Bus and van drivers association agreement ratified

October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer A successor (2023-2026) agreement with the Hingham Public Schools Bus and Van Drivers Association was ratified by the School Committee last night. “We met with this union twice before coming to a tentative agreement. The Committee thanks the bus and van driver negotiating team, Sandy Fischer and Suzanne …

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School Committee declares impasse in paraeducator contract negotiations; Hingham educators vote work-to-rule action

Hingham Paraeducators, Courtesy Photo October 17, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee recently filed for mediation regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Hingham Education Association Unit B (paraeducators union) because they feel an impasse has been reached. The  Committee started meeting with Unit B last December — 14 meetings so far — with negotiations …

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“PURPLE DAY” AT NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

October 16, 2023 By Liz Woodard On Friday, October 13th, Notre Dame Academy field hockey and soccer programs teamed up for their annual “Purple Day” to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Team members wore purple “MacLeod Strong” shirts for their warmups and ran concessions collecting $1,200 of donations for the American Cancer …

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The Town of Hingham Annual “Hank Maude – Service Above Self” Veteran of the Year Award

October 16, 2023 Submitted the the Hingham Veterans’ Council The Hingham Veterans’ Council is now taking nominations for the 2023 Veteran of the Year… The recipient will be announced during Hingham’s Veterans Day celebration on November 11, 2023 held in Sanborn Auditorium at Hingham Town Hall. Criteria for Nominations & Eligibility: • Veteran under Massachusetts General …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: Oct 16-20

Main Calendar Flu Vaccination Clinic October 17, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM @Town Hall, Central North Conference Room, 2nd Floor Hingham’s Health Department is running two flu shot clinics, open to residents aged 18-64. Flu Vaccination Clinic October 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM @Town Hall, Central North Conference Room, 2nd Floor Hingham’s Health Department is running …

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William V. Ruth

Mr. William V. Ruth, 83, of Hingham passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 10, 2023, at the Rose Court of Linden Ponds hospice facility.  Born in Belfast, North Ireland, Bill travelled the world in his early years to work at shipyards.  He later moved to America and met his adoring wife Vivian …

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Thank you for a successful Event – 2023 Bill Friend Tournament

October 12, 2023 Submitted by Friends of the South Shore Country Club Thank you to the golfers, generous sponsors, and local vendors for making the third annual Bill Friend Memorial Tournament a huge success! There was no greater friend to the South Shore Country Club than Bill Friend who passed away in 2021. Bill served …

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