Town Approves $5 Million Borrowing For Critical Water Main Improvements
Friday, May 1, 2026
Key Points
- $5 million borrowing authorized for water main replacements
- Required and achieved 2/3 majority vote
- Continues multi-year infrastructure plan for Weir River Water System
Under Article 27, voters authorized the town to borrow $5,000,000 for significant upgrades to the Weir River Water System. The funding will specifically target the replacement of aging water mains throughout the town.
The article required a two-thirds majority for the borrowing authorization, which it achieved unanimously. The investment is part of a long-term capital plan to modernize Hingham's water infrastructure and ensure system reliability.
Motion: To appropriate $5,000,000 via borrowing for water system improvements.
Vote: Passed Unanimously