Hingham Native Heads Program to Provide AEDs to Young Sports Teams and Groups, Including South Shore SNAP

April 22, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham native Patrick McGeoghegan is the founder of the MA Youth Sports AED Program, with the mission of providing reliable and equitable access to automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and sudden cardiac arrest educational services to youth sports teams in the state of Massachusetts. “We partner with Hingham’s Worthwhile …

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‘Weetamoo and the King’ concert by Hingham Singers coming up; Hingham resident wrote the original musical

Chris Seitter (King Philip), Paul Cappers (composer), Patty McDonald (Weetamoo) April 21, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Singers will perform the concert version of “Weetamoo and the King” — an original musical created by longtime Hingham resident Paul Kenwood Cappers — on May 7, combining entertainment with actual history through a variety of …

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May 14 town election features four races; polls open at 8 a.m.

April 21, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Voters will cast ballots for four races in the Saturday, May 14, town election — School Committee, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, and Sewer Commission. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote in this election is …

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A Conversation with Hinghamite and Actor, Kevin Chapman

April 20, 2022 By Gabrielle Martin Photos credit: IMDB Hingham-based actor Kevin Chapman has had an incredibly impressive career, playing a wide variety of characters in a range of iconic films and television shows, from Irish Mob boss Freddie Cork on Showtime’s Brotherhood to a first responder in 24 and a detective in Person of …

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Jeanne M. Duffy

April 20, 2022 Duffy, Jeanne M. (Doherty) of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester and Weymouth, died peacefully, April 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne’s family meant the world to her and nothing gave her more joy in her life.  She was known to sing her way through life and could turn any phrase into …

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Annual Battle of Grape Island Commemoration Event

April 20, 2022 Submitted by The Town of Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Director of Veterans’ Services Keith Jermyn would like to invite the public and the media to a special ceremony next month commemorating the Battle of Grape Island. This annual event will mark the Battle of Grape Island, which is also known …

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Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in Hingham

Photo courtesy of the Hingham Police Department April 20, 2022 Submitted by The Department of Veteran Services The Town of Hingham Department of Veterans’ Services, in conjunction with the Veterans’ Council, annually presents our local Police Department with a Memorial Wreath to show our continued support and remembrance. This year a brief ceremony will be conducted in …

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Derby Street Shops Announces the Return of Its Outdoor Fitness Series, Derby Street SWEAT, and Summer Thursdays Kid-Friendly Programming, Kicking Off In May

Photo of SWEAT Instructor, Jenn Maturo; Courtesy of Derby Street Shops April 19, 2022 Submitted by Jill Segal & Chris Langley It’s SWEAT season! From May 2nd through October, participants can get their sweat on in the fresh air with returning class favorites and exciting new offerings. Participants must purchase and register for classes in …

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