Ben Uiterwyk of Hingham, age 8, examines the Foundry Pond Fish Ladder April 21, 2021, Submitted by the Weir River Watershed Association Late March sun brightened the trailhead at Hingham’s Foundry Pond, but Anna Corbett, 11, was looking for another sign of spring. “We’re going to search for herring!” Guided by the sound of rushing …
Stone at Jacobs Meadow installed at the parkland’s dedication in May 1991. Photo from HLCT archives. April 19, 2021, Submitted by Eileen McIntyre, Chair, Hingham Land Conservation Trust The Hingham Land Conservation Trust will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Jacobs Meadow, a HLCT conservation area and parkland in South Hingham, at the trust’s Thursday, May …
Photo of SWEAT Instructor, Anna PaivaCourtesy of Derby Street Shops April 20, 2021, Submitted by Derby Street Shops Derby Street Shops announces the return of its popular outdoor fitness series, Derby Street SWEAT, which kicks off its fifth season on April 26 with a variety of workouts for all levels. The 2021 schedule is filled with an exciting mix of …
April 20, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Historical Society’s live outdoor “Springham” concert series, featuring several popular local bands, kicks off this Saturday — the perfect way to welcome the arrival of spring and to celebrate the Hingham community. HHS Executive Director Deirdre Anderson told the Hingham Anchor that she crowdsourced on social media for local …
The Second Parish Church with the banner that Westongraphics of Hingham arranged for their 275th celebration. April 15, 2021, Submitted by Second Parish Minister, Stephanie Kelsch Second Parish church, located on Glad Tidings Plain in Hingham, shared glad tidings indeed last week when a banner honoring the church’s 275th year was installed on the front of …
This is the week to honor our public safety dispatchers! April 15, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer (photos courtesy of HPD) National Public Safety Telecommunicators (Dispatchers) Week from April 11 to 17 is an opportunity for members of the Hingham community to thank the men and women who answer some of the most challenging calls …
Photo by Joshua Ross Photography April 14, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Selectmen last night proclaimed Thursday, April 22, as Earth Day — and Friday, April 30, as Arbor Day — in the Town of Hingham. Selectmen Joseph Fisher and William Ramsey read the accompanying proclamations issued by the board. The Earth Day proclamation …
Photo courtesy of Kerry Floyd April 12, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer If the bustle of activity at South Shore Country Club this Spring is any indication, the summer season is bound to be even busier. “One of the few pleasant surprises during COVID-19 is that for the first time in many years, our golf …
April 9, 2021, from the Town of Hingham Website Home Composting The Town of Hingham in partnership with the Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee are excited to announce a new Home Composting Program. On April 22, 2021 the Town of Hingham will be offering rodent-resistant home composting bins for $25, over 50 percent off the retail …
Dredging the Harbor is a new column exclusively for the Hingham Anchor by Hinghamite, Matt LeBretton. Matt’s musings will include tongue-in-cheek and irreverent observations around town. Matt lives in Hingham with his wife Michelle, his children Samantha, Abigail and Jake and his best friend Stella the Wonder Dog. Professionally, Matt is a lobbyist and a …
