Obituary: John “Jack” Hughes

John Joseph (Jack) Hughes of Hingham (formerly of Cotuit,) passed away from illness on December 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Cherished husband of Kathleen (Kip) Hughes. Loving father of Christine Elio (Carmen) of Hingham, Carolyn Hughes of Boston and John Hughes, Jr. (JJ) of Conifer, CO. Brother to Maryanne Rizzo of Walpole, the …

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Obituary: Dr. Steven D. Garland

Dr. Steven D. Garland, age 79, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Hingham, MA on January 13 after a long illness. He was surrounded by the presence and love of his family as well as the caring of friends. He was the devoted husband for 55 years of Helga (Joosten) Garland. Born in Duluth, …

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Obituary: Mary M. Pizzelli

Mary M. Pizzelli, born on July 14, 1934, in Brookline, MA, lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family, education, and community.   Mary began her education at Runkle Elementary School in Brookline before moving to Hingham, where she attended Derby Academy and later graduated from Hingham High School in 1952. …

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Town To Offer Hingham Residents CPR Training

January 23, 2025 by The Town of Hingham Do you want to learn CPR?   The Hingham Fire Department and the Hingham Health Department are teaming up to offer CPR training for Hingham Residents. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, as CPR is formally known, is a proven lifesaving procedure that most anyone can learn. Classes will be offered …

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Featured Listing: COMING SOON 727 Main Street

January 23, 2025 By Tara Coveney 727 Main Street, Hingham MA: 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 3.2 acres COMING SOON! A standout along Hingham’s acclaimed Main Street, this beautifully maintained 1791 brick-end Federal period home sits on 3.2 acres abutting Cushing Pond. In the winter set up the hockey rink or snowshoe to the pond with …

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STARS Has You Covered For Your Dry (or Damp) January

January 22, 2025 By Marisa Olsen January is often famously marked as “dry January,” a time to reset after the revelry of the holidays. Many folks may refrain from drinking alcohol for the month as a way to kick off the new year. And of course, there are people who choose to abstain from alcohol …

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Linden Ponds Provides Unmatched Resources for Professional Growth

January 22, 2025 By Linden Ponds At Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, Mass., team members enjoy more than just a job. They also enjoy opportunities and support for achieving individual career goals including further education, professional development, growth opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance. This year, each Erickson Senior Living community …

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Way Back Wednesday: Fire in Hingham Square

January 22, 2025 Geri Duff Saturday, January 8, 1944, about 1:30 a.m. Patrolman Reino Wyman smelled smoke in Hingham Square and traced it to the corner of South and Central Streets. He then sounded the alarm. When Fire Chief Kimball arrived minutes later with Hingham’s fire engines, he called for a 2 nd alarm which brought help from …

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OPINION: A Different Perspective

January 22, 2025 By Mary Power The Salvator Dali Museum houses a painting titled “Lincoln in Dalivision”. Up close, it appears to depict a woman looking out at the sea, with a small picture of Abraham Lincoln in the bottom left-hand corner. But when you step back, the entire painting is transformed into a portrait of Lincoln. I’m reminded of that …

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Hingham Looks Back On A Productive 2024

January 21, 2025 By The Town of Hingham Looking back on what he called, “our collective accomplishments,” Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo highlighted the actions taken in 2024 to help provide and maintain the “quality of life” provided in Hingham. “To say I am proud to work with our Select Board, my colleagues in public service throughout the …

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