Good news for Foster School

December 6, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer It looks like the third try could be the charm when it comes to seeking Massachusetts School Building Authority partial state reimbursement for what school officials have said for years is much-needed renovation work — or a completely new building — for Foster School. The agenda posted on …

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Join St. John’s for Advent Lessons & Carols

On Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 pm, the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Hingham will offer its annual Advent Service of Lessons & Carols. This well-loved service has deep roots in the Anglican musical tradition and draws worshippers from throughout Hingham and the South Shore each December. For many, Lessons & Carols …

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Christmas in the Square Timeline

Christmas in the Square Lineup 2019 Holiday Music on stage at the corner of South Street and Main Street 5:30-6:00pm Mike Boucher with South and Main 6:00-6:10pm Derby Academy 6:10-6:20pm St. Paul’s School 6:20-6:30pm Su Escuela 6:30pm Santa arrives (Meet Santa at the Tent on South Street for pictures) 6:30-7:00pm Mike Boucher with South and …

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Former Selectman Speaks Out After Getting Arrested

December 5, 2019 by Laura Burns This morning I was arrested at the site of the proposed Weymouth gas compressor station as fifty or so colleagues and I attempted to prevent construction from beginning.  This is not what I wanted to do with my Thursday morning, but it’s what has to happen now. For five …

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Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade in Hingham

December 5, 2019 by Laura Winters and Hilary Jenison All photos were provided by the business owners.  As we are all in the midst of the holiday shopping madness, fighting for a parking spots, perusing websites, looking for the best sales, and trying to find the perfect present for our loved ones, we invite you …

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PJ’s Perspective: So you want to flip houses, huh?

After: Squirrel Hill Home All photos courtesy of PJ Antonik December 5, 2019 by PJ Antonik  PJ is the owner of Hingham based Oak Development & Design and host of “Heart of Oak” on NESN. He resides in Hingham with his wife and two kids and will be sharing his view on Real Estate and …

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

The annual Christmas in the Square Celebration Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. will feature live holiday music, a visit by Santa atop a fire truck and photos with the jolly fellow, an ice sculpture, giant-sized peppermint sticks, The Festival of Trees by the Hingham Women’s Club,  and other fun activities that have …

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Laughing All the Way With Daniel Miller-Dempsey

Photos courtesy of Daniel Miller-Dempsey Whether you know him from around town, kids’ school events, or – more likely- from Hingham Pinboard, you would probably agree with us that Daniel Miller-Dempsey is one of the funniest guys in town. (And why do we always feel the need to use his full name?)  He has a …

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What Are You Thankful For, Hingham?

We are incredibly grateful to live in such an amazing community that has been so supportive of The Anchor since we set sail. To spread the spirit of gratitude we asked a few amazing people who live and/or work in Hingham to share what they are grateful for this year.  With gratitude in our hearts …

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A Banner Year for Golf at South Shore Country Club

It was a great year on the course at the South Shore Country Club (SSCC) with improved playing conditions and a faster pace of play, making the course more attractive to area golfers. As a result, the Town of Hingham-owned club saw more visits from both junior and adult golfers helping the course produce revenue …

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