Jessica Wright June 20, 2024 Submitted by The Town of Hingham The latest class to attend the Citizen’s Police Academy offered by the Hingham Police Department graduated last Wednesday. The Hingham Police Department has been running the popular Citizen’s Police Academy since 1996. It is the longest running such program in Massachusetts and has served as a model program for other …
June 19, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Weir River Water System Managing Director/ Superintendent Russell E Tierney explained the reasons behind the discolored water that many residents have been experiencing, especially during this heat wave: “In short the brown water has been caused by excessive usage in the early mornings with residents watering their lawns. …
June 19, 2024 By Liz Woodard, Photos by Marisa Olsen The South Shore Art Festival started with a bang on Thursday night at the Festival Preview Party which raised over $150,000 for the South Shore Art Center. 250 guests enjoyed a first glimpse at showcased art by contemporary and emerging artists who have expanded the …
June 19, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer What new Hingham Downtown Association Executive Director Amy Brown loves most about the downtown area is that it offers “everything you need, all within a leisurely walk.” Residents and visitors alike can “dine, shop, learn, exercise, or meet a friend in a quaint, cozy, quintessential New England setting …
June 19, 2024 by Geri Duff The Hingham Harbor area has seen many changes over the years. In the past there were commercial wharves for steamboats, lumber and coal and an iron foundry. Across the road from the water was once Litchfield’s auto dealership, a bowling alley, the A & P Supermarket, Best Chevrolet and Steve Mehl’s Boat …
June 19, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer In preparation for her upcoming evaluation by the School Committee in July, Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams this week presented a progress report on her goals for the current school year. These relate to ensuring in part the district’s continuous improvement and providing leadership for implementing comprehensive plans …
June 19, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Middle School library media specialist hours that were reduced earlier to help meet the deficit in the HMS FY25 budget were restored Monday night by the School Committee upon the recommendation of Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams. The position was initially reduced to half-time from full-time but …
June 18, 2024 Submitted by the Hingham Recreation Department Registration is open for Hingham Recreation’s Annual Fourth of July Road Race. 2024 is the 65st running of the race, which begins at the Middle School at 1103 Main St. at 7:00 a.m. The course is 4.47 miles down historic Main Street in Hingham. The Recreation …
June 18, 2024 Submitted by Colin Cashman Hingham residents, Colin Cashman, Tucker Cashman, and Tom McCarthy are hosting a lacrosse and multi-sport camp for boys ages five to nine. The three friends have played lacrosse for over a decade each, covering all positions, and currently play for Laxachusetts. Colin is a rising junior at Nobles, …
June 18, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is proud to announce that 94 high school seniors have earned the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy for the 2023-2024 school year by demonstrating proficiency in two languages. “The state has set a high bar for granting these awards, and our students have really risen to the occasion. Students …
