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Photo by Carol Meyer June 15, 2021, Submitted by DJ MacKinnon, Atlantic Development We would like to thank the residents who attended our June 10 zoom community meeting regarding the future of the Parish Hall property at 107 Main Street. Atlantic Development is working with the Old Ship Church to repurpose the existing 3-acre Parish …
Photo provided by: Nina Wellford June 15, 2021, Submitted by the Old Ship Parish House Project Management Team: Dennis Hogan, Brian McPhillips, Diane Morrison, Ron Pollara, Nina Wellford, Tom Willson Regarding the recent opinion piece on the Old Ship Parish House by some of its nearby neighbors, the Old Ship congregation appreciates their concerns and …
Photo by Robert Koorenny on Unsplash June 13, 2021 by Meteorologist, Michael Page The final week of spring will generally be nice, after a dull start. Photo by Sam Dan Truong on Unsplash Gloomy Start to Week Skies on Monday will be mostly cloudy, and we’ll have a few spotty showers around during the day …
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 …
June 9, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Select Board members affirmed last night — on the occasion of June being Pride Month nationwide — their support for Hingham’s LGBTQ+ residents — including students, employees, vendors, and visitors — and pledged to stand with them “to protect their civil rights and ability to live openly without …
Photo provided by: Nina Wellford June 8, 2021, Submitted by Stephen & Whitney Jiranek, Ginger Aborn, and John & Erin Spranger If you feel strongly about upholding Hingham’s well-preserved historic sites and character, it is crucial to be informed about the construction plans for the Old Ship Church and its Parish House. The strength and …
EAMON THOMAS MCKENNA Age 90 May 10, 1931 — June 6, 2021 Eamon Thomas McKenna, navigator, pilot, veteran, and beloved father and grandfather, died June 6, weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday surrounded by loving family. He was born May 10, 1931, in New York City, the first child and only son of Thomas and …
Photo courtesy of Mufid Majnun on Unsplash June 9, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Health Department reports that the vaccination rate for residents over age 75 is lower in Hingham — 69 percent — than the overall state vaccination rate — 90 percent — for that group of citizens. As of last week, …
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. …