Dr. Paul Austin is Hingham’s new Superintendent of Schools. He was selected unanimously by the Hingham School Committee after a four-month long search, from a pool of 19 potential candidates for the position. He comes to Hingham from Maine (we’re not sure how that will make us fare on snow days this year but we …
September 23, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The Avedis Zildjian Company — the world’s leading maker of cymbals for drumsets, marching bands, and orchestras as well as drumsticks and percussion mallets — is the oldest family-owned business in the United States, with strong ties to this town. ” I am the third generation of Zildjians …
Photos by Stephanie C. Olsen Aja Amontea is the founder and owner of Fig.A, a new women’s shop in Downtown Hingham. We recently had the chance to catch up with her about the new shop and the inspiration for it. Fun fact, Aja’s husband grew up in Hingham and his parents used to own Amontea’s …
What inspired you to start the Wiffle Ball Classic? I have been a patient at Boston Children’s Hospital for a little over 3 years now. In the 8th grade I was diagnosed with a very rare disease called Gorham Stout also known as “Vanishing Bone Disease”. The disease caused significant damage to my spine and …
Wes Baltzer is the General Manager of Stars on Hingham Harbor and Part-Owner of Entitled Beer Company. You won’t meet a nicer, more humble guy than Wes Baltzer. He is often waiting to greet you as you walk into Stars – always with a smile … even during those hectic breakfast hours. Stars recently celebrated …
Carlos Antonio Ferreira Da Silva is the Vice Chair of the Hingham School Committee. He was elected in 2016 and reelected in April 2019. Carlos is the first ever Brazilian-American elected to public office in the United States. He and his family moved to Hingham in 2007, and he enjoys everything about our great town! …
Where did you come up with the idea for Hingham Girls Running Club? Last summer my internship was only three days a week and so I needed something to fill my time. When I was a kid I went to an all girls summer camp for 8 years and I just remembered how much fun …
2019 marks longtime Hingham resident George Ford’s 12th year marching as Uncle Sam in the Hingham Fourth of July parade. He’s a familiar and well-loved figure strolling along the parade route, waving to the crowd. He’s hoping to continue in that role at least until he hits the 20-year-mark! Hingham, meet “Uncle Sam.” Courtesy of …
Dr. James M. LaBillois is the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Hingham, Massachusetts. Dr. LaBillios remains active within educational communities outside of K-12 education serving on numerous professional committees, has served as a consultant for the US Agency for International Development in Skopje, Macedonia, and has provided a number of contracted professional development sessions for …
Assembly is a retail shop for men and women located in Downtown Hingham. Owner Matt Gallagher, originally from LA, comes to the east coast with over a decade working in the wholesale industry, currently representing a women’s activewear brand. At Assembly, Matt’s west coast style is transparent through his product assortment and in-store experience. You’ll …
