We Are Hingham 2: Words with Neighbors

February 7, 2023 By Laurie Asmus Ever wonder what the deal is with pronouns these days? Or what exactly are microaggressions? What is the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation anyway? Or maybe you think you know but aren’t quite sure? You’re not alone! Many people hesitate to talk about issues related to identity and diversity for …

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Robert Warren Carr

February 7, 2023  Robert Warren Carr passed away on January 29, 2023, from heart failure.  He was born on March 5, 1935, and grew up in Hingham, Massachusetts.  He graduated from Vermont Academy, Class of 1954, before a stint in the Navy, 1955-1961.  He obtained an Associate in Science degree in Business Administration from Dean …

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Hingham Public Library and Boston Classical Guitar Society Concert Series

February 7, 2023 Submitted by the Hingham Public Library As part of the ongoing concert series presented by Hingham Public Library in partnership with the Boston Classical Guitar Society, the Back Bay Guitar Trio will perform on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Library’s Whiton Room. No registration is required for this live event. The Back …

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Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Lincoln Street

February 7, 2023 Submitted by the Hingham Police Department *Updated February 13, 2023 The driver of the BMW was Christopher J. Clark, age 59, of Carver, MA.* Police are investigating a single car fatal crash that occurred on Lincoln Street (Route 3A) at the intersection of Shipyard Drive Sunday. On February 5, 2023 at 4:43pm …

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Hingham Police Log: Jan 2023

Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash To view the unedited day-by-day police log from the Hingham Police Department, click on the links below. Redactions are made by the Hingham Police Department and not by Hingham Anchor. Last Updated: February 3, 2023 12:54pm   January 5, 2023 January 6, 2023 January 7, 2023 January 8, 2023 …

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South Shore Conservatory Receives South Shore Bank Grant

February 3, 2023 Submitted by South Shore Conservatory South Shore Conservatory (SSC) announces receipt of a $10,000 grant from South Shore Bank (SSB) to support its ImagineARTS and Creative Arts Therapies programs, two initiatives that provide access to the arts for historically underserved communities. Like SSC, South Shore Bank believes strongly in serving the community, …

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Town of Hingham Shares Safety Tips Ahead of Extreme Cold

February 3, 2023 Submitted by the Town of Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Steve Murphy are warning residents about the incoming arctic blast and sharing tips for staying safe amid extreme cold. The forecast for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4, calls for extreme cold in Hingham, with wind chills below …

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OPINION: Hingham Deserves Better

January 31, 2023 By Colleen Cushing Towle On Friday, January 27th, a crowd of East Elementary parents and caregivers lined the main hallway of the School to clap-in the teachers and staff as they walked into the February ‘All School Meeting.’ This show of support was in light of the drastic and devastating budget cuts HPS was recently requested …

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Girl Scout 62447 Troop is making a difference in Hingham!

February 2, 2023 By Nadia Paris Girl Scout Troop 62447 decided to make a difference in our town. Together since kindergarten and now in sixth grade, we have worked hard to give back to the amazing community we are lucky to be part of. We are collaborating with the Hingham Women’s Club (HWC)  to create …

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