Will Procter, Orchestra June 12, 2020 by Monica Tesler Among the many cancelled events during this time of remote learning and social distancing are the Hingham High School year-end music department concerts, including the major works chorus concert and the combined band/orchestra spring concert. These top notch musical performances are traditionally capped off by award …
June 12, 2020 The Hingham Historical Society launches virtual tours of Old Ordinary, its 1686 House Museum and walking tours of historic Downtown Hingham this month. All tours are led by trained docents and provide residents and visitors with an in depth look at Hingham history. The Hingham Historical Society is offering virtual Tours of …
June 11, 2020 by Laura Winters All photos courtesy of Kerry Brett Local photographer, Kerry Brett, has long been known for her stunning lifestyle portraiture. A former staff photographer for the Improper Bostonian, Kerry is a master photographer who has operated a studio and small business in Hingham for 23 years. Kerry’s father, award-winning …
June 10, 2020 Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS), a regional provider of emergency shelter and housing, has announced a new fundraising campaign as an alternative to its annual FoodFest event, which has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 crisis. FBMS is launching the Campaign for Hope with a goal of raising $500,000 by …
June 9, 2020 by Hilary Jenison (photos courtesy of Derby Street Shops) As part of the state’s phase two reopening plan, Derby Street Shop’s retail stores are beginning to welcome back guests for in-store shopping. While many of the restaurants and retail stores have been open for curbside shopping and takeout, the team at WS …
June 9, 2020 by Laura Winters Hingham resident, Alexis MacElhiney is the first to admit that she did not fully understand the Black Lives Matter movement until George Floyd was killed. “I saw the images of him pinned under the officer’s knee as he was handcuffed and posing no threat. Then I saw the others …
Click Here to Reserve Your Flag(opens in new tab) Photos provided by the 4th of July Parade Committee June 7, 2020 submitted by the 4th of July Parade Committee Unfortunately, most all of the 4th of July traditions in Hingham have been canceled this year – including the Rec Road Race, the Pancake Breakfast, the …
May 30, 2020 Elinor, Audrey and Henry Smith When three Hingham children, Elinor, Audrey and Henry Smith realized that they had extra time on their hands during COVID quarantine, they sought out a way to use their time to help others. After becoming frustrated that their sewing skills were not good enough to make masks …
May 29, 2020 by Hilary Jenison The Guesthouse in Downtown Hingham is now offering a clean and safe workspace for rent on a weekly basis. The office rental will be available Monday through Friday, week to week, now through August 31st. Due to the COVID-10 pandemic, The Guesthouse made a decision on March 14th to …
May 28, 2020 by Hilary Jenison The 11th Annual “Knock Out Cancer” Fundraiser was supposed to be held in mid-May and while it was cancelled due to the pandemic, organizers are continuing their mission to raise money for The Jimmy Fund. While this year there is no event, they are selling “Knock Out Cancer” T-shirts …
