Posted on: March 25, 2023
In the Workplace
Leaks don’t just don’t happen at home. You should be on the lookout for leaks even when you are at work. Here are some ways to help find and fix leaks in your workplace.
- If you see a leak – in the restroom, pan...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Outdoor Leaks
If you have an in-ground irrigation system, check it each spring before use to make sure it wasn’t damaged by frost or freezing. An irrigation system that has a leak 1/32nd of an inch in diameter (about the thickness of a dime) can ...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 24, 2023
The Weir River Water System will begin hydrant flushing on Sunday March 26 at 9pm.
The sections of the map in green are where flushing will occur over the next 5 weeks. Typically, two sections per night depending on water quality condit...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 23, 2023
Showerhead Leaks
A showerhead leaking at 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons per year. That's the amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of dishes in your dishwasher. Some leaky showerheads can be fixed by making sure there is a ti...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 22, 2023
Faucet Leaks
Old and worn faucet washers and gaskets frequently cause leaks in faucets. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year. That's the amount of water needed to take more than 18...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 22, 2023
The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents that we will begin hydrant flushing on South Pleasant Street and Main Street in Hingham Sunday evening March 26, 2023. Flushing will take place during the overnight hours between 9pm and...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 22, 2023
The Hingham Health Department offers a listing of support group resources
Hope Floats: This group is for anyone who is experiencing the loss of a loved one to suicide. This is a peer-led support group. Registration is required. Contact Denise Brack or Liz ...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Board of Health
Posted on: March 21, 2023
The Weir River Water System would like to notify Hul residents on P Street between Nantasket Avenue and Beach Avenue of an unexpect a disruption of water service due to a repair occuring on the street. Residents in the surrounding areas may expe...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 21, 2023
Toilet Leaks
Old or worn-out toilet flappers (e.g., valve seal) can cause leaks. This simple rubber device holds water in the tank, then releases water into the bowl when the toilet is flushed. Because the rubber can wear out, the flapper should be checked...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 20, 2023
March 20-26, 2023 is when EPA highlights "Fix a Leak Week". EPA's WaterSense Program provides information/videos to help make customer's aware of leaks they could have around their homes and how they...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Town Administrator Tom Mayo and the Town of Hingham announce two new initiatives to help residents learn about the proposed override for Fiscal Year 2024.
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS:
The town is planning two public information sessions, sharing o...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Town Election News
This past week the Select Board voted to place Question 1 on the official ballot for the Town Election:
Question 1: Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to assess an additional $7,890,467 in real estate and personal property tax...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Town Clerk News
Posted on: March 15, 2023
HINGHAM -- Town Administrator Tom Mayo and The Hingham Historical Commission are pleased to announce the 2022 Virginia Tay Memorial Lecture Series event, which featured presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, will be aired on...
Read on...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: March 15, 2023
The WRWS will be performing maintenance on the fire hydrants and gate valves within the Hingham Shipyard. Residents and businesses in the area may experience periodic discoloration in the water. We urge all customers to check your washing machin...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Town Election News
Today is the deadline for returning nomination papers. All candidates have returned their nomination papers and this will be our Election lineup on Saturday, April 29, 2023:
- Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for r...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: March 9, 2023
The MBTA issued its Spring 2023 Service Schedules, which take effect at varying times this month. The MBTA typically adjusts service schedules quarterly to reflect the levels of service being delivered.
For a full listing of all upcoming service changes, p...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: March 8, 2023
The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents of a water main break on South Lane in Hingham. Residents on South Lane will experience disruption of water servce. Residents in the surrounding area may experience fluctuation...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: March 8, 2023
The Town of Hingham and the Hingham Historical Commission invite high school students to participate in the fourth annual historical essay contest, sponsored by the Historical Commission.
The contest is open to any high school student living in Hingham and...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: March 7, 2023
The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents that a leak has been discovered and is going to be repaired on Prospect Street, Hingham. Residents on Prospect Street, Wanders Drive, Upland Drive, Mill River Lane, Charles St, Mast Hill...
