Janet Leonard Smith

Janet Leonard Smith, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  She was 92. Jan was born in Johnson City, NY to Dorothy (Waterman) and Clarence Leonard and raised in Johnson City, NY.  After high school, Janet attended Albany State University and earned her bachelor’s degree.  She …

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Kindergarten Parent Information Night

January 3, 2024 By Hingham public Schools The Hingham Public Schools will host a Kindergarten Parent Information Night for parents of children who are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2024. We especially welcome families new to Hingham or those who will have children in the HPS for the first time next fall. The meeting is scheduled for …

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2024 SOS Information Session & Social Event

January 3, 2024 Submitted by Maggie Merrill, Marine Marketing Services When: Sunday January 7, 2024 Time: 5PM-7PM Where: The Parrot Restaurant 1 Hull Shore Dr. Hull, MA (upstairs-private party) $15 per person to cover costs for light appetizers (cash bar). https://www.soshull.org/social-registration Join SOS Hull to: 1.      Learn about what we have accomplished to …

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Hingham Public Schools To Host Four Open Houses for Integrated Preschool and PreK

January 3, 2024 by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is excited to announce a series of open houses designed to showcase the Integrated Preschool and PreK programs. Knowledgeable staff will be available to provide insights into the curriculum, educational approach, and supportive services offered within these programs. The Integrated Preschool offers a unique educational environment where children …

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Last Chance for Christmas Tree Pickup!

January 2, 2023 By Chris Blanch In the holiday spirit – of health, happiness and the safety of Hingham residents – the Boy Scouts of Troop 1 Hingham will pick up your Christmas tree after the big day, and haul it away for recycling. No fuss, no needles in your car, no waiting in line …

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Kenneth L. Janey

January 2, 2023  Kenneth L. Janey, Jr. died peacefully on December 31 after a long illness. In his final days, he was surrounded lovingly by family and friends. Ken graduated from Hingham High School in 1972. In middle school he was selected for the academically talented class (ATC), an accelerated curriculum for gifted and talented …

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South Shore Conservatory announces spring lessons and classes in music and dance

January 2, 2023 By South Shore Conservatory South Shore Conservatory (SSC) launches spring music and dance offerings with a robust menu of arts offerings for all ages and abilities, including Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) programs, at their campuses in Hingham and Duxbury. SSC’s private lesson program connects students one-on-one with professional teaching artists, meeting students …

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Opinion: Just The Facts

January 2, 2024 By Mary Power The late journalist Tim Russert once said, “You have a right to your opinion, but a responsibility to know the facts”. That phrase has stuck with me. Hearing and reading comments related to education contract negotiations, I decided to gather some facts. The most available information is related to teachers, so that …

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Mary E. (Alexander) Ford

Mary E. (Alexander) Ford, devoted wife of the late James W. Ford, passed away at the age of 99 at home surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Perley and Mabel Alexander and sister of the late Lawrence and Donald Alexander. Survived by her loving children, Donna Ford-Parker of Braintree MA, Robert Ford …

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