News Flash

Posted on: November 27, 2023

Downer Ave Tie In

Weir River Water System Logo

“On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the WRWS and KRR will be connecting the new water main on Downer Ave to Condito Rd.   At this time we do not anticipate any interruptions in service.  The following customers could experience fluctuations ...

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Weir River Water System
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Emergency Main Repair Lincoln St Hingham

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The Weir River Water system would like to notify residents of an emergency main repair on Lincoln Street in Hingham.  At this time we do not anticipate any disruption of water service--however if the situation changes we may need to disrupt water...

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Weir River Water System
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Statement from the Hingham Select Board

Hingham Town Seal

Dear Hingham Community,

We, the Hingham Select Board, are disgusted that a bomb threat was sent to Congregation Sha'aray Shalom on November 19, 2023. Acts of hate and antisemitism will not be tolerated. We stand united as a community in support of the Cong...

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Service Interruption Tusday 11/21/23 on Thaxter Road

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The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents of the following work occurring Tuesday, November 21 to tie the new water main into Thaxter St.

The following streets will experience an interruption in water service from 9:00 AM  and 3:0...

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Weir River Water System
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Hingham Police Department wins $35,000 state grant to address unmet public safety priorities

Hingham Police Department Patch

The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced nearly $5 million in funds awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address their communities’ unmet public safety priorities.

Press release regarding HPD award *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

Nov 14 Update Foundation Retention Wal

As the perimeter footings over-excavation, rebar, forms are concrete are near complete, the foundation walls are now fully underway. When passing the site, the large foundation/retention wall can be seen...

As the perimeter footings over-excavation, rebar, forms are concrete are near complete, the foundation walls are now fully underway. When passing the site, the large foundation/retention wall can be seen. The entirety of this enormous concrete wall will b...

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Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: November 6, 2023

Select Board Chair Update - November 2023

Hingham Town Seal

Dear Hingham Residents,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. This is a monthly update from my office that I hope will prove helpful for residents to stay informed.  To receive this update and other important Town news via email, please subscribe...

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*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: November 2, 2023

Discolored Water Crow Point Area

Weir River Water System Logo

Due to construction work on Otis St at Downer Ave, water in the area is discolored from reverse flows in the system.  We are dispatching crews to the area to flow fire hydrants and will stay on top of the issue until it is resolved.  Sho...

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Weir River Water System
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Wellness Wednesday - November 2023 Edition

Wellness Wednesday November 2023

Hingham’s Wellness Wednesday, November edition, is now available. This month, we cast our spotlight National Diabetes Awareness month, introduce Make the Connection, a web-based resource supporting veterans,  their families, an...

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Additional Info... *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: October 20, 2023

Town of Hingham Awarded State Grant to Support Coastal Resiliency

Whitney Wharf

Town Administrator Tom Mayo is pleased to announce that the Town of Hingham was one of several Massachusetts communities to be awarded a coastal resiliency grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration. 

Hingham will receive $268,771 to support it...

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Additional Info from Mass.gov... *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: October 4, 2023

Select Board Chair Update - October 2023

Select Board Meeting Room

Dear Hingham Residents,

I hope this newsletter finds you well as we transition into the beautiful season of autumn. This is the first of a monthly update from my office that I hope will prove helpful for residents to stay informed.  As always, ple...

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*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: September 15, 2023

September 15, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

Hauling Soil Offsite

The demolition of the original building’s concrete slab, foundation, and retaining walls are 90% complete. The underground water/steam piping and electrical conduits have been removed and...

The demolition of the original building’s concrete slab, foundation, and retaining walls are 90% complete. The underground water/steam piping and electrical conduits have been removed and the new underground water piping have been installed on E...

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Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Town of Hingham Taking Steps to Reduce Waste from Plastic Water Bottles

Hingham Town Seal

HINGHAM – In keeping with the Master Plan and its environmental goals, the Hingham Select Board, in collaboration with the Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee, enacted a town policy restricting sale and distribution of single use plastic water bottles by to...

