction of the new school is progressing smoothly and is on track for completion by the beginning of …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Sept 11-15

September 11, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Main Calendar National POW/MIA Recognition Day September 15, 2023, 7:00 PM @Hingham Harbor / Whitney Wharf The Town of Hingham’s Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the POW/MIA Memorial located on Hingham Harbor at Whitney Wharf beginning at 7:00pm, and lasting approximately 60 minutes. This …

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Update on Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and SUV

September 6, 2023 Submitted by the Hingham Police Department No charges are being filed in a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. On Monday, September 4, 2023 at 4:50pm Officers responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Beal St. near the intersection of North St. and West …

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Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and SUV

September 5, 2023 By The Hingham Police Department A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV is currently under investigation. On Monday, September 4, 2023 at 4:50pm Officers responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Beal St. near the intersection of North St. and West St. The motorcyclist …

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September proclaimed Suicide Prevention Month in Hingham

September 1, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The Select Board proclaimed Sunday, September 10, as Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham this week. The proclamation confirms the town’s commitment to the wellbeing and mental health of its residents. “Suicide is a tragic and preventable …

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Student Services update presented to School Committee: ensuring that curriculum is accessible to all students

August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Barbara Cataldo shared an update on the program’s goals for the new school year with the School Committee recently. The director’s role is to ensure that Hingham Public Schools’  implementation of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is accessible to all students. To …

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Supt. of Schools shares goals for the new school year: ‘continued focus on improvement’

August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee reviewed and approved Supt. of Schools Margaret Adam’s goals for the 2023-2024 school year this week. Superintendents are evaluated by school committee members using the process outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which details five stages for evaluation that include self-assessment, …

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NVNA and Hospice Offers New Support Group for Caregivers of Oncology Patients

August 30, 2023 Submitted by NVNA and Hospice WHAT: NVNA and Hospice is pleased to announce a new support group for caregivers of oncology patients. Open to adults 18+, the group seeks to help attendees navigate the emotional impact of caring for a loved one with cancer, establish resources for healthy coping skills, and provide the opportunity to connect …

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