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 …
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 …
