Breaking news: July 4th Road Race is happening this year!

Laura’s favorite holiday is July 4th. She never misses the Hingham Road Race; Courtesy Photo May 21, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Fourth of July Road Race is on! What better way to start off the July 4th holiday celebration than to run in the Hingham Rec “Feel the Freedom” Road Race this year? …

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ACO Leslie Badger assists with rescue of lost pet iguana

May 21, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer (courtesy photos) When Hingham Animal Control Officer Leslie Badger started her day on Thursday, she didn’t anticipate meeting up with a four-foot-long pet iguana who was on the loose. But that’s what happened after the Hull DPW put in an emergency call for her services.  (Badger is currently …

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Hingham Fireworks Remain on Hold Until 2022

May 21, 2021 by Hingham Lions Club As things return to normal with mask restrictions lifting and the July 4th parade now moving forward, it will be one more year before Fireworks light up the skies in Hingham Harbor. The Hingham Lions and the ad-Hoc Harborworks Committee say it’s too late to secure the necessary …

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Candidate Question: Round 5, Select Board

May 20, 2021 by Hilary Jenison (courtesy photos)   This week, we conclude our Candidate Question series leading up to the Local Election this Saturday, May 22. Over the past five weeks, the Anchor has been featuring a series of questions for each of the competitive election races, including Light Board, Board of Assessors, Board of …

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First two Hingham hybrid police cars are a hit

Left to right: Chief David Jones, Officer Benjamin Carr, Officer Kevin Nguyen, Officer Michael Dunlea, Deputy Chief Ryan O’Shea May 20, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The first two of several hybrid police cars that were ordered recently have arrived at the Hingham Police Department, to rave reviews. “We are very excited that we took delivery of these 2021 Ford …

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Kudos to retiring Select Board Chair Mary Power

Photo by Joshua Ross May 19, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Following her part in the annual legislative update to the Select Board, Rep. Joan Meschino caught Chair Mary Power by surprise by congratulating her on her retirement from service to the town in an official capacity — at least for now — and wishing …

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Rec Commissioner joins Bathing Beach Trustees

Hingham Bathing Beach, Memorial Day Weekend 2020 May 20, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Adrienne Ramsey, a member of the Recreation Commission, was appointed on an interim basis to replace Bathing Beach Trustee Chris Daly — who stepped down recently — during a joint Trustees and Select Board meeting this week. A permanent appointment will …

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School Committee Votes to Eliminate Outdoor Mask Policy

May 18, 2021 by Joshua Ross May 18, 2021 by Josh Ross In an emergency School Committee meeting on Tuesday morning, Dr. Austin requested that the School Committee amend it’s current policy of requiring students to wear masks outdoors for physical education class, sports, and other outdoor educational classes and activities.  This recommendation is in …

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