Photo by Joshua Ross Photography April 14, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Selectmen last night proclaimed Thursday, April 22, as Earth Day — and Friday, April 30, as Arbor Day — in the Town of Hingham. Selectmen Joseph Fisher and William Ramsey read the accompanying proclamations issued by the board. The Earth Day proclamation …
Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash April 14, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Centers for Diseases Control and the Food & Drug Administration are reviewing data involving six reported cases in the United States of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Town Administrator …
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Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash April 13, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Families with out-of-state travel plans during the upcoming Spring vacation week are asked to adhere to the Hingham Public Schools updated travel policy approved by the School Committee Monday night. Supt. of Schools Paul Austin will be emailing more information to parents …
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Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham April 13, 2021 by Town Administrator Tom Mayo As part of the next step in our municipal reopening process, Town Hall and the Senior Center will return to full in-person staffing on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. We anticipate reopening the building to the public on an appointment-only basis …
April 10, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer With 47 new cases since last week’s Massachusetts Department of Public Health report, Hingham continues to remain in the medium-risk COVID-19 “yellow” zone. The number of new COVID-19 cases in Hingham remains relatively stable from week to week, with some fluctuation. Last week’s statistics also showed 47 new …
Read moreNumber of new COVID-19 cases in Hingham remains relatively stable
Cameron Frank (photo by Maryellen Jones Photography) April 8, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer ‘I think we all will go through the rest of our lives with a heightened appreciation for life.’ — HHS Senior Class President Cameron Frank Hingham High School Class of 2021 President Cameron Frank shared her reflections with the Hingham Anchor …
Read moreSenior class president reflects on a very challenging year, and also on the bright side
April 8, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham High School Class of 2021 isn’t letting COVID-19 dampen its spirits or enthusiasm! Senior Class President Cameron Frank has been meeting regularly with the other class officers to come up with COVID 19-friendly ideas for “21 Ways to Celebrate the Class of 2021.” She also met …
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April 8, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Out of six qualified candidates, Hingham police officers Brian Fernandes and Philip Tracey were promoted to sergeant by the Selectmen last night upon the recommendation of Police Chief David Jones. Sgt. James Brady at a community event Officer James Brady was named a provisional sergeant to fill a …
Read moreThree Hingham police officers promoted to sergeant from pool of six candidates
Anchor Staff Photo April 7, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Following more than 50 crashes at the dangerous Kilby Street/Rte. 3 intersection in the last five years — many of them serious, including at least one fatality — the Selectmen last night unanimously supported proposed major state-funded traffic improvements at that location upon the Traffic …
Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham April 7, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer An update on the Town of Hingham’s reopening plans will be shared at next Tuesday’s (April 13) Selectmen’s meeting. Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Asst. Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur will meet with department heads this Thursday to “start a discussion” about …
