August 20, 2019 submitted by Hingham Veterans Director, Keith Jermyn Two local High School seniors have developed a small business which has grown out of a love of being on the water. Patrick O’Neill (Milton Academy) and Patrick Rizzo (Hingham High) are the proprietors of the Ice Cream Boat; which can be seen along the …
SNAP is pleased to announce its Fall 2019 lineup of recreational and athletic programs for students who receive special education services. Our Fall programs will include: Boxygen fitness & boxing, flag football, learn-to-skate/learn-to-play hockey, soccer, and yoga/Zumba. Check out our Facebook page @southshoresnap for more information and our website www.southshoresnap.com. Please direct any questions to …
August 16, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham was recently awarded a $56,980 state grant for security enhancements in its public schools, which came as good news to school administrators and others involved in the effort to help ensure that our schoolchildren are safe. “I’m very pleased with the award for …
By Carol Britton Meyer Moving the POW/MIA Memorial to a different location at the harborfront, a capital repair at the water treatment plant, and a harbor dredging update topped the Selectmen’s August 13 agenda. The board approved the relocation of the POW/MIA memorial and flagpole from its current location at Hingham Harbor to “a new, …
August 15, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer When the Cracker Barrel — now called “The Barrel” on a trial basis — at 613 Main St. re-opened in the fall of 2016 after being closed for several months, new owners Hugh and Mel McLaughlin envisioned a community gathering place frequented by both adults and kids. The …
August 15, 2019 provided by The Hingham Health Department The Hingham Health Department follows an Arbovirus Surveillance Plan that is through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project. The purpose of the plan is so that all towns in MA have a planned, consistent approach to mosquito control. The …
August, 14, 2019 submitted by First Baptist Church Are you planning a Labor Day picnic? Can you give a party where each attendee is encouraged to bring a donation for the Soldiers Care Package outreach? Donations are critically needed right now. And a party is such an easy and simple way to gather supplies. We …
Hingham’s popular farmers’ market officially came into existence in 1977 and is recognized as the Commonwealth’s third oldest. It had existed for many years previously and, while we don’t know exactly when it began, we do know that Hingham had a vibrant agricultural community of which it was a part. This Saturday marks the end …
August 6, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham resident Paul Burke said it’s still sinking in that he just won $2 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. “I’m still in the process of digesting the whole thing,” he told the Hingham Anchor tonight. He purchased what turned out to be the winning ticket — “the …
This is the fourth story in a series sharing different perspectives about how the current opioid 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 use disorder. August 5, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Julie Slodden, who …