Read on...
Weir River Water System
Posted on: February 24, 2023
Town Election News
Counting down, two weeks to go; are you a candidate for the Board of Assessors and the School Committee? No updates from last week on the other positions:
- Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election and papers returne...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Town Clerk News
Posted on: February 17, 2023
Effective February 16, 2023 the Board of Health unanimously voted to change the definition of a Swimming Pool in the Regulations Governing Residential Swimming Pools. The board voted to add or depth of two feet or more. The new definition will b...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Board of Health
Posted on: February 17, 2023
Town Election News
Three weeks to go and folks are wondering who will pull papers for the Board of Assessors and the School Committee? See the update below on other positions:
- Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election and pa...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: February 14, 2023
Chief Steve Murphy is pleased to announce that the Hingham Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The approximately $115,000 grant will fund the majority of the cost of ...
Read on...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: February 10, 2023
Town Election News
With a month to go until March 10, the following candidates have pulled nomination papers and returned papers where indicated:.
- Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election
- Select Board (3 year term): William Ramsey
- Boar...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: February 3, 2023
In Town Election News
- Board of Health (3 year term): Elizabeth Eldredge, a candidate for re-election, has pulled papers
- Recreation Commission (5 year term): Vicki Donlan has returned her papers
Your 2023 Census has arrived
Please complete and return to us by ...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 31, 2023
With the new year underway, Town Administrator Tom Mayo and the Town of Hingham are reflecting upon the town's achievements from 2022.
The town made strides in several key areas in 2022, including toward a more sustainable and climate-friendly fu...
Read on...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Your 2023 Census has arrived
Please complete and return to us by mail or by using the Town Clerk Drop Box located in front of Town Hall.
We use the information to provide proof of residency, protection of voting rights, for use in veteran departme...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Town Administrator Tom Mayo is pleased to announce that the Hingham Health Department is welcoming a new social worker to its team.
Justin Cancel began his new role as a contract social worker on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Cancel will be available to the...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Town Administrator Tom Mayo announces that the Town of Hingham has launched a web page for residents to learn more about the Town's anticipated operating budget override request at Annual Town Meeting.
Hingham expects to seek Town Meeting and vote...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Sunday marked the Lunar New Year- a time that should be a joyous celebration in our community. This is a time when all members of our community should feel safe, secure and welcome. Yet our nation has just experienced 39 mass shootings so far in ...
Read on...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 20, 2023
The Hingham Fire Department wants to encourage residents to develop an emergency plan for themselves and their families.
Being prepared is the best way to mitigate the impacts of emergencies like natural disasters and other hazards. Families can plan ahead...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 10, 2023
The Hingham Fire Department welcomed the Cutter family, whose home was destroyed in a large fire on Mann Street last summer, to the Hingham Fire Headquarters over the weekend. Late last year, the Cutters established the Cut Fire Fund in the wake of their ...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 6, 2023
The Board of Health revised the Recycling and Dumpster Requirements for Residents and Businesses within the Town of Hingham on January 4, 2023. The vote was to remove the requirement that all commercial rubbish/recycling haulers submit an itemized report ...
Read on...
Updated Regulations (PDF)
Board of Health
Posted on: December 14, 2022
Did you know that Cleaner Greener Hingham is proposing a bylaw limiting the sale of water in single use plastic containers in Hingham? Under this bylaw, retailers would no longer offer sales of plain water in plastic containers under one gallon. The Town ...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: October 19, 2022
The Southeast Regional Office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Drinking Water Program, is in receipt of plans and specifications for the reconfiguration of the public water supply delivery system and public access at ...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Board of Health
Posted on: April 27, 2022
HINGHAM -- The Hingham Commission on Disabilities, the Hingham Police and Fire Departments and the South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center would like to share with residents information on the Town of Hingham’s Exceptional Needs Reg...
Read on...
Additional Info...
*Hingham General News and Announcements*