2019 year at a glance: Catch up on all of Hingham’s major happenings

December 27, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer (above photo by Irish Eyes Photography) 2019 was a memorable year for the Town of Hingham, from the retirement of longtime and well-respected Supt. of Schools Dorothy Galo to overwhelming Town Meeting support for acquisition of the water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset — and …

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TRACES Program Temporarily Relocated: Building Issues Discovered

December 22, by Carol Britton Meyer This year, 18 students are participating in TRACES, a signature program of Hingham High’s industrial technology department. But the program is in need of a new home, at least for the immediate future. That’s because town officials have identified several issues in the TRACES (Teaching Regionalized Approach to Career …

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Hingham Public Library Launching Artist-In-Residence Pilot Program

December 18, 2019 (Photo of Nikki Hu courtesy of Hingham Public Library) The Hingham Public Library is very pleased to be launching an Artist-in-Residence pilot program connecting the arts with literature. Children ages 5-10 and their families are invited to join us as we create the Fly By Night dance troop during this unique and …

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Driver Arrested After Driving Into the Rear of Police Station

A driver was arrested for repeat impaired driving after she drove into the rear parking lot of the police station. While attempting to park her vehicle it struck the building but did not cause damage. She then attempted to enter the police station through a locked employee entrance. On Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:40pm …

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New Bed and Breakfast Coming to South Hingham?

December 16, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer (Photos courtesy of  Peter Dennigan)  The owner of the 1873 single-family residence at 1142 Main Street (with additions added later and recent major renovations) would like to open a Bed & Breakfast establishment in part of the dwelling. The nearly-4,000-square-foot house, complete with a garage and barn,  sits …

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