Building a Better Community: Nonprofits at Work SAIL Home

August 29, 2025 by Beth Porter An Interview with Marynell Henry, Executive Director Mission Statement: The mission of SAIL Home is to create supported housing models for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or autism so they can live, work, and socialize in an inclusive community. ● Beth: Tell me the genesis of SAIL Home. Marynell: …

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New Linden Ponds Residents Enjoy Expert, Personalized Help and Support

August 28, 2025 by Linden Ponds One of the greatest benefits of joining the Priority List at Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, Mass., is exclusive access to Planning and Moving Consultant Lynne Smithson-Ford. Smithson-Ford, a 20-year veteran of Linden Ponds, provides personalized assistance on all aspects of moving–from space planning and …

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Hingham Sewer Commission Vacancy

August 28, 2025 by The Hingham Select Board The Select Board is accepting Talent Bank applications from residents who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy on the Sewer Commission. The successful candidate will fill the vacancy until the next Town Election. You can complete a Talent Bank Application on the Town’s website here. The deadline for …

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Improvements at Lincoln/North streets intersection will enhance safety, add green space; reducing speed limit townwide discussed

August 27, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Planned improvements at the intersection of North and Lincoln streets at Fountain Square and the surrounding area near Hingham Historical Society’s Benjamin Lincoln House and the Old Ordinary will be funded in part by two Massachusetts Department of Transportation grants totaling $250,000. The Society has been a key …

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Hingham Historical Society offers a robust calendar of fall programs and events Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

August 27, 2025 by The Hingham Historical Society Whether you like exploring historic homes, engaging with historians or spending time with neighbors and friends, the Society’s fall schedule has something for everyone. At the heart of these events is the ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the opportunity to revisit Hingham’s rich …

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2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday, September 19, 2025

August 26, 2025 Submitted by the Hingham Veterans’ Services Hingham POW/MIA Memorial Hingham Harbor @ Whitney Wharf 19:00hrs/7pm The Town of Hingham’s Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the POW/MIA Memorial located on Hingham Harbor at Whitney Wharf beginning at 7:00pm, and lasting approximately 30 minutes. This simple stand-out draws awareness and shows solidarity for the cause. …

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Foster School Ribbon Cutting

August 26, 2025 Submitted by Hingham Public Schools Dear Community, I am pleased to invite you to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Foster Elementary School to be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The event will take place at Foster Elementary, located at 55 Downer Avenue, Hingham, MA. The ceremony …

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TOLMAN MDA Telethon Party Happening On August 31st

August 26, 2025 Submitted by Jay Tolman Labor Day is this weekend, The Tolman Family and their “Telethon Team” are making final preparations for the 47th annual MDA “Telethon” Party, to help raise funds to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). What started out as a small MDA party fundraiser, with a handful of Jay’s friends, under …

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Obituary: Alexander “Alec” Macmillan

Alexander “Alec” Macmillan, a lifelong resident of Hingham and Silver Lake, New Hampshire, died at home on August 20 with his family by his side. Throughout his life, both personally and professionally, Alec was dedicated to public service. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 28, 1940, to Stuart and Margaret (McCorkle) Macmillan, Alec was a …

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