Opinion: Hingham Girl Scout Troop Collecting School Supplies

April 19, 2024 By Caroline Blatchley Did you know that about 15 million students in the US don’t have basic school supplies? Also, 95% of elementary teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies. And, families can expect to spend an average of $890 on school supplies. We are Girl Scout Troop #67831, and for …

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Opinion: Hingham – It’s Time to Face our Mental Health Crisis

April 4, 2024 Submitted by Julie Polmonari, founding member of Mom2Mom We can’t sugarcoat it, Hingham: we have a problem. In recent years, clusters of pain, loss and mental health struggles have plagued our community. We’ve lost neighbors, friends and loved ones to suicide while countless others among us struggle with mental health in silence. …

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Opinion: “There’s no place like home.”

April 3, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian Have you ever noticed that after an enjoyable vacation it is always a good feeling to return home? There is something about the familiar surroundings that is welcoming. Being away from home requires us to adapt to a different environment with different routines. As refreshing as time away can be, there …

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OPINION: The Hostility of Hostile Architecture

March 26, 2024 By Renee Martel, High School Junior/Hingham Resident In a world of busy schedules and chaos, it can be hard to notice small changes around us. Nevertheless, the Boston area has seen a shift in countless public spaces in the past couple of years that’s impossible to miss: the addition of hostile architecture. Hostile architecture …

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OPINION: Hingham Educators Strive for a Fair Contract to Benefit Our Community

March 21, 2024 written by the HEA unified bargaining team As educators in the Hingham Public Schools, we hold a special place in the heart of this community. We are not just educators; we are neighbors, friends, and fellow community members. We want to share our perspective on the ongoing contract negotiations that directly affect the high-quality public …

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OPINION: Reduction of a Librarian at Hingham Middle School

March 19, 2024 By Tracy Blake Dear Members of the School Committee, I am writing to express my profound shock and dissatisfaction regarding the recent decision to eliminate my librarian position at Hingham Middle School. As a dedicated librarian and a long-time resident of Hingham since 1986, I am deeply invested in the academic success …

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OPINION: A Letter from the Republican Town Committee

February 28, 2024 By Melissa Smith, Chair HRTC & Barbara McAlvin, Vice-Chair & Treasurer HRTC Dear Hingham Republican Voter, At the March 5th Presidential Primary Election, you will vote for the presidential candidate you feel best represents the Republican party’s values. You will also elect Republican State Committee members and members of the local Hingham Republican Town Committee (HRTC). These …

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Opinion: The Anchor Started the WAVE

February 21, 2024 By Linden Ponds This is an expression of gratitude to the Hingham Anchor (and Carol Meyer) for igniting a fundraising campaign that spread like a wave across the US and Canada. Carol Meyer wrote a story about the Lovely Ladies of Linden Ponds Calendar which was created to support our Resident Care Fund here at …

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Opinion: Hingham Sports Partnership – The Dock

February 16, 2024 Submitted by The Hingham Sports Partnership Board Hingham is fortunate to benefit from the many nonprofit groups and volunteers that aim to improve our community. Hingham Sports Partnership (HSP), a local nonprofit whose mission for 30 years has been to advance youth and high school sports in Hingham, has recently taken on a major …

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