Hilary Jenison May 14, 2025 by Carol Britton Meyer In a show of support for the North American Safe Boating campaign, the select board this week proclaimed May 17-23 National Safe Boating Week in Hingham and the “start of a year-round effort to promote safe boating.” As part of this campaign, the board urges all boaters to …
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 …
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, …
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 …
May 13, 2025 story and photos submitted by Friends of Old Ship Meeting House Our democracy depends on active citizens who understand how to use government to improve not only their own life but the lives of others. Third-grade students at three independent schools in Hingham, Derby Academy, St. Paul School and Old Colony Montessori School, …
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. …
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 …
May 12, 2025 story & photos by Cohasset Maritime Institute The Cohasset Maritime Institute (CMI) proudly introduces Row Forward, a pioneering coastal rowing program designed for individuals impacted by cancer. The inaugural crew include John, a former rower eager to reclaim the healing power of the sport after his cancer treatment. Last week, John and …
May 12, 2025 story & photo submitted by the Hingham Girl Scouts Hingham Girl Scouts Troop 70755 has turned a local concern into a lasting solution. As part of their Bronze Award project, six determined 5th-grade Juniors—Petra Alexander, Yianna Hauser, Lilah Flike, Lilly Minnehan, Morgan Siegmann, and Ellie West—successfully added seizure and anxiety attack response …
Join the Hingham Singers and the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for an Evening of Classical Music on Saturday, May 17th at Hingham Town Hall’s Sanborn Hall. Experience a captivating journey through the rich musical heritage of the Western Art Tradition. We will feature choral and orchestral works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, 20th and 21st centuries. …
