Hingham Climate Action Commission unanimously adopts revised Charter and elects Elliott Place as Chair. The August 12, 2026 meeting marked the Commission's first gathering since April's Town Meeting restructured it to dissolve the Energy Action Committee and expand membership to 15 seats including
The Hingham Select Board accepted two $500,000 gifts from Barbara Hood's estate for the Conservation and Historic Commissions.
School Building Committee approves $137,000 in design services and OPM fees for three MSBA projects. Committee members Jen Benham, Jim Cahill, Charlie Hayes, Brian Mulkerrin, and Chair Angela Thedinga unanimously approved two Dietz & Company invoices totaling $131,163.61 and one P3 project
Hingham Select Board accepts $1 million gift from Barbara Hood's estate. The board unanimously approved two gifts from Barbara Hood, who passed away in November 2025 at age 90: $500,000 to the Historic Commission and $500,000 to the Conservation Commission. In separate votes, the board approved
Hingham Council on Aging defers FY2027 goals vote to September. Chair Sara Smithson and seven committee members finalized subcommittee assignments for fall work at a meeting focused on preparation and planning. Transportation Coordinator Steve Monteiro is resigning effective September 30, and the
Planning Board delayed two residential development hearings to August 24. Both site plan reviews were unanimously continued on August 10.
Hingham Traffic Committee votes on four-way stop and speed limits. The committee unanimously recommended implementing a four-way stop at the North Street/Main Street/Fearing Road intersection and reducing speed limits to 25 mph on High Street (both directions approaching French/Ward) and Shipyard
Development and Industrial Commission introduces new member Michael Bobich, plans Select Board collaboration. Co-Chair Mike Galvin convened five members present to discuss priorities including harbor resiliency and Route 3A implementation planning, with Select Board member Julie Strehle invited to
Hingham sets October 29 Special Town Meeting for school roofs and utility infrastructure project.
Hingham Select Board calls October 29 Special Town Meeting for school and utility projects. The board unanimously scheduled the meeting at Hingham High School to vote on warrant articles for roof replacements at Plymouth River and South Elementary Schools, expanded Hingham High School roof and HVAC
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