Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash December 24, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham is now in the “red” COVID-19 zone, with 99 new cases since last week’s report after remaining in the lower-risk COVID-19 “yellow” category for five consecutive weeks, according to this week’s Massachusetts Department of Public Health statistics. The total number of …
Photo courtesy of Katherine Fischer; From left to right: Connor Jones (gr4), Colton Fischer (gr5), Avery Besser (gr5), Sloane Besser (gr3), Violet Fischer (kindergarten), Caroline Sullivan (gr5) December 23, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s no better time than the holiday season to spread goodwill and cheer, especially during these very different times. With that …
Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash December 23, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Because the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Hingham and statewide, town officials are recommending that residents take extra precautions when celebrating Christmas and other holidays this year. “During this season, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health continues to urge …
Photo by StellrWeb on Unsplash December 23, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer During a lengthy, well-attended and informative remote presentation about Hingham’s financial management plan and town finances by Selectmen Chair Mary Power last night, the subject of a potential override was a recurring theme. “In a typical year, the first revenue forecast is issued …
December 22, 2020 from the Hingham Police Department Hingham, MA – Police are investigating a hit and run crash that left a jogger with serious injuries Monday night on Lincoln St. Police are seeking information about the vehicle and driver. On Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:24pm a 28 year old woman jogging in the …
December 22, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer During a three-hour remote School Committee meeting last night — attended by more than 170 parents and others interested in the business at hand — an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Hingham Education Association (HEA) Unit A for the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school …
L-R Tom Hoffman, Santa Clause and SCPO Keith Jermyn (Photo by Joshua Ross) December 19, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (all photos by Joshua Ross Photography) The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) sponsored the Hingham edition of National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, when 520 Christmas wreaths were placed at veterans’ graves …
December 18, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer After serving for two terms as a member of the Board of Selectmen, Chair Mary Power does not plan to seek re-election when her term expires in 2021. “It has been an honor to serve on the Board and to work with so many committed volunteers and dedicated …
December 17, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham remains in the COVID-19 “yellow” zone for the fifth consecutive week, according to this week’s Massachusetts Department of Public Health statistics, despite an increase of 76 cases since the Dec. 10 report. The “yellow” category is between the high-risk “red” zone and the lower-risk “green” category. The …
Photo courtesy of Laura Marwill December 17, 2020 Submitted by the Marwill Campaign Laura English Marwill is proud to announce her candidacy for Hingham Town Clerk for the election next spring. Her years of service on the Advisory Committee and other civic organizations have honed the skills, experience and personal qualities necessary to deliver timely, …
