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February 2, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Principals from the elementary, middle, and high schools joined Wednesday’s School Committee Budget Session V to share the “dire consequences” that potential cuts outlined in the proposed Hingham Public Schools balanced budget proposal would have on their students and staff unless an operating override is passed at the …
February 1, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The Town of Hingham is entering the Fiscal 2024 budget season with a $6.2 million deficit. This means that in order to achieve a balanced budget — which is required under state law — significant cuts in staff and services would be required without the passage of an …
January 31, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A $6.6 million Federal Transit Authority (FTA) grant awarded to the MBTA for capital improvements to the Hingham ferry dock at the Hingham Shipyard will modernize the dock, improve safety and accessibility, and bring the facility into a state of good repair while enhancing the experience of commuters …
January 31, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham 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 future, made significant infrastructure improvements and hosted …
January 31, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Nine citizens have taken out nomination papers for the Saturday, April 29, Town Election so far, including six incumbents — Town Moderator Michael Puzo; Select Board Chair William Ramsey; School Committee member Jennifer Benham; Municipal Light Board member Tyler Herrald; and Recreation Commissioners Vicki Donlan and Matthew LeBretton. …
January 30, 2023 Submitted by the Hingham Police Department The tragic death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers is appalling and inexcusable. Our thoughts go out to Mr. Nichols’s family, friends and the Memphis community. The actions by those officers and the officers who failed to intervene leaves everyone, including our officers, …
January 30, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Middle School Council January 30, 2023, 2:30 PM Hingham Middle SchoolAdministrative Conference Room Conservation Commission January 30, 2023, 7:00 PM Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Website: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 830 7325 4349 Energy Action Committee January 30, 2023, 7:00 PM Via Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89955424191?pwd=bWZ5L3AxdHpkM3Z4THdNeE11ZDcxQT09 …
January 27, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Public Schools parents and educators were among the more than 160 Zoom participants in Thursday night’s School Committee meeting to hear an update on the proposed balanced/reduced services school budget that would require significant cuts in Full Time Equivalent positions — as well as student services, arts, …
January 26, 2023 Submitted by BC High The following students have been inducted into the Robert J. Fulton, SJ Chapter of the National Honor Society at Boston College High School: Charlie Bushley (Class of 2024) JJ Campbell (Class of 2024) Gavin Flaherty (Class of 2024) Max Galvin (Class of 2024) Andrew Garelick (Class of 2024) …
January 26, 2022 – Story by Joshua Ross, photos by Fotique Hingham High School’s wrestling team honored local veterans before last night’s match against Plymouth North. The special ceremony included remarks by State Representative Joan Meschino, Select Board members Liz Klein and Joe Fisher, and head wrestling coach Paul Canniff. Those in attendance also …