Laura Winters February 18, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s a potential four-way race for retiring Town Clerk Eileen McCracken’s seat now that Thomas Patch has pulled nomination papers for that position. There’s already a confirmed three-way race for town clerk in the May 1 town election among Laura Marwill, Libby Lewiecki, and Carol Falvey. Lewiecki is …
February 19, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Following a lengthy discussion this week about a Town Meeting warrant article asking voters to support spending a potential $5.5 million for the reconstruction of the deteriorating town pier by the Iron Horse Statue at the harbor to address safety issues and potential flooding from expected sea-level rise, …
Photo courtesy of the Hingham Historical Commission February 19, 2021, submitted by the Hingham Historical Commission The historic Skate House at 403 East Street on the pond near the Cohasset border is about to be demolished. Pursuing its mandate under a Town bylaw designed to save Hingham’s historic buildings from demolition “whenever possible,” the Hingham …
Photo courtesy of Cheever Tavern and Dave Daniels February 17, 2021, Submitted by Cheever Tavern Hingham resident David Daniels brings 30 years of culinary experience on both the East and West coast to Cheever Tavern that he recently joined as Executive Chef, according to Owner Mike Sheehan. Daniels will be responsible for all food preparation, …
Photo courtesy of DCI MA February 17, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The $15.3 million improvement project that would stretch along the Route 3A, Hingham Rotary, and Summer Street corridor would cost the Town of Hingham $819,000 in design fees — or 5.4 percent of the total project cost — with the remainder of the …
February 17, 2021 by the Town of Hingham website The Town of Hingham would like to share the latest information regarding the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in town and throughout the region. The Town was informed today that effective the week of March 1, the State will no longer be providing first dose vaccines …
Photo courtesy of The Hingham Unity Council February 17, 2021, Submitted by The Hingham Unity Council Racial injustice has been highlighted nationwide, but what’s happening closer to home? Join the Hingham Unity Council (HUC) for a “Race Talk” Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. on Zoom to uncover some vulnerable and honest truths …
February 15, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer It’s turning out to be an exciting town election season, with a three-way race for town clerk and four other potential races — for selectman, municipal light board, board of health, and board of assessors. It’s been an especially busy week for the town clerk’s office. Health board …
Photo by Anant Jain on Unsplash February 14, 2021 by Meteorologist, Michael Page Our stormy weather pattern continues this week, but temperatures will be too marginal for all snow on the South Shore. Here’s what to expect in Hingham. Photo by Daoudi Aissa on Unsplash First Storm Monday The week will begin with a storm …
Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham February 12, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Community Preservation Committee’s five recommended proposals for Town Meeting 2021 consideration include funds for the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust, a restroom at Bare Cove Park, a new master plan for the Inner Harbor, and the cleaning and repair of five …
