Way Back Wednesday: John Moore’s Beautiful Gardens

May 14, 2025 story and photos by Geri Duff In July of 1914 there was a fire in the Rhodes Ripley Clothing Factory on Elm Street. After the newspapers reported on the fire, they commented that this gave “very many” a chance to see the beautiful gardens of John J. Moore next door at number 84 …

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This Weekend: Hingham Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with Community-Wide Celebration

May 13, 2025  This weekend consider your plans made!! Hingham will kick off its own REVOLUTION 250 celebrations with Revolutionary Weekend May 17-18, 2025, celebrating ordinary people who did extraordinary things and unwittingly became authors of American History. After the first “shot heard ’round the world” on April 19, 1775 ignited the American Revolution 250 years ago, …

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Obituary: Robert Wittmann

ROBERT STUART WITTMANN (1975-2025) Robert Stuart Wittmann, of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away at the young age of 49 on April 27, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an accident in Costa Rica. “Rob is just the best guy.” That simple sentiment has been echoed countless times by those who knew and loved him. Rob was …

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Obituary: Judith M. McCulloch

Obituary: Judith M. McCulloch, March 3, 1942 – May 9 2025 Judith M. McCulloch (Hay), age 83, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  Born on March 3, 1942, in Weymouth, Judy lived a life full of grace, strength, and creativity. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Norman W. …

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Annual Old Ship Plant Sale This Saturday, May 17th

May 13, 2025 story & photo submitted by Janice McPhillips The 2025 Old Ship Plant Sale will take place this year on Saturday May 17th from 9am to 1pm. The plant sale will be held on the lawn in front of the historic Old Ship Meeting House at 90 Main Street. Please park along Main Street …

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