Hingham’s many volunteers appreciated: ‘They play a pivotal part in charting the town’s future’

Photo by Elissa Garcia on Unsplash April 18, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Citizen participation is “at the core of Hingham’s commitment to self-governance” is how Town Moderator Michael Puzo describes the important role the town’s many volunteers play. The Town Moderator and Select Board are responsible for interviewing candidates for all open positions and …

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Weekly Meetings & Agendas: April 18-23

Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham April 18, 2022 Submitted by the Town of Hingham  Main Calendar Patriots’ Day – Town Offices Closed April 18, 2022, All Day Town Meeting April 30, 2022, 2:00 PM Outdoors at Hingham High School Multi-Purpose Field Public Meetings Country Club Management Committee April 19, 2022, 4:30 PM South …

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OPINION: Pool Letter

Renderings by architect Chris Rotti April 14, 2022 Submitted by Kathleen Foley Curley Dear Hingham Citizens, I am writing today in support of the proposed South Shore Country Club pool initiative.  Our beautiful seaside community offers many aquatic recreational opportunities including boating, swimming, fishing, rowing, waterskiing etc. All of these great outdoor activities have one …

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Artist Kate Sotolova to Revisit Hingham

April 15, 2022 By Michael Weymouth Those who frequented the South Street Gallery in Hingham no doubt fondly remember the gallery manager Kate Sotolova, a transplant from the Czech Republic whose welcoming and effervescent personality drew many customers to the frame shop while she was there. After spending 20 years in the States, Kate returned …

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Jack’s Drive 55 fundraiser will be a family event — raising money for a worthy cause while celebrating a courageous Hingham student

Jack Giorgio April 15, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Youth hockey teams from Hingham and the surrounding area will participate in the upcoming second annual Jack’s Drive 55 3V3 “We got this” fundraising tournament to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event was started as a show of support for Jack Giorgio, who played …

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July 4th Parade Committee Announces 2022 Button Contest Winner

April 14, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer This year’s Fourth of July parade button contest winner is Lauren Augier, a student at Saint Paul School. Students submitted designs from all the town’s schools based on the 2022 parade theme, “History Happens Here.” There were 143 entries, judged by nine Fourth of July Parade Committee members. …

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Second Parish in Hingham Presents 64th Annual Arts Festival

Photos courtesy of Jane Shute April 14, 2022 Submitted by Jane Shute After a 2-year pause, The Second Parish Arts Festival is back for its 64th year! The show is at Second Parish in Hingham, 685 Main Street and runs May 6th to May 15th. Hours for the public are Sunday – Wednesday 10 am …

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Lead exceeding state standards found in isolated Foster School hot water tap

Photo by Deborah L Carlson on Unsplash April 14, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Principal Sheila Kukstis notified the Foster School community today, April 13, that during recent lead and copper sampling, “one isolated hot water tap at our school had lead levels above the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection-recommended certified laboratory detection limit …

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