March 19, 2024 By Tracy Blake Dear Members of the School Committee, I am writing to express my profound shock and dissatisfaction regarding the recent decision to eliminate my librarian position at Hingham Middle School. As a dedicated librarian and a long-time resident of Hingham since 1986, I am deeply invested in the academic success …
March 19, 2024 By The Town of Hingham As a way to alleviate financial burdens and address the increased cost of living, Hingham doubled the value of many of its real estate tax exemptions and expanded other tax relief programs. Most of the applications are due on April 1 and can be submitted online or …
March 19, 2024 By Diane DeNapoli The Hingham Unity Council and the Hingham SEPAC (Special Ed Parent Advisory Council) hosted a very well attended “Let’s Talk Disabilities” event Saturday, March 16th at the Hingham Heritage Museum. The goal of this event is to allow community stakeholders to engage with a facilitator who has firsthand experience with a specific type …
March 18, 2024 By Nina Wellford A Poet and a Memoirist meet for lunch. They both recall the day they met in high school, 30 years ago. Whose account is closer to the “truth?” Does it matter? Join acclaimed poet Charles Coe and newly published memoirist and editor Mary Ford on Saturday, March 23 at 4:30 pm …
March 18, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer There are 12 candidates for the April 27 town election, but no races. The following incumbents pulled nomination papers and returned them to the Town Clerk’s office by the noon deadline on Friday (March 8). ⦁ Moderator (1-year term), Michael J. Puzo ⦁ Select Board (3-year term), Elizabeth F. Klein …
March 18, 2024 By The Arc of the South Shore Register now for Friday, March 29th when The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, will host its second annual Easter Bunny Bash in partnership with the Derby Street Shops. The fun-filled event …
March 18, 2024 By South Shore Conservatory South Shore Conservatory (SSC) presents Performathon 2024, its ultimate student performance fundraising marathon, Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7. The community is welcome to attend all performances and will have the opportunity to sponsor SSC student performers. Performathon engages students, faculty, staff, and families in raising money …
March 15, 2024 By Hingham Sports Partnership Gather your friends and join Hingham Sports Partnership (HSP) for a night of laughs, great food and drink at the annual HSP Comedy Night fundraiser on Sunday April 7. Proceeds will raise funds for youth and high school athletic programs in Hingham. The show has a new lineup of professional …
Calls from drivers, including a school bus driver, of a truck driving erratically including onto the sidewalk led to the arrest of a driver for third offense operating under the influence of drugs. On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 3:40pm several drivers called to report that a truck was driving erratically (not staying in one …
March 15 2024 Gail P. (Hawkins) Chaffee, aged 80, of Norwell, who lived in Hingham for 50 years and grew up in Hanover, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul N. Chaffee for 33 years and the late William A. …
