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Fix a Leak Week Day 6 - In the Workplace

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...

Fix a Leak Week Day 5 - Outdoors

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 ...

Spring Hydrant Flushing Week 1 Update

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...

Weir River Water System: Hydrant Flushing to Begin March 26, 2023

The Weir River Water System will begin hydrant flushing on Sunday March 26 at 9pm. 

Flushing will take place during the overnight hours between 9pm and 5am Sunday evening through Friday morning each week.  We anticipate flushing to contin...

Fix a Leak Week Day 4 - Showerheads

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...

New Override Video: What Will the Proposed Override Provide?

The second video in our informational series about the proposed override is now live. In it, town leaders outline the impacts the override would have on existing and new services.

Fix a Leak Week Day 3 - Faucets

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...

Hydrant Flushing to Begin March 26, 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...

Support Group Resources

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 ...

Town of Hingham Invites Residents to Inaugural Mental Health Coalition Speaker Series

Town Administrator Tom Mayo would like to invite community members to attend the Town of Hingham's inaugural session of its Mental Health Coalition Speaker Series.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Hingham Town Hall, Sanborn Auditorium, 2...

Disruption of water service on P Street Hull

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...

Fix a Leak Week Day 2 - Toilets

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...

March 20-26 2023 is Fix a Leak Week

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...

Town Launches Video Series, Invites Community to Public Information Sessions on Proposed Override

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...

Town Clerk News: Election, Register to Vote and Vote by Mail - 3/17/23

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...

Author and Historian Jon Meacham's Lecture to be Aired by Local Media Station

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...

Hingham Shipyard System Maintenance

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...

Override Information Hub

Stay up to date! Hingham's proposed FY24 Budget Override Information Hub. FAQs, Presentations, Tax relief opportunities and more...

Town Clerk News: Election, Census and Vote by Mail

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...

MBTA Spring 2023 Schedules Take Effect This Month

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...

Main Break South Lane in Hingham

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...

Town of Hingham Invites Students to Participate in Fourth Annual Historical Essay Contest

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...

Disruption of Water Service on Prospect Street Hingham

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...

Town Clerk News: Election, Census and Vote by Mail

Town Election News

Lots of activity this week.  Randy Winters has pulled papers for the Board of Assessors and Michelle Ayer for the School Committee.  Tracy Shriver, Tom Patch and Lizzie Eldredge have all returned papers this week. All n...

Wellness Wednesday - March 2023 Edition

The first Wednesday of the month is Wellness Wednesday in Hingham, and we've assembled a collection of free resources to support residents' wellness in the month of March. 

Download the March 2023 Wellness Wednesday Flyer (PDF) for full d...

Town Clerk News: Election, Vote by Mail

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...

Revision to Regulations Governing Residential Swimming Pools

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...

Town Clerk News: Election, Census and Vote by Mail

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...

Fire Department Awarded Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant

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 ...

Town Clerk News: Election, Vote by Mail and Census

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...

Town Clerk News: Census, Election & Street List Books

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 ...

Wellness Wednesday - February 2023 Edition

The first Wednesday of the month is Wellness Wednesday in Hingham, and we've assembled a collection of free resources to support residents' wellness in the month of February. 

Download the January 2023 Wellness Wednesday Flyer (P...

Town of Hingham Reflects on Highlights and Achievements in 2022

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...

Town Clerk News: Census, Election & Street List Books

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...

Health Department Welcomes New Contract Social Worker

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...

Town of Hingham Launches Online Budget Override Information Hub

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...

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you're not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, we can help guide you.  The BHHL is a...

Statement from the Town of Hingham

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 ...

Hingham Fire Department Encourages Residents To Create An Emergency Plan

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...

Hingham Fire Department Receives State Grant for Fire Education Programs

HINGHAM — Chief Steve Murphy is pleased to announce that the Hingham Fire Department has been awarded grant funding to support its fire education programming for students and seniors in the community. 

Hingham Fire was awarded $4,381 for...

Hingham Family Donates to Hingham Fire Department After Loss of Home

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 ...

Revised Recycling and Dumpster Requirements For Residents and Businesses

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 ...

Wellness Wednesday - January 2023 Edition

The first Wednesday of every month is Wellness Wednesday in Hingham. The Town is pleased to share a variety of mental health and wellness resources and recommendations for the month of January! 

Download the January 2023 Wellness Wednesday Flyer (...

Single Use Plastics and the By-Law Proposed by Cleaner Greener Hingham

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 ...

Mt. Blue Spring at Wompatuck State Park

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 ...

Hingham Asks Residents to Contribute to ‘Exceptional Needs Registry’

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...