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Hingham CARES Announces Non-Profit Status
Hingham CARES President Kristen Arute with Hingham CARES Vice President Lori McCarthy. Hingham CARES is pleased to announce its new status as a non-profit. Individuals who are interested in supporting Hingham’s prevention coalition may do so with a tax-deductible charitable donation. Hingham CARES also recently applied for a federal “Drug-Free Communities Support Program” grant offered …
Cooling Centers Available in Extreme Heat
In light of the excessive heat warning in effect today through Sunday, the following facilities will be available as cooling centers for the general public: Sunday, July 21, 2019 • South Shore Country Club bowling alley (274 South Street): 11:00am – 4:00pm • Hingham Recreation Center at Town Hall (210 Central Street): 9:00am …
Hingham Bathing Beach update: Further delay for bathhouse opening
July 16, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer It’s been a busy season so far at the Bathing Beach for swimming, sunbathing, boating, picnicking, and enjoying spectacular views of the harbor and the sunsets when it hasn’t been raining! As beachgoers continue to ask for progress reports about what’s happening there, Bathing Beach Trustee member Alan …
Newest design proposal for Hingham Centre play area gets mixed reviews
July 15, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Neighbors have been working on a plan to address the aging play equipment adjacent to the softball field in Hingham Centre for more than two years. Despite different points of view, they are working in a spirit of cooperation to come up with the best possible solution. The …
Historic Districts Commission: Central Street Proposal Too Big for Site
July 12, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The Historic Districts Commission and some neighbors who referred to it as “hulking” and a “monstrosity” think the mixed-use development proposed for 25 and 33 Central St. behind Hingham Community Center is too big for the site. In anticipation of the July 22 joint Planning Board/Zoning Board of …
Reaching out: Hingham resident survived his own struggle with addiction and is now helping others
July 11, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer This is the second story in a series sharing different perspectives about how the current opiate crisis affects our town and ways people with ties to Hingham are reaching out to others to provide support and help to those who are fighting substance abuse disorder. Michael Cavallo, who …
HPD plays role in regional recovery effort for those struggling with addiction
July 11, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer This is the first story in a series sharing different perspectives about how the current opiate crisis affects our town and ways people with ties to Hingham are reaching out to others to provide support and help to those who are fighting substance abuse disorder. The Hingham Police …
Police Log: Driver Arrested in Hingham for Third Offense Drunk Driving After Crash
July 10, 2019 Provided by Hingham Police Department Hingham, MA – A Weymouth man was arrested for third offense (felony) drunk driving after a noontime crash Tuesday. Seventeen opened bottles of vodka were found in his vehicle. On July 9, 2019 at 11:55am Officers responded to two car crash at the Route 3A rotary on …
Alert: Don’t Leave Pets Alone in Parked Cars During Hot Weather!
July 3, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The message couldn’t be clearer — In order to protect your pets’ well-being and safety, don’t leave them in parked cars during extreme cold or heat. In fact, a Massachusetts animal welfare law enacted in 2016 prohibits confining pets inside cars during weather extremes. According to Hingham Police …