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According to a press release, Landmark Recovery will be going before the sewer department in September with a proposal f...
08/04/2021

According to a press release, Landmark Recovery will be going before the sewer department in September with a proposal for several substance use disorder treatment facilities on George Washington Blvd. and Rockland Street near the Hingham Courthouse to treat the privately insured and the Mass Health insured as well as a juvenile treatment facility.

Two buildings would be located on George Washington Boulevard: a three story, 120 bed, chemical dependency treatment facility of approximately 55,000 square feet on a 24,000 square foot footprint and a single story 28,096 square foot juvenile chemical dependency facility of 60 beds. Another larger building would be constructed on Rockland Street, along with ten smaller buildings to provide longer-term individualized care.

These buildings would provide a comprehensive campus of chemical dependency treatment from detox through rehabilitation and long term behavioral care. The total beds proposed for the combined project is 460.

Massachusetts sewage flow guidelines call for 150 gallons per day of wastewater treatment, per bed, which gives a total requirement of 69,000 for the project. Landmark will also be seeking water from the Weir River Water Company.

In July 2004, Cliff Boyle was unsuccessful in his attempt to obtain a permit for a flexible residential development from the Hingham Planning Board due to issues with sewer service to the site.

For more information, contact CJ Boyle of Landmark at 617-592-5892.

https://www.hingham-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3890/--Planning-Board-Regular-Meeting-Minutes-071204-PDF-?bidId=

We respectfully share news on the passing of Ellen Studley Stein. April 14, 1950 - April 28, 2020Ellen Studley Stein, wh...
07/27/2021

We respectfully share news on the passing of Ellen Studley Stein.
April 14, 1950 - April 28, 2020

Ellen Studley Stein, who grew up in Hingham, MA, was born April 14, 1950 and died of lung cancer at her home in Waterford, CT on April 28, 2020. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Arnold R. and Josephine L. Studley of Hingham, sister Frances L. Mascioli of Hingham, and brother Arnold A. “Butch” Studley of Whitman. She is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Joie Poland and her husband Tom, son Jay Stein and his wife Jessica, and granddaughter Caitlin Henderson, and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are welcome to join the family for the interment of ashes at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 7 at Woodside Cemetery, 550 North Main Street, Cohasset, MA.

Check your phones! "Over the past 24 hours (users of Exposure Notifications Express) have reported finding MassNotify in...
06/22/2021
Massachusetts 'MassNotify’ COVID Android app auto-installed for some - 9to5Google

Check your phones! "Over the past 24 hours (users of Exposure Notifications Express) have reported finding MassNotify installed on their device without any prior interaction. At least one user said they don’t even live in (Massachusetts)." Questions are being raised about the nature of this automatic installation.

https://9to5google.com/2021/06/19/massachusetts-massnotify-app/amp/

According to many user reports over the past day, MassNotify — the Massachusetts exposure notifications app — was auto-installed...

"It was truly a day for celebration on Friday, June 4th, when four of Troop 4 Hingham's Scouts were recognized for achie...
06/14/2021

"It was truly a day for celebration on Friday, June 4th, when four of Troop 4 Hingham's Scouts were recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which has been referred to as the 'PhD of Boyhood.' Ethan Jones, Nikolas Praschma, Ryan Sherwin, and Luke Turnak were joined by family, friends, fellow Eagle Scouts, and dignitaries Senator Patrick O'Connor, Joan Meschino, State Representative and Bill Ramsey (Hingham Board of Selectman, and also an Eagle Scout!) in celebrating their achievement.

"These young men developed important leadership and life skills during their Scouting years, which for each one culminated in the identifying, planning, coordinating, and executing a substantial community service project. Replacing an existing structure that was rotting, sagging, and unsafe to use, Ethan constructed a new walkway in Wompatuck State Park. At the Home Meadows Conservation Property, Nikolas built and erected a new sign, and also planted a garden of perennial native plants, all of which has improved the property’s appearance and made it more welcoming. At Triphammer Pond, Ryan constructed a patio base, built and installed a park bench, and crafted a wooden sign that informs Pond visitors about its historic lumber mill. Luke built and installed an informational kiosk at Bare Cove Park new entrance that displays park rules and events.

