Second Master Plan Workshop for Hingham Wednesday

The Hingham Planning Board is hosting a second public forum about potential and future land use and development in Hingham Wednesday evening.

The meeting, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 13, is "to discuss development trends in Hingham and those trends’ impact on future growth and development in town," according to a notice on the town website.

The town is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council "to update its Master Plan beginning with the goals and objectives of the plan. The process began earlier this year with a series of meetings with the Planning Board and other community groups. Housing, historic preservation, economic development and open space and recreation were discussed. Over 300 residents also shared their opinions in an on-line community survey."

Below is Wednesday's timeline of events:

6:30 – 7:00      Open House (maps and materials available for viewing)

7:00 – 7:30      Welcome and “Who’s in the Room?” 
Key Social, Economic, and Development Trends
Exploring scenarios for future development

7:30 – 8:30      Interactive scenario workshops and discussion

8:30 – 8:50      Report-outs and preferred alternatives

8:50 – 9:00      Next Steps & adjourn

For more on the master plan and the schedule for Tuesday night, visit the town's event information page.