Hingham is a welcoming and inclusive community, and we take great pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
Tonight, the Hingham Select Board expresses profound disappointment and outrage over the hateful symbols and racist messages discovered at our high school in recent weeks, including today.
Racism, white supremacy, and all forms of hatred stand in direct opposition to our community’s values. We unequivocally condemn these acts and will not tolerate them. The recent acts of antisemitism and racism are abhorrent and have no place in Hingham.
We are actively working together with the Hingham Police Department and the School Department to address this incident, with the safety and well-being of our residents as our highest priority. Our commitment remains firm: we will take strong, decisive action to prevent and respond to hate in any form.
To those who seek to divide us: your actions do not define Hingham. Our town stands united in rejecting hate and upholding the principles of respect, kindness, and inclusion.
We commend the students who swiftly reported these incidents and the school for its prompt response. Please reach out to the Hingham Rights Commission if you have questions, concerns, or need help finding resources.
We encourage all residents to remain vigilant, report any hate-related incidents to the Town’s Civil Rights Officer, Lieutenant John Marquardt and continue fostering the inclusive and welcoming spirit that makes Hingham a community we are proud to call home.
Hingham Select Board
March 11, 2025