HPD Distributing Free Kids Helmets Today

Thursday, September 10, 2020  Hingham Police will be giving away free kids helmets TODAY. Thanks to a grant that was awarded from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (EOPSS), HPD has received a shipment of kids helmets to distribute. Today, Thursday September 10, 2020, helmets will be available from 11am-1pm in front of …

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Hingham Education Association and school officials continue negotiations; enrollment numbers down

September 10, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer With some 350 participants — including many concerned parents — on the School Committee’s nearly three-hour remote meeting call last night, the conversation revolved around the latest Hingham Public Schools Sept. 16 reopening plan for some 4,000 students, a significant decrease in enrollments, the length of the school …

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Waking Up Your Tastebuds at Wahlburgers

September 9, 2020 by Courtney Doyle, Chef/Owner, Clandestine Kitchen, LLC *All photos courtesy of Courtney Doyle New look, who ‘dis? The Hingham Shipyard Wahlburgers location just released a brand new menu – and we will have one of everything, please. Under the direction of veteran chef and local culinary mastermind, Anne Stenfors, Wahlburgers has a new offering …

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SAPA Restaurant in the Hingham Shipyard to Close Permanently

Photo credit: Instagram @SapaHingham September 3, 2020 submitted by SAPA  SAPA, an upscale Asian Fusion restaurant in the Hingham Shipyard, just a short walk from local shops, the ferry, and luxury living, will close its doors after only two years. SAPA is just one of many local businesses that are crippled by the Coronavirus Pandemic …

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Massachusetts AFL-CIO Endorses Senator Patrick O’Connor For Re-election

O’Connor is the only Republican to be endorsed by the Labor Organization September 3, 2020  Today, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) for re-election. The endorsement is especially significant because out of the 65 candidates that were endorsed by the Commonwealth’s statewide labor organization, O’Connor was the only Republican. “Now, …

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State Rep. Joan Meschino Running For Reelection

Photo courtesy of Joan Meschino September 2, 2020 Submitted by Joan Meschino Campaign When she was first elected, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) knew the job of representing Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, and North Scituate at the State House would be exciting and challenging. What she didn’t know was how sincerely satisfying it would be to …

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Smith unsuccessful in state rep primary, but proud of campaign effort

September 2, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Two Hingham residents figured prominently in yesterday’s state primary. While Melissa B. Smith’s challenge to incumbent James Michael Murphy’s state representative seat on the Democratic party ballot — which includes Hingham Precinct 2 — was unsuccessful, it was not for lack of effort. “The results weren’t what we’d …

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Tolman Family Makes Final Preparations for Virtual MDA “Telethon” Party

September 1, 2020  *All photos submitted by the Tolman Family As Labor Day weekend rapidly approaches, The Tolman Family and their “Telethon Team” are making final preparations for the 44th annual MDA “Telethon” Party, which will, to help raise funds to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Due to Covid-19, children and adults with neuromuscular disease …

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Shop Tax Free Weekend Deals at Derby Street Shops

Shoppers can look forward to special deals and offers this coming Tax Free Weekend, August 29-30, at Derby Street Shops. A list of Tax Free Weekend deals event follow below. All retail purchases will comply with Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend rules and regulations. Derby Street Shops 98 Derby Street, Hingham, MA @derbystreetshops | www.Derbystshops.com   …

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