School and town officials in accord on financial management plan

May 12, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer In the spirit of moving forward together — with the best interests of town departments, the schools, and Hingham citizens uppermost in mind during a difficult time in Hingham’s history — the Selectmen and School Committee support what they consider to be an “active and forward-thinking” Fiscal 2021 …

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Chief Olsson on School Parking Lot and Field Closures

May 11, 2020  On various social media forums this week, there have been several questions regarding the closure of the Hingham school parking lots. To put an end to speculation, the Anchor caught up with Chief Olsson to get the scoop on what public spaces are closed and why. Foster School. Anchor: Thanks for chatting …

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Da Silva calls on Plymouth County Commissioners to turn over their recently acquired $90 Million Federal Covid-19 aid to better qualified State authorities

May 11, 2020 Submitted by: Carlos A.F. Da Silva Plymouth County Commissioner candidate Carlos A.F. Da Silva today called on the Plymouth County Commissioners to follow the request of the Mayor of the City of Brockton and officials in Plymouth as well as the Inspector General‘s recommendation and turn over their recently acquired $90 Million …

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The Foster School Talent Show went on … virtually!

Pictured above: Teddy, Audrey and Clara Lambert, Teacher Appreciation Week Slideshow & Show Performers May 11, 2020 submitted by the Foster School Talent Show Team 2020 (Vanessa Hsu, Sarah Melia, Alyssa Mercer, Elena Olin & Kelly Hoppe). All courtesy photos. On Saturday evening, March 28th, the Hingham High stage should have been lit up, featuring the talents …

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Hingham’s Memorial Day Ceremony Planned for Monday, May 25th

May 11, 2020 submitted by SCPO Keith Jermyn, USN, Director of Veterans Services (Photo above courtesy of Hingham Veterans Services) The Town of Hingham Department of Veterans’ Services is proud to announce that the Annual Memorial Day Observance will be held Monday, May 25th 2020.  Unfortunately, we will NOT be gathering as usual at the Hingham Town …

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Massa family business thriving during tough times

May 11, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (all photos courtesy of the Massa Family) The third-generation, family-owned and operated Massa Products Corporation is celebrating its 70th year in Hingham. Frank Massa in 1984 Founded by the late Frank Massa, the company has operated from its 280 Lincoln St. location for most of its 75 years, …

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Updated Remote Learning Plan addresses concerns shared by families

​May 11, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer​ With schools closed for the remainder of the school year, the Hingham Public Schools Leadership Team reached out to parents Friday night to provide an overview of their progress in updating the district’s Remote Learning Plan. Information was also shared about their planning for the anticipated reopening of the …

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Hingham High School Drama Club Senior Spotlight

Photos by Joshua Ross May 8, 2020 Today was supposed to be the final time the drama club seniors would appear on stage with their classmates. If 2020 went as planned, tonight was going to be opening night of “12 Angry Jurors,” the HHS Spring play. We were looking forward to covering the play, but …

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