Crystal Kelly Wins Hingham Planning Board Seat in Landslide Victory

Former Conservation Commission chair secures 80% of votes, pledges to address neighborhood concerns and improve public engagement

HINGHAM - May 3 - Hingham residents have elected new town officials and settled a contested Planning Board race in the Annual Town Election on May 3, 2025.

Crystal G. Kelly has won a seat on the Planning Board, beating Thomas F. Patch with 997 votes to 252. It was the only contested race.

At a recent candidates forum, Kelly shared her motivation: "I'm s…