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 …
December 27, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Selectmen Chair Karen Johnson, one of 11 incumbents with terms expiring in 2020, told the Hingham Anchor in response to an email, “I will not be seeking re-election this spring. It has been my honor to serve the town over these last three years as a member of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
December 17, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer (photo courtesy of Krigsman) Krigsman Yoga owner Amanda Shields has plans to expand the hours of operation at the popular 25 Central St. studio to allow for the addition of more classes — including one for kids to help them build self-esteem and another for Hingham High crew …
December 13, 2019 by Katherine Bennett “Out and About” is a new column by Hingham’s Katherine Bennett which will focus on the small businesses and local treasures that make up the landscape and bustling economy of our town. Are you stumped about what to give the person who has “everything” for Christmas? Consider original …
Lauren Pimpare, Kristin and Doug Campbell, Jay Pimpare, Tyler and Jenna Thibeault, Lindsay Deane-Mayer and Zachary Mayer, all from Cohasset, enjoying South Shore Conservatory’s Chase Away the Winter Blues, January 26, 2019. Photo by Lisa Abitbol. South Shore Conservatory (SSC) celebrates the 15th year of its Chase Away the Winter Blues gala on Saturday, January …
The Hingham Public Library is hosting local author Monica Tesler for the launch of her book, Fractured Futures, on Tuesday, December 17, at 7 p.m. Fractured Futures is the fifth and final book in the Bounders series, a science fiction adventure series published by Simon & Schuster and aimed at tweens and teens, ages 9-14. …
