September 14, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Long-anticipated major safety improvements to the Kilby Street/Rte. 3A intersection — long a hot spot for accidents — began today, Sept. 14, starting with catch basin work and eventually progressing to reconstruction of that portion of the roadway to allow for right-in, right-out turns only on both …
Photo by Michael Browning September 13, 2021 By Claudia Chiappa Kate Papaleoni was terrified the catering company she’d spent years building was in danger. She founded Kate’s Table with her sister Kelly Griffin in 2013. They grew it together for years, earning Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston in 2019. Then, 2020 came and the pandemic …
Photo by Jeremy Bishop. September 10, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Interim Supt. of Schools Gary Maestas provided details to the School Committee this week about the voluntary “Test and Stay” model that will be implemented in the Hingham Public Schools starting Monday, Sept. 13, following an initial discussion in August. This Massachusetts Department of …
Photo courtesy of the Weir River Watershed Association. September 9, 2021 by the Weir River Watershed Association Public Service Announcement: summer lasts until September 21! Kayaking is a great way to explore our home waters while soaking up the last of summer’s official rays. Some popular kayak expeditions in the Weir River watershed are …
September 7, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer All individuals ages five and over, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors in all Hingham municipal facilities, effective Tuesday, Sept. 7. This mandate was issued by Town Administrator Tom Mayo. Individuals for whom a face …
Jay Tolman and Aaden Bessette September 2, 2021 Submitted by the Tolman Family Sunday September 5th 11 am – 4 pm 70 South St Hingham, MA www.tolmantelethon.com As Labor Day weekend rapidly approaches, the Tolman Family and their “Telethon Team” are making final preparations for the 45th annual MDA “Telethon” Party to raise funds to …
Photo by Red Gunn September 1, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Town of Hingham will host the Annual Candlelight Vigil at the POW/MIA Memorial on Whitney Wharf at Hingham Harbor Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., which coincides with the 2021 National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony will last for about an hour. “This …
September 1, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The number of reported new COVID-19 cases in Hingham continues to rise, Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur reported to the Select Board during a remote meeting Tuesday afternoon. “The most recent Massachusetts Department of Public Health data published on Aug. 26 indicates a total of 50 new COVID-19 …
August 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Lessons taught in the small-group setting at the Clayton Learning Lab in South Hingham are filled with multi-sensory activities to engage pre-K through grade eight students as they enhance their math and literacy skills. “The idea is to make learning fun,” owner Emily Clayton — a former student …
August 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham residents and other motorists who pass through town are advised to plan ahead, with a significant road construction project along a 1.7-mile stretch of Rte. 228 scheduled for September. The limits of the work run from the intersection of Short Street (Rt. 228) and School Street in …
