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lwinters Gerry Earle in front of the “Flag House.” Photo by Anchor staff. July 3, 2020 by Laura Winters Hingham has many traditions but the 4th of July has always been a special day in the 02043. The fireworks, pancake breakfast, road race and parade may be taking a hiatus this year, but patriotism has not …
Photo by Joshua Ross July 3, 2020 by Anchor Staff Thank you to Jim Murphy, the Hingham Fourth of July Parade Committee, and Dr. A. Alden Carpenter for their contribution to this article. Hingham’s Fourth of July parade is a treasured event each year for residents and visitors alike. As we continue to practice social …
July 3, 2020 by Hingham Police Department A person was arrested overnight after a standoff with police following a domestic disturbance. On July 2, 2020 at 10:11pm Officers responded to a domestic dispute at a home in the area of the Hingham Public Library. The victim said the other person had assaulted them using a …
Photo by Joshua Ross July 2, 2020 by Hilary Jenison This Fourth of July will look and feel very different without Hingham’s long-standing and beloved traditions, including the Hingham Recreation Road Race, Annual Fourth of July Parade, and the Hingham Harbor Fireworks. However, many residents have come together to make lemonade out of lemons and …
July 2, 2020 Photo courtesy of South Shore Conservatory For the first time ever, South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is offering free participation in its SSC Youth Orchestra program for the first 65 students signing up for private lessons on orchestral instruments at SSC this fall. Under the direction of Elijah Langille, the orchestra program is …
July 1, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (photos by Joshua Ross) Hingham Selectmen (L-R) Mary Power, William “Bill” Ramsey and Joseph Fisher. Photo by Joshua Ross. Newly-elected Selectman William Ramsey was welcomed to the board by fellow members Mary Power and Joseph Fisher Tuesday night. He is filling the seat formerly occupied by Karen Johnson, …
Photo courtesy of Dunkin’ June 30, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer A new NextGen Dunkin’ is opening on Lincoln Street in Hingham around mid-July, featuring an open design, historical Hingham Shipyard murals on the front and side of the building, signature cold beverages delivered through an innovative tap system, plant-based wake-up wraps, ham and cheese …
June 25, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer With the release of the long-awaited Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance today, school administrators, teachers, and students can now start preparing for what will be a different kind of school year in 2020-2021. DESE Initial Fall Reopening Guidance vFF “Here at Hingham …
Photo by Joshua Ross June 25 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Summer vacation has just begun, but school administrators, parents, and students are already thinking about the upcoming 2020-2021 school year and what the “new normal” will look like. Gov. Charlie Baker and other state officials involved with the release of the Initial Fall School …
Father’s Day is this weekend, and I think we can all agree that dad’s deserve something special (maybe, this year more than ever)! In an effort to help local small businesses, we’ve compiled a Father’s Day Gift Guide by asking local shop owner’s for their top selections for dads this year. From shoes to …