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Cleaner Greener Hingham committee taps composting and school programs

Hingham's environmental committee plans push for home composting. The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee agreed to staff the Transfer Station on January 29 and February 1 to promote the Black Earth residential pilot program, which has enrolled 115 households toward a target of 250. The committee

Board addresses resident concerns over property tax increases

Board of Assessors holds public hearing to address resident concerns over property tax increases. Three residents expressed concerns at the January 8 meeting before Assessor Randall Winters and other board members about recent tax bills. Board members explained that recent sales data contributed to

CPC hears final pitches on six preservation projects totaling $2.06 million in requests.

Community Preservation Committee hears final presentations on six grant applications totaling $2.06 million. Chair Nancy MacDonald and eight members heard pitches from the Historical Commission ($30,300 for Iron Horse statue restoration), Veterans Services ($160,000 for elevator replacement), the

Board of Health approves Old Derby mixed-use subdivision

The Hingham Board of Health unanimously approved a preliminary subdivision plan for a 104-acre mixed-use development at Old Derby Street. The nine-lot project, represented by Bristol Brothers Development Corp. and Attorney Jeff Tocchio, will include a fitness center, restaurants, retail, hotel and

Select Board approves Vitamin Sea license, HCAL cost update, new ARPA portal designee

Hingham Select Board unanimously approved licenses and administrative actions at its January meeting. The board granted a one-day wine and malt beverages license to Vitamin Sea Brewing for an event at Weir River Farm on January 10 and designated Assistant Town Administrator for Finance Katie Dugan