Hingham Parents React to the Foster Freeze-Out

    Parents took to Hingham Pinboard and Hingham Discussion Board today upon hearing that students at Foster Elementary had been transferred to Hingham High School due to a loss of heat in the school. With outside temperatures hovering in the 20’s and 30’s today, staying in the unheated school was not an option. While funding …

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Local Options for #GivingTuesday

Courtesy Hingham Education Foundation “Black Friday’, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are now the rear-view mirror. The holiday spending season is in full swing. But don’t forget: It’s also the season fo giving and sharing. “Hingham has been very generous in supporting SNAP and the organization’s reach has been extending to many surrounding communities” …

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Hingham Store’s Hosting Black Friday Hours & Special Deals

Pictured Derby Street Holiday Woody Wall. The Super Bowl of shopping, Black Friday, is happening tomorrow (11/23) and we did some sleuthing to find out which local big box stores are participating. Derby Street will be open from 8:00 am – 9:00 pm for the majority of stores.  However, Kohl’s will be open at 1:00AM …

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Things to do with kids @ The Hingham Library

Children’s activities include music, story-time and library fun!   With all the talk of how libraries are outdated in today’s high-speed digital world, you may wonder if it’s worth the trip. The Hingham Library is an awesome local resource for all – including families, offering a range of weekly, free classes and story times for …

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I’m Not Throwing Away My (Flu) Shot

It’s flu season and there have already been numerous cases of flu confirmed among Hingham residents this year.  The Town of Hingham is offering free flu shots for any residents over the age of 18 while supplies last.  You can call the Hingham Health Department at 781-741-1466 to determine availability and arrange an appointment. According …

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Christmas in the Square Luminaria Festival

Christmas in the Square will shine even brighter with the first annual Luminaria Festival. Help support this beloved Hingham tradition by purchasing a Luminaria candle bag. The Luminaria’s will Light up the Square on December 7th, the night of the event. Funds from the sale of the Luminaria’s go directly towards the cost of presenting …

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The Facts of Lice

The worst four-letter word a parent can ever hear and the 5 stages of coping OK, the dreaded letter has gone home and your greatest fears are becoming a reality – your family may have L-I-C-E. Before you burn your house down and quarantine your children, read our helpful guide on what you can expect …

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Election Results!

  Winners will be denoted in bold red below as results come in to the Hingham Anchor: SENATOR IN CONGRESS (Vote for One): ELIZABETH A. WARREN, Democratic (Candidate for Re-election) GEOFF DIEHL, Republican SHIVA AYYADURAI, Independent GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for One): BAKER and POLITO, Republican (Candidates for Re-election) GONZALEZ and PALFREY, Democratic ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote …

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Avalon Residences Hit the Market

  Avalon Residences hit the market Poised next to the Launch at The Hingham Shipyard, this collection of 190 boutique residences opened its doors recently. Residents are enjoying the convenience of garage parking, a swimming pool and sundeck with lounge seating, and rooftop lunch with skyjack, outdoor fireplace and pool table – perfect for entraining …

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