OPINION: We Have Always Found Ways Not to Name It
April 15, 2026 By Tim Miller Dempsey “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” …
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OPINION: Vote No at Town Meeting to Sell Off Our Affordable Housing for Seniors: The Lincoln School Apartments
April 11, 2026 By Betsy Hernberg The Town-owned Lincoln School Apartments has served as affordable housing for Hingham seniors since 2009. The development, in a quiet residential neighborhood at 86 Central Street yet within easy walking to the Square for those who may no longer drive or own cars, has proven to be one of …
OPINION: I’m a Steward. You’re a Steward. We’re All Stewards.
Tenth in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project April 10, 2026 By Glenn Mangurian If not us, then who? Stewardship is not passive. It is a choice—a responsibility to sustain and strengthen the community we’ve inherited. Hingham’s quality of life is not fixed; it is dynamic, shaped by the decisions …
OPINION: Support a Stronger Future for Seniors and Community Members with Disabilities at Lincoln School Apartments
April 10, 2026 By Jack Falvey, Chair, Hingham Affordable Housing Trust and Member, Lincoln Apartments LLC Board of Managers The Lincoln School Apartments are a Town-owned 60-unit affordable rental community for seniors and those with disabilities located at the corner of Central and Elm Streets near downtown Hingham. Article 23 of the 2026 Town Meeting …
OPINION: A NO Vote Is Not Anti-Senior: Evaluating the Center for Active Living Proposal
April 9, 2026 By Marisa Ronan A NO Vote Is Not Anti-Senior: Evaluating the Center for Active Living Proposal As a Hingham resident of more than 30 years, I support investments that help residents remain active, connected, and engaged. And I unquestionably support seniors, especially since I am now a senior myself. An improved senior …
OPINION Hingham: A Community That Cares—But Who Is Speaking Up for Our Children? A Call for School Policy Reform in the Age of Deepfakes
April 2, 2026 By Megan Mancini (Hingham Resident, Photo by Sanket Mishra on Unsplash) Last year, during the school day at Hingham Middle School and within school hallways, a nude deepfake image of my 14‑year‑old daughter was circulated among students. The image was fake—but the harm was real. A lengthy Title IX investigation followed. The …
OPINION: Let’s Build a Space for All Hingham Residents: Seniors, Adults, and Families
April 1, 2026 by Jessica Mayer Neafsey For the last five years, Hingham has spent a lot of time discussing a new Center for Active Living. Everyone agrees that the current Town Hall setup is not ideal: there are accessibility concerns, the roof leaks, there is limited space, and the infrastructure is old and inefficient. …
OPINION: Taking Care of Our Schools: Capital Needs; Step by Step
March 30, 2027 submitted by Jen Benham, Hingham Resident and School Committee Chair (courtesy photo) Over the past several months, residents have engaged in thoughtful public discussion about the proposed Center for Active Living. That level of engagement reflects something positive about Hingham: we care about our town and we plan for the future. There …
OPINION: Spring is here. I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure I believe it.
March 25, 2026 by Joanna Dutra Switching seasons is always challenging. Not just from a clothing perspective. I don’t have that down either- hat & gloves one day, tennis skirt another. Just as wildly as the temperatures vacillate between warm and cold, so do our moods. I may be in the minority, but I’ve always …
OPINION: New Information Changed my Perspective: My Case for the New Center for Active Living
March 23, 2026 by Debra LaRocca I’m a Hingham mom who recently attended an info session to gain a better understanding of the proposed new Center for Active Living (affectionately referred to as “CAL”, like Cal State). I’m not a senior citizen, nor do I have a senior family member in town, but I’ve thought …