South Shore Habitat Gingerbread Build

November 16, 2021 By Beth Lyons Families, schools, congregations, community groups and corporate sponsors are invited to South Shore Habitat’s First Gingerbread Build on Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 pm at Hingham Congregational Church, 378 Main Street, Hingham. Gingerbread house kits will be provided to each team. Teams will be responsible for …

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This Thanksgiving the Hingham Food Pantry Serves Nutrition and Love

Photo courtesy of Hingham Food Pantry November 15, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian For many of us Thanksgiving is symbolic with football, food and family. Yet, many of our neighbors are struggling to put food on the table. Yes, in Hingham we have families that must stretch their resources to provide for food, housing and health …

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Handel’s Messiah Concerts In Hingham December 17 & 19

November 16, 2021 Submitted by Paul Cappers Why go to Boston for great music when you can enjoy it right here on the South Shore in Hingham? The Hingham Singers, in partnership with the Wompatuck Senior Orchestra, will present 34 movements of Handel’s beloved oratorio, Messiah, at Hingham Town Hall on Friday, December 17, 7:30 …

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Ruth D. Robinson

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Deirdre Robinson announce her passing on November 12, 2021. She passed peacefully at Dwyer Home Skilled Nursing Facility in Weymouth MA surrounded by family. Ruth was born in Watertown, Massachusetts. She was raised along with her four siblings by her mother Ruth Verrill, in Hingham …

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Mary A. Waugh

Mary A. (Sestito) Waugh of Hingham, died unexpectedly on November 10, 2021. The beloved wife of 46 years to Eric Waugh of Hingham. Devoted mother of Timothy Waugh of Hingham and Kimberly Waugh of Plymouth. Daughter of the late Bruno and Adelina (Molea) Sestito. Cherished sister of Dolores Marino and her husband William of Hingham, …

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Gloria J. (Caplette) Barbuto

Gloria J. (Caplette) Barbuto, of Hingham, died peacefully on Thursday November 4, 2021 at Bridges by Epoch in Hingham. She was 84. Gloria was the beloved wife of the late Frank S. Barbuto, who died October 2017. Together they spent many loving years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Brenda Koch and her …

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Alice Elaine Cox Shea

November 16, 2021 Alice Elaine Cox Shea, 96, of Hingham. MA, passed away peacefully in her home on October 24 with her family by her side. Elaine was born on July 19, 1925 in Providence, RI, the daughter of Alfred E. and Alice (Cartier) Cox. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, F. Shea, her …

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Interim Supt. Reports Vaccination Rates Among HPS Students; Permanent Supt. Update Shared

Photo by Joshua Ross November 16, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Nearly 50 members of the community participated in Monday’s two-hour remote School Committee meeting, with student vaccination statistics, an update on the search for a permanent Hingham Public Schools superintendent, and proposed changes to the town’s financial policy topping the agenda. Interim Supt. of …

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Library Annual Appeal

Photo courtesy of Hingham public Library. November 15, 2021 by Sara Mason Coming Soon, To a Mailbox Near You… Not to spoil the surprise, but it’s almost that time of year again! I know what you’re thinking; but no, the time of year I’m referring to is not related to turkeys, Santa or even Hanukkah …

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Two Carnivores Walk into a Plant Bar…

The fried “chicken” sandwich at Plant Pub. Photo by Ellen McDermott. November 16, 2021 By Ally Donnelly Ben Cutler is nervous.  “I get a little inquisitive, concerned,” he said. “I’m not sure how they do it.” Ben Cutler, of XR BBQ, digging into a fried “chicken” sandwich at Plant Pub. I’ve convinced the avowed meat …

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