Flashing lights to be installed downtown near post office to enhance safety

August 28, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Following a number of discussions and soliciting community input, the select board this week voted in favor of installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) near the downtown post office crosswalk to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. Town Administrator Tom Mayo reported that out of 70-75 responses to an …

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Suicide Prevention Day, month proclaimed in Hingham: ‘town is committed to well-being and mental health of its residents’

August 28, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board has proclaimed Tuesday, Sept. 10, as Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in Hingham while reiterating that the town “is committed to the well-being and mental health of its residents.” September, which has been designated National Suicide Prevention Month, …

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Erica Pollard Appointed Interim Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

August 27, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools We are thrilled to announce that Erica Pollard, current K-12 World Language Curriculum Director, has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Hingham Public Schools. This position will fulfill the responsibilities of Assistant Superintendent on an interim basis following Kathryn Roberts’ appointment …

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TOLMAN MDA “Tradition of Caring”

August 26, 2024 Submitted by The Tolman Family With Labor Day this weekend, The Tolman Family and their “Telethon Team” are making final preparations for the 48th annual MDA “Telethon” Party, to help raise funds to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). What started out as a small MDA party fundraiser, with a handful of Jay’s friends, under …

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Camella Joy Thomson née Scheryer

August 23, 2024  Camella Joy Thomson née Scheryer was born to Camella and George Scheryer  in Lawrence, Kansas on July 17th 1949. Joy attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Albemarle NC. She went on to earn a Bachelors of Christian Education from Pfeiffer University, graduating in 1971. Joy also achieved a Master’s in fine art …

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Historical Photo: The Treasure Shoppe

August 23, 2024 By Geri Duff The Treasure Shoppe on Main Street. This building first saw life as Alonzo Cushing’s store at 741 Main Street. It was moved across the street to 738 Main. The best memories of it are when it was Marchetti’s Market where the neighborhood children would walk over for candy. In a 1954 …

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Gigantic Yard Sale at Old Colony Masonic Lodge in Hingham

August 21, 2024 by Hilary Jenison Mark your calendars for a weekend of fantastic finds and unbeatable bargains at the Old Colony Masonic Lodge’s annual yard sale! Taking place at 85 Central Street in Hingham, this event will be held on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The …

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