OPINION: Hingham Playground Surface Safety

October 17, 2024 By Michael S. Moonan, RLA, LEED AP Jason Pollard, P.E. Project Manager / Sr. Landscape Architect Principal Engineer VI Following, please find a letter written by Michael S. Moonan, RLA, LEED AP and Jason Pollard, P.E. Project Manager / Sr. Landscape Architect Principal Engineer VI, regarding the safety of the proposed materials, …

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OPINION: To What Do You Belong?

September 11, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian Many experts report we have a mental health crisis. A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s behaviors or symptoms put them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to function effectively. I am reading an insightful book – “Belonging: The Science …

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OPINION: “We hold these truths to be self-evident …”

July 3, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian One of the most recognized set of words can be found in the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson and endorsed by our Founding Fathers 248 years ago. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain …

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Opinion: Hingham Middle School Civics Project

June 11, 2024 By Maya Hobson, Hingham Middle School 8th Grader Hello Hingham, We are students who attend Hingham Middle School. We are currently working on our Civics Project! A civics project is a project that targets making change in our community. Our class comprised some topics we thought needed to be changed in our …

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OPINION: Some challenges are bigger than others – much bigger

June 3, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian We all face challenges in life. Some are thrust upon us such as health issues, relationship breakdowns or career setbacks. Other challenges are chosen such as running a marathon, climbing a mountain or rowing across the Atlantic. That’s right. I said rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. I recently had a telehealth …

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OPINION: “From One Senior Citizen to Many Senior Graduates”

May 14, 2024 by Glenn Mangurian Dear High School and College Graduates, Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Each May I write a letter to the graduating seniors with my perspective on this important transition. Last year I suggested that graduates continue to develop their emotional intelligence – empathy, self-awareness and impulse control. This year my advice …

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OPINION : Thank You, Hingham

April 29, 2024 By Dick Orr At last Thursday’s Town Meeting, Article 25 — “Sale of 8 Short Street” —  was tabled due to community opposition. I am delighted to remain as the tenant there and to continue my furniture making shop. More importantly, this wonderful historic property will remain part of the town. Hingham …

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