Derby Academy Grade 8 student Brooke Hansen, of Hingham, waves to faculty and staff from a distance during Derby Academy’s 229th Derby Day Graduation Exercises on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Hingham. While an in-person graduation ceremony wasn’t able to be held due to COVID-19 precautions this year, graduating students and their families reimagined the …
Plymouth River School, Photo by Joshua Ross Photography June 11, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (Photos Courtesy of PRS PTO) Throughout this very different school year, the Plymouth River School community has been celebrating its 50th anniversary through the theme, “Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Building the Future” — at first in-person, and now …
Photo Credit: Boston Harbor Cruises June 10, 2020 (From the MBTA website) Although ridership remains low, the MBTA is preparing to significantly ramp up service across all modes of transportation as part of Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. On June 22, Commuter Rail service will be increased and ferry service will resume on …
June 10, 2020 by by Carol Britton Meyer Jim Kirkcaldy — affectionately known as “Kirk” to his colleagues and friends — is retiring this month after spending his entire 48-year career at Hingham High School, first as a social studies teacher and later as K-12 director of social studies, and loving every minute of it. …
Photo courtesy of Courtney Sherwood June 8, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Even though this has been a far-different year from the one long-anticipated by seniors, the creative efforts of students, parents, and school administrators ensure meaningful and enjoyable — if not the traditional — end-of-school-year events and celebrations, culminating in the postponed Aug. 1 …
June 5, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Stopping short of agreeing to fly a Pride flag at Town Hall during Pride Month — June — as requested by thousands of supporters who had already signed a change.org petition to the board, the Selectmen issued a proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month yesterday. “Hingham recognizes the important …
Photo by Joshua Ross Photography June 5, 2020 by Hilary Jenison The school committee met twice this week to discuss and vote on flying the Philadelphia Pride Flag at all six Hingham Public Schools (HPS) during Pride Month. On Monday Night, Michelle Ayer, chairman of the school committee, brought forth the idea sharing, “Given recent …
June 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Outdoor dining may soon be available at Hingham restaurants — perfect timing with the arrival of warm weather. However, while Hingham restaurant owners are eager to reopen, it’s not easy to make plans when the details are unclear or not yet available. Even though Town Administrator Tom Mayo …
June 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer On Monday, the Selectmen’s office received word that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection approved the Water Supply Business Plan for the Weir River Water System, without conditions. This comes as good news leading up to the transition of the water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of …
Photo by Joshua Ross Photography June 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Selectman Mary Power attended last night’s candlelight vigil at St. John’s, calling the event “peaceful, moving, and appropriate.” “Social distancing was practiced the entire time. The vigil was safe, orderly, and meaningful. After attending I have a sense of peace I haven’t felt …
