Rain on the Parade

Photo courtesy of The Rev. Tim Schenck June 29, 2021 by The Rev. Tim Schenck, Rector of St. John the Evangelist I still remember my first Fourth of July in Hingham. My family and I had moved to town in August of 2009 and all we heard about for the next 11 months was just …

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OPINION: In Search of an Ernest Hemingway Letter

Photo by Alvaro Serrano June 16, 2021, Submitted by James E. Haviland I have often wondered what happened to the Ernest Hemingway letter I “discovered” 50 years ago in the Hingham High School Library. A recent phone call to Hingham Public Library reference librarians Abby Bird McLean and Michael Achille gave me some answers. Here’s …

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Atlantic Development’s Next Steps for the Old Ship Parish Project

Photo by Carol Meyer June 15, 2021, Submitted by DJ MacKinnon, Atlantic Development We would like to thank the residents who attended our June 10 zoom community meeting regarding the future of the Parish Hall property at 107 Main Street. Atlantic Development is working with the Old Ship Church to repurpose the existing 3-acre Parish …

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OPINION: Moving Forward with Old Ship

Photo provided by: Nina Wellford June 15, 2021, Submitted by the Old Ship Parish House Project Management Team: Dennis Hogan, Brian McPhillips, Diane Morrison, Ron Pollara, Nina Wellford, Tom Willson Regarding the recent opinion piece on the Old Ship Parish House by some of its nearby neighbors, the Old Ship congregation appreciates their concerns and …

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OPINION: In Defense of Hingham’s Protective Zoning

Photo provided by: Nina Wellford June 8, 2021, Submitted by Stephen & Whitney Jiranek, Ginger Aborn, and John & Erin Spranger If you feel strongly about upholding Hingham’s well-preserved historic sites and character, it is crucial to be informed about the construction plans for the Old Ship Church and its Parish House. The strength and …

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“Where We Are From” by Catherine Manning, Valedictorian Speech

Where We Are From by Catherine Manning Before I begin, I would like to make two promises to you all about my speech. First and most importantly, my speech contains not a single joke about the whale watch. And secondly, my speech does not include the words “these unprecedented times.” Now, with that out of …

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An Open Letter from One Senior Citizen to Many Senior Graduates

June 2, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Dear High School and College Graduates, Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Even though graduation looks and feels different for you this year, the achievement is still the same. Your hard work, dedication, and mental toughness have led you to achieving this great accomplishment today. You are graduating in …

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Opinion: Water Wisdom

Photo courtesy of Weir River Watershed Association May 24, 2021 by Weir River Watershed Association “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson Area nurseries need police details to direct traffic, and no one can get the landscaping companies to call back—it’s spring on the South Shore. Visions of showcase-worthy street views dance in our …

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Opinion: Liz Klein for Select Board

Liz Klein at the South Shore 40 under 40 awards. May 20, 2021 submitted by Robyn Blatchley, Lisa Brennan, Katie Daly, Liz Deininger, Jennie Donegan, Alison Fabella, Caroline MacKenzie, Nik Nihan, Zoe Pirnie, Cheryl Russo and Allison Skidmore Seeking opportunities to get more involved in Town and community service, Liz Klein joined the Hingham Women’s Club (then known as Hingham Mothers’ Club) in 2008.  Her tenure …

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Opinion: Indifference Is Not on the Ballot – Please Vote Saturday May 22

Glenn Mangurian May 18, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Saturday is Hingham town election day. Please vote! Last November’s Presidential election attracted over 16,000 Hingham voters yet last April’s town elections drew 2,300 voters. That’s about only 12% of the Hingham registered voters. Sure, Saturday is a popular day to run errands, take the kids to …

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