An Anchor Guide to Summer Day Camps

With so many options for summer day camps, how do you choose? Anchor to the rescue! Click on the link below to view our guide to local summer camp options that are frequently enjoyed by Hingham youth. Did we miss something?  Let us know in the comments below and we’ll be sure to add it. …

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Local Leaders Support Furloughed Employees

  (Robert Fowkes from Rep. Stephen Lynch’s office; Rep. Joan Meschino from Hull; Sen. Patrick O’Connor; and Hull Selectman Jennifer Constable) January 30, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer Leaders from around the South Shore gathered together with dozens of volunteers at Hingham Community Center on Sunday, Jan. 27,  to show their appreciation for workers affected …

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Hingham Harbor Development Project Underway

Rendering of future bathhouse, snack shack and community room on Hingham Harbor.  Rendering provided by the Bathing Beach Trustees. January 30, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer Attention, beach lovers! The Bathing Beach Trustees are targeting the 2019 summer season for completion of the new bathhouse/concession stand/maritime-themed community room if all goes as planned. Site work …

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Hope for Settles Glass Site

  January 30, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer There’s good news about the Settles Glass site! The overgrown lot and rundown former Settles Glass building at the intersection of North and Station streets in downtown Hingham is not a pretty sight. But there’s hope. Local developer Matt Falconeiri (whose company is constructing the Lincoln Building …

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Getting the Scoop with Carol Britton Meyer

Carol Britton Meyer is a freelance multimedia journalist with a passion for community news.  After covering the Hingham Journal news beat for many years, Carol has recently joined the Hingham Anchor team as a regular news contributor.  Carol has two grown sons — Marc and Chris —  who were both raised in Hingham. Carol is …

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Ever thought of running for town office?

  Left to right, Town Clerk Eileen McCracken, Asst. Town Clerk Jacquie Berard, and Senior Clerk Liz McVarish. January 29, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer It’s election time again! Have you ever thought of running for a town office? Town Clerk Eileen McCracken reports that a number of candidates for seats with terms expiring this …

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Hingham Mother and Daughter Host “A Night of Africa”

Africa holds a special place in the hearts of Hinghamites Dr. Lori Lerner and her daughter, Emma Fanuele. Last summer, the pair visited Pothawira, a village in Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries. On the service trip, Dr. Lerner, Chief of Urology at the Boston VA Health System, provided medical and surgical care. Fanuele, …

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Schmoozing with Shawn and Sheree at The Green Light!

Shawn and Sheree are the owners and operators of The Green Light, a delicious juice and smoothie Bar on Station Street in Downtown Hingham.  Not only do they whip up nutritious and delicious concoctions to help keep us healthy, but they always serve them up a smile.  If you’re having a day, give this brother/sister …

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