Nomination papers for May town election available this week

January 6, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer With 10 incumbents’ terms expiring this year, there’s plenty of opportunity for citizens to run for office – either for re-election or as a candidate for one of those seats. Nomination papers for the May 2 town election will be available in the town clerk’s office starting Wednesday, …

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Hingham High School Term 1 Honor Roll

December 30, 2025 Submitted y Hingham public Schools Below is the list of the HHS Term 1 Honor Roll Grade 12 High Honors Accettella Madeleine 12 High Honors Adams Rebecca 12 High Honors Anderson Gavin 12 High Honors Araujo Kaylee 12 High Honors Banks Alexandra 12 High Honors Barry Olivia 12 High Honors Bastis Lily …

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‘History of Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks’ event offered for seniors

December 30, 2025 Submitted by Joe Millburg for the Discovery Committee The Hingham Center for Active Living Discovery Committee will present a “History of Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks” event on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1.30 pm. The program will be presented in person and also on Zoom. Come join Bonnie Miller, food historian and professor …

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Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Linden Ponds

December 29, 2025 by Linden Ponds Residents thank dedicated employees by contributing $385,000 Linden Ponds, the Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, MA distributed $385,000 to eligible hourly team members through its 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund (SAF). The SAF, made possible through contributions from generous residents, was distributed during a Staff Appreciation Party. The gifts …

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OPINION: When Does the Present End and the Future Begin?

December 29, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian As we turn the corner and enter 2026, we reflect on the past and look to the future. But, when does the future actually start – tomorrow, in ten minutes, after reading this essay? When we write our New Year’s resolutions, are they about the future or the present? Isn’t the …

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Kindergarten Information Night Set for January 15

December 23, 2025 by Hingham Public Schools Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is just around the corner, and Hingham Public Schools looks forward to welcoming families who are beginning this exciting new chapter. Parents and caregivers of children entering kindergarten in September 2026 are invited to attend Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, …

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Obituary: William Heartly Anderson

Bill Anderson, 95, of Darien, CT, and formerly of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2025. Born November 24, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana, Bill grew up in a football family. His father, Heartly ‘Hunk’ Anderson, coached at Notre Dame and the Chicago Bears; his mother, Marie, was a teacher …

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