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lwinters January 14, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer George Irving Davis maintained a youthful spirit and a zest for life throughout his 103 years, 70 of which he spent in the same house near Hingham Centre. Davis — who passed on earlier this month — was affectionately known as “Grandpa” to his granddaughters, Brittany Francis and …
November 11, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer A large number of parents were on the line for the Selectmen’s remote meeting last night in anticipation of the earlier posted Fiscal 2021 Financial Management Plan update, in joint session with the Advisory Committee and the School Committee. At the beginning of the meeting, Selectmen Chair Mary …
Hingham resident, Hannah O’Laughlin, standing by the ferry in Hingham at Hewitt Landing November 11, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Many individuals and families rely on the Hingham/Hull ferry service, from seniors keeping doctor’s appointments and students taking the boat to school in Boston to families on an outing to the Boston Harbor Islands, or …
Photo from Brian McGowan on Unsplash. November 11, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Special Town Meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 21 at noon is “a go,” even with the new, stricter COVID-19 measures in place. The rain date is Sunday, November 22; If it rains that day, the meeting will be held indoors. Any …
Photo courtesy of MBTA November 9, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak announced today that among the many proposed service cuts under the T’s “Forging Ahead” plan — created to address the major budget deficit stemming from much-lower ridership during COVID-19 — is a temporary halting of Hingham/Hull ferry service. Pointing …
November 6, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer After remaining for three consecutive weeks in the COVID-19 “red” zone, Hingham has moved into the lower-risk “green” category. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health statistics released today — one day later than the usual Thursday posting — there were 12 new cases in the last …
November 6, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer With regard to Gov. Charlie Baker’s recent updated guidance concerning face masks and a new stay-at-home advisory from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., Police Chief David Jones explained where the Hingham Police Department stands. “It’s a stay-at-home advisory — not a mandate — so it doesn’t impose a …
$1,395,000, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2924 square feet. 45 Irving Street is a gorgeous off-market home listed by Darleen Lannon of Coldwell Banker. This move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits on a stunning private lot in one of the most desirable and centrally located neighborhoods in town. The expansive lawn is ideal for entertaining …
November 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer An online petition circulated on Facebook on Monday gathered 330 signatures in eight hours in support of fully funding Hingham public schools — with many more expected. Parent Susan Ohoro told the School Committee during its remote meeting last night, “Working with a group of parents, a petition …
November 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Due to COVID-19 and “the lack of visibility” for Fiscal 2022, the upcoming budget process will be shortened and a proposed budget will be developed using “status quo” assumptions, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin said at last night’s School Committee meeting during a presentation of proposed “Guiding Principles …