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Hey there, Hingham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $30M senior center plan could change Bare Cove Park
  • Why Hingham schools need another $500,000 for roofs and HVAC now
  • How a 3% hike and $65 fee could change your water bill

Also on today's calendar: In-Person Group Meditation with a Guided Meditation on "Gratitude" and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Breezy; a bit of morning rain, with a high of 48 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
  • Saturday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Select board supports including Center for Active Living article on the spring town meeting warrant (hinghamanchor.com) — Hingham’s Select Board has voted to place funding for a nearly $30 million new Center for Active Living off Bare Cove Park Drive on the April Town Meeting warrant, a project tied to the town’s 2021 master plan. Residents will later see a tax-impact calculator and, if Town Meeting approves by two-thirds, a special election to finalize the decision.
   

2. School Facilities Remain A Focus (hinghamanchor.com) — Hingham school leaders are seeking another $500,000 this spring to keep aging roofs and HVAC systems at Hingham High, Plymouth River, and South Elementary functioning until full replacements are funded. With $184,511 already spent from last year’s $500,000 emergency repair account and three projects accepted into a state accelerated repair program, residents can expect future Town Meeting warrant articles tied to detailed cost estimates.
   

3. Meeting date set for discussion of proposed 3% water rate increase; WRWS benefits from PFAS settlement (hinghamanchor.com) — Hingham water customers face a proposed 3% Weir River Water System rate hike for fiscal 2027, plus a new $65 annual capital fee starting July 1, 2026, to fund key tank projects in Hull and Hingham. A public meeting on Jan. 28 will explain the plan, while a new $2 million PFAS settlement will help pay for studies and upgrades to keep local drinking water in compliance.
   

4. No. 7 Duxbury girls' hockey snaps rare two-game losing streak by shutting out No. 3 Hingham (bostonglobe.com) — Hingham High’s girls’ hockey team, ranked No. 3, was shut out 2-0 by No. 7 Duxbury in a key Patriot League matchup at Pilgrim Arena. Despite strong defensive play, the Harborwomen conceded a power-play goal in the second period and a late breakaway score, snapping Duxbury’s brief losing streak and tightening the league race.
   

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