Jessica Wright September 27, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer As part of the continuing discussion centering around the 25 mph flashing feedback signs that were recently installed in parts of historic downtown Hingham to alert drivers when they are exceeding the newly implemented speed limit, the Traffic Committee weighed in on the issue again at Tuesday’s Select …
September 27, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Plans for a new Hingham Community Playground at Cronin Field behind Town Hall are moving forward and include preservation of the plaque honoring those who supported the construction of the original playground and consideration of the future of the commemorative bricks that were laid in 1999 when the …
September 26, 2023 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools is excited to launch a school renaming survey for the new elementary school set to open in the fall of 2024. We are seeking all members of the community to participate so we may select a name that fits the values, history, and aspirations of Hingham. We …
Galton (Pettinelli), Frances, age 89, of Hingham MA, passed away on September 19, 2023. Loving wife for 23 years of Dr. Robert Galton until his death in 2017. Born in Boston’s North End, Frances was the daughter of Anthony and Antoinette (Mangano) Pettinelli of Somerville, MA, formerly of the North End. Frances is survived by her brother Anthony …
September 26, 2023 Submitted by Old Colony Montessori It was a quintessential fall day in New England and the perfect day for Old Colony Montessori School (OCMS) to celebrate their 60th Birthday with music, refreshments, a cornhole tournament, birthday cake and more! This September marks the 60th year of OCMS Staff welcoming new and returning students to …
September 25, 2023 Submitted by HMLP Throughout these challenging times, the Hingham Food Pantry has been working hard to keep their shelves stocked with healthy, nutritious food items. But they need our help. That’s why Hingham Light is once again sponsoring a food drive. Between October 2-October 31, please bring non-perishable, unopened items to our office at 31 Bare …
September 25, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer What began as East School fourth-grade teacher Brian DeMarco’s desire to reach out to and assist Maui schools in desperate need of assistance following the recent devastating wildfires has transitioned into a wide-reaching effort involving PTO members, students, and their families. It all started when DeMarco was driving …
Public Meetings Retirement Board September 26, 2023, 10:00 AM @Town Hall, South Hearing Room (3rd floor) Council on Aging Marketing Subcommittee September 26, 2023, 12:00 PM @Center for Active Living Traffic Committee September 26, 2023, 2:00 PM @Dial in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 850 4973 4554 Passcode: 857933 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85049734554?pwd=SXk4MllpRUpjRmFTVTVONGVoK21aUT09 Educational Programming Subcommittee of the School …
September 22, 2023 By Michael Weymouth Much is being made of President Biden’s age as we approach the 2024 election. In fact, detractors might think twice before criticizing the president’s age. When it comes to dealing with his octogenarian years, President Biden is no ordinary Joe. If anything, aging Americans should be following Joe’s example …
September 21, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham The Town of Hingham is pleased to announce that the Hingham Commission on Disabilities is hosting a public hearing to discuss the town’s draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Under Title II of the ADA, the Town of Hingham is required to …