"Developing community leaders with the life skills to 'Be Prepared' and succeed is what Scouts BSA is all about!"

Submitted by Laura Libby

On Monday, June 14, 2021, the following plans will go into effect:Town Hall will reopen to the public during normal busi...
06/11/2021
Hingham Library, MA | Official Website

On Monday, June 14, 2021, the following plans will go into effect:

Town Hall will reopen to the public during normal business hours (Mon/Weds/Thu from 8:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday from 8:30am-7:00pm, Friday from 8:30am-1:00pm). Some Town offices may limit capacity to one member of the public at a time in their lobby area and require other individuals to wait in the hallway until the previous person has concluded their business to allow for social distancing.

The Senior Center will reopen to the public during normal business hours (Town Hall hours). Virtual programs/resources will continue; limited in-person programs will resume in July.

The Recreation Department’s Fitness Room in Town Hall will reopen to staff and the public. Equipment has been spaced out to encourage social distancing and enhanced cleaning protocols are in place. Hours of operation will be Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5:00pm and Sat/Sun from 8:30am-11:00am.

The DPW Office at 25 Bare Cove Park Drive will reopen to the public during normal business hours (Mon-Fri from 8:00am-4:00pm). DPW may limit capacity to one member of the public at a time in the lobby area and require other individuals to wait to enter until the previous person has concluded their business to allow for social distancing. The Town continues to work on plans related to the Swap Shop at the Transfer Station.

Hingham Public Library will resume its normal operating schedule of Mon-Thurs from 10:00am-9:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Virtual programs/resources will continue; in-person programs will resume in September. Visit https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/ to read the Library’s reopening guidelines.

CALLING ALL FRONT LINE WORKERS! The Hingham 4th of July Parade Committee needs Grand Marshals to walk in this year's par...
05/27/2021

CALLING ALL FRONT LINE WORKERS!

The Hingham 4th of July Parade Committee needs Grand Marshals to walk in this year's parade!

These include doctors, nurses, warehouse workers, bank tellers, custodial staff, grocery workers, truck drivers, mail and package carriers, shop owners, restaurant employees, care givers, teachers, home healthcare, public works, emergency response personnel, military, safety workers, nursing home staff, undertakers, scientists and researchers, just to name a few.

If you are a front line worker and would like to walk in this year's parade and be recognized as one of the "Heroes Among Us," please email [email protected] and register as a 2021 Grand Marshal. You must register by June 30th.

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS to Brooke Cashman from William L Foster Elementary School for her award-winning Hingham 4th of July Para...
05/25/2021

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS to Brooke Cashman from William L Foster Elementary School for her award-winning Hingham 4th of July Parade button!

Today's meeting schedule...WEDNESDAY, 3/10:Time TBD – Bare Cove Park Committee @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website...
03/10/2021

Today's meeting schedule...
WEDNESDAY, 3/10:
Time TBD – Bare Cove Park Committee @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 874 4051 4890 Passcode 372345
Discussion: Advisory Committee vote of NO CONFIDENCE for the bathroom facility project near the boathouse
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5749&month=3&year=2021&day=10&calType=0

7:00 PM – Senior Center Building Committee @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 835 9437 7815 Passcode: 341021
Discussion: Election of officers
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5645&month=3&year=2021&day=10&calType=0

7:00 PM – Water Transition & Evaluation Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 860 3393 5707 Passcode: 091977 Discussion: Review customer communication plan
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5760&month=3&year=2021&day=10&calType=0

7:30 PM – Harbor Development Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 814 1258 4128 Passcode: 328410
Discussion: Route 3A Task Force update
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5761&month=3&year=2021&day=10&calType=0

Today's meeting schedule...MONDAY, 3/8:6:00 PM – School Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoo...
03/08/2021

Today's meeting schedule...
MONDAY, 3/8:
6:00 PM – School Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 827 4532 4538
Discussion: Superintendent’s report, including COVID update
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5741&month=3&year=2021&day=8&calType=0

7:00 PM – Conservation Commission @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 828-5776-5588
Discussion: Habitat For Humanity’s request to demolish a house and build two homes at 304 Whiting Street
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5744&month=3&year=2021&day=8&calType=0