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*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Climate Action Planning Committee Unveils Hingham Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Plan

Town Administrator Tom Mayo is pleased to report that the Hingham Climate Action Planning Committee (CAPC) has unveiled a 140-page Climate Action Plan which will guide the town's efforts to become carbon neutral by 2040. 

The CAPC was formed in 20...

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Additional Info... *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: August 3, 2023

August 1, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update to Select Board

Public Safety Building Image

Bob Garrity, Chair of the PSF Building Committee, and Matt Hennessy, Owner’s Project Manager for the Town, presented an update on the PSF project to the Select Board on August 1, 2023.

The recording of the presentation can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRLcHisZgek - the presentation begins around 42:50. The presentation can be found here at PSF Aug presentation.

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Additional Info... Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

Site Clearing July 2023

Approximately 50% of the original large slab/foundation walls have been demolished...

The former building, its foundation, and slab at 335 Lincoln Street have been demolished and removed. Approximately 50% of the original large slab/foundation walls have been demolished and piled. The temporary electric panel has been connected and is now ...

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Additional Info... Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: July 17, 2023

July 12, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

Building Demo Front with excavator

The existing building at 335 Lincoln Street was demolished today along with most the slab and foundation walls.

The existing building at 335 Lincoln Street was demolished today along with most the slab and foundation walls.  The Hingham Fire and Police Departments were able to take advantage of the vacant building onsite to conduct a variety of public safe...

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Additional Info... Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Hingham Breaks Ground at New Public Safety Facility

Groundbreaking people with shovels and hardhats

From left: State Sen. Patrick O'Connor, Dave Dupuy of Colantonio, Inc., Police Chief David Jones, Fire Chief Steve Murphy, Select Board Chair Elizabeth Klein, Select Board Members Joe Fisher and William Ramsey, Town Administrator Tom Mayo, and As...

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Additional Info... *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Hingham Breaks Ground at New Public Safety Facility

Groundbreaking people with shovels and hardhats

After several years of work by countless community members and town staff, we broke ground on our new, state-of-the-art public safety facility!

From left: State Sen. Patrick O'Connor, Dave Dupuy of Colantonio, Inc., Police Chief David Jones, Fire Chief Steve Murphy, Select Board Chair Elizabeth Klein, Select Board Members Joe Fisher and William Ramsey, Town Administrator Tom Mayo, and Assistant T...

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Additional Info... Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

HPSF Construction Management Plan

The Hingham Public Safety Facility project is now in progress.

The Hingham Public Safety Facility project is now in progress. For the next several weeks, the General Contractor will mobilize materials and equipment, set up construction trailers, provide temporary power, shut down former utility connections, install p...

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Public Safety Facility Project
Posted on: April 26, 2023

Residents Invited to Provide Feedback as Town Evaluates Accessibility Needs

Front Stairway

Community members are invited to provide their feedback on the Town of Hingham's draft plan for improving accessibility for those with disabilities.

Hingham's draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan outlines a wide r...

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Additional Info... *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Hingham Police Department Reminds Residents of Exceptional Needs Registry

Hingham Police Department Patch

Chief David Jones and the Hingham Police Department would like to remind residents of the department's Exceptional Needs Registry, which ensures residents with cognitive or physical impairments have their needs met in the event of a public safety...

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Additional Info... *Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Support Group Resources

Support Group Resources News

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 ...

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Additional Info... Board of Health
Posted on: March 15, 2023

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

John Meacham

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...

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*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Revision to Regulations Governing Residential Swimming Pools

Town Seal Red on Gray 2 x 3

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...

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Additional Info... Board of Health
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Fire Department Awarded Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Red Ambulance at harbor

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 ...

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*Hingham General News and Announcements*
Posted on: January 31, 2023

Town of Hingham Reflects on Highlights and Achievements in 2022

Town Hall in Spring with Lampost

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...

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*Hingham General News and Announcements*