January 26, 2026 by Glenn Mangurian Sixth in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project Summary If you follow my Opinions for the Anchor, I prefer positive, educational and thought provoking essays. This Opinion essay discusses the question – Wasn’t the new CAL to occupy the space vacated by the police department after …
January 20, 2026 by Diane DeNapoli How many of you opened your real estate tax bill after the holidays and were shocked by the significant increase in your tax bill? According to the Board of Assessors Office the average tax bill for a single-family home increased 8%. I have talked to many people who had their bill jump, …
January 13, 2026 by Glenn Mangurian You’ve gotta have heart Miles ‘n miles ‘n miles of heart Oh, it’s fine to be a genius of course But keep that old horse Before the cart First you’ve gotta have heart – From “Damn Yankees”, the 1958 American musical film Over the past six months there have …
January 7, 2026 By Rory Earley There have been many articles and posts recently regarding the Hingham Center for Active Living’s new building proposal. They come from truly caring Hingham residents, from senior citizens who are actively involved at the Center, and from environmentalists and economists who question many aspects of the plan. I think …
December 29, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian As we turn the corner and enter 2026, we reflect on the past and look to the future. But, when does the future actually start – tomorrow, in ten minutes, after reading this essay? When we write our New Year’s resolutions, are they about the future or the present? Isn’t the …
December 11, 2025 by Glenn and Gail Mangurian Dear Santa, I’m sure you heard what some are predicting that advances in artificial intelligence and robotics will make work optional within the next 10 to 20 years. Some say that you might face an existential crisis that forces you into an early retirement. Here is what I say …
December 8, 2025 By Charlie Inglis, Hingham Resident and Green Living Contributor for the Hingham Anchor On July 30, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. What does this mean for Hingham and the rest of the country? It means dirtier air, rising sea levels, and more severe …
Fifth in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project November 10, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian Summary If you follow my Opinions for the Anchor, I prefer positive, educational and thought provoking essays. This Opinion essay discusses a framework for evaluating the impact of reducing the $210 median property tax increase associated with the …
October 27, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian Fourth in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living ProjectSummary This Opinion essay is a commentary related to the deferred needs from the 2010 decade and the implications on median property taxes and median assessed value from 2010 to 2025. Here are my key findings. The 2010 decade …
October 14, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian Third in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project The Isolation Epidemic In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report warning: America is facing an epidemic of social isolation and loneliness. He reported that one-in-two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. When the report was published, …