7:00 PM – Fourth of July Parade Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 893 1475 6370 Passcode: 139788 Discussion: 50 Flags campaign
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5737&month=3&year=2021&day=8&calType=0

7:00 PM – Planning Board and Master Plan Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 899 9736 0348 Passcode: 231134
Discussion: Review and vote on Master Plan
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5743&month=3&year=2021&day=8&calType=0

7:30 PM – Capital Outlay Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 899 1722 1029 Passcode: 776722
Discussion: Potential additional funding deliberations
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5739&month=3&year=2021&day=8&calType=0

Today's meeting schedule...MONDAY, 3/1:3:30 PM – School Committee Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee @ Remote Meeting vi...
03/01/2021

Today's meeting schedule...
MONDAY, 3/1:
3:30 PM – School Committee Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 865 8050 8514
Discussion: Executive session
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5717&month=3&year=2021&day=1&calType=0

7:00 PM - Planning Board @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 899 9736 0348, Passcode: 231134
Discussion: Amendment to the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Detached Structures bylaw
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5719&month=3&year=2021&day=1&calType=0

Today's meeting schedule...THURSDAY, 2/25:10:00 AM – Sewer Commission @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https:/...
02/25/2021

Today's meeting schedule...
THURSDAY, 2/25:
10:00 AM – Sewer Commission @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 847 9334 1578 Passcode: 227835
Discussion: Route 3A main funding
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5640&month=2&year=2021&day=25&calType=0

1:00 PM – Board of Assessors @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 860 3376 3914 Passcode: 474099
Discussion: Executive session to make decisions on abatements
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5710&month=2&year=2021&day=25&calType=0

7:00 PM – Advisory Committee@ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 841 6380 3759 Passcode: 164049
Discussion: School bus lease and funding for Plymouth River School windows
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5709&month=2&year=2021&day=25&calType=0

7:00 PM – Board of Selectmen and School Committee @ Remote meeting hosted by the Hingham Unity Council. For more details and to register, visit https://hinghamunity.org/event/race-talk/
Discussion: To attend the Hingham Unity Council’s meeting
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5712&month=2&year=2021&day=25&calType=0

7:00 PM – Public Safety Facility Building Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 820 4746 7353 Passcode: 456050
Discussion: Town Meeting Warrant Article for pre-construction money
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5701&month=2&year=2021&day=25&calType=0

7:00 PM – Water Transition & Evaluation Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 871 8901 3319 Passcode: 242301
Discussion: Status on customer service transition to Suez
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5711&month=2&year=2021&day=25&calType=0

Today's meeting schedule...WEDNESDAY, 2/24:3:00 PM – Development & Industrial Commission @ Remote meeting via Zoom call ...
02/24/2021

Today's meeting schedule...
WEDNESDAY, 2/24:
3:00 PM – Development & Industrial Commission @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 898 0846 6204
Discussion: Formulate Amazon position letter
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5708&month=2&year=2021&day=24&calType=0

7:00 PM – Master Plan Committee @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 894 7185 0323 Passcode: 399260
Discussion: Final revisions to draft Master Plan
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5707&month=2&year=2021&day=24&calType=0

7:00 PM – School Building Owner Project Manager (OPM) Screening Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 845 9738 0058 Passcode: 629480
Discussion: Plan for evaluation and selection process
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5668&month=2&year=2021&day=24&calType=0

Today's meeting schedule...TUESDAY, 2/23:7:30 AM – Hingham Municipal Light Board @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or websi...
02/23/2021

Today's meeting schedule...
TUESDAY, 2/23:
7:30 AM – Hingham Municipal Light Board @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 835 4556 0162 Passcode: 392028
Discussion: New substation and electric vehicles
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5705&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

10:00 AM - Retirement Board @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 736802
Discussion: Applications for membership
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5691&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

2:00 PM – School Committee Community Outreach Subcommittee forum for residents of Linden Ponds @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 898 0846 6204
Discussion: Conversation with the Superintendent and residents of Linden Ponds
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5618&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

