Flushing Program Update - Hingham Phase 2

Flushing Program Update: Beginning Sunday, May 9 through Friday, May 14, we will focus our efforts on Phase 2, Routes 30-35, and begin Phase 3, Routes 1-5.  This will encompass the following streets in Hingham; Shipyard Dr, Wompatuck Rd, Downer A...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 15: Overrides and Debt Exclusions

Volume 15 of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  This final edition explains the difference between an override and a debt exclusion and explores the tax impact of each.

Volume 15 - Overr...

Town Meeting - Everything You Need to Know for Saturday

Town Meeting is Saturday!  

• Date/Time: Saturday, May 8th at 2:00 PM
• Rain Dates: Saturday, May 15th at 2:00 PM, and Sunday, May 16th at 2:00 PM
• Location: Outdoors at the Hingham High Multi-Purpose Field, 17 Union Street, Hingham MA
• Warrant Articles
• Tow...

Hydrant Replacement -UPDATE Kenberma St and Manomet Ave, Hull

On Monday, May 10, 2021, the Hull FD and WRWS will replace the fire hydrant on Kenberma St @ Manomet Ave (H780). Residents on Kenberma St between Manomet Ave and Nantasket Ave will experience periodic disruptions in water service from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. ...

May 4th, 2021 COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• As of yesterday, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts totaled 648,249.
• The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the state has been trending downward since early April. 
• According to public health data from the MA Department of P...

Notification of Mosquito Adulticide Applications

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSTHE STATE RECLAMATION & MOSQUITO CONTROL BOARDPLYMOUTH COUNTYMOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT272 SOUTH MEADOW RD, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360TELEPHONE (781) 585-5450 FAX (781) 582-1276www.plymouthmosquito.org

MEMORANDUM

To: Boards of Hea...

Means Tested Senior Real Estate Tax Exemption

Due to the State's Session Laws, Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Hingham’s Means Tested Senior Exemption program is now underway.

Longtime Hingham residents and property owners who are 65 and older and who qualified for the ...

Flushing Program Update

Flushing Program Update: Beginning Sunday, May 2 through Friday, May 7, we will focus our efforts on Phase 2, Routes 20-30.  This will encompass the following streets in Hingham; Fort Hill St, Otis St, Thaxter St, Harborview Dr, Bradley Woods Dr,...

Town Meeting Full Details

Reminder: Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2021 

Town Meeting is one week away!  

• Date/Time: Saturday, May 8th at 2:00 PM
• Rain Dates: Saturday, May 15th at 2:00 PM, and Sunday, May 16th at 2:00 PM
• Location: Outdoors at the Hingham Hig...

New Disposal Rates Going Into Effect on Saturday, May 1, 2021

Beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021, new rates will be in effect at the Hingham Transfer Station. All Hingham Residents and Commercial permit holders will be charged for Appliances, Electronics, and C&D/Bulky Waste (Including Furniture) according ...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 14: Real Estate Assessments

Volume 14 of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  This issue explains the role of the Assessor’s Office and how real estate assessments are determined.    

Volu...

Deadline to Register to Vote for the Town Election is May 12th

By order of the Board of Registrars

Notice is hereby given that the Last Day to Register to Vote for the Town Election which is scheduled for May 22nd is May 12th.

Polls will be open 8:00AM to 8:00PM. Precincts 1-4 will vote at the High School, Precincts 5 ...

Commission on Disabilities is Conducting a Survey

Tell us what you think?

The Commission on Disabilities is conducting a survey. If you, or a loved one, have a disability please take this brief survey so we can better respond to the needs of the community. All information compiled in the survey will be ke...

Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust 2021 Applications are now being accepted

Applications for the Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust 2021 Round of Funding are now being accepted.

Please visit Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust | Hingham, MA (hingham-ma.gov) for an application or more details.

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program

Congressman Stephen Lynch’s office recently shared information about FEMA’s new COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program. The program reimburses up to $9,000 of funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 for individuals who died becau...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 13: Capital Improvements

Volume 13 of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  This issue explains how the Town budgets and plans for capital improvements according to our Financial Policy to ensure we are taking pro...

April 13, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• As of yesterday, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts totaled 621,261.
• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,&rdquo...

