Join the ’50 flags’ Fourth of July Parade Campaign!

Photos by Crow Point Creations Photos by: Crow Point Creations June 10, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Hundreds of flags are waving all around town in groups of 50 or more in a show of patriotism and support for the Fourth of July Parade — a compelling sight. The flags are a real boost to …

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Colorful Downtown Mural Nearing Completion

June 10 by Carol Britton Meyer Visitors to Hingham Square Sunday who were enjoying the beautiful weather were pleased to see the progress that has been made on the colorful, historically-themed mural that’s being painted on the back and side of the Hennessy News Building on North Street. “Its nearly 90 percent complete,” said well-known …

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Six Hingham Students Win Awards in South Shore Conservatory Piano Competition

South Shore Conservatory congratulates piano student Kevin Bellan of Hingham for having won honorable mention in his division of SSC’s recent Piano Competition.  He is a student of SSC piano instructor HuiMin Wang. South Shore Conservatory congratulates piano student Grace Ji of Hingham for having taken second place in her division of SSC’s recent Piano …

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Needed: Donations for Troop Care Packages

Over the past 15 years, the First Baptist Church of Hingham has packed and shipped more than 49,500 pounds of Care Package supplies contributed by Hingham and surrounding communities to our deployed U.S. soldiers. FBC volunteers are currently supporting 21 soldiers and their units throughout the Middle East by shipping Care Packages to that destination. …

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Update: Investigation Continues on Two Town Employees

June 5, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Background: An NBC10 Boston report that aired April 30 on the 11 p.m. news (“Tip Leads to Investigation of Hingham Town Employees Possibly Double-Dipping”) alleged that the town engineer and a member of his staff reported overlapping hours to the Quincy Department of Public Works for work they …

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Paul Healey Appointed to Serve on Zoning Board of Appeals

June 5, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Lifelong resident Paul Healey’s “break” from town government didn’t last long. After finishing his sixth year on the Board of Selectmen in late April following his decision not to seek re-election, Healey was appointed by the Selectmen last night to serve a three-year term on the zoning board …

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Help is at Hand for Those Struggling with Addiction in Hingham

Left to right, Hingham CARES President Kristen Arute with Hingham CARES Vice President Lori McCarthy. June 3, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The current opioid epidemic is affecting people from all walks of life, regardless of their age, economic status, background, or address, including residents of Hingham, Cohasset, Hull, and the entire South Shore. According …

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