New state multi-family housing requirement will impact Hingham

July 26, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Under the guidelines for a new multi-family zoning requirement for “MBTA communities” that have the benefit of commuter rail, ferry, bus, or subway services, the Town of Hingham is expected to potentially accommodate up to 1,490 units of this type of housing  within at least one zoning district …

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Resident Victim of Phone Gift Card Scam

July 26, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham A 77 year old resident fell victim to a phone scam in which he was instructed to purchase several gift cards at several stores. On July 21, 2023 the resident told Officers he received a call the day before from a man claiming to be PayPal. …

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Hingham Maritime Center’s Harbor Feast to Support Boating for All

July 24, 2023 By Holly Moriarty From sunrise to sunset all summer long, rowers, sailors, and paddleboarders are enjoying the harbor in classes offered through the Hingham Maritime Center (HMC). HMC has nurtured a community of learning on the water that keeps kids and adults coming back year after year. On Saturday, September 9, HMC …

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SELA: The International Private School Hosts Fall Education Events

July 24, 2023 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 “Open House” and “Information Session” events this fall at its Hingham campus, 75 Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, Hingham, and 137 Washington Street, Norwell. Families can …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: July 24 – 28

July 24, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Main Calendar Tick & Mosquito Talk July 26, 2023, 5:30 PM @Wilcutt Commons Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from these insects and their carried diseases Public Meetings Retirement Board July 25, 2023, 10:00 AM @Town Hall South Hearing Room Library Board of …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: July 17 – 21

July 17, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham A Discussion About Drug and Alcohol Dependency and Recovery July 19, 2023, 7:00 PM @2nd Floor North Meeting Room Hingham Mental Health Coalition Speaker Series Public Meetings School Building Committee July 18, 2023, 5:00 PM @Town Hall South Hearing Room Or Remote Meeting via Zoom Join …

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Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Ceremony, Aug. 6 at Hingham Harbor

July 17, 2023 Submitted by Director of Veterans’ Services Keith Jermyn Please join us on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Hingham Harbor Bandstand, 95 Otis St., as we present the Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag to the Partyka Family of Hingham. This event is in cooperation with the American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps League, the …

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Weir River Water System Recognized in Two Categories by MassDEP’s Drinking Water Program

July 14, 2023 By The Town of Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Managing Director/Superintendent Russell Tierney are pleased to share that the Weir River Water System (WRWS) has been recognized in two categories by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MassDEP) Drinking Water Program. The Weir River Water System, located in Hingham, was recognized …

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Town of Hingham Encourages Eligible Seniors to Apply for Tax Relief

July 11, 2023 By the Town of Hingham In an effort to provide targeted property tax relief to older homeowners, the Town of Hingham is once again encouraging eligible residents to apply for the Town’s Senior Means-Tested Tax Exemption. Hingham’s 2019 Annual Town Meeting approved the new exemption for long-time residents who meet certain income …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: July 10 – 14

July 10, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Salary and Negotiations Subcommittee with full School Committee July 10, 2023, 3:00 PM @Town Hall East Hearing Room More Details School Committee July 10, 2023, 5:00 PM @Town Hall Central North Meeting Room Conservation Commission July 10, 2023, 7:00 PM @Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: …

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