March 20, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer On Wednesday night, two Hingham residents launched the “Hingham Link” website, connecting members of the community with friendly phone calls and help during the Coronavirus scare, while keeping the need for “social distancing” in mind. This is a volunteer service that links Hingham residents who would like to …
I am running for the open position on the Hingham select board to help steward the shared aspirations my fellow residents have for our town. I was born in Hingham and aside from college, spent my entire life on the South Shore. I’m married with two interesting children. Whoopie pies is my favorite food. I’m …
March 17, 2020 Clandestine Kitchen, LLC (CK), offering local home and corporate meal delivery, announced yesterday that, though meal delivery services are permitted in Massachusetts at this time, they are suspending operations until further communication in the best interest of staff, clients and the community. Immediately following this announcement, CK contacted the local Hingham Food …
March 17, 2020 In a press release on the Stop & Shop website, the company recently announced the following update which includes the company’s Hingham location (400 Lincoln St.): Now, more than ever, it’s important we come together as a community to support each other during challenging times. Part of that is showing compassion and …
March 17, 2020 Dear Hingham residents and businesses, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on Town of Hingham municipal operations during this evolving public health emergency. As you know, as of the close of business on March 13, 2020, the Town suspended all non-essential municipal services and shifted staff to remote work …
Submitted by Michelle Ayer Hello, Hingham Anchor readers. In challenging and uncertain times, we rely on experienced and thoughtful leadership, which is why I have decided to seek re-election to the Hingham School Committee. Serving the community and our schools has been a privilege and I would be honored to continue my service to the …
March 15, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer In response to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order today calling for a three-week closure of all public and private schools in Massachusetts — through April 7 — Hingham Supt. of Schools Paul Austin shared what will happen moving forward. “Because we had already closed and had begun the process …
March 15, 2020 Hingham Health Department Health Advisory COVID-19 update as of 3/15/20 @ 5:44pm The Hingham Health Department has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that a Hingham resident has tested positive for COVID-19. All notifications have been made per DPH guidelines. Take everyday preventive actions: Clean your hands often …
March 15, 2020 In a press conference this evening, Governor Charlie Baker announced that all bars and restaurants in Massachusetts would be shut down to on-premise consumption starting Tuesday through April 6th, and banned all gatherings larger than 25 people, in an effort to stem the coronavirus outbreak in the state. He also ordered a …
March 15, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham School Committee met this morning and voted unanimously to pay all hourly/non-salaried employees for the duration of the current unprecedented shutdown of the Hingham Public Schools due to the coronavirus threat. All salaried employees will also be paid. “We recognize that all of us, and …
