Another mixed-use proposal for Hingham Square March 26, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The developer who 10 months ago proposed a mixed-use development at 11 Bank Avenue and 103-105 North Street in the heart of Hingham Square near the Post Office has scaled back the original proposal in large part due to abutter concerns. “There …
“Derby St. Green,” a newly-created space for various events and activities, will launch in May at Hingham’s top family-friendly destination, Derby Street Shops. Here’s the scoop: A large area of turf (105 ft. x 40 ft.), accompanied by beautiful new landscaping, will be installed between Kohl’s and REI—the central location for many of Derby Street’s …
March 23, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Meet the Candidates As your “everything elections” news source, the Hingham Anchor asked candidates running for office in the April 27 town election to answer these questions as a way of introducing themselves to the community within the context of the seat for which they are running: *If …
By Carol Britton Meyer, March 21st 2019 Even as the deteriorating South Shore Country Club pool is being prepped for another season, fundraising efforts for a new all-season pool and athletic facility are underway. The current pool — built in the 1950’s — is in bad shape, and the planning process is moving forward pending …
If you’d like to watch the commissioning of Hingham native John Beal’s new cutter, USCGC TERRELL HORNE WPB 1131, you can catch the livestream on Friday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. P.T.) at https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/19036 HORNE is the 31st Fast Response Cutter. It’s homeport is Base Los Angeles/Long Beach, which provides a wide …
By Carol Britton Meyer, March 21st 2019 The Advisory Committee (AC) supported a warrant article last night (March 20), voting 11-2, that if approved by a two-thirds vote at the April 22 Town Meeting would allow the town to purchase the Aquarion water system that serves Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset. The majority vote …
Two Hingham teens and a group of their peers made Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month one to remember. Abby Fennelly, Edan Larkin, and the Hingham High School Student Council made it their mission to donate critically needed items to DOVE’s Emergency Shelter. (Left to right) Abby Fennelly and Edan Larkin gather items for DOVE. While …
Frank Massa’s son, Don, and granddaughter, Dawn with HHS Executive Director Deirdre Anderson. WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2019, 3:00 PM WHERE: Old Derby Academy, 34 Main Street, Hingham MA Individual Lecture: $25 Members; $30 Non-Members The Hingham Historical Society is hosting From Lincoln Street to the World: Massa Sonar & Ultrasonic Products. Much of the undersea …
March 20, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Town Moderator Michael Puzo “spoke” and the Selectmen listened. Last night’s Selectmen’s agenda called for a possible vote “to request the Advisory Committee recommend a paper ballot vote by town meeting participants relative to Article MM (Water Company Acquisition)” but that didn’t happen. That’s because in response to …
The Bare Cove Fire Museum is the proud owner of a “retired” 1977 Hendrickson/Farrar fire truck. The Town of Hingham paid $61,000 for the fire truck in 1977, and it was delivered on June 28 of that year. It ran as Engine 2 from 1977 to 1991 and was furnished with a new body in …
