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1. Can the Engineering Department locate my property line?

An approximate property line layout can be found on MassGIS and/or Assessing Department. If a definitive lot layout is desired, we recommend the resident hire a professional land surveyor to do such work.

2. Where can I get a copy of my deed?

This can be obtained at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.

3. Does the Engineering Department have a copy of my plot plan?

Please see the assessing department and/or possibly the board of health (only if you have a septic tank).

4. Where do I report potholes or road damage?

Please contact the Department of Publics Works call center 781 741-1430 to create a work order to have your “pothole” filled.

5. When will my road be paved?

There is a 5-year proposed street construction schedule located on the Engineering website.

6. How do roads get selected for construction?

Each road in the Town has been quantified and cataloged. It’s quantification includes the (1) condition of the road; (2) existing underground utilities condition(s)/age of mains and leaks; (3) Public Service (how many people will benefit from the investment; (4) Synergy in work (target neighborhoods or areas for construction in lieu of fragmenting work segments) (5) Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Consideration (Repair Roads Before they require costly full reconstruction by implementing a lower cost maintenance construction approach); (6) And “COST” (each year a limited combination of state and local funds are made available for road related work, this funding is fluid and is subject to change from year to year). Our five year plan is available on the Town website.

7. What does 5-year moratorium mean?

The Town of Hingham works hard at maintaining our roadways. We follow a strict 5-year moratorium rule to insure that a newly paved road is not ripped up shortly after we have repaved them. For example, if a street was reconstructed in 2016, it will not be able to be cut into until 2022 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021; the following spring 2022 work may be considered to be done on that road.)

8. Will I be able to park on the street during construction?

Restriction notifications posted throughout the designated work zone and crews will notify residents if temporary parking restrictions will be required.

9. Why are there no crews working when construction is scheduled to begin today?

Last minute schedule changes are sometimes possible due to various reasons. If there is a long-term schedule change, updates will be sent out.

10. If questions arise while the crew is working on the street, who can I contact?

You may ask to speak with the crew foreman or you can call the number provided on the project notification letter.

11. There are road closure signs on my street. Will I be able to get to my house?

At times there may be restricted access but every effort will be made to allow residences access to their homes during construction. You may approach the crew foreman or police detail if you require additional information.