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lwinters September 7, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer All individuals ages five and over, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors in all Hingham municipal facilities, effective Tuesday, Sept. 7. This mandate was issued by Town Administrator Tom Mayo. Individuals for whom a face …
Jay Tolman and Aaden Bessette September 2, 2021 Submitted by the Tolman Family Sunday September 5th 11 am – 4 pm 70 South St Hingham, MA www.tolmantelethon.com As Labor Day weekend rapidly approaches, the Tolman Family and their “Telethon Team” are making final preparations for the 45th annual MDA “Telethon” Party to raise funds to …
Photo by Red Gunn September 1, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Town of Hingham will host the Annual Candlelight Vigil at the POW/MIA Memorial on Whitney Wharf at Hingham Harbor Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., which coincides with the 2021 National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony will last for about an hour. “This …
September 1, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The number of reported new COVID-19 cases in Hingham continues to rise, Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur reported to the Select Board during a remote meeting Tuesday afternoon. “