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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Board of Assessors: Cyclical Property Inspections Ongoing

assessors office car identification

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...

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

Town of Hingham Invites Community Members to Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Ret Colonel Cheryl Lussier Poppe standing in hallway

HINGHAM -- Town Administrator Tom Mayo, The Town of Hingham’s Department of Veterans’ Services and the Hingham Veterans’ Council wish to invite members of the community to the annual Memorial Day observance.

WHEN:

Monday, May 2...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Calling All Citizens – Hingham Needs You

Town Hall in Spring

Citizen engagement and voluntarism are at the core of Hingham’s character.  As with our commitment to Open Town Meeting, ours is a community where citizens assume the responsibilities of self-governance by serving on Town boards and committees. &...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Hingham Police Department SRO Recognized as School Resource Officer of the Year

Officer Robert Ramsey SRO Award

Chief David Jones is pleased to announce that Hingham Police Department's Officer Robert Ramsey has been recognized by the Massachusetts Juvenile Police Officers Association (MJPOA) as School Resource Officer of the Year.  

Officer Ramsey...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Wellness Wednesday - May 2023 Edition

Wellness Wednesday May 2023

The first Wednesday of the month is Wellness Wednesday in Hingham.  The Health Department is pleased to share this month's collection of helpful resources for residents.

Download the May 2023 Wellness Wednesday Flyer (PDF) for full detail...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

HMLP’s 2023 Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey

HMLP Survey

The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) requests your participation in the 2023 Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey will be available digitally through May 29th. HMLP is releasing this survey with GreatBlue Research to gather critical...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Statement of the Town of Hingham

Hingham Town Seal

An incident occurred in Stoneham on December 26, 2022, involving one of our personnel, Officer Joel Salituri. The Hingham Police Department (“HPD”) has been informed of allegations that include brandishing a firearm during a verbal altercation and use of ...

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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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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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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Wellness Wednesday - April 2023 Edition

Wellness Wednesday April 2023

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 April. 

Download the April 2023 Wellness Wednesday Flyer (PDF) f...

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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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Posted on: March 9, 2023

MBTA Spring 2023 Schedules Take Effect This Month

West Hingham MBTA Train Station

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...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Wellness Wednesday - March 2023 Edition

Wellness Wednesday flyer showing programs in related file

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...

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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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Posted on: February 2, 2023

Wellness Wednesday - February 2023 Edition

Wellness Wednesday January 2023

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...

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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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Posted on: January 27, 2023

Health Department Welcomes New Contract Social Worker

Hingham Town Hall

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...

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Town of Hingham Launches Online Budget Override Information Hub

Town Hall at Night

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...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

Statement from the Town of Hingham

Hingham Town Seal

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 ...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Hingham Fire Department Encourages Residents To Create An Emergency Plan

Hingham Fire Department Patch

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...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Hingham Family Donates to Hingham Fire Department After Loss of Home

Cutter Family and Hingham Officials in front of firetruck

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 ...

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Posted on: January 4, 2023

Wellness Wednesday - January 2023 Edition

Wellness Wednesday January 2023

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 (...

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