Hilary Jenison May 16, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Advisory Committee has joined the Selectmen and School Committee in endorsing a Fiscal 2021 Financial Management Plan they believe is in the best interests of the schools, town departments, and Hingham citizens in these uncertain times. The plan addresses an expected COVID-19-related $3.3 million budget shortfall in …
Taking a break on our front doorstep on Martins Lane are (l. to r.) “Marmee” Eileen McIntyre, Daddy Jesse Laymon and Rosie, and Mommy Vicki Raines Laymon. May 15, 2020 by Roy Harris (Roy Harris, a longtime Wall Street Journal reporter and editor in The Economist organization, moved to Hingham from Los Angeles in 1996.) …
May 14, 2020 submitted by SSC (photos courtesy of SSC) On Friday, May 15, South Shore Conservatory (SSC) celebrates 50 years since it incorporated as a community school for the arts. The public is invited to join in the virtual festivities, as they share memories and music on social media and sscmusic.org. Before 1970, the entity had served …
May 14, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (photos courtesy of HFM website) Prior to the much-anticipated May 23 Hingham Farmers Market opening day, HFM organizers are planning an educational blitz through print and social media to familiarize patrons with the new “pre-order/pickup, drive-through” system that will be in place for the time being. All orders …
May 13, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The number of coronavirus cases in Hingham — as reported by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health today, May 13 — reached 223 this week, up from 186 reported on April 29. The MDPH statistics include only laboratory-confirmed cases (tested positive), so the number of cases in Hingham …
May 12, 2020 submitted by the HFM The Hingham Farmers Market (HFM) announces the opening of its 2020 season, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Station Street parking lot from 9am-12pm. The lot is located at the intersection of Station Street and Water Street. “Things are going to look and be a little different for …
May 12, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer In the spirit of moving forward together — with the best interests of town departments, the schools, and Hingham citizens uppermost in mind during a difficult time in Hingham’s history — the Selectmen and School Committee support what they consider to be an “active and forward-thinking” Fiscal 2021 …
May 12, 2020 by Ali Anderson, Hingham Resident, Fashionista and author of the blog, Momming in Manolos (Courtesy photos). By now we’re all aware of Gov Baker’s order requiring face masks or cloth face coverings be worn in all public places where social distancing isn’t possible. This aligns with the updated CDC COVID-19 prevention guidelines, but may …
Pictured above: Teddy, Audrey and Clara Lambert, Teacher Appreciation Week Slideshow & Show Performers May 11, 2020 submitted by the Foster School Talent Show Team 2020 (Vanessa Hsu, Sarah Melia, Alyssa Mercer, Elena Olin & Kelly Hoppe). All courtesy photos. On Saturday evening, March 28th, the Hingham High stage should have been lit up, featuring the talents …
May 11, 2020 submitted by SCPO Keith Jermyn, USN, Director of Veterans Services (Photo above courtesy of Hingham Veterans Services) The Town of Hingham Department of Veterans’ Services is proud to announce that the Annual Memorial Day Observance will be held Monday, May 25th 2020. Unfortunately, we will NOT be gathering as usual at the Hingham Town …
