High-End House Flipping

May 25, 2021 by Ally Donnelly With a toothy grin and disarming charm, PJ Antonik takes up all the space in a room. He is the founder and frontman of Oak Development & Design, a home renovation firm based in Hingham. He has his own TV show, podcast and clients snapping up his Instagram-marketed homes. …

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School Reopening Committee meets again Wednesday (May 26)

Photo courtesy of Foster PTO May 25, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The school reopening committee met for the first time on May 12 and will meet again this Wednesday, with a number of unknowns to consider as the Hingham Public Schools and other local districts await updated Department of Elementary & Secondary guidance later …

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Hingham’s Local Election Results

May 13, 2021 by Laura Harper Winters Today, Hingham’s town election was held and the results are in! Results: Winners are highlighted below in bold red  Select Board — Liz Klein, Michelle Larned, and Joseph Kelly Town Clerk —  Carol Falvey, Thomas Patch, Libby Lewiecki, and Laura Marwill Board of Health —  Peter Bickford and Johanna …

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Hingham Fireworks Remain on Hold Until 2022

May 21, 2021 by Hingham Lions Club As things return to normal with mask restrictions lifting and the July 4th parade now moving forward, it will be one more year before Fireworks light up the skies in Hingham Harbor. The Hingham Lions and the ad-Hoc Harborworks Committee say it’s too late to secure the necessary …

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First two Hingham hybrid police cars are a hit

Left to right: Chief David Jones, Officer Benjamin Carr, Officer Kevin Nguyen, Officer Michael Dunlea, Deputy Chief Ryan O’Shea May 20, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The first two of several hybrid police cars that were ordered recently have arrived at the Hingham Police Department, to rave reviews. “We are very excited that we took delivery of these 2021 Ford …

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Shop Local: Third Thursday Stroll – Thursday, May 20th

Photo courtesy of Hingham Downtown Association May 19, 2021 Submitted by Lynn Barclay, Executive Director, Hingham Downtown Association Shop, dine and explore downtown Hingham this Thursday evening. The Hingham Downtown Association is excited to bring back the Third Thursday Stroll. Participating stores from Hingham Center to downtown will stay open until 7:00PM. Jazz music from DJ …

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A new sub shop is coming to town!

Photo courtesy of Jersey Mikes Subs May 19, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening at 400 Lincoln St. next to Stop & Shop next Wednesday, May 26. “It’s a concept out of the Jersey Shore — an old-school shop offering sub sandwiches made fresh to order, sliced meats displayed before the …

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Select Board: Hingham’s Most Powerful Positions

May 18, 2021 by Ally Donnelly Local elections matter and this one is big. With the retirement of chair Mary Power, there is one open seat on Hingham’s Select Board. Three candidates are vying for what is a demanding, often thankless job. I was so curious to know why Joe Kelly, Liz Klein and Michelle …

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Fourth of July parade a ‘go’ for this year

Photo by Joshua Ross May 17, 2021 Carol Britton Meyer “We’re back in business!” July Fourth Parade Committee Chair Jim Murphy reported to the Hingham Anchor Monday night after talking with Town Administrator Tom Mayo. This means there will be a Fourth of July parade this year after all based on Gov. Charlie Baker’s May …

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Students no longer required to wear face masks outdoors

May 17, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Gov. Charlie Baker had some good news for students today — effective tomorrow, May 18 — on top of his announcement that all restrictions on Massachusetts businesses and industries will be lifted effective May 29. According to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, after consulting with the …

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