Hingham Faces $810,822 Budget Gap for FY26

Town Administrator Proposes Cuts and Shifts to Meet 3.5% Cap on Municipal Budget Increases

HINGHAM - February 25 - The Town of Hingham faces an $810,822 budget gap for fiscal year 2026 as department requests exceed the 3.5% cap on municipal budget increases established in a 2023 financial management plan.

Town Administrator Tom Mayo presented his recommendations to close this gap during the Feb. 25 Select Board meeting, held jointly with the A…