Hingham to Consider Raising Cost of Living for Retirees

A meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.

State Supreme Court Upholds Hingham Attorney's Disbarment

Future of Hingham Up for Discussion with Planning Board

The Town of Hingham is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to update its Master Plan.

Senate-Approved Bill Funds Low-Income Heating Assistance

The bill includes $20 million for heating assistance to address delays in funding following the federal government shutdown.

Longtime Hingham Police Sgt. Honored at Youth Center Friday Evening

A commemorative plaque wil be displayed in the lobby of the field house.

New Bill Looks to Help Offset Flood Insurance Increases

FEMA’s updated and expanded flood zone maps may mean big flood insurance cost increases for homeowners.

'Fat Letters' to Students are Gone

A months-long battle comes to an end.

WWII Hero Gets Traffic Island in Hingham in His Honor

Sergeant Boris Demko was killed in action during World War II.

Deadline for Hingham Veterans Tax Incentive Looming

Completed applications MUST be submitted no later than Nov. 15.

State Launches Online Lemon Law Qualification Application

The application walks users through the provisions of the state’s lemon laws.

Senate Passes Veterans Affairs Bill

Sen. Robert Hedlund supported the VALOR Act II.

Federal Shutdown Halts Home Heating Aid

Residents who rely on this program may face a long, cold winter.

Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter

More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.

FAQ for Hingham Residents on FEMA Flood Map Changes

FEMA released new flood maps earlier this year that raised rates for many residents.

Sen. Hedlund Earns Nonprofit's Top Fiscal Responsibility Grade

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization that is dedicated to fiscal responsibility in government.

AG Warns of 'Deed Collection Services' Scam

Don't pay $50 to $90 for something you can get for free or at minimal charge from the Registry of Deeds.

Lynch Outraged After Jog on Mall

Lynch, who voted against Obamacare, said his morning run took him past many closed monuments, driving home the damage the shutdown was doing.

MassDOT Launches Notification System for Major Bridge Projects

Hingham residents can monitor updates from the Fore River Bridge project.

Hingham Flu Clinic Free for Residents This Month

The “seasonal flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May, according to the CDC.

Head Lice and Cockroaches Are More Popular Than Congress

On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.

Government Shutdown Could Force National Parks, Historic Sites to Close

World's End in Hingham, part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, could be affected.

Military Info Session With Rep. Lynch This Weekend

The event will take place in Braintree on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Hingham Lists Names of Those With Unclaimed Checks

The checks were issued by the town but never claimed.

Medical Marijuana Applicants Get Green Light for Phase 2

Twelve of 16 Plymouth County applicants were approved for the second round.

Expect Delays in Area Around Lincoln Street

Road work on Lincoln Street is in progress.

Lawmakers to Weigh Changes to State’s Bottle Bill Law

Environmental groups propose ballot question to expand the 30-year-old law.

Pick the MBTA's New Map

See the changes coming to every station in the system.

Hingham Officials Seeking Comments on Animal Ban at Town Hall

A newly-adopted policy prohibits most animals from Town Hall in Hingham.

How to Get a Hingham Transfer Station Sticker

Information on the process.

EEE Found in Hingham, Town-Wide Spraying Tuesday Morning

An elderly Plymouth man was also recently diagnosed with West Nile Virus, the first case in Massachusetts this year.

Plymouth County Man Diagnosed with West Nile Virus

Hingham officials also announced Monday that EEE was found in a mosquito pool in town.

Hingham Wants Supreme Judicial Court to Hear Aquarion Case

Aquarion and Town disagree on where to argue out how much the region’s water infrastructure is worth.

Hingham Congressman Concerned With Russian Parliament

Lynch is upset the Russian Parliament has prohibited gay “propaganda."

Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend: Bliss or Boondoggle?

Woo-hoo! No 6.25 percent sales tax this Saturday and Sunday. But — a good or bad thing?

Community Hopes For New Trails Between Hingham Parks

A trail could soon connect four Weymouth and Hingham parks.

Rep. Murphy Seeks Funds For Trails Between Hingham Parks

Indoor Center Could Be Built At Hingham Ferry Station

A new facility that will allow commuters to move between several transit services including bus Route 220 and the Commuter Boat could be built at the Shipyard.

Hingham Harbor Bridge Could Be Up By Next Year

A new bridge connecting Whitney Wharf to Red Eye Roasters is in the works.

Hingham Remembers America's Missing Soldiers

The Town of Hingham dedicated an "empty chair" to missing soldiers on Thursday night.

Hingham Dedicates Empty Chair To Missing Soldiers