DESE Announces New Public Schools COVID Testing Option

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash January 25, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer In a January 18 memorandum to Massachusetts school superintendents and other school officials from Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley thanking them for their “ongoing efforts to keep schools open and safe for our students,” he announced a new COVID-19 testing option for …

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Monique Brancart Lehner

  January 25, 2022 Monique Brancart Lehner died on January 4, 2022 in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, after suffering for several years with Alzheimer’s. Monique was born on July 26, 1930, in Schooten, Belgium, to Reine and Arnold Brancart. At the time, Arnold was working for Caltex in Switzerland. The couple had returned to Reine’s family home …

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The Hingham Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) hosts clothing drive & fundraiser to benefit South Shore Veterans Assistance, Inc

Photo courtesy of the Hingham Democratic Town Committee January 25, 2022 Submitted by the Hingham Democratic Town Committee The Hingham Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) is holding a clothing drive and fundraiser to benefit South Shore Veterans Assistance, Inc. The drive is being held this week through January 28. HDTC is asking for donations of new …

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Vaccination Numbers Among Students and Teachers Have Increased

Photo by Joshua Ross January 25, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Emails went out recently to parents of students that weren’t showing up as vaccinated in the Hingham Public Schools data base of vaccination information on students and teachers, Interim Supt. of Schools Gary Maestas reported at Monday’s School Committee meeting. “A large number of …

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Skin Spa New York Now Open at Derby Street Shops

Photo courtesy of Skin Spa NY January 24, 2022 Submitted By Jill Segal Founded in New York City in 2005, Skin Spa is an urban retreat offering affordable luxury spa services. Always ahead of the latest beauty and wellness trends, it had become known for its popular body sculpting treatments, microneedling, custom facials and laser …

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Nomai’s Welcome Debut to the South Shore

January 24, 2022 By Marisa Olsen Over the weekend, Brian Moy’s Nomai opened its doors to debut at Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Long awaited by the South Shore, shoppers, residents, and visitors now have access to a stellar new American and Asian-inspired cuisine dining option. Nomai transports guests away, to a new and modern …

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Hingham Library Upcoming February Events

January 21, 2022 Submitted by Anne Bryne Coming up in February: Three Zoom events for adults Hingham Public Library is hosting three Zoom events in early February — “Finding Mindful Moments”, “Evening with the Author”, and “The Best of Beantown and Beyond.” Those interested in joining one or more of these offerings may register online at http://www.hinghamlibrary.org – …

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New Member Joining Artisans in the Square

Hero Gnomes, Easter Bunnies, Buoys, and Bowls are all part of the current HeartFelt Designs line available at Artisans in the Square. January 21, 2022 Submitted by Sandi Smith Artisans in the Square, located at 63 South Street, Hingham is pleased to announce their newest member, Donna Mannion, of HeartFelt Designs by Donna, from Scituate. …

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Hingham Resident Carol Lincoln: A Profile in Courage and Resiliency

Carol and her kids surrounded by “hearts of love” made by South School Staff January 19, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham resident and Hingham High School graduate Carol (Sherman) Lincoln, the school nurse at South School, is known for her courage, endurance, resiliency, and positive attitude during challenging times. Following an above-the-knee amputation in …

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