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lwinters Photo by Joshua Ross Photography October 7, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The first public presentation of the 2020 Comprehensive Hingham Athletic Fields and Outdoor Court study — now is in its final stages following a number of working group meetings and opportunities for public input, with more to come — attracted a large “crowd” …
October 7, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer If the Public Safety Facility Building Committee — following a thorough exploration of the site — finds the proposed 335 Lincoln St. parcel suitable for a combined police and fire department building — and the selectmen support that recommendation — Hingham citizens will be marking their calendars for …
Photo provided by Nina Wellford October 6, 2020 Submitted by: Nina Wellford The members of Old Ship Church take the stewardship of our property very seriously. Since 1681 the First Parish congregation has been supporting the Meeting House, the oldest building in continuous use as a place of worship in the United States. It sits …
October 6, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The School Committee approved a 14-page Memorandum of Agreement with the Hingham Education Association Unit A regarding the reopening of schools and the 2020-2021 school year last night. The HEA had ratified the MOA earlier. While there was no public discussion about the MOA, Salary and Negotiations Subcommittee …
Fall in Hingham Cemetery. Anchor Staff Photo October 4, 2020 by Michael Page, Meteorologist This week we’re looking ahead to a long weekend, and generally speaking, pleasant Autumn weather continues to rule the day in Hingham. 1. Chilly Mornings With more and more students slowly going back to school in person, you again have to …
October 4, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Trying to stop the natural gas compressor station in nearby Weymouth due to public health and safety concerns has been an uphill battle for members of Hingham Residents Against the Compressor Station and others who have joined the fight. Following recent incidents that occurred at the site, their …
October 1, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer For the second time in a week, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin alerted the Hingham Public Schools community of positive COVID-19 test results within the school community — one today in the Hingham Middle School community and two others late last week. “I am in constant contact with …
Build your own egg sandwich. Photo courtesy of Flour. October 1, 2020 by Laura Harper Winters Get excited, Hingham, because Flour Bakery+Cafe is hosting a pop-up in the 02043 this weekend at 18 Shipyard Drive. On Saturday, October 3rd, you’ll be able to pick up some of your favorite treats without making the trek into …
Mass.gov photo October 1, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer With five new Hingham COVID-19 cases reported this week by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, Hingham remains in the moderate-risk “yellow” zone. The total number of Hingham cases since Jan. 1 is now 338, with 14 new cases reported in the last 14 days. This …
Courtesy of Hingham Police September 28, 2020 Courtesy of Hingham Police Department Several boys playing at a baseball field found what they believed to be a gun. They did the right thing, they didn’t touch it and instead told a parent who called 9-1-1. Officers determined it was actually a BB gun that was the …