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lwinters By: Paula Bagger for the Hingham Historical Society Newly inaugurated President George Washington toured the New England states in the fall of 1789, arriving in Boston on October 24 to an elaborate public celebration. A triumphal arch, designed by Charles Bulfinch, was constructed in Washington’s honor at the west end of the Old State House, …
As the 2020 Town Election date nears, (June 27th or you can vote absentee now!), the Anchor would like to help you get to know each of the candidates seeking positions on two important board races — selectman and school committee. Allow us to introduce you to our second candidate for Hingham’s Board of Selectmen, …
Courtesy of Irish Eyes Photography June 1, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Hundreds of Hingham families, individuals, and businesses will display the Philadelphia Rainbow Pride Flag or Hingham Pride static window clings throughout June — LGBT Pride Month — in a show of support for Hingham’s LGBTQ+ community and the Hingham Pride Project. This non-profit …
As the 2020 Town Election date nears, (June 27th or you can vote absentee now!), the Anchor would like to help you get to know each of the candidates seeking positions on two important board races — school committee and selectman. Allow us to introduce you to our third candidate for Hingham’s School Committee, Stephanie …
May 30, 2020 Elinor, Audrey and Henry Smith When three Hingham children, Elinor, Audrey and Henry Smith realized that they had extra time on their hands during COVID quarantine, they sought out a way to use their time to help others. After becoming frustrated that their sewing skills were not good enough to make masks …
As the 2020 Town Election date nears, (June 27th or you can vote absentee now!), the Anchor would like to help you get to know each of the candidates seeking positions on two important board races — school committee and selectman. Allow us to introduce you to our second candidate for Hingham’s School Committee, Jen Benham. …
May 29, 2020 by Hilary Jenison and Carol Britton Meyer Winston Flowers is permanently closing three of its retail locations, including its downtown Hingham shop, which opened in 2000 as part of the family-owned business and has a loyal following. The Concord and Federal Street shops are also closing. While the physical location will no …
Hingham Bathing Beach, Memorial Day Weekend 2020 May 29, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham bathing beach remains open, but the start-up of the soon-to-be completed bathhouse/community room/snack shop is on hold due to COVID-19. In a teleconference call yesterday, the bathing beach trustees talked at length about how state COVID-19 guidelines for beaches …
As the 2020 Town Election date nears, (June 27th or you can vote absentee now!), the Anchor would like to help you get to know each of the candidates seeking positions on two important board races — selectman and school committee. Allow us to introduce you to our first candidate for Hingham’s Board of Selectmen, Bill Ramsey. …
As the 2020 Town Election date nears, (June 27th or you can vote absentee now!), the Anchor would like to help you get to know each of the candidates seeking positions on two important board races — selectman and school committee. Allow us to introduce you to our first school committee candidate, Michelle Ayer. Michelle currently …