This is the first in a series of articles the Hingham Anchor will be running over the next several months. The series is written by a team of contributors, all residents of Hingham. The “This Is Home” series will focus on a variety of topics about our lives as Hingham residents and engaged citizens. …
Anthony “Tony” Marchione of Hull passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his children. Tony was born in Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calabria, Italy on December 18, 1936 to Quintino and Giuditta Marchione and was one of six siblings. Tony married his wife, Carmela on October 5, 1959, and they were lovingly married for 65 …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Isabel (MacDougall) Milley. Freda passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025 at the age of 88 with her family by her side. Freda was born in Springfield West, Prince Edward Island, Canada. After the passing of her father, Freda and her family immigrated …
Robert John “Bob” McCourt Jr. (72) passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 4, 2025. Following a stroke on December 28, 2024, Bob fought a courageous battle both physically and mentally to spend a bit more time with his family. Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Debra Jordan McCourt, …
Susan O’Reilly Rabuffo, 81, of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on April 2, 2025. Susan was born November 26, 1943 in Kingston, New York to Leonard Thomas O’Reilly and Kathleen Golden O’Reilly. She graduated from Anna Maria College in 1964 with her undergraduate degree and obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from …
April 8, 2025 by Weir River Water System Weir River Water System (WRWS) personnel are responding to reports of discoloration, currently impacting customers throughout the Hull peninsula, as well as Hingham and Cohasset. WRWS and partner Veolia North America are working diligently to mitigate impacts within the system and are venting hydrants in an effort …
April 8, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts shared a summary of the Hingham Public Schools positions that have been named in the “proposed reductions in force” for the 2025-2026 school year with the school committee Monday night. “This is not something that we take lightly,” she said. “These reductions are …
April 7, 2025 by Hilary Jenison The 10th Annual Pony Up for a Cause, Kentucky Derby Party is happening on Saturday, May 3rd at the South Shore Country Club from 5:00-9:00pm. The annual, sell-out event celebrates the Kentucky Derby and raises money for local Hingham non-profit The Lead Out Foundation, who is officially taking the …
April 7, 2025 by The Hingham Police An elderly woman fell victim to an email phishing scam and mailed over $15,000 overnight to the scammers. On April 6, 2025 an 88 year old resident reported the scam to police. The woman showed an email she received on March 21 titled “Federal Trade Commission” with a …
April 7, 2025 By Hingham High Rowing Association Come watch the reigning State Champions, the Hingham High School Crew team, as they take to the waters for the annual Salty Bow Sprints in Hingham Harbor on Sunday, April 27! The action kicks off at approximately 10am. More than 100 HHS athletes will be competing in exciting 1,300-meter …
