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In today's newsletter:

• How will $24.2M in school roof work hit Hingham taxpayers?
• Which games will define Hingham High's 2026 football season?
• Which SSC concerts are coming to Hingham's Carr Amphitheater this year?

Also on today's calendar: River Rock Music Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
• Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hingham Prepares $24.2M Elementary School Roof Overhauls and Moves to Lengthen Electric Plant Debt (southshore.news subscription) — Hingham is moving ahead with $24.2 million in roof and structural upgrades at Plymouth River and South Elementary Schools, aiming for significant MSBA reimbursement. At the same meeting, the Select Board backed 30-year bonding authority for major electric plant projects and approved a new DPW supervisors' union contract with 3% annual raises.
   

• Hingham football will lean on six senior captains to run it back (wickedlocal.com) — Hingham High's football captains are gearing up to build on last year's 8-3 season, highlighted by their Thanksgiving win over Scituate. With many new starters and a full schedule of September and October games, the Harbormen are focused on maintaining a strong team culture and adapting quickly to varsity speed under coach T.J. Byrne.
   

• South Shore Conservatory Announces Its Thrilling Lineup For The 2026-2027 Premier Concerts Season (hinghamanchor.com) — Hingham residents can look forward to a full season of South Shore Conservatory concerts, starting with "Hollywood in Hingham" on October 3 at the Carr Amphitheater. Throughout 2026–2027, the venue will host movie music, Disney favorites, Broadway nights, Motown, Vivaldi, and big-band shows, alongside additional performances in Duxbury and Scituate.
   

📸 Around Hingham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hingham

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• River Rock Music Festival →
  Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Ln, Hingham
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• GIRLS SOCCER SCRIMMAGE vs Westwood
  Plymouth River Elementary School 20 High Street, Hingham, MA 02043
  5:30 pm
• GIRLS JV SOCCER SCRIMMAGE vs Westwood
  Plymouth River Elementary School 20 High Street, Hingham, MA 02043
  5:30 pm
• Advisory Committee →
  Hingham, MA Calendar, 210 Central St, Hingham
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• 1st day of Kindergarten
  Hingham Education Foundation Hingham, MA 02043
• First Day of School (Kindergarten)
  Hingham Education Foundation Hingham, MA 02043
• FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN
  Hingham Education Foundation Hingham, MA 02043
• Student Council Meeting
  Hingham Education Foundation Library
  7:40 am
• School Picture Day
  Plymouth River Elementary School Room 103
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Massachusetts State Election Day →
  Weymouth Public Library 138 Multipurpose Room Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth
  7:00 am
• Social Worker Drop-In Hours
  Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA, 02025, US
  10:00 am
• Narcissistic Support Group
  Weymouth Public Library 231 Meeting Room Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA
  10:00 am
• Gentle Yoga
  Hull Public Library 2nd floor , 9 Main St, Hull, MA, 02045
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• HW Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Assembler 1 in Braintree. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hull

• Premier League Power Rankings: Are Chelsea breaking out as possible title contenders to challenge Arsenal? (cbssports.com)

Norwell

• Joe Lauzon, Peter Barrett earn knockouts in BKFC-92 at Fenway Park (patriotledger.com)
• Thomas J. Synan, 91 (thequincysun.com)

Rockland

• Navigating Deficits and Academic Growth: Rockland Schools Balance Budget Reductions with Targeted Grant Initiatives (southshore.news)
• Massachusetts native Megan Khang found some success being back home at FM Championship (bostonglobe.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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