September 9, 2025 by Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant
The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) invites the community to its Public Power Open House on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 31 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham. The event is part of Public Power Week, a nationwide celebration recognizing the benefits of community-owned utilities. To mark the occasion, the Municipal Light Board adopted a proclamation honoring Public Power Week and reaffirming the value of HMLP’s locally owned and operated utility.
HMLP’s Open House will give residents a behind-the-scenes look at their local electric light plant, with opportunities to connect with staff, explore equipment, and learn more about safe and sustainable electricity.
Highlights will include:
- Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive – Test drive the latest EVs with Hingham Drives Electric
(advance registration encouraged on Eventbrite) - Electric Bike Test Rides – Take a bike for a spin with Fifield eBikes
- EV Showcase – View a variety of electric vehicles up close and speak with their owners
- Touch-a-Truck & Demonstrations – Climb aboard a bucket truck and meet a lineworker.
- Family-Friendly Fun Activities – Lawn games, face painting, and pumpkin decorating
- Food, Music, Giveaways, and more!
“Public Power Week is a celebration of what makes Hingham’s utility unique — we’re owned by the people we serve,” said Tom Morahan, HMLP General Manager. “This Open House is a chance for families to learn about the benefits of public power firsthand.”
The event is free and open to the public. Residents are encouraged to bring family and friends for a day of discovery, fun, and community connection.
For full details about the event, visit www.hmlp.com/openhouse.