Town election update: 13 citizens have pulled papers; no races yet

February 21, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Thirteen citizens have taken out nomination papers for the May 3 town election, including seven incumbents. There are no races yet. Citizens who take out nomination papers become official candidates once their papers are returned and certified. As of Thursday, Jan. 20, the following citizens have pulled nomination …

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OPINION: Let’s Vote for Flexible Energy Options and Better Buildings

February 21, 2025 by John H. Borger, Hingham Net Zero, Hingham Energy Action Committee We will have an important opportunity at the Hingham Town Meeting on Monday, April 28 th to vote to further align Hingham’s building code with our goal of attaining net zero carbon emissions by 2040, while preserving builders’ freedom of choice. The agenda …

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Igniting Curiosity: Derby Students Create Interactive Atomic Museum

February 20, 2025 By Derby Academy When Derby Academy teachers Dave Kleberg and Jonathan Robin began planning their atomic theory unit, they faced a common challenge: how to make such a fundamental, yet often abstract, concept truly engaging. Atoms, despite their fascinating nature as the tiny, invisible building blocks of everything, can be a difficult …

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Featured Listing: COMING SOON – 37 Lincoln Street

February 19, 2025 Submitted By Tara Coveney 37 Lincoln Street, Hingham MA: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, ~3,500 sq ft Price Upon Request COMING SOON! Exquisitely renovated and fabulously sunny 1830’s Greek Revival Colonial on historic Lincoln Street in a coveted walk to town location. Beautiful kitchen with custom cabinetry, large island, white rhino countertops, and …

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97-Year-Old Hingham Residents Lead Protest in Downtown Hingham

February 19, 2025, Photos by Josh Ross On Wednesday, February 19th, two 97 year old Hingham residents organized a peaceful protest in front of the Post Office and St Paul’s church in Downtown Hingham. Over fifty people attended with signs to protest the Trump administration. See more photos below.  

Way Back Wednesday: Hingham’s Sledding Streets 1930

February 19, 2025 By Geri Duff This is a photograph of Malcolm Newell. He lived on Leavitt Street across from Winter street. For many years the Town of Hingham blocked off Irving and Winter Streets to allow children to sled or ski down from both. We are guessing that “Mac” is about 5 or 6 here which …

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“No Day But Today”: The Company Theatre Brings RENT to Life

February 19, 2025 By The Company Theatre The Company Theatre announces its highly anticipated production of Jonathan Larson’s award-winning, iconic rock musical, RENT. A group of young Bohemian artists and musicians struggle to pursue their dreams and navigate life in New York City’s East Village during the height of the AIDS crisis. The musical’s themes …

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Robert “Rollo” B. Smith

February 17, 2025  Robert “Rollo” B. Smith Sr passed away on Tuesday February 11th, 2025, at the age of 91. Husband of the late Barbara Smith. Son of the late Norman and Mildred (Wagner) Smith. Father of Stacey and Steven Sellman of Plymouth, predeceased Robert B Smith Jr of Hull, Susan J and Daniel Valley …

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The Hingham Singers Rock Sanborn Hall

February 17, 2025 Article submitted by the Hingham Singers On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Hingham Singers, accompanied by a talented live band featuring rock stars from Hingham High School (HHS), HHS alumni, and friends, delivered an unforgettable “Rock for All Ages” concert at Sanborn Auditorium in Hingham Town Hall. The audience was energized, clapping, …

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South Shore Conservatory presents Cocktails for Community

February 17, 2025 by South Shore Conservatory South Shore Conservatory (SSC) presents “Cocktails for Community” on Friday, March 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Boston Harbor Distillery in Boston.  Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit SSC’s Creative Arts Therapies and ImagineARTS programs which offer accessible arts programming, removing barriers to arts and culture experiences for …

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