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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? ๐ค (Answer below!)
1. Roundabout tentatively considered for Cushing Street intersection; Hingham Centre roundabout to be installed in near future (hinghamanchor.com) โ Hingham officials are advancing a one-lane roundabout at Short/Main/Middle streets in Hingham Centre while weighing a possible roundabout at the Cushing/South Pleasant/Main intersection after community input. The select board also approved a speed limit reduction on High Street near French/Ward and is considering a pilot four-way stop downtown, all aimed at improving safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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2. Man charged in deadly Hingham Apple store crash is back in jail (wickedlocal.com) โ The man charged in the 2022 crash into the Apple Store at Derby Street Shops in Hingham has been ordered back to jail after allegedly failing a court-ordered alcohol test. He faces serious charges tied to the fatal incident and remains in custody while lawyers argue over his pretrial release and prepare for a trial currently scheduled for January 2027.
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3. Skiing Welcomes Six-Member Class of 2030 (gocrimson.com) โ A Hingham native, alpine skier Hadley Reed, is joining Harvard's Class of 2030 ski team after a standout junior career that includes a U18 national title and top U.S. rankings. The article profiles Reed and five other first-year skiers, detailing their competitive results and academic achievements as they prepare for the 2026โ27 collegiate season.
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4. Select board approves first phase of converting bus route from flag system to fixed stops (hulltimes.com) โ Route 714 bus service is being redesigned so riders in Hull, Hingham, and Cohasset will eventually use fixed stops instead of flagging buses anywhere along the route. Phase one, planned for fall 2027, adds dozens of marked, more accessible stops in Hull and one each in Hingham and Cohasset, with locations chosen for walkability, ADA access, and proximity to key destinations.
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5. Commissioner Column 8-28-26 (mass.gov) โ Hingham's farmers market earned a spotlight during Massachusetts Farmers Market Week, with state agriculture officials visiting vendors and highlighting the market's role in food access programs like SNAP and HIP. The commissioner's column also recaps new farm recovery funding, statewide farm tours, and celebrations of local produce and dairy that indirectly benefit South Shore growers and shoppers.
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