Town Meeting and Town Election News

As the state of emergency announced by Governor Baker remains in effect, it is clear that we will not be able to begin Town Meeting on Monday, April 27, or to hold the Town Election on Saturday, May 2.

Consequently, we are looking at Monday, June 22, 2020,...

Massachusetts Announces State Income Tax Filing Deadline Being Extended to July 15

BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo today announced an agreement to extend the 2019 state individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to Jul...

COVID-19 Update and Local Declaration of State of Emergency

The Town of Hingham Board of Selectmen has voted to declare a local State of Emergency for the Town of Hingham effective March 13, 2020.  This declaration was made as a practical measure to make sure that the Town of Hingham is in the best positi...

Hingham Health Department has been informed that we have our second laboratory confirmed case

Hingham Health Department Health Advisory

COVID-19 update as of 3/24/20 10:47am

The Hingham Health Department has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that we have a second laboratory confirmed case.  The Hingham res...

Statement regarding Planning Board Meeting of March 23rd.

Statement of William C. Ramsey, Chairman, Planning Board follows:

"It is 8:17 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020. I am Bill Ramsey, Chair of the Hingham Planning Board and am meeting by conference call with Mary Savage-Dunham, Director of Community Planni...

Governor Baker’s March 23, 2020 Essential Services Order

Today, Governor Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers, and the public as of ...

Resources for Businesses During COVID-19

• Small Business Recovery Loan Fund: Last week, Governor Baker announced a $10 million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund to provide emergency capital up to $75,000 to Massachusetts-based businesses impacted by COVID-19 with under 50 full and part-time emplo...

Cease of Operations for Personal Care Services

NOTICE: Cease of Operations for Personal Care Services Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Massage Establishments and Spas Effective March 21, 2020

Cease of Operations for Personal Care Services

Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Massage Establishments and Spas

Effect...

Hingham: Social Distancing Message

Social Distancing Saves Lives

March 20, 2020

Dear Hingham citizens,

During Hingham’s nearly 400 years of existence, this Town has always cared for our neighbors and friends.  We look out for each other.  Our social bonds and cultu...

March 17 - Update from Tom Mayo, Town Administrator

Dear Hingham residents and businesses,

I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on Town of Hingham municipal operations during this evolving public health emergency. As you know, as of the close of business on March 13, 2020, the Town suspended all ...

Commuter Rail to Operate Reduced Service Schedule Effective Tuesday, March 17

Commuter Rail to Operate Reduced Service Schedule Effective Tuesday, March 17

Modified service level provides a public transit option for people with essential travel needs

BOSTON – March 16, 2020 – The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services ...

Hingham Health Department Health Advisory COVID-19 update

Hingham Health Department Health Advisory

COVID-19 update as of 3/15/20 @ 5:44pm

The Hingham Health Department has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that a Hingham resident has tested positive for COVID-19. All notificatio...

Presentation: Public Safety Complex & Senior Center

Town Administrator Tom Mayo presented the following slideshow to the Advisory Committee at their meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 discussing the Public Safety Complex and Senior Center.

View the Public Safety and Senior Center Slideshow Presentation (PDF...

COVID 19 Town of Hingham Update

March 13, 2020 

Dear Hingham residents and businesses, 

As a precautionary measure to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Hingham is suspending all non-essential services as of close of business on Friday, March 13, 20...

2020 Census is looking to hire census takers in Hingham

The 2020 Census is seeking to hire 35 to 40 Hingham Residents to work in Hingham. 

Fulfill your civic duty! The US Census is seeking Hingham residents to help conduct the 2020 Census. 

The census is crucial for dividing tax dollars and app...

Road Work Notice: National Grid Night Work on Route 228 Begins Tonight

National Grid will be replacing the natural gas main on portions of Route 228 along East Street, Leavitt Street and Rockwood Road.  This will be night work with road closures and is scheduled to begin Monday March 9th, 2020.

View Map of Road Const...

Hingham Senior Center TRIAD Initiative Kick Off Event

The Hingham Senior Center cordially invites you to attend the Kick Off Event to the TRIAD Initiative:Monday, April 6, at 11AMAt the Hingham Senior Center

With:District Attorney, Tim Cruz; Sheriff, Joseph D. McDonald; Hingham Police Chief, Glenn Olsson; Hin...

Board of Assessor's - Inspections

A representative of Vision Appraisal as well as the Assessor’s staff are inspecting homes for permits taken out in 2018 and 2019.

Town staff and independent contractors are also conducting inspections to verify property data (measure and list if ...

Vacancies on Disabilities Commission

The Board of Selectmen is accepting Talent Bank applications from residents who wish to be considered for an appointment to the Disabilities Commission.  A majority of the seven commission members shall consist of people with disabilities, one me...

National Grid: Natural Gas Night Work in Hingham

February 19, 2020

Re: Natural Gas Work in Hingham.   ( work order # 1217064 )

Dear City Officials, 

National Grid is committed to safely and reliably delivering energy to our community. That’s why we are replacing the natural gas ...