Town 101
In what year was Hingham established?
1635
How often is the Accounting Department required to distribute budget reports to departments?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Yearly
When does fiscal year 2025 (FY25) begin?
A. January 1, 2025
B. July 1, 2024
C. June 30, 2025
D. December 1, 2024
What does an Assessor do?
A. Processes payroll
B. Mails tax bills
C. Values all property in the community
D. Evaluates school programs
How many times a year do we mail out real estate and personal property bills?
2 times per year
Who acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the Town - Select Board or Town Administrator?
Select Board
How many people receive a monthly pension check from Hingham?
A. 39
B. 394
C. 3,942
D. 39,425
How much is the Town's FY25 budget?
A. $1 million
B. $25 million
C. $160 million
D. $1 billion
True or False: The Assessing Department offers resources for people who can't pay their property tax bills.
True - we have over 12 exemptions/programs
What percentage of real estate taxes do we typically collect each year?
Over 99%
When is Annual Town Meeting held per the General By-laws?
The 4th Monday in April
Which one of the following isn't a position within the Accounting Department?
A. Payroll Administrator
B. Assistant Town Accountant
C. Procurement and Contracts Manager
D. Accounts Payable Specialist
What is the Town's main source of revenue?
A. Income tax
B. Parking fines
C. Meals tax
D. Property tax
What is the average single-family home value in Hingham?
Close to $1.2 million
Which one of the following is not provided on a municipal lien certificate?
A. Light balances
B. Sewer balances
C. Motor vehicle excise tax
D. Real estate taxes
What is the name of the document used at Town Meeting to inform voters about proposed articles and recommendations?
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Which one of the following is not a responsibility of the Accounting Department?
A. Annual Town Census
B. Revenues and expenditures
C. Support Advisory Committee
D. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Who gives final approval of the budget each year?
Town Meeting
How many electric cars are registered in Hingham?
A. 9
B. 140
C. 328
D. 2,347
How does the Treasurer invest Town funds?
A. Using only local banks
B. Per Mass. General Laws
C. In bitcoin
D. In high-risk foreign funds
True or False: the Select Board is required to walk the perimeter of the Town each year
True! State law dating back to the 1600s technically requires this...
What percentage is the Hingham Retirement System funded?
Over 78%
What two large Town buildings are currently under construction?
Foster Elementary School and the new public safety facility on Route 3A
Which of the following is not taxable property?
A. Cars
B. Boats
C. Bicycles
D. Houses
Who determines the value of motor vehicles for excise tax purposes?
A. Accounting
B. Assessing
C. Registry of Motor Vehicles
D. Treasurer/Collector