Opinion: COVID-19 and the importance of spiritual nourishment

March 14, 2020 submitted by the Hingham Hull Religious Leaders Association To the Editor, Despite so much talk about how divided we all are, rarely have we been in a time like this one where our interdependence is so evident. From neighborhoods to nations, the COVID-19 pandemic clarifies our interconnections. Currently we are all in …

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Hingham 2020 4th of July Parade Theme Announced

March 13, 2020 submitted by the Hingham 4th of July Parade Committee The 2020 Hingham 4th of July Parade Committee would like to announce this year’s theme… Unity in Community! This theme was selected to help inspire people to work together and help move our communities in a positive direction. These actions can occur in …

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UPDATED HPS Superintendent of Schools – COVID-19, 3/12/20

March 12, 2020, UPDATE: A Townwide Voicemail was issued at 6:20 on Thursday, March 12th to alert parents and guardians that Hingham Public School’s has cancelled school on Friday, March 13th and Monday, March 16th “out of an abundance of caution.”  They are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide an update regarding next …

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“Heart of Oak” launches Season 2

March 14, 2020 (courtesy photo) New England home renovation show, Heart of Oak launches Season 2 with a move to NBC Sports Boston and NECN on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Heart of Oak is a 13 episode series that follows Hingham residents – PJ Antonik and his wife Lizzy – along with the team from …

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New public safety facility in the works

March 10, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s big news! Last night the Selectmen voted to endorse a letter of intent to purchase property on Lincoln Street.  “In a nutshell, we are proposing the town purchase a 3.1 acre parcel (current location of Russo Marine), upon which we will construct a public safety facility (police …

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Hingham Health Department Health Advisory as of 3/10/20

March 10, 2020 Hingham Health Department Health Advisory COVID-19 update as of 3/10/20 Recent data released from the CDC on 3/9/20 shows that older people or people of all ages with severe underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, seem to be at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness. If you …

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Community Preservation Committee-recommended projects won’t take dollars away from school and other Hingham building priorities​

March 10, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer​ (above photo courtesy of Town of Hingham Website) Community Preservation Committee (CPC)-recommended projects have a separate funding mechanism from town building proposals, such as a renovated or new Foster School or a new fire station(s).​ Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding comes from a 1.5 percent CPA annual taxpayer …

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Hingham High School Announces Term II High Honor and Honor Roll

March 9, 2020 Congratulations to all the Hingham High School students who made the High Honor or  Honor Roll this term.  See the full list below listed alphabetically by grade.   GRADE 12 HIGH HONORS LIST Raphael Alexander Lila Belsher Wesley Bevins Ryley Blasetti Lydia Boer Molly Bombard Katelyn Breen Harrison Brennan Livia Brennan Emily Bryant …

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