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lwinters August 12, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Select Board shared in a moment of silence Tuesday night in honor of longtime Hingham resident William “Bill” Friend, who passed on unexpectedly Aug. 3. He is perhaps best known in town for his longtime service as a member of the South Shore Country Club Management Committee. …
August 12, 2021 by Gabrielle Martin Tonight: The collaboration of the summer is happening today, Thursday, August 12, at 6:00pm at Untold’s Scituate Brewery & Taproom. That’s right: Hinghamite Mike Dyer of Untold Brewing is collaborating with fellow townie Michele Friedman of No Wake Lifestyle to release a new, limited-edition IPA–and today, they’ll be hosting …
August 11, 2021 Get ready to end the 2021 Summer season with a SPLASH! Come down to the wharf on Thursday, August 12, 2021, BYOB (Bring Your Own BLANKET) and picnic, and celebrate another great season at Hingham Maritime Center. Enjoy Nona’s ice cream (complimentary small ice cream for every program participant) and donate to …
August 11, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer “Unfortunately,” Town Administrator Tom Mayo acknowledged to the Select Board Tuesday night, “we’re back in the world where COVID updates are necessary again.” That’s because there has been an uptick in the number of COVID cases in Hingham recently. No information was provided as to whether those who …
Hingham Anchor staff photo August 11, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Restaurateur Brian Moy got the green light from the Hingham Select Board Tuesday night to open Nomai at the Derby Street Shops — offering a new culinary experience — when they approved his application for common victualer, all-alcoholic beverages, and entertainment licenses. Nomai — …
August 10, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Dr. Gary Maestas was recently named Hingham Public Schools interim superintendent of schools after serving as Plymouth Public Schools Supt. of Schools for 12 years — replacing Paul Austin, who resigned effective the end of July. But it’s not “official” yet, School Committee Chair Kerry Ni explained at …
Hingham Middle School (photo by Joshua Ross Photography) August 10, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Director of Student Services Dr. Suzanne Vinnes presented a three-year overview of the Hingham Public Schools’ special education program to the School Committee Monday night during a remote meeting. She explained that special education is “not a one-size-fits-all approach,” and …
August 10, 2021 Thomas and Debra Hoffman of Hingham are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Day, to Michael Joseph Sexton, son of Randy and Jo-Ann Sexton of Charleston Lake, Ontario, Canada. Lindsey is a 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Academy and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Broadcast Journalism from …
Photo by Kelly Sikkema August 10, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer More than 500 people have signed a “Keep Masks Optional — Hingham Parent’s Choice!” petition, which was submitted to the School Committee Monday, through change.org. The goal is to collect 1,000 signatures. The theme behind this petition to school officials is, “Our children need …
Photo courtesy of Sonia Steele August 10, 2021 by Ally Donnelly Sonia Steele was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a little more than three years ago. Flare ups are triggered by stress and environmental factors. So when a worldwide pandemic hit, the Hingham mom and her family did what they had to do. They locked their …