Laura Winters May 24, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Here’s the latest news on the long-anticipated reopening of the Hingham Public Library and the concurrent elimination of overdue fines. In response to Gov. Charlie Baker’s recent announcement that most COVID-related restrictions will be lifted in Massachusetts on May 29 rather than the anticipated Aug. 1, the …
Design by Brooke Cashman, student at Foster School May 24, 2021 by Mary Ellen Carlisle The 2021 Button design winner is Brooke Cashman from Foster School! Brooke’s design truly represented so many people and occupations, who kept all of us safe and fed during the heart of the 2020 pandemic! The Parade Committee thought her …
Girls 2V boat; Photo courtesy of Marika Kopp HHS Crew Takes First in Four of Six Races Against Shrewsbury High and St. John’s Prep The Hingham High School Crew team launched their top three girls and boys varsity eight boats on Lake Quinsigamond this past Saturday and crossed the finish with four first place wins. The …
Photo courtesy of Serge Esteve May 24, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Town of Hingham is expected to receive additional local aid — including education funding — and more federal stimulus money was the message delivered by Reps. Joan Meschino and James Murphy and Sen. Patrick O’Connor during a legislative update to the Select …
Photo courtesy of Weir River Watershed Association May 24, 2021 by Weir River Watershed Association “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson Area nurseries need police details to direct traffic, and no one can get the landscaping companies to call back—it’s spring on the South Shore. Visions of showcase-worthy street views dance in our …
Courtesy photo May 21, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The popcorn popper and soda machine are ready to go, the projectors have been re-booted, the American flag is out, the posters are up, and the message on the theater marquee has been updated — all in preparation for the long-anticipated reopening of the Loring Hall …
Photo by Ritam Baishya on Unsplash May 23, 2021 by Meteorologist, Michael Page Expect significant swings in temperatures this week, as we approach the unofficial start of summer this upcoming weekend. Here’s a more detailed look at what you can anticipate. Photo by Henry & Co. on Unsplash Big Ups and Downs to Start the …
Laura’s favorite holiday is July 4th. She never misses the Hingham Road Race; Courtesy Photo May 21, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Fourth of July Road Race is on! What better way to start off the July 4th holiday celebration than to run in the Hingham Rec “Feel the Freedom” Road Race this year? …
May 19, 2021 by Gabrielle Martin Beach House Hingham is back! The harbor-side snack shack, located at 95 Otis Street, opened for the ’21 summer season on April 28. The bistro, which overlooks the scenic and serene town Bathing Beach, serves a selection of beach fare, casual comfort foods, and sweet treats, including hand-scooped ice …
Photo courtesy of Maddie’s Promise May 20, 2021 by Ally Donnelly Maddie McCoy lost her battle to a rare childhood cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma in 2019. She was just 11-years-old. While she was still alive, her family and friends launched Maddie’s Promise. It was a sweet push to help Maddie raise money for other kids in …
