Jessica Wright July 24, 2204 Geri Duff This is the Leavitt ice delivery wagon at the corner of South and Lafayette Streets. Back in January of 1898, Charles T. Leavitt harvested ice from Cushing Pond and stored it in an icehouse on the pond’s edge. Come summer, he and his men made the rounds delivering blocks of ice to …
July 22, 2024 Jean Marie (Sweeney) Booth of Hingham died peacefully on July 19, 2024, surrounded by her family, she was 97. Daughter of the late Daniel J. Sweeney and Helen W. (Clausen) Sweeney. Devoted mother of Carol J. Booth of Hingham and Janet M. Finn and her husband Dennis of Bedford, NH. Cherished Nani …
July 22, 2024 Sandra Lee (vonVelsen) Cleary,81, of Hingham, formerly of Michigan, on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Beloved wife of 59 years of James E. Cleary. Born in New York, Sandra was a professor at Bridgewater State College. Raised in Michigan, She was a graduate of Wayne State College, Detroit, MI and earned her Masters …
July 19, 2024 By The Scituate Animal Shelter Animals lovers: how would you like to help Massachusetts homeless pets simply by enjoying a nice meal at a favorite local restaurant? On August 14th, eight local South Shore restaurants are ensuring you can do just that. Now in its 9th year, Dine Out for Dogs & Cats is a …
July 19, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The sweltering heat wave that has encompassed Hingham and the surrounding area for the past several weeks has led a number of residents to again request an update on the status of the long-delayed new South Shore Country Club pool. The construction continues to be delayed due to …
July 18, 2024 By Lisa MacGillivray On July 11th and 12th, more than 200 junior sailors, representing 20 sailing programs, clubs, and organizations from Massachusetts, competed in Hingham Bay as part of the annual Hingham Bay Junior Regatta. This signature summer regatta, which is hosted by Hingham Yacht Club, features junior sailors ages 8-18, who …
July 18, 2024 By Roy Harris Rev. Carie Johnsen will become minister of Hingham’s Old Ship Church on Aug. 1. She brings to the Unitarian Universalist congregation what she calls “a collaborative leadership and worship style,” developed over the 15 years since she was co-ordained by First Parish Brewster and First Parish Duxbury. Rev. Carie, …
July 18, 2024 By Diane DeNapoli Once again, I am partnering this summer with Director of Veterans’ Services Keith Jermyn, a retired U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer, in a “Flower Power” fundraising campaign to benefit veterans. Last year the Flower Power campaign was able to raise over $1,200 to support Hingham veterans with food insecurity. This meant …
July 17, 2024 By Darleen Lannon 17 Del Prete Dr (click here for more info): 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 4,157 sq ft, .53 acres Property Listed For $2,600,000 By Darleen Lannon OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, July 18th 5-7pm and Saturday, July 20th 1-3pm Nestled in a sought-after cul-de-sac in downtown Hingham, this stunning four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home …
July 18, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The long-awaited Route 3A corridor project — still in the planning stages — will feature a shared use path along part of the waterfront. SUPs are designed to accommodate a variety of users — walkers, bicyclists, joggers, individuals with disabilities, and pets — among others. As background — …
