Jessica Wright, Author at Hingham Anchor

Bill Designating September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day Signed into Law

November 24, 2025 Submitted by State Representative Joan Meschino’s Office On November 19, State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) celebrated the signing of S.2189/H.3388, An Act Designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which officially recognizes September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in Massachusetts. This law ensures …

We Got a Private Tour of Bamp’s Toy Vault; Plus, The 5 Top Children’s Gifts for This Holiday Season

November 24, 2025 By Marisa Olsen, Photos courtesy of Bamp’s During my childhood, visiting a toy store–especially the famed ones in New York City–was mesmerizing. That’s how I felt entering the newly opened Bamp’s Toy Vault in downtown Plymouth. I immediately felt transported to those core memories of whimsy and awe. Bamp’s Toy Vault is …

Regional dispatch center collecting toys and gift cards for Hingham and Cohasset children in need for the holidays

November 21, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center (SSRECC) – located at Hingham Town Hall – is sponsoring its 12th annual toy drive to brighten the holidays for children of all ages who are in need this season, primarily in Hingham, Cohasset, Hull, and Norwell – the towns served …

South Shore Country Club unveils iconic clock and memorial brick patio

November 21, 2025 Submitted by Friends of South Shore Country Club The South Shore Country Club, supported by its 501c3 fundraising arm — Friends of the South Shore Country Club — unveiled an iconic clock and memorial brick patio last September. The Verdin Clock, generously donated by the Findley Family in memory of their eldest …

Obituary: Stephen Melia

November 20, 2025 Stephen Melia passed on November 14th, 2025 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota Florida after a brief illness. He was of Venice, FL and Hull, MA after having spent most of his adult life in Hingham, MA. Born in Dorchester MA on April 29th, 1954, Steve was son to the late Anna …

Obituary: David Charles Kearney

David Charles Kearney, 77, of East Dennis, Massachusetts, formerly of Needham, passed away unexpectedly on November 16th surrounded by family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1948 to the late Arthur and Helen Kearney. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Chick and Bertha Shea, in Quincy. He graduated from Northeastern University and …

Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving and Healing to Be Held in Hingham

November 20, 2025 by Hilary Jenison Next Wednesday evening, November 26 at 7:00 pm, the Hingham and Hull Religious Leaders Association will gather the community for its annual Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving and Healing. The tradition, now approaching its centennial, has long served as a moment for residents to come together, reflect, and share in …

Local Chef Recipes: Thanksgiving Edition

November 20, 2025 By Marisa Olsen Thanksgiving is a time to come together. But there’s often things to consider, like meal-planning, traveling, hosting, booking that reservation, or ordering and picking up your Thanksgiving take-out meal. To make things a tad easier, we asked local chefs to share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Don’t want to cook? …

Way Back Wednesday: The Old Hingham House

November 19, 2025 by Geri Duff Originally the home of Matthew Whiton, the house at 421 Main Street, Cole Corner, was at different times, a restaurant, a food and pastry shop, and a gift and sweet shop. On November 22, 1945, the Thanksgiving dinner menu offered Roast Native Turkey with Sage Dressing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Steamed Butternut Squash, …

St. John’s Holiday Boutique Celebrates 25 Years of Community

November 19, 2025 Submitted by Alexis LeFort The St. John’s Holiday Boutique is from 9am to 3pm Saturday, November 22nd at 172 Main Street, Hingham. The Boutique features more than 20 vendors selling items including handmade jewelry, clothing, artwork, children’s toys, and seasonal décor. It also includes a Needlepoint Guild Bake Sale, the long-running Holiday Bulb Booth, and …

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