bartaco Is Now Open at Derby Street Shops

October 7, 2024 Submitted by Derby St Shops Derby Street Shops announces bartaco’s arrival to the South Shore. Embodying the essence of a vibrant, healthy outdoor lifestyle, bartaco is a haven for fresh, upscale street food served in a welcoming, laid-back setting. Now open at Derby Street Shops, guests can indulge in bartaco’s signature specialties, …

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Important Dates and Other Upcoming Election News

October 7, 2024 By The Town of Hingham Hingham Town Clerk Carol Falvey wants to remind residents of important dates leading up to the November 5th state and federal election, as well a “dos and don’ts” at the polls. On Tuesday, November 5th, Hingham residents will go to the polls to cast their votes for …

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Hingham Mental Health Taskforce to Offer Free Suicide Prevention Training

October 7, 2024 by The Town of Hingham  As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and provide residents with essential suicide prevention education, the Hingham Mental Health Taskforce will sponsor two free trainings this fall. The first training is QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer. This suicide prevention training teaches three simple steps anyone …

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Hingham Middle School Unified Sports Program Earns State Recognition

October 4, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools Last week, Hingham Middle School’s Unified Sports program was recognized by Special Olympics Massachusetts for its excellence in promoting inclusion, advocacy, and respect. This distinction highlights the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment through sports. Hingham Middle School offered Unified Bocce Ball last fall, and hopes to expand their participation in …

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Serious Accident Involving Moped and Bicycle on Main St

PRESS RELEASE – HINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT Hingham, MA-  A crash involving a moped and bicycle resulting in serious bodily injury is being investigated. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:14pm Officers responded to reports of a crash involving a moped and a bicycle in the area of Main St near Alexandra Way/Winter Street.  The operator …

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Hingham Walk To Prevent Suicide Raises Record Amount

October 2, 2024 By The Town of Hingham The South Shore Out of the Darkness Community Walk to Prevent Suicide, held in the rain on Saturday, September 21 at Bare Cove Park, raised almost $89,000. “The Town of Hingham and the entire planning committee for the walk would like to extend our deepest gratitude to …

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October 14 proclaimed Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Hingham

October 1, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 14, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in conjunction with the national celebration of the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples. “Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, …

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Economic Development Strategic Plan in the works; open house planned for Oct. 28

October 1, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the town is underway, with a focus on Hingham Square/Harbor, the Hingham Shipyard/Route 3A corridor, and South Hingham. “This is an effort to diversify the town’s tax base, which is currently about 90 percent residential,” Asst. Town Administrator for …

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