November 27, 2023 By Susan Kooperstein Georgina Young, School Counselor, Hingham East Elementary School, and METCO parent, provides prospective METCO families with useful information at the METCO Showcase in Roxbury on November 18. The annual “Showcase” brings urban and suburban METCO representatives together to encourage Boston’s diverse students to apply to METCO for a chance …
November 27, 2023 By The Hingham Human Rights Commission The Hingham Human Rights Commission stands firmly for the principles of human rights, justice, and peace. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives and the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians. For our community members- Israeli, …
November 22, 2023 By The Hingham Human Rights Commission Sunday, Hingham Police responded to a bomb threat at Congregation Sha’aray Shalom. While the investigation found that unfounded threats were sent to several other temples via email, we want to acknowledge the very real fear and anxiety that this anti-semitic threat causes the Jewish community. We …
November 20, 2023 By The Hingham Select Board Dear Hingham Community, We, the Hingham Select Board, are disgusted that a bomb threat was sent to Congregation Sha’aray Shalom on November 19, 2023. Acts of hate and antisemitism will not be tolerated. We stand united as a community in support of the Congregation. The Hingham Police and Fire …
November 20, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham’s ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Self-Assessment and Transition Plan are geared toward creating a more inclusive community. Under Title II of the ADA, the town was required to complete a self-evaluation of its public facilities, programs, services, activities, and events to determine compliance with the ADA and …
November 20, 2023 Submitted by The Town of Hingham Public Meetings Salary and Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee November 20, 2023, 3:45 PM @Town Hall East Hearing Room Human Rights Commission November 20, 2023, 6:30 PM @Hybrid Meeting Town Hall, Central North Meeting Room 2nd Floor Or Remote via Zoom Contact: HRC@hingham-ma.gov to obtain …
November 20, 2023 By Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Senior Center has a new name — The Center for Active Living — to reflect the vibrancy of the older residents who gather there for various activities and the programs and services provided. The new name comes with the tag line, “Connect. Discover. Grow.” “It’s more …
November 19, 2023 by Carol Britton Meyer (Drone photos by Joshua Ross Photography) The Hingham Police Department is investigating a bomb threat made this afternoon to Congregation Sha’aray Shalom at 1112 Main St. While it turned out to be a hoax, Cantor Steven Weiss called the incident “incredibly unsettling to the whole Jewish community.” He …
November 16, 2023 Submitted by Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries has named Jasmin Mujkic as Vice President of Retail. Jasmin is a retail executive with more than 15 years of business leadership experience including working in three Goodwill organizations across the country. Jasmin joins Goodwill from LePrix, an e-commerce marketplace for luxury …
Photo by Online Marketing on Unsplash November 13, 2023 By Mass General Brigham According to the CDC, “Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States.” And since November is Men’s Health Awareness month, it is a good opportunity to be reminded of the symptoms associated …
