Town of Hingham
About
The Town of Hingham is the local government for Hingham, a coastal South Shore community first settled in the 1630s. Its offices include the Select Board and Town Administrator, the Town Clerk and a Veterans Council, and the town shares news from the Hingham Public Schools. The town keeps residents informed through weekly Select Board updates, election notices, road construction alerts and news about water supply and school building projects that affect neighborhoods across town.
Major decisions go to Town Meeting, including a 2026 Special Town Meeting, and the town provides tools like a tax impact estimator and community forums on school building projects, held in person and by Zoom, so residents can weigh proposals. Hingham is also home to the Old Ship Church, built in 1681 and one of the oldest churches in continuous use in the country. MBTA bus service connects parts of the town to the wider region.
What to Know
- The Veterans Council presents an annual Hank Maude “Service Above Self” Veteran of the Year Award.
- A monthly Wellness Wednesday flyer shares health and wellness resources.
- The Town Clerk processes and sends out early voting ballots for state elections.
- The town is a member of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce.
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