Supt. of Schools shares goals for the new school year: ‘continued focus on improvement’

August 30, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee reviewed and approved Supt. of Schools Margaret Adam’s goals for the 2023-2024 school year this week. Superintendents are evaluated by school committee members using the process outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which details five stages for evaluation that include self-assessment, …

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NVNA and Hospice Offers New Support Group for Caregivers of Oncology Patients

August 30, 2023 Submitted by NVNA and Hospice WHAT: NVNA and Hospice is pleased to announce a new support group for caregivers of oncology patients. Open to adults 18+, the group seeks to help attendees navigate the emotional impact of caring for a loved one with cancer, establish resources for healthy coping skills, and provide the opportunity to connect …

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Foster Draws a Large Crowd

August 29, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art Foster Elementary School drew a large crowd on Friday (Aug. 25). The project is expected to be ready for the 2024-2025 school year. The event featured remarks by community leaders, school district and elected officials,  and project collaborators. Planning for …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: August 28 – 30

August 28, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Main Calendar Labor Day – Town Offices Closed September 4, 2023, All Day Public Meetings Salary and Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee August 28, 2023, 3:30 PM @Town Hall East Hearing Room, 3rd floor Historical Commission August 28, 2023, 7:00 PM @Town Hall Central North …

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Hingham tornado warning: are twisters becoming more common here?

August 22, 2023 By Meteorologist Michael Page Last week, a short-lived EF-1 tornado touched down near South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. At the time of the storm Hingham was under a tornado warning, sending neighbors across town into safe shelter. Though no twister impacted Hingham, a total of seven have been reported across the Bay …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Augst 21-25

August 21, 2023 By The Town of Hingham Public Meetings Salary and Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee August 21, 2023, 9:00 AM @Remote Meeting Via Zoom Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 851 9721 1461 Passcode: 260195 Website: https://zoom.us/join Conservation Commission August 21, 2023, 7:00 PM @Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Website: https://zoom.us/join …

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Hingham Centre crash caused two injuries

August 18, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A crash that occurred in Hingham Centre Thursday morning at the corner of Leavitt and Short streets caused damage to a building housing businesses and was the scene of another crash earlier this year. “The crash in question resulted in two injured persons being transported by Hingham ambulances …

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