May 6, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (photos by Josh Ross Photography) Town officials are awaiting the completion of the state Reopening Advisory Board report, which is expected to be completed on or around May 18. That board, created by Gov. Charlie Baker, is charged with putting together a gradual, multi-stage process of lifting restrictions on …
May 5, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (live update) During tonight’s selectmen’s meeting, Police Chief Glenn Olsson announced the cancellation of the parade, road race, and fireworks due to public health concerns. “I reluctantly make this announcement,” Olsson said. “The decision follows numerous meetings among all three committees, the Hingham police and fire departments and …
May 4, 2020 by Hilary Jenison and Carol Britton Meyer (2019 graduation photos by Tammy Hutchison) Recognizing how important holding a “live” graduation ceremony is to this year’s graduating class when so many other events have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Principal Rick Swanson made a proposal at Monday’s school …
May 4, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (Pictured above Gracie Winters, courtesy photo) To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Baker-Polito administration ordered all residents in the state over the age of two — effective this Wednesday (May 6) — to wear a face covering or mask in indoor and outdoor public places where …
Photo by Methi SOMÇAĞ on Unsplash May 3, 2020 Aquarion Water Company today announced the start of their annual, twice-weekly, sprinkler irrigation restriction schedule. The restrictions apply to all Hingham, Hull and North Cohasset customers, in accordance with the Company’s Rules and Regulations. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regulates and closely monitors the …
April 30, 2020 submitted by Chel Bella Photo above of Chel Bella owners, mother and daughter duo Karen and Christina Reale by Sara Hinchey Photography. The Cornerstone of Downtown Hingham retail shopping, and popular women’s clothing boutique – Chel Bella – will close it’s doors June 1st. Like many small businesses struggling with the consequences …
April 30, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Faced with projected substantial budget deficits — an estimated $345,000 shortfall for the current fiscal year and an estimated $2.9 million deficit for fiscal 2021 — town officials are contemplating some tough choices while maintaining a positive yet realistic approach. This week during a teleconference meeting, Town Administrator …
April 29, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The number of coronavirus cases in Hingham — as reported by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health today, April 29 — reached 148 this week, up from 108 a week ago. “While the state COVID-19 numbers appear to be slowly coming down, we’re still in the surge period,” …
April 28, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The transition of the water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset from the Aquarion Water Company to Town of Hingham ownership could be complete by July 1. Last night the Water System Transition and Evaluation Committee heard an update during a teleconference meeting on proposed revisions …
Hingham High School, photo by Joshua Ross Photography. April 28, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham High School Principal Rick Swanson considered hundreds of emails from students and parents and sought input from teachers, administrators, and other interested parties before crafting a grading policy that applies to Hingham High students for this unique school year …
