Departments

Animal Control

Animal Control Officer is responsible for injured, sick and deceased animals in the Town of Hingham.

Assessing

This page has been created to give the taxpayer an overview of the Assessing Department and to provide information that might be helpful to the taxpayer in dealing with our office.

Building

The Hingham Building Department is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Electrical, Plumbing and Architectural Access Codes, the Hingham Zoning By-Law and general by-laws of the town.

Community Planning

The Community Planning Department is an administrative unit of Town government including staff and department heads from the Building, Zoning, Planning, Conservation and Historic Departments.

Conservation

Elder Services

Elder Services provides programs, services, activities and transportation for all residents 60 years of age and older and serves as a resource for information to families, friends and neighbors who may find themselves caring for an older person.

Emergency Management

Find important information about emergency preparation.

Fire

In additional to fighting fires, the Fire Department also issues permits and conducts various safety inspections.

Harbormaster

Learn more about the Hingham Harbormaster Department.

Health

View regulations, procedures, and applications for health department related issues including Food Permits, Well Regulations, Title 5, and more.

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Office is responsible for the Historical Commission and the Historic Districts Commission.

Human Resources

Land Use and Development

Land Use and Development Department, supporting the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Affordable Housing Trust.

Library

Access the Hingham Public Library's website.

Police

Access the Hingham Police Department's website.

Public Works

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the care and upkeep of approximately 140 miles of public roads, 100 miles of drain lines, 10,000 drainage structures, 60 miles of sidewalks and over 10,000 public shade trees.

Recreation

The Recreation Department assists all Hingham residents in enhancing their physical, social and emotional well-being.

Retirement

Resources for Members and Retirees of the Hingham Retirement Board

School

Hingham Public Schools can be found at hinghamschools.org.

Sewer

Find meeting information, agendas, and minutes for the Sewer Commission.

South Shore Country Club

The South Shore Country Club, owned by the Town of Hingham

Town Accountant

The Town Accountant, along with the Finance Director, performs complex administrative, supervisory, and professional work in managing the municipality's accounting and financial systems.

Town Administrator

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is responsible for town records, vital records, certain permits and licenses, and more.

Treasurer / Collector

The Treasurer/Collector is responsible for the receipt, investment and disbursement of all Town funds, the placement of tax liens, the initiation of foreclosure proceedings, and the issuance of all short and long term debt.

Veterans' Services

The Hingham Department of Veterans' Services administers benefits to qualifying veterans and/or their dependents under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) chapter 115, provides assistance to and to advocates for all the Town's veterans and their dependents, and directs emergency financial assistance for veterans in need in conjunction with the Town's Veterans' Council.

Weir River Water System

Weir River Water System public water utility for the Towns of Hingham, Hull and North Cohasset