4:30 PM – School Committee Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID:898 0846 6204
Discussion: Executive session
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?view=list&year=2021&month=2&day=23

7:00 PM – Board of Selectmen as Board of Water Commissioners and with Advisory Committee and School Committee @ Remote Meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 451-213-735 Passcode: 111222
Discussion: Water Superintendent report and various Warrant Articles
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5704&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5703&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5692&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

7:00 PM – Bare Cove Park Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 881 3358 2621 Passcode: 544583
Discussion: Signage and memorial bench
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5682&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

7:00 PM - School Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 848 4922 0416
Discussion: Phase 3 reopening plan
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5695&month=2&year=2021&day=22&calType=0

7:00 PM – Board of Health @ Remote meeting via Zoom call or website: https://zoom.us/join, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 854 4225 6541 Passcode: 523909
Discussion: Covid update
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5693&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

7:00 PM – Route 3A Task Force @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 882 6753 4972 Passcode: 213546
Discussion: Outstanding design issues for route 3A corridor
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5706&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

7:30 PM – Energy Action Committee @ Remote meeting via Zoom Dial-in number: 929-205-6099 or website: https://zoom.us/join, Meeting ID: 810 4990 0107 Passcode: 515318
Discussion: Update on Town Administration’s climate action planning task force work
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5689&month=2&year=2021&day=23&calType=0

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For those of you that want to share your thoughts about the plans to shut down the ferry, one of the most effective things you can do is to make a public comment to the MBTA. Here's how you can do that:

-Written comment via email to [email protected] or mailed to MassDOT Board, State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116.

- Voice message comment may be submitted by calling 857-368-1655 and leaving a message by 10:00am Monday, December 7.

- Real-time comment may be made through telephone conference call; please email [email protected] by 10:00am Monday, December 7 to sign up.

LASTLY - there are 3 virtual meetings you can sign up for and comment via Zoom:

· System Wide Meeting Thursday, November 19th: https://www.mbta.com/events/2020-11-19/forging-ahead-virtual-public-hearing-system-wide-service
· SOUTH SHORE Meeting Monday, November 23rd: https://www.mbta.com/events/2020-11-23/forging-ahead-virtual-public-meeting-south-shore-region-6
· Another System Wide Meeting: Wednesday, December 2nd: https://www.mbta.com/events/2020-12-02/forging-ahead-virtual-public-meeting-system-wide-service

FINAL Vote Board Meeting: Monday, December 7th:
https://www.mbta.com/events/2020-12-07/fiscal-and-management-control-board-meeting

For those of you that watched the board meeting this past Monday, the biggest flaws I saw to the plan were:
1) Even though the MBTA said they would reevaluate bringing back the ferry twice a year, realistically once they stop the ferry, there is no possible way to bring it back easily.
2) They did not address the lack of parking available on the Greenbush or Redline, once numbers increase to pre-COVID levels.
I have set up a grassroots campaign site savetheferry.org. Please sign, up share information and help out! The next big push is a MassDOT Board meeting on October 19th at 12pm. This is the last meeting before a first vote will be taken on service cuts. We need to flood the meeting with emails, public comments and voicemails! Go to www.savetheferry.org.
Boom, 2 days ago near high tide. Cheers
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old navy in the shipyard is looking for associates that can work between the hours 8-7.
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Could be 5 hour shift to 8 hour shifts
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When a group of kids do something so selfless and kind...it needs to be recognized..Giving a big shoutout to the Hingham Girls Soccer Team and Coach Ryan Puntiri - thank you for donating Pizzas from "The Peel" for our dinner on Emerson 3 (SSH) Last night...great group of girls!!! So much appreciated on a particularly busy shift.
South Shore Hospital posted this 3/31 on its FB page:

South Shore Hospital is in urgent need of gowns, including:

➡️ Long-sleeved yellow isolation gowns
➡️ Long-sleeved cloth (washable and reusable) gowns
➡️ Long-sleeved plastic (washable or reusable) gowns

We're also seeking seamstresses in the community who are able to sew gowns — a template can be provided.

If you're able to donate any of the supplies above, please email Jessica Symonds: [email protected]. As always, we appreciate the support of our community!
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