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lwinters June 9, 2020 by Laura Winters Hingham resident, Alexis MacElhiney is the first to admit that she did not fully understand the Black Lives Matter movement until George Floyd was killed. “I saw the images of him pinned under the officer’s knee as he was handcuffed and posing no threat. Then I saw the others …
Photo courtesy of Courtney Sherwood June 8, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Even though this has been a far-different year from the one long-anticipated by seniors, the creative efforts of students, parents, and school administrators ensure meaningful and enjoyable — if not the traditional — end-of-school-year events and celebrations, culminating in the postponed Aug. 1 …
Click Here to Reserve Your Flag Photos provided by the 4th of July Parade Committee June 7, 2020 submitted by the 4th of July Parade Committee Unfortunately, most all of the 4th of July traditions in Hingham have been canceled this year – including the Rec Road Race, the Pancake Breakfast, the 4th of July …
Photo by Josh Ross June 7, 2020 by Laura Winters Wahlburgers, the Hingham based restaurant company founded by Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, donated 160 meals to Hingham’s own first responders, health care workers and community volunteers at the Hingham Central Fire Station on Friday, June 5. Photo by Josh Ross Wrapping up their …
June 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Outdoor dining may soon be available at Hingham restaurants — perfect timing with the arrival of warm weather. However, while Hingham restaurant owners are eager to reopen, it’s not easy to make plans when the details are unclear or not yet available. Even though Town Administrator Tom Mayo …
June 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer On Monday, the Selectmen’s office received word that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection approved the Water Supply Business Plan for the Weir River Water System, without conditions. This comes as good news leading up to the transition of the water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of …
Photo by Joshua Ross Photography June 3, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Selectman Mary Power attended last night’s candlelight vigil at St. John’s, calling the event “peaceful, moving, and appropriate.” “Social distancing was practiced the entire time. The vigil was safe, orderly, and meaningful. After attending I have a sense of peace I haven’t felt …
Photo by Joshua Ross Photography June 2, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer There are many details to work out in preparation for the June 20 outdoor Town Meeting, where important town business will be conducted. Town Meeting warrants will be mailed to every Hingham household prior to that date. Several things are sure: the seats …
Courtesy of Irish Eyes Photography June 2, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer On Thursday afternoon, the selectmen will consider a Proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month. The June 4 meeting starts at 2:30 p.m. In the meantime, more than 3,600 people have signed a change.org petition started by Hingham student William Buckley asking the Selectmen to …
By: Bob Malme, Archivist, Hingham Historical Society In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and thanks to two binders of the John P. Richardson Collection co-owned by the Hingham Historical Commission and Hingham Historical Society, I would like to introduce the Dalys, one of the town’s earliest Irish immigrant families. Daniel Daly (1825-1911) was born in …