Possible two-way race for Selectman

January 27, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s a potential two-way race for selectman between Kirk Shilts — who took out nomination papers recently — and William Ramsey, who pulled papers today. Dr. Shilts is a long-serving member of the board of health and the water supply committee and more recently a member of the …

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Hingham Pride Project Promotes Inclusivity

January 26, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Pride Project is picking up momentum following the launch of its website — hinghamprideproject.org — on Thursday. “We were really amazed, happy, and empowered by the reaction when our website went live and our [March 28] fundraising event was posted,” Alyssa DeCourcey — who spearheaded the …

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Man Arrested After Shooting At SWAT Officers

January 25, 2020 Official Hingham Police Department Press Release A Hingham man was arrested Saturday after barricading himself in his apartment and shooting at SWAT Officers. No one was injured. After over three hours of negotiations, the man gave himself up and was arrested without further incident. On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:19am Officers …

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U9 Girl’s Lacrosse Registration is Now Open

Calling all 1st and 2nd Graders, U9 girls lacrosse registration is now open.  Players will begin to learn the fundamentals of the games and compete in an intertown league!  The fun will be held at Carlson field on Saturdays from 9-10:30 am!  Come Join In! Click Here to Register for 1st and 2nd Graders Spring …

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Scholarship Money Raised by HHS Wrestling Team & Boosters Benefits CPL Christopher J. Orlando, USMC Memorial Scholarship Fund

January 23, 2020 On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the HHS Wrestling Team hosted a Veterans Appreciation Night in the gym.  Veterans and their families were treated to FREE admission, concessions, and standing recognition.  The Hingham Police Department Color was on-hand to Parade the Colors; while student athlete Nick Capodilupo, sang his rendition of the National …

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Gelato & Chill and Polkadog Bakery Coming to Derby Street Shops This Spring

Derby Street Shops announces two locally owned businesses will join the property in Spring 2020. Derby Street adds to its boutique treats with Gelato & Chill’s artisanal Italian gelato, and complements its pet-friendly amenities with the arrival of award-winning pet bakery, Polkadog Bakery. These exciting new openings follow the recent debut of two other local …

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Community Preservation Committee recommends funding toward Benjamin Lincoln House purchase and South Shore Country Club pool design

Photo courtesy of the Hingham Historical Society January 16 by Carol Britton Meyer The Community Preservation Committee last night made its recommendations for the use of the town’s Community Preservation Act funds for Town Meeting consideration, including the requested $500,000 for the creation of design/construction documents for a new town pool at South Shore Country …

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