Opinion: We need a nurse like Johanna Burwell on the Board of Health

Photo courtesy of Irish Eyes photography May 19, 2021, Submitted by Katie McBrine, M.D. As a pediatrician and engaged citizen, it makes me incredibly proud to be able to endorse Johanna Burwell for Hingham’s Board of Health. Johanna is the fresh perspective and real-world experience we need on the Board. Since moving here three years …

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Opinion: Laura English Marwill, The Right Person For The Job

May 18, 2021, Submitted by Tom Hall, Bruce Rabuffo, Lucy Hancock, Irma Lauter, Alexander Macmillan, Tom Pyles, Jerry Seelen, Mark Cullings, Keith Jermyn, Geri Duff, Mark Duff, Martha Reardon Bewick, Sara Abbott, Gordon Carr, Marisa Costello, Bill English, Lee R. Forker, Jr., Judy Kelley, Lynne Powell-Pinto, Missy Smith We enthusiastically support Laura English Marwill to be …

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Opinion: Josh Ross for Board of Assessors

Photo courtesy of Joshua Ross May 18, 2021, Submitted by Sara Abbott, Sara Ader, Jen Benham, Allie Christoper, Lynn Cotter, Amy Crean, Barbie Dwyer, Kelly Hoppe, Kelly Jones, Suzanne Kracunas, Dawn Murray, Faith Peak, Becca Peirce, Kerry Ni We are writing in support of Joshua Ross’s candidacy for Board of Assessors, a role that will …

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Opinion: Laura Burns for Light Board – a vision for the 21 st century

May 15, 2021, Submitted by Kathy Reardon, Bill Reardon, Katie Sutton, Ellen Whalen, Anthony George, Heidi Ragone, Susan Randall Harbert, Louise Smith, John Borger, John Deeley, Michael Reive, Clayton Handleman, Patti Coyle, Jo-An Heileman, Turner Bledsoe, Elliott Place, Brad Carr, and Ben Kerman – members of Hingham Net Zero We ask Hingham citizens to cast …

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Opinion: John Stoddard for Hingham Light Board

Photo courtesy of Liz Stoddard May 15, 2021, Submitted by John Stoddard, Candidate for Hingham Light Board Proven, Reliable, Trusted. I am running for Hingham Light Board with a continued intent to maintain stable and low rates with the most reliable service, working towards  Hingham Light’s goal for carbon free energy. I am proud to …

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OPINION: Thank you Hingham!

From left to right: Former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dorothy Galo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Austin, School Committee members Liza O’Reilly, Jen Benham, Carlos DaSilva, Nes Correnti, Michelle Ayer and Kerry Ni; Photo credit: Glen Ni). May10, 2021, Submitted by Kerry Ni, Chair of the Hingham School Committee The School Committee thanks all voters …

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Opinion: Carol Falvey, Best Candidate for Town Clerk!

May 6, 2021 opinion submitted byJonathan Asher, James Conroy, Phil Edmundson, Karen Johnson, Josh Krumholz, Mathew MacIver, Mary Power, Katharine Reardon, Edward Siegfried and Lissa Tully (courtesy photos) Town elections are on the horizon and we want to urge you to cast your ballot by mail or in person on May 22nd. We have all witnessed first-hand how important competent local government is, including …

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OPINION: A Generation Rallies the Fight Against Climate Change

May 5, 2021, Submitted by Jessica Carr & Andrew Rohleder We urge you to vote YES on the Climate Action Plan warrant article (#14) at Town Meeting Saturday, May 8th at 2:00PM. If you consider the climate-driven catastrophes looming during our probable life spans, you will understand why, especially for those of us in our …

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Special Education Town Hall: Why you should be there

Photo courtesy of Sarah Goldman April 30, 2021, Submitted by Sarah Goldman This Monday, May 3rd at 7PM, the first ever Hingham Special Education Town Hall will take place, in person, at the middle school. If you had asked me a few years ago if I knew anything at all about special education in our …

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