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9/20/23 Hydrant Replacement Rockaway Ave Hull

The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents of a hydrant replacement on Rockaway Avenue in Hull  tomorrow September 21 begining at 9am.  Residents on Rockaway Avenue may experience disruption of water service, fluctuations...

Commission on Disabilities to Host Public Hearing on Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation

The Town of Hingham is pleased to announce that the Hingham Commission on Disabilities is hosting a public hearing to discuss the town’s draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.

Under Title II of the ADA, t...

Massachusetts Veterans Expo, Saturday, September 23

Massachusetts Veterans Expo, Saturday, September 23

The best Military/Veteran and Family event in Massachusetts! Huge Vet Benefits and Resources Expo and Career Fair, Cookout and Live Music

• Hosted By VA Boston Healthcare, City of Brockton, MA Department of ...

Hingham Celebrates National Senior Center Month

Town Administrator Tom Mayo is pleased to announce that the Town of Hingham will be hosting several events in the coming weeks to celebrate National Senior Center Month.

Celebrated every year in September, National Senior Center Month is a time to spotligh...

September 15, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

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...

Hydrant Replacement Porrazzo Road Hull

The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents of a hydrant replacment on Porrazzo Road in Hull today.  Residents on Porrazzo Road from Nantasket Ave to Bay Street may experience disruptions in water service or fluctuations in water p...

9/13/2023 WaterMain Break on Condito Road, Hingham

The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents of a water main break on Condito Road in Hingham.  Crews are on site and working to repair the break.  We advise all residents to be aware that they may experience discolored wat...

Main Break at Condito Road and Crow Point Lane

The Weir River Water System would like to notify residents of a water main break at the corner of Condito Road and Crow Point Lane.  Crews are on site and working to repair the break.  Given the size of the broken main there is wide spre...

West Nile Virus Update

Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified Hingham Health Department that a mosquito has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Hingham.  To date, there have been no human cases of WNV detected in Hingham this year. Currently, H...

Town of Hingham to Host Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept. 26

The Town of Hingham will host a blood drive later this month through the American Red Cross that is open to all eligible residents.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

WHERE: Hingham Senior Center,  224 Central...

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

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...

Wellness Wednesday - September 2023 Edition

The first Wednesday of the month is Wellness Wednesday in Hingham, when we share low and no cost resources for residents. 

This month's flyer focuses on Suicide Prevention Month, Health Department Flu Shot Clinics, Mom2Mom, a new Hingham support g...

Downer Ave Water Main Project

On Tuesday, September 5 the WRWS and KRR will continue the installation of water mains on Planters Field Lane.  During construction the even side of the road will be closed from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  The odd side of the road will be used ...

MBTA Fall 2023 Service Changes

A Notice from the MBTA

Service Changes

This fall, we're making changes to bus, subway, and ferry services. Service for The RIDE will remain the same. Commuter Rail service changes will go into effect in October. Details on those changes will be pub...

Compost Bins available at the DPW

The DPW has a limited number of compost bins available for purchase. They are available on a first come first service basis.

When: Starting August 22, 2023 - Monday-Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm and Thursday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Where: 25 Bare Cove Park Drive - D...

Climate Action Planning Committee Unveils Hingham 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...

Farmers Market Day in Hingham

At their meeting on August 1, 2023, the Select Board voted to proclaim Saturday, August 12, 2023 as Farmers Market Day in the Town of Hingham.

TOWN OF HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

PROCLAMATION

Whereas, His Excellency, Governor Charles D. Baker of the Commonwealth ...

Town of Hingham Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Town Administrator Tom Mayo is pleased to share that the Town of Hingham has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its fiscal year 2022 Annual Compr...

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

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.

Read on...

Town Clerk News - Street Listing Books & Census Return

The 2023 Street Listing Books are now available in the Clerk’s Office! Come and pick up your book for $20.00.

And, can you help us? We are still waiting for many households to return the 2023 Annual Street List Census.  To avoid designation as an ...

July 28, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

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 ...

Open Fire Hydrants - Various Locations

Excessive Heat, varying water demand, and emergency or maintenance work, can have an adverse effect on water quality.  The WRWS continuously monitors water quality by conducting process and state mandated water sampling.  Periodically we...

July 12, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

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...

Weir River Water System Recognized in Two Categories by MassDEP's Drinking Water Program

Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Managing Director/Superintendent Russell Tierney are pleased to share that the Weir River Water System (WRWS) has been recognized in two categories by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (Mas...

Certificate of Recognition for Janine Suchecki

At the Select Board meeting on June 13, 2023, the Board presented Hingham resident Janine Suchecki with a Certificate of Recognition for her work with women veterans after she was nominated for a prestigious state award.  The Select Board&rsq...

Hingham Breaks Ground at New 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 As...

Hingham Breaks Ground at New Public Safety Facility

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...

June 13, 2023 Public Safety Facility Project Update

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...

Annual Watering Restrictions in Effect - Beginning June 9, 2023

In an effort to stay within the limits of our water management registration constraints, strain on our sources, and to conserve water, the WRWS will be implementing annual restrictions effective June 9, 2023 – September 30, 2023.  We wi...

Board of Assessors: Cyclical Property Inspections Ongoing

In accordance with Department of Revenue guidelines, the Assessors are required to inspect all properties at least once every ten years. 

The Hingham Board of Assessors' office have contracted VISION Government Solutions to conduct the ne...

Residents Invited to Provide Feedback as Town Evaluates Accessibility Needs

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...

Hingham Police Department Reminds Residents of Exceptional Needs Registry

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...