Today's turnout for the Hingham Library's Touch-A-Truck was fantastic! We had great weather and a wonderful time. Thank you to the coordinators and everyone who attended this fun family event.

HMLP will be closed on Monday, April 15th in observance of Patriot's Day! We wish you a happy and safe long weekend.

Cleaner Greener Hingham Day is coming April 27, 9-11am! Sign up now w/ your friends & family to make this annual tradition a success: https://signup.com/go/qeSoScg

*The DPW is not providing trash bags & gloves. Bring your own supplies & email DPWAdmin@hingham-ma.gov for trash ...pickup

By 2021, 10M #EVs were on roads worldwide. Safety tips from @ESFIdotorg:

🧑‍🔧Get electric system checked before buying
⚡️Use dedicated circuit for home charging
🔌Buy certified charging equipment
🗒️Follow charging instructions
🔋Never use extension ...cords

https://www.esfi.org/benefits-of-electric-vehicles/

Tip from @ESFIdotorg:🔌 Around 60-80% of power surges originate from indoor equipment. You can protect your devices by investing in #SurgeProtection gear. #SafetyFirst

Common Surge Internal Causes - Video Short - Electrical Safety Foundation

Power surges can be caused by switching electrical loads from contactors, relays, breakers, as well as the switching of capacitor banks like power...

www.esfi.org

April is National Safe Digging Month! Before you start that landscaping project or dig for a new deck, remember to call 811. It's a simple step that ensures everyone's safety and protects vital underground infrastructure. #NSDM #SafeDiggingMonth

Fossil Fools Day may seem like a gas, but we're sparking change with carbon-free, electric energy! Join us in watt we do best: lighting up the world! 💡⚡️ #WattWeDo #ElectricCompany https://www.hmlp.com/electrifyhingham

A Hingham Light Board meeting is scheduled for tomorrow- Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30 AM. These meetings are accessible by Zoom and open to the public. Meeting information, including the agenda & Zoom link, can be found on HMLP's website: https://hmlp.com/municipal-light-board/

Eversource & HMLP are hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 as a part of the continuing community outreach for the Hingham Electrical Infrastructure Reliability Project (HEIRP). Join us tomorrow at 6 PM at Crossroads Worship Center, 241 Broad Street in Weymouth.

On Tuesday, the Select Board opted into the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, clearing a pathway for commercial and industrial property owners to get low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency upgrades.

...https://www.hinghamanchor.com/select-board-opts-into-program-that-finances-commercial-energy-improvements/

A Hingham Light Board meeting is scheduled for tomorrow- Tuesday, March 12th at 7:30 AM. These meetings are accessible by Zoom and open to the public. Meeting information, including the agenda & Zoom link, can be found on HMLP's website: https://hmlp.com/municipal-light-board/