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…

HINGHAM — Chief Steve Murphy and the Hingham Fire Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks ahead for daylight saving time this weekend. Daylight saving time begins at…

Today is the deadline for returning nomination papers. All candidates have returned their nomination papers and this will be our Election lineup on Saturday, April 29, 2023: -Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election…

The Town of Hingham and the Hingham Historical Commission invite high school students to participate in the fourth annual historical essay contest, sponsored by the Historical Commission. The contest is open to any high school student living in…

Message 1: The town of Hingham Sewer Department is formally notifying a “discovery” of a potential SSO at Broad Cove Station. The following water bodies could be affected Hingham Harbor and Broad Cove at 2:40 PM. Message 2: The town…

Town Election News Lots of activity this week. Randy Winters has pulled papers for the Board of Assessors and Michelle Ayer for the School Committee. Tracy Shriver, Tom Patch and Lizzie Eldredge have all returned papers this week. All nomination…

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Dear Resident, The Hingham Department of Public Works is conducting a storm drain investigation program to update mapping. This work will support the Town’s ongoing Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) investigation program to…

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 be:…

Town Election News Three weeks to go and folks are wondering who will pull papers for the Board of Assessors and the School Committee? See the update below on other positions: -Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election and…

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…

With a month to go until March 10, the following candidates have pulled nomination papers and returned papers where indicated:. -Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election -Select Board (3 year term): William Ramsey…

Town Election News With a month to go until March 10, the following candidates have pulled nomination papers and returned papers where indicated:. - Moderator (1 year term): Michael Puzo, candidate for re-election - Select Board (3 year term):…

In Town Election News -Board of Health (3 year term): Elizabeth Eldredge, a candidate for re-election, has pulled papers -Recreation Commission (5 year term): Vicki Dolan has returned her papers Your 2023 Census has arrived Please complete…

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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…

Your 2023 Census has arrived Please complete and return to us by mail or by using the Town Clerk Drop Box located in front of Town Hall. We use the information to provide proof of residency, protection of voting rights, for use in veteran…

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…

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…

The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you're not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, we can help guide you. The BHHL is available 24…

FY23 3rd Quarter Real Estate Tax Bills are due Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Submit your payment: Online Payment: www.hingham-ma.gov/onlinebillpay In Person: Dropped off in the Town Hall Mailbox By Mail: Tax Collector, 210 Central St, Hingham,…

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…

News from the Town Clerk’s Office Thinking of running for local office? The 2023 Town Election season kicked off on January 10, 2023. This week, the following candidates have pulled nomination papers: Moderator (1 year term): Michael…

Greetings, Our monthly publication, The Central Times, has been posted for the upcoming month. You don’t want to miss out on our lineup of programs! Our newsletters are published by Liturgical Publication Inc. The link below will take you…

HINGHAM — Chief Steve Murphy is pleased to announce that the Hingham Fire Department has been awarded grant funding to support its fire education programming for students and seniors in the community. Hingham Fire was awarded $4,381 for its…

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…

Town Clerk Carol M. Falvey and the Town of Hingham wish to share important information on the upcoming local spring election cycle. The 2023 Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 29. Beginning Tuesday, January 10, candidates may pick…

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Free COVID-19 Treatments Available A new telehealth service can tell you if the COVID-19 pill is right for you. The pills can be sent to your pharmacy or to your home — for free! How it works: Call 833-273-6330 or visit…

Did you know that Cleaner Greener Hingham is proposing a bylaw limiting the sale of water in single use plastic containers in Hingham? Under this bylaw, retailers would no longer offer sales of plain water in plastic containers under one gallon. The…

The Baker-Polito Administration has announced nearly $2.5 million in grant funding to increase the number of law enforcement officers outfitted across the Commonwealth with body-worn cameras, and the Hingham Police Department will receive funding as…

Hingham Director of Veterans' Services SCPO Keith Jermyn, USN (Ret.) wishes to call attention to a very special December event honoring local youth who entered an essay contest with the Hingham Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) William R. Cutler Post…

Stephanie Saunders, LICSW, Regional Social Worker for Hingham, Cohasset and Scituate will be available for residents needing assistance. She can assist residents with advisory work and case management in providing resource and referral information…

We are introducing Wellness Wednesday, a monthly update that will be distributed with the goal of providing resources for residents seeking mental health and wellness-related assistance. A new Wellness Wednesday newsletter will be published on the…

At 10:45 a.m. this morning, a motor vehicle crashed through the window of the Apple Store at the Derby Street Shops. Numerous injuries have been reported, including one death. The Town expresses its deepest condolences and support to those…

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Greetings, Our monthly publication, The Central Times, has been posted for the upcoming month. You don’t want to miss out on our lineup of programs! Our newsletters are published by Liturgical Publication Inc. The link below will take you…

South Shore Country Club Pool Update This is to update the Town on the pool project at the South Shore Country Club. On September 7th the Town received an appeal of the two permits issued for the project by the Town’s Planning Board. The…

Executive Health Officer Susan Sarni and Community Crisis Response Clinician Aileen Walsh would like to share with members of the Hingham community resources that are available for mental health-related issues. Aspire Health Alliance will hold a…

