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lwinters Hennessy’s owner Joe Lerardi with Susan Kilmartin — he’s pleased with the mural! The sign is engraved with names of contributing artists. July 17, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The recently-completed colorful, historically-themed mural on the side and back of the Hennessy News Building on North Street was a true labor of love by well-known …
July 12, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The Historic Districts Commission and some neighbors who referred to it as “hulking” and a “monstrosity” think the mixed-use development proposed for 25 and 33 Central St. behind Hingham Community Center is too big for the site. In anticipation of the July 22 joint Planning Board/Zoning Board of …
Hingham Police First Night Out will be held at Cronin Field on Sunday August 4th at 5:30pm with a rain date of Monday, August 5th. Our local event stems from the National First Night out celebration which focuses on promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer. Vendors include: 3rd Alarm Wood …
Always at the forefront of the latest fashion trends, Derby Street Shops announces the addition of a new style setter, Beau & RoBag Company, opening a pop-up on July 23. With its unique designed handbags, vibrantly bold jewelry and exquisite hats, the Charleston-based women’s accessories brand can make any outfit effortlessly chic. Beau & Ro …
July 5, 2019 by Vicki Donlan July 4th is over, but there is plenty of summertime fun ahead. Hingham Harbor has never been more inviting due to the new walkways and soon-to-be opened bathhouse (and snack stand). Hingham Recreation offers Yoga at the Harbor on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.; and Saturdays …
There’s plenty of summer fun right here in Hingham! By Carol Britton Meyer While many families head out-of-town for summer vacation, there are lots of fun happenings to experience right here in Hingham. Recreational opportunities abound — from sailing and rowing at Hingham Maritime Center, swimming at the Bathing Beach, and golfing at South Shore …
July 3, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The message couldn’t be clearer — In order to protect your pets’ well-being and safety, don’t leave them in parked cars during extreme cold or heat. In fact, a Massachusetts animal welfare law enacted in 2016 prohibits confining pets inside cars during weather extremes. According to Hingham Police …
MEMORIAL DAY 2019 – THE MURPH CHALLENGE The Murph Challenge is in honor of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan in 2005 while trying to have his SEAL team rescued during a firefight with the Taliban. Lt. Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor . He had created a workout he …
July 2, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer UPDATE: (July 3, 2019) Get ready for a fun-filled Fourth of July! Among the favorite places to go after the parade is the Hingham Bathing Beach. Hingham’s Executive Health Officer Susan Sarni provided weekly test results for Hingham and local beaches. “Residents can put in any town and …
June 28, 2019 by Laura Winters Fifty years ago today, in the early hours of the morning, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village. Though the club was merely a social refuge for the gay community where they could let loose and be their authentic selves, 13 people were arrested and …