The HMLP Reliability Project kicks off with initial meetings among the Town of Hingham's Department Heads, Conservation Commission, and Select Board. 

In the spring of 2021, HMLP met with the Select Board and the Advisory Committee to discuss the Project.

In the fall, HMLP held virtual Community Meetings regarding the proposed project.

Oct. 18 - Community Meeting (presentation) 

Nov. 18 - Community Meeting (video) 

In preparation for Town Meeting, HMLP submitted a warrant article, met with the Select Board and Advisory Board, and continued public outreach efforts.

On April 30, 2022, Hingham Town Meeting voters officially launched the project by authorizing the Select Board to transfer land at the Hingham Transfer Station to HMLP for the new substation. 

Town Meeting Warrant & Results (Article 26) 

HMLP increased its community outreach efforts with several public meetings, both virtual and in-person, to discuss the project, proposed route, and alternatives. At each event, HMLP received valuable feedback from citizens of Weymouth & Hingham. 

Aug. 25 & Sep. 13 - Open Houses at Tufts Public Library

Sep. 28 - Open House at Hingham Public Library

Oct. 12 - Virtual Open House via Zoom 

HMLP had several coordination meetings with Hingham's Planning Director and other staff regarding project logistics. 

HMLP also continued its discussions with the Weymouth Mayor and staff. 

HMLP increased community outreach to affected Weymouth residents in partnership with Eversource.

Jan. 25, Jan. 26, & Mar. 19 - Open Houses

In addition to the open houses, Weymouth outreach events were hosted at: 

• Union Towers I (January) 
• Union Towers II (January) 
• Jimmy's Dinner (March)
• Crossroads Church (April) 

On April 12, 2024, HMLP provided the Hingham Planning Board and Zoning Board with detailed information regarding its proposed substation at the Town’s transfer station site. 

As part of its informal review of the substation, the Planning Board and Zoning Board hosted a public meeting on June 4, 2024.

HMLP submits its petition for approval to construct the project to the Electrical Facilities Siting Board (EFSB). 

EFSB's Project Webpage

Also, HMLP submits a Joint Zoning Exemption request to the DPU. 

ESFB hosts a public comment period (Mar. 3 - Apr. 14) followed by public hearings in Hingham and Weymouth.

Mar. 25 - Weymouth Public Hearing 

Mar. 31 - Hingham Public Hearing  

ESFB completes evidentiary hearings with HMLP, Eversource, and intervenors that include detailed legal briefs. 

HMLP delivers an updated project presentation to the Hingham Select Board and Advisory Committee. 

On April 8, 2026, HMLP hosted a virtual Open House which included a project presentation and Q&A session. 

Click here to watch the recording.

Project permitting is anticipated to wrap up by the fall of 2026. 

Construction contract bidding expected

Construction expected to begin