Approval of New Elementary School, Public Safety Facility Projects Town Administrator Tom Mayo is pleased to announce that the Town of Hingham will be moving forward with two projects following successful votes at the Special Town Meeting and…

To this day, Hingham continues its long tradition of having the people serve as the town’s legislature; of having the people take responsibility for deciding issues of critical importance to the community. We do this through Open Town…

Dear Resident, The Hingham Department of Public Works is conducting an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) investigation program to find and remove illicit discharges in the Town’s storm drainage system. Illicit discharges…

The Town of Hingham and the Hingham Health Department would like to encourage residents to get the annual flu vaccine. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu shot every year with rare exceptions. Different influenza vaccines are…

As Special Town Meeting approaches, the Town invites residents to several upcoming public information sessions and facility tours that will be held throughout the month of October. Options for info sessions include both in person and remotely via…

The Hingham Health Department would like to share that “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related…

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Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Director of Veterans' Services Keith Jermyn are pleased to announce that the Town of Hingham will once again be holding a ceremony this month in recognition of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. WHEN Friday, Sept.…

You never know when an emergency will strike our community—which is why early preparation, community education, and constant vigilance are essential to keeping our citizens safe. One of the most effective ways to prepare for a possible…

Health Department Urges Residents to Take Precautions After Second Human Case of West Nile Virus The Hingham Health Department reports that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that a second human case of West Nile Virus…

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is hosting several Household Hazardous Waste collection events throughout the fall at various locations on the South Shore. Hingham residents can now register for up to five events in neighboring towns. …

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Are you a registered voter? The last day to Register to Vote is Saturday, August 27 by 5:00 pm. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:30 to 5:00 pm for walk-in registration. Do you want to Vote by Mail? Monday, August 29 is the last…

HINGHAM — The Hingham Health Department is encouraging all residents to keep up their protection against COVID-19. Like other viruses, COVID-19 changes over time, leading to new variants. COVID-19 boosters provide protection against these…

Hingham Properties to Undergo Cyclical Inspections Beginning This Month The Town of Hingham and Director of Assessing Erin Walsh would like to inform residents of a property inspection program beginning this month. In accordance with…

Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Public Health Nurse Kathy Crowley wish to remind Hingham residents of important safety tips to avoid tick bites. The risk of tick exposure is higher during warmer months, generally April-September, according to the…

Director of Veterans' Services Keith Jermyn and the Town of Hingham regret to announce the passing of Active Duty U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew P. Partyka. Sgt. Partyka passed away on Sunday, July 3 at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, where he was…

Greetings, Our monthly publication, The Central Times, has been posted for the upcoming month. You don’t want to miss out on our lineup of programs! Our newsletters are published by Liturgical Publication Inc. The link below will take you…

In an effort to provide targeted property tax relief to older homeowners, the Town of Hingham is once again providing a tax exemption for eligible seniors through the Assessor’s Office. Hingham’s 2019 Annual Town Meeting approved a…

The Town of Hingham wishes to inform residents of a potential data breach against an ambulance billing company that may impact some residents who have utilized ambulance services within the Town of Hingham. COMSTAR Ambulance Billing provides…

Earlier this week, the Select Board heard presentations on both the Foster Elementary School and the Public Safety Facility projects from the respective Building Committees. Watch the presentations here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7a3ysJSwwQ…

Hingham Conservation Department Encourages Residents to Safely Spend Time Outside and Explore Open Spaces This Summer The Hingham Conservation Department is excited to share a new open space exploration resource developed by the Hingham Land…

Hingham Celebrates the 4th of July! Road Race - July 4th at 7:00 AM - Host: Hingham Recreation Commission - One of the region's oldest footraces, this premier event starts our Independence Day celebration, and is one of the town's richest…

Attention Hingham Seniors, You may qualify for property tax relief under the Town’s new “Senior Means-Tested Tax Exemption” program. This new exemption is available to Hingham seniors age 65 and older who have lived in Hingham…

HINGHAM -- The Hingham Select Board read a proclamation this week declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in the Town of Hingham. Select Board members Bill Ramsey, Joseph Fisher, and Elizabeth Klein took turns reading from the…

The Town was recently informed that the Hingham Lions Club will not be able to launch its annual fireworks display at the customary location due to federal environmental regulations. The Town is actively assisting the Lions to find other…

Greetings, Our monthly publication, The Central Times, has been posted for the upcoming month. You don’t want to miss out on our lineup of programs! Our newsletters are published by Liturgical Publication Inc. The link below will take you…

Hingham's 50 Flags Campaign is on again this year for the 10th consecutive year. Our inventory is 18,500 flags, and we'd love to see them all flying in Hingham for the 2 weeks around the 4th! THANK YOU to those of you who have reserved your spot…

HINGHAM — Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Police Chief David Jones are pleased to announce the hiring of the Hingham Police Department’s new full-time Community Crisis Response Clinician. Aileen Walsh assumed the role on Monday, May…

Hingham Municipal Light Board Notice of Vacancy The Select Board is accepting Talent Bank applications from residents who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy on the Hingham Municipal Light Board. The successful candidate will fill the…

Calling All Citizens – Hingham Needs You 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…