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State Marks First Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

A newly signed Massachusetts law designates Sept. 22 as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. State Sen. Patrick O'Connor and State Rep. Joan Meschino attended a State House observance on Sept. 24. The designation follows years of advocacy, including by Hingham's Partyka family, whose son, Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Matthew Partyka, died by suicide in 2022, and whose efforts helped bring the issue to the forefront at the State House.

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Hingham Approves $86,500 Roundabout Design Amendment

The Hingham Select Board approved an $86,500 design amendment on Sept. 24 to finish engineering and prepare the Main, Middle, and Short streets roundabout for bidding ahead of an April groundbreaking.

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Public Comments Due Today on HMLP Reliability Project

The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board's comment period on its tentative decision for the HMLP Reliability Project closes today, Friday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m.

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Hingham Police Host Crisis De-Escalation Seminar Today

The Municipal Police Institute runs an interactive crisis negotiation and de-escalation training for first responders at the Hingham Police Department today, Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Mike Reilly Classic Tees Off at South Shore Country Club Today

The Mike Reilly Classic golf event takes place at South Shore Country Club in Hingham today, Friday, Sept. 25, from noon to 6 p.m.

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Hingham Boys Soccer Ties Plymouth North, 2-2

Hingham and Plymouth North finished 2-2 on Thursday, Sept. 24; MaxPreps put Hingham's season record at 4-1-2.

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Hingham Girls Soccer Hosts Notre Dame Academy Tonight

Notre Dame Academy visits Hingham High School for a varsity girls soccer match tonight, Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m.

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Hingham Historical Society Marks 100th House Tour Sunday

The Society's 100th Historic House Tour runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring eight private homes and six public buildings on a self-guided route.

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Adult Dance Cardio Class Set for Today at Hingham Recreation

Hingham Recreation offers a Dance Cardio class today, Friday, Sept. 25, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., described as a high-energy group workout for all ages and fitness levels.

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Library Offers Children's Yoga Saturday Morning

Children ages 4-8 can join a yoga session at the Hingham Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; registration required.

Hingham Public Library

Library Craft Class Paints Wooden Halloween Pumpkins Saturday

Hingham Public Library's 'Crafts with Carol' meets Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., for painting and decorating wooden pumpkins; registration required.

Hingham Public Library

Vivaldi and Mozart Candlelight Concerts Set for Saturday

Lumos presents string-trio performances of Vivaldi and Mozart at House of Prayer Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 26, with sittings at 4, 6, and 8 p.m.

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