Update on Reopening of Municipal Facilities

As part of the next step in our municipal reopening process, Town Hall and the Senior Center will return to full in-person staffing on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  We anticipate reopening the building to the public on an appointment-only basis at a la...

Update on Reopening of Municipal Facilities

As part of the next step in our municipal reopening process, Town Hall and the Senior Center will return to full in-person staffing on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  We anticipate reopening the building to the public on an appointment-only basis at a la...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 12

Volume 12 of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  This issue provides an overview of the Town’s pension and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

Volume 12 - Long Te...

Home Composting Program and Virtual Workshop

Home Composting

The Town of Hingham in partnership with the Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee are excited to announce a new Home Composting Program.  On April 22, 2021 the Town of Hingham will be offering rodent-resistant home composting bins for ...

Home Composting Program and Virtual Workshop

Home Composting

The Town of Hingham in partnership with the Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee are excited to announce a new Home Composting Program.  On April 22, 2021 the Town of Hingham will be offering rodent-resistant home composting bins for ...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

A household hazardous waste day will be held May 15, 2021 for Hingham residents. You will have to pre-register through South Shore Recycling Cooperative to reserve a spot. You will need to provide proof of residency when you arrive. 

If you cannot...

April 6, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• As of yesterday, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts totaled 607,967.
• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,&rdquo...

Register Your MySuezWater.com Account

Register with mysuezwater.comEnroll in electronic billing and set up automatic payments via mysuezwater.com. With mysuezwater.com, you can save a payment method, manage your account and view your billing and payment activities. You can also update your co...

Selectmen Set Dates for Town Meeting and Town Election

The Board of Selectmen voted at their March 30, 2021 meeting as follows:

Town Meeting - Outdoors at Hingham High School

• Saturday, May 8, 2021, 2:00 PM - Town Meeting
• Saturday, May 15, 2021, 2:00 PM - Rain Date
• Sunday, May 16, 2021, 2:00 PM - Rain Date
• Deadline...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 11

Volume 11 of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  This issue explains why the Town’s AAA bond rating is so important and what factors impact our credit worthiness.

Volume 11 - Hi...

March 30, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• As of yesterday, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts totaled 594,242.
• There have been 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Hingham over the past 14 days, and a total of 1,738 cases in Hingham since the start of the pandemic.
• According to public he...

Final Phase: Transfer of Support from Aquarion to Suez effective April 1, 2021

The following letter has been sent to Weir River Water System Customers

March 22, 2021

Dear Water Customer, 

We appreciate your patience as we continue the transition of service to the Weir River Water System. We are now completing the final phase, ...

Weir River Water System: Final Transition Phase

The following letter has been sent to Weir River Water System Customers

March 22, 2021

Dear Water Customer, 

We appreciate your patience as we continue the transition of service to the Weir River Water System. We are now completing the final phase, ...

March 23, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

New Hours for COVID-19 Testing Site at 308 Cushing Street

In December 2020, the Town partnered with mPathy LLC to open a COVID-19 testing site at 308 Cushing Street.  This site has played an important role in meeting a community need.  As the demand for COVID-19 tests has started to diminish ov...

New Hours for COVID-19 Testing Site at 308 Cushing Street

In December 2020, the Town partnered with mPathy LLC to open a COVID-19 testing site at 308 Cushing Street.  This site has played an important role in meeting a community need.  As the demand for COVID-19 tests has started to diminish ov...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 10

Volume 10 of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  This issue provides an overview of the Town’s enterprise funds and the business-like services that they support.  &...

March 16, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 9

The next edition of Inside Town Finances is now available on the Board of Selectmen website.  Volume 9 explains how the Town uses the Five-Year Forecast as an important tool to inform the annual budget process, financial goal setting, and personn...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 8

Volume 8 of the Board of Selectmen series “Inside Town Finances” in now available on the Town website.  This edition looks at the different categories of municipal expenses, including General Government, Public Safety, Public ...

Town of Hingham Update on Reopening Guidelines

Town of Hingham Update on Reopening Guidelines

State Moves Into Step 2 of Phase III Today, Is Scheduled to Move to Phase IV March 22

HINGHAM -- The Town of Hingham would like to share the latest information regarding the state’s reopening plan and...

