Early Childhood Screening

November 20, 2024 By hingham public Schools The Hingham Public Schools, in compliance with State and Federal disability law and regulation, is conducting developmental screenings for preschool children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old on Monday, December 16, 2024, at East Elementary, 2 Collins Street, Hingham, MA. The purpose of this screening is to identify preschool-aged children who …

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Way Back Wednesday: She married a Sailor

November 20, 2024 by Geri Duff There is a delightful story about the house at 107 Leavitt Street. Built in 1841 by Elijah Souther in a part of town we call “Over the Delaware” this house was painted yellow with white trim. Elijah’s daughter, Rebecca, married a British seaman named James Price who had become shipwrecked off …

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Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant General Manager’s Update

November 19, 2024 By The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) reached a major milestone on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, when it filed a formal petition with the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) for approval to construct the Hingham Electrical Infrastructure Reliability Project (HEIRP). The filing of a petition sets …

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Protecting Against Local Online Fraud: The Importance of Local Community in Safeguarding Against Scams

November 19, 2024 by Hilary Jenison As online fraud grows increasingly sophisticated, even local communities like Hingham are feeling the impact. Though fraud might once have felt like a distant problem, today our residents encounter it regularly. We recently connected with Lt. Steven Dearth of the Hingham Police Department and Daniel Picha, Chief Banking Operations Officer of South …

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Linden Ponds Resident and Author Ray Anderson Writes from Experience

November 18, 2024 By Linden Ponds Long-distance hiking enthusiast Ray Anderson has conquered three of the most famous trails in the country: the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. After returning from his trek along the Appalachian Trail, Ray decided that his next adventure would be writing a series of …

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5 Minutes with Hingham Food Blogger & Recipe Creator Allie Hagerty, Plus a Savory Recipe for Your Thanksgiving Table

November 18, 2024 By Marisa Olsen I stumbled upon Hingham food blogger and recipe creator Allie Hagerty of Seasoned & Salted via a friend. For almost a year, I’ve been communicating with her and following her mouthwatering blog, which showcases hand-crafted cocktails and sweet and savory recipes (I’m looking at you, Braised Short Rib Ragu) …

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Exploring Thacher & Spring Kids: A New Gem in Hingham Center

November 12, 2024 by Hilary Jenison (Photos provided by Thacher & Spring) Nestled in Hingham Center, Thacher & Spring Kids is a new shop created by Stephanie Greenstein, owner of Thacher & Spring Home. Stephanie recently relocated her home décor (and more!) store to a brand new space now located in Downtown Hingham located at …

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Sign up for the Thanksgiving Day Hingham Turkey Trot 5K!

November 14, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Runners from Hingham and other communities are invited to kick off the long  holiday weekend by joining the annual Hingham Turkey Trot 5K – considered to be the biggest Thanksgiving Day race on the South Shore – starting at 7:30 a.m. from Hingham High School on Nov. 28. …

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EXTENSION OF OUTDOOR FIRE BAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

November 14, 2024 By The Hingham Fire Department Due to continued high fire danger and ongoing drought conditions, the outdoor fire ban has been extended until further notice. This restriction applies to all forms of outdoor fires, including fire pits, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, cooking fires, and any other type of recreational fire. The Fire Department urges the …

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