Bus and van drivers association agreement ratified

October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A successor (2023-2026) agreement with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association was ratified by the School Committee last night. “We met with this union twice before coming to a tentative agreement. The Committee thanks the bus and van driver negotiating team, Sandy Fischer and Suzanne …

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School Committee declares impasse in paraeducator contract negotiations; Hingham educators vote work-to-rule action

Hingham Paraeducators, Courtesy Photo October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee recently filed for mediation regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Hingham Education Association Unit B (paraeducators union) because they feel an impasse has been reached. The  Committee started meeting with Unit B last December — 14 meetings so far — with negotiations …

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The Town of Hingham Annual “Hank Maude – Service Above Self” Veteran of the Year Award

October 16, 2023 Submitted the the Hingham Veterans’ Council The Hingham Veterans’ Council is now taking nominations for the 2023 Veteran of the Year… The recipient will be announced during Hingham’s Veterans Day celebration on November 11, 2023 held in Sanborn Auditorium at Hingham Town Hall. Criteria for Nominations & Eligibility: • Veteran under Massachusetts General …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Oct 16-20

Main Calendar Flu Vaccination Clinic October 17, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM @Town Hall, Central North Conference Room, 2nd Floor Hingham’s Health Department is running two flu shot clinics, open to residents aged 18-64. Flu Vaccination Clinic October 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM @Town Hall, Central North Conference Room, 2nd Floor Hingham’s Health Department is running …

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Hingham Public Schools Bus/Van Drivers Union Ratify New Contract

October 11, 2023 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Hingham Public Schools Bus/Van Drivers Association has ratified a new contract with the Hingham School Committee. After two productive negotiation sessions, the School Committee and Bus/Van Drivers Association agreed on a number of proposals brought forth by the union and the School Committee. …

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Discover a World of Learning and Fun at Old Colony Montessori School’s Open House and Fall Fair!

October 11, 2023 By Old Colony Montessori School Old Colony Montessori School (OCMS), the oldest Montessori institution south of Boston, invites families and community members to join them for an exciting Open House and Fall Fair on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 247 Gardner St. Hingham. This event promises an engaging experience for families interested in learning more …

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Old Ship Church’s New Minister Is Rev. Edmund Robinson

October 10, 2023 By Roy Harris Old Ship Church has a new minister in its pulpit: Rev. Edmund Robinson. And he brings a lawyer’s sense of justice and balance with him. Originally from Columbia, S.C., and a 1970 Yale University graduate, Rev. Robinson holds degrees that include a Master of Divinity from Harvard University. He …

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