January 22, 2020 submitted by Hingham Master Plan Committee You can help develop a vision and goals for Hingham’s future! The Hingham Master Plan Committee invites you to help us develop a vision and goals for Hingham’s Master Plan Update. These components of the Master Plan are very important because they help to set the …
January 21, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Two citizens have taken out nomination papers for selectman and school committee for the May 2 town election. Kirk Shilts, who currently sits on the sewer commission and the board of health, pulled papers for selectman and Stephanie Gertz for school committee. Selectmen Chair Karen Johnson is not …
January 17, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer A new pool facility opening date of 2022 would coincide with the 100th anniversary of the South Shore Country Club, and that’s the goal. The estimated $7 million overall proposal — contingent on 2021 Town Meeting approval to finance the project — includes a new eight-lane outdoor pool …
Photo courtesy of the Hingham Historical Society January 16 by Carol Britton Meyer The Community Preservation Committee last night made its recommendations for the use of the town’s Community Preservation Act funds for Town Meeting consideration, including the requested $500,000 for the creation of design/construction documents for a new town pool at South Shore Country …
January 9, 2020 submitted by William C. Ramsey, Chairman of Veterans Services, Jonathan R. Asher, Treasurer of Veterans Services, SCPO Keith A. Jermyn, USN, Director of Veterans Services (photo courtesy of Hingham Veterans Services) The Corporal Christopher J. Orlando, USMC Memorial Scholar Fund was established just over three years ago as a tribute to one …
January 7, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer & Wilder Publicity Co-Chair Brooke Brown (all photos courtesy of Wilder Nursery School and Hingham Historical Society). Wilder Memorial Nursery School, the oldest cooperative preschool in the United States and the first preschool to educate three-year-olds, celebrated 95 years of educating generations of Hingham children Jan. 2 and …
January 8, 2010 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham High School Junior Nolan Doherty is circulating an online petition through Change.org to raise awareness and “hopefully effect change on the Chemical Health Rule enforced by Hingham High School and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association” related to underage drinking penalties. Nolan, who is the enthusiastic captain of …
The Weir River in Hingham. January 8, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset will go by a new name once the transition from Aquarion Water Company to Town of Hingham ownership is finalized. Out of dozens of suggestions made by water customers from among the three …
It’s the time of year where we all start to make resolutions to exercise more and improve our health! The Hingham Health Department is encouraging residents to make health screenings a top priority. Health screenings and tests can help find problems before they start. The many benefits include; *Early detection of diseases may result in …
Photo courtesy of Cheryl West January 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer In serving as the Town of Hingham’s licensed clinical social worker, Cheryl West’s role is to help residents of all ages access emergency services such as food, clothing, housing, and crisis support and to provide a compassionate listening ear and guidance related to …
