Michael Puzo Re-elected as Hingham Town Moderator
On May 3, 2025, Hingham voters elected Hemenway & Barnes partner Michael J. Puzo to a 14th consecutive term as Hingham Town Moderator. Michael is the third H&B partner to serve as Hingham Town Moderator. John Davis Long, one of the firm’s founders in 1863, held the office from 1873-1881, while Charles B. Barnes served as moderator from 1907-1929.
As moderator, Michael presides over Hingham’s open town meeting, the town’s legislative body, where all Hingham citizens who take part do so with voice and vote. The moderator is also responsible for appointing citizens to a host of town boards and committees, including the Advisory Committee, Personnel Board, and Community Preservation Committee.
Also active in Hingham town service are Hemenway & Barnes lawyers: Kevin Ellis, chair of the Hingham Planning Board; Kevin Freytag, a member of the Advisory Committee; and Joseph Bierwirth, former chair of the Advisory Committee.
Michael J. Puzo
Michael J. Puzo concentrates on wealth management, primarily through serving as a trustee of private trusts and charitable foundations. He also advises individuals and families on complex estate planning, charitable giving and a host of personal issues.