Town of Hingham Update on Reopening Guidelines

Town of Hingham Update on Reopening Guidelines

State Moves Into Step 2 of Phase III Today, Is Scheduled to Move to Phase IV March 22

HINGHAM -- The Town of Hingham would like to share the latest information regarding the state’s reopening plan and how it re...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 7

The latest edition of the Board of Selectmen series “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Town website.  Volume 7 groups Town expenses into three main categories – municipal services, education services, and...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 6

Volume 6 of the Board of Selectmen series “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Town website. Learn how Fund Balance (also known as Free Cash or Available Reserves) is calculated and how it can be used according to the Town&am...

February 16, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

February 23, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

2020 Grand Marshall: Jeanne Murphy

The 2020 Hingham 4th of July Parade Committee is delighted to announce the selection of Ms. Jeanne Murphy as grand marshal for the 2020 parade!  The committee had several very qualified nominees to choose from this year, each of whom have served ...

2020 Parade Button Winner

The Parade Committee selected Ginger Niehoff from Plymouth River School as this year’s 2020 Button Design Winner, for our theme, Unity in Community.

The design showed individuals from all walks of life holding hands and a banner “Togeth...

2020 Veteran of the Year

DAVID T. SARGENT

BORN BRYN MAWR PA IN 1945 AND RAISED IN BEVERLY FARMS, MA 

GRADUATE OF MILTON ACADEMY ’63 AND WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE ’67 BA ENG…WAS BASEBALL CAPTAIN AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AT EACH. &...

February 9, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

Inside Town Finances V5

Volume 5 of the Board of Selectmen series “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Town website.  Volume 5 delves into operating overrides and debt exclusions to explore how voter-authorized tax increases impact property...

March 9, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

Town of Hingham Holds First COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for People Age 75 and Over

HINGHAM — The Town of Hingham is pleased to report that the Town officially began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals age 75 and over who live and work in town yesterday.The Town vaccinated 160 people as part of a clinic held Thursday, Feb. ...

Town of Hingham Holds First COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for People Age 75 and Over

HINGHAM — The Town of Hingham is pleased to report that the Town officially began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals age 75 and over who live and work in town yesterday.The Town vaccinated 160 people as part of a clinic held Thursday, Feb. ...

Inside Town Finances: Volume 4

75% of Hingham’s revenue comes from property taxes, which are paid quarterly.  Check out Volume 4 of Inside Town Finances on the Board of Selectmen website to learn how the Town calculates your property tax bill.

Read Volume 4 (...

February 2, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the ...

March 2, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation remains “yellow,” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community...

Hingham Planning for Phase 2

Earlier this week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced updates to Phase Two of the state’s vaccine distribution plan, which will begin on Monday 2/1.  Individuals 75 years or older will be the first priority group in Phase 2; indi...

Hingham Planning for Phase 2 Vaccine Distribution

Earlier this week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced updates to Phase Two of the state’s vaccine distribution plan, which will begin on Monday 2/1.  Individuals 75 years or older will be the first priority group in Phase 2; indi...

Inside Town Finances - Volume 3

The third volume of “Inside Town Finances” is now available on the Board of Selectmen website. Volume 3 outlines how excluded debt works and explains how the Town uses these temporary tax increases to finance large school and municipa...

January 26, 2021 Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) released last week, the Town’s designation is “yellow” indicating a “medium risk” of spread in the community.&...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Call for Phase 1 Individuals

Governor Baker announced that the remainder of individuals listed as part of Phase 1 of the state's vaccination distribution plan are immediately eligible to receive the vaccine.

 The Hingham Health Department is in the process of plannin...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Call for Phase 1 Individuals

Governor Baker announced that the remainder of individuals listed as part of Phase 1 of the state's vaccination distribution plan are immediately eligible to receive the vaccine.

 The Hingham Health Department is in the process of planning vaccina...

Inside Town Finances

A weekly one-page publication designed to inform and educated the community on various municipal financial topics.

Inside Town Finances: Volume 2

The next installment of “Inside Town Finances” is now available. Take a deeper dive into Town revenue by learning about Local Receipts, which make up about 10% of our total revenue and include motor vehicle excise tax, ambulance revenue, investment income

January 19, 2021 Weekly COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• The Hingham Health Department is urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community remains at a high risk for the disease.
• According to public health data from the MA Department of Public Health (DPH)...

