Hingham Business Council
The Hingham Business Council speaks on behalf of business – small and large – in the historic town of Hingham. Recently, the business council conducted a comprehensive overview of the economic climate in the South Hingham/Derby Street overlay district. Meeting with many Hingham, South Shore, and Boston area private sector experts, the business council is able to present to the town of Hingham a “bird’s eye” synopsis of current thinking regarding potential economic opportunities for this commercial district.
The business council continues to give its full support for the economic revitalization of the former Hingham shipyard, now know as “The Launch”. The major commercial development, when completed, will be both a source of pride for all Hingham residents and a valued economic engine along the commercially important Route 3A corridor.
| Chairman |
Jeff Tocchio, Drohan, Tocchio, & Morgan, PC |
| Vice Chair |
Mark Ryan, Ryan Financial |
| Vice Chair |
Jim Murphy, Wheatstone Engineering |
| Vice Chair |
Judy Bohan, Cleary Insurance |
HINGHAM
Population (2005): 21,507
Residential Tax Rate: $9.20
Commercial Tax Rate: $9.20
Municipal website: www.hingham-ma.com
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The South Shore Chamber of Commerce will be awarding its 2010 Local Public Service Award to a collection of Hingham Boards and officials, including the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals. The award recognizes local officials who have made a positive contribution to the regional and economic growth in the area. The Town of Hingham is being recognized for its outstanding cooperation with the business community to look at sensible development in the South Hingham area and for its swift and efficient joint board review of proposed facilities like the new outpatient orthopedic care center being built in South Shore Park. The Chamber applauds Hingham’s incorporation of many best practices in permitting, along with its vision to provide road, sewer, and other infrastructure improvements into areas that can best accommodate economic growth.The award will be presented at a South Shore Chamber of Commerce lunch on September 23rd when Governor Deval Patrick will be the featured speaker.
With groundbreaking Monday, July 26, construction is getting underway on the Parkway and the first new housing units at SouthField, on the site of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Details in the Boston Globe.