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Water board unanimously backs proposed rate increases for Weir River system.

Weir River Water System rate increases win unanimous backing. The Citizens Advisory Board recommended the proposed rate schedule unanimously, with Chair Dave Anderson citing rising operating costs and critical capital needs including a new Hull storage tank, booster station, and Turkey Hill tank

Water board proposes rate increase and capital assessment

Water board presents proposed July 2026 rate increases to cover rising costs and infrastructure projects. The Board of Water Commissioners, joined by the Advisory Committee and the Weir River Water System Citizen Advisory Board, presented a proposed 3 percent rate increase and a new $65 annual

Hingham water company proposes 8 percent rate increase

Hingham water company proposes an 8 percent rate increase for capital projects. The Weir River Water System presented a proposed rate increase of 3 percent on water usage and a $65 annual capital debt service assessment for residential customers, effective July 1, 2026, to fund infrastructure

Hingham Water Board Advances 3% Rate Hike and New $65 Capital Charge

Hingham water officials propose 3% rate increase and new $65 annual capital charge for single-family customers.

Select Board authorizes K5 pavement marking contract, approves FY27 budget framework

Select Board approves $75,000 K5 pavement marking contract, balanced FY27 budget. The board voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator Tom Mayo to sign the agreement, which covers sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA-compliant accessible parking, and public parking lots using modern road paint for