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Good morning Hingham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Hingham High's failing ventilation means for students and staff
  • Meet the new Foster principal shaping Hingham's youngest learners.
  • Could the Hingham Shipyard Ferry actually beat your daily drive?

Also on today's calendar: Curtain Call Theatre Presents "The Wolves" and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
  • Friday: Windy with a chance of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hingham High's Ventilation Is Failing, and Its Replacement Is at Least Three Years Out (southshore.news subscription) — Families connected to Hingham High should know that most of the school's ventilation equipment is at the end of its life, with full replacement not expected for at least three years despite ongoing boiler upgrades. At the same meeting, the School Committee adopted the state‑required PROTECT Act policy, updating language to match Hingham's broader non‑discrimination protections when police come to school.
   

• Five Minutes With Foster Elementary School Principal Heather Benner (hinghamanchor.com) — Foster Elementary's new principal, Heather Benner, shares how her longtime connection to Hingham and prior experience at Foster and Norwell's Cole School prepared her to lead the school community. She talks about her goals for students, what makes Hingham Public Schools special, and her favorite local spots, from Tosca's scallops to time on the water at the Shipyard.
   

• Why the Hingham Shipyard Ferry is Worth Your Time (thedetroitbureau.com) — If you commute from Hingham or nearby waterfront neighborhoods, the Hingham Shipyard Ferry can turn a stressful highway slog into a predictable 30‑minute ride straight to downtown Boston. This guide walks you through schedules, passes, backup plans, and why many locals find the ferry's comfort, productivity perks, and environmental benefits worth the cost.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Linden Ponds residents support the environment through communitywide initiatives —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager Closing & Weekend Shifts Up to $19 in Norwell. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Norwell

  • Dallas Trinity signs Giulianna Gianino, who led Division I in assists per game in 2025 (3rddegree.net)

Braintree

  • Family Flu Clinics Return To Braintree For 2026 (patch.com)

Rockland

  • 533,209 Shares in Independent Bank Corp. $INDB Bought by Bank of America Corp DE (marketbeat.com)
  • Who was the Cape Cod and Islands' top football player this week (capecodtimes.com)
  • DMG Brokerage completes $2.7 million sale of 55 Accord Park Dr. (nerej.com)

Ok Hingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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