Town of Hingham Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for First Responders in Town

HINGHAM -- The Hingham Health Department is pleased to report that first responders in the Town of Hingham received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination this week.

On Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 12 and 14, Hingham paramedics administered the vaccine...

January 12, 2021 Weekly COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Data

• As of yesterday, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 417,568 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, of which 28,588 are in Plymouth County.   
• Hingham cases continue to rise.  As...

When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The Town of Hingham is following guidance from MA Department of Public Health. Learn where you will fit into the COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline. Their timeline will be updated as new information becomes available.

December 15, 2020 Weekly COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

• As of yesterday, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 283,146 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, of which 18,723 are in Plymouth County.   
• As of Friday, Hingham remains in the state&rsquo...

COVID Testing in Hingham

A testing center has opened in Hingham, operated by mPathy LLC. Schedule a test or determine your quarantine timeline. Full details available

Updated COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

The MA Department of Public Health (DPH) has updated its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations to be consist with the CDC.  To help you interpret the new guidance, the Hingham Health Department has created a one-page cheat sheet. &...

December 8, 2020 Weekly COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

•    As of yesterday, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 250,022 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, of which 16,564 are in Plymouth County.   

•&...

COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Hingham

December 4, 2020 – Last night, the Hingham Board of Selectmen announced that the Town is partnering with mPathy LLC to establish a COVID-19 testing site in Hingham.  The site will be located at the former Hingham Light Plant at 308 Cush...

COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Hingham

December 4, 2020 – Last night, the Hingham Board of Selectmen announced that the Town is partnering with mPathy LLC to establish a COVID-19 testing site in Hingham.  The site will be located at the former Hingham Light Plant at 308 Cush...

Weekly COVID Status Dashboard

The Hingham Health Department will be posting weekly COVID-19 data from the MA Department of Public Health and Hingham Public Schools in a new dashboard on the Town website.  The dashboard will be updated every Friday.  All cases are lab...

Weekly COVID Status Dashboard

The Hingham Health Department will be posting weekly COVID-19 data from the MA Department of Public Health and Hingham Public Schools in a new dashboard on the Town website.  The dashboard will be updated every Friday.  All cases are lab...

November 17 COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

• As of yesterday, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 184,511 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, of which 13,031 are in Plymouth County.   
• As of Friday, Hingham remains in the “green” categor...

Hingham Athletic Fields and Outdoor Courts Study

Weekly COVID Status Dashboard

The Hingham Health Department will be posting weekly COVID-19 data from the MA Department of Public Health and Hingham Public Schools in a new dashboard on the Town website.  The dashboard will be updated every Friday.  All cases are lab...

Weekly COVID Status Dashboard

The Hingham Health Department will be posting weekly COVID-19 data from the MA Department of Public Health and Hingham Public Schools in a new dashboard on the Town website.  The dashboard will be updated every Friday.  All cases are lab...

Weekly COVID Status Dashboard

The Hingham Health Department will be posting weekly COVID-19 data from the MA Department of Public Health and Hingham Public Schools in a new dashboard on the Town website.  The dashboard will be updated every Friday.  All cases are lab...

November 10, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Tom

COVID-19 Update

• As of today, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 169,976 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, of which 12,372 are in Plymouth County.  Confirmed cases have been steadily rising in MA since September...

Governor Announces New COVID-19 Measures

Please read the state’s press release below regarding the new COVID-19 measures announced by Governor Baker this afternoon. Please be advised that the state will send a code red message to Hingham residents between 5-10pm this evening regarding ...

October 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update

October 30, 2020 COVID Update

Yesterday, we were informed that Hingham has entered our third consecutive week in the state’s “red” COVID-19 category, which means that we are now considered a high risk community.   The...

October 27, 2020 COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

• As of today, the MA Department of Public Health is reporting 149,361 confirmed cases in Massachusetts, of which 11,294 are in Plymouth County.  
• This past week marked our second week in the state’s “red” COVID-19 category with a rep...

October 22, 2020 COVID-19 Update

As of this afternoon, Hingham has entered our second week in the state’s “red” COVID-19 category.  DPH is reporting 395 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham, with an average daily case rate over the last 14 days of 11...

October 22, 2020 COVID-19 Update

As of this afternoon, Hingham has entered our second week in the state’s “red” COVID-19 category.  DPH is reporting 395 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham, with an average daily case rate over the last 14 days of 11.7 (compared to a rate of 7.5 ...

