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Hingham weighs updates to wetland regulations

Hingham's Conservation Commission is proposing updates to the town's Wetland Regulations, with a final hearing anticipated Nov. 2. The changes include reorganization, new definitions and revised floodplain rules, drafted with help from the Horsley Witten Group.

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Hingham tax bills due Nov. 2

The Town of Hingham announced Oct. 22 that FY2027 second quarter real estate and personal property tax bills are due Monday, Nov. 2, with several payment options available.

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Government

Hingham details plans for Oct. 29 town meeting

The Town of Hingham announced logistics for the town meeting on Oct. 29 at Hingham High School, covering check-in, parking, shuttles, childcare and accessibility accommodations.

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Government

Hingham sets dates for early ballot processing sessions

The Town of Hingham announced Oct. 21 that it will open and deposit early voted ballots at Town Hall on five dates starting Oct. 25, with no results released until after polls close Nov. 3.

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Hingham voter registration deadline is Oct. 24

Hingham's town clerk announced early in-person voting hours at Town Hall through Oct. 29, with a vote-by-mail application deadline of Oct. 23 and a voter registration deadline of Oct. 24 ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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Government · Council on Aging

Aging center pursues FOCAL funding for facility repairs

Hingham's Council on Aging Facilities Subcommittee requested a meeting with FOCAL to explore deferred maintenance funding. Chair Sara Smithson, Vice Chair Joshua Ross, and Member Joe Nevins reviewed citizen-raised issues including grab bars, table repairs, and patio improvements.

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Government · Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee approves HHS design funding article

The Advisory Committee voted 10-2 to approve an HHS HVAC design funding article. Chair Kevin Freytag led the Committee in backing the article, which would authorize the School Building Committee to use $1.2 million in unspent design funds and $1.15 million in new debt to accelerate design work.

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