Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham June 16, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Saturday, June 19, marks the first time that Juneteenth is celebrated as a legal holiday in Massachusetts. In honor of that occasion, Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation last July that made June 19 an official state holiday, 13 years after the …
Photo courtesy of Serge Esteve June 11, 2021 by Gabrielle Martin If the ongoing heatwave is indicative of anything, it suggests the transition of seasons and the much-anticipated arrival of summer—which also signifies the return of outdoor dining, sans heat lamps and multiple layers! It’s true that many restaurants maintained outdoor dining practices throughout the fall …
June 10, 2021, Submitted by the Hingham Unity Council The Hingham Unity Council (HUC) is making plans to celebrate Massachusetts’ newest state holiday, Juneteenth. The HUC plans to observe the holiday with a mix of activities culminating in a short program on Hingham Bathing Beach, on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The HUC is inviting area …
June 9, 2021, Submitted by Saint Paul Parish and School After many covid-induced postponements, Saint Paul Parish in Hingham is excited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1871. You are invited to the opening event of the 150th celebration, which is Mass on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 11:30 am. Cardinal Seán …
Anchor staff photo June 9, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Dining at Locales Tacos y Tequila once it opens will be a family-friendly experience, featuring Mexican-, or Baja-style, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, appetizers, churros (fried dough topped with cinnamon sugar), and other tasty offerings, either inside or outdoors on a warm summer’s day or evening. …
Photo courtesy of Untold Brewery June 9, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The newly-created outdoor Green at Derby Street Shops, with an opening date of June 18, is a comfortable gathering space where individuals, families, and friends can relax and enjoy a pleasant summer day or evening together following the stresses of the past year. …
Photo by Scott Eisen/NVNA of Campaign Chair Jane Steinmetz, Managing Principal, Ernst & Young, Alan McKim and Renee McInnes June 8, 2021, Submitted by Kim MacKenzie Norwell-based executive, Alan McKim, President & CEO of Clean Harbors, the largest hazardous waste disposal company in North America, has gifted $500,000 to NVNA and Hospice’s 100th Anniversary Grace Campaign. …
Photo by Jordan Whitfield June 8, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The O.P.A.L.S. (Older People’s Active Lifestyle) singing group was started more than 30 years ago by a Hingham couple and rehearses at the Hingham Senior Center once a week. This 20-member volunteer group enjoys singing and entertaining residents of nursing homes, memory care units, …