State COVID-19 Order Regarding Indoor Hockey and Ice Skating

On October 22, 2020, the MA Department of Public Health issued an Order suspending games, practices, and any other on-ice hockey or skating activities at indoor ice rinks and indoor ice skating and hockey facilities effective as of 5:00pm on October 23, 2...

October 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen Meeting on October 20, 2020

• As of today, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 142,295 confirme...

October 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update

As of yesterday, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) was reporting 371 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham.  The state is now listing Hingham in the “red” category with an average daily case rate over the last 14 days of 9.9 per 100,000 popu...

October 13, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen Meeting on October 13, 2020.

• As of today, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 137,565 confirm...

COVID-19 Halloween Guidance

To the extent that individuals and families feel it is safe to participate in Halloween activities this year, please follow the state and federal COVID-19 guidance.  DPH offers the following recommendations for a safe and healthy Halloween:

• Wear a...

September 29, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen meeting on September 29, 2020:

• As of today, DPH is reporting 129,243 confirmed cases in Massachusetts, of which 9,726 are in Plymouth County. 
• As of last ...

Hingham Health Department COVID-19 Update and Guidance

Hingham Health Department COVID-19 Update and Guidance

September 24, 2020

As of yesterday, September 23, 2020, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 333 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham, an increase of 12 confirmed cases over the prior week. ...

Hingham Health Department COVID-19 Update and Guidance

Hingham Health Department COVID-19 Update and Guidance

September 24, 2020

As of yesterday, September 23, 2020, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 333 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham, an increase of 12 confirmed cases over the prior week. ...

September 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Manager Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen meeting on  September 15, 2020

COVID-19 Cases

• Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 at this time. &nb...

August 13, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on August 4, 2020. 

COVID-19 Cases

• Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 at this time.
• As of Wednesday, August 12, the Department of Public Heal...

State Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19

State Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19

Today, Governor Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. Wh...

August 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on August 4, 2020.

COVID-19 Cases

• Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 at this time.  
• As of today, DPH is reporting 119,203 probable and confi...

It's Official! Hingham Owns Weir River Water System

It’s official!  For the first time since 1879, after several years of study and deliberation, a historic Town Meeting vote, and 15 months of transition prep and planning, the Town of Hingham officially owns the water system serving Hing...

It's Official! Hingham Owns Weir River Water System

It’s official!  For the first time since 1879, after several years of study and deliberation, a historic Town Meeting vote, and 15 months of transition prep and planning, the Town of Hingham officially owns the water system serving Hing...

Board of Selectmen Statement

Please see the Message from the Board of Selectmen regarding the display of the Thin Blue Line flag on Town property.

July 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 28, 2020. 

COVID-19 Cases

• Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 at this time.  
• As of today, DPH is reporting 116,182 probable ...

July 21, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo gave the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 21, 2020.

• Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 at this time.
• As of today, DPH is reporting 114,033 probable and confirmed cases in Massachusetts, o...

July 14th COVID-19 Update

• MA Reopening: Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 for now.
• As of today, DPH is reporting 112,130 probable and confirmed cases in Massachusetts, of which 8,830 are in Plymouth County.
• As of last Wednesday, DPH was reporting 281 COVID-19 cases in Hingha...

COVID-19 Beach Guidance

With the warm summer weather, many residents are flocking to local beaches, including our own Bathing Beach.  In Phase III - Step I of the Governor’s reopening plan, passive recreation at beaches is allowed under the following guideline...

COVID-19 Beach Guidance

With the warm summer weather, many residents are flocking to local beaches, including our own Bathing Beach.  In Phase III - Step I of the Governor’s reopening plan, passive recreation at beaches is allowed under the following guideline...

Town Office Reopening Update

We have continued to work hard behind the scenes (so many Zoom calls…) over the last few months to provide municipal services remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Town Hall remains open to employees only at this time, we are working tow...

July 7, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 and Town services updated as the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 7, 2020.

COVID-19 Update

• Effective yesterday, July 6th, Massachusetts moved to...

June 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo gave the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on June 30, 2020.

COVID-19 Update

• In a letter to Massachusetts municipal officials today, DPH stated that we have been successful in ensuring COVID-19 cases con...