Summer school program will be offered late-summer, by invitation only

April 6, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Public Schools will offer “Summer Acceleration Academies” starting in mid-August for hundreds of elementary and secondary students to help them address COVID 19-related learning and social-emotional issues and to prepare them for the new school year, with admission by invitation only. Asst. Supt. of Schools Jamie …

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Despite State Ruling, Patriot League Votes No on Additional Fans

April 4, 2021 – By Joshua Ross In a special Athletic Directors/Principals meeting on Thursday morning, the Patriot League voted 5-4 against allowing more fans in the stands for the football games this weekend.  The unusual split vote highlights the difficulty for the League and towns to come up with a plan to meet the …

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Sandra J. Seward Obituary

SANDRA J. SEWARD March 12, 2021 Sandra J. Seward passed away peacefully on March 12, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, MA. She had suffered for several months with two types of cancer and the medical complications they caused. Now may she rest in peace. Sandra was born in Boston in 1942. Her family …

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Joshua Ross Candidacy Announcement for Board of Assessors

Photo courtesy of Joshua Ross March 31, 2021, Submitted by Joshua Ross My name is Joshua Ross and I am announcing my candidacy for Board of Assessors. I’ve been a resident of Hingham for 15 years and actively involved with a variety of committees, organizations, and projects in town. My leadership background, volunteerism and technical skills combined make …

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Commuter rail, ferry service update

Photo by Joshua Ross March 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s good news for commuters. The MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board voted yesterday to resume full subway and bus service, weekend commuter rail service where it was cut, and Hull/Hingham ferry service that was also cut earlier “as soon as possible,” without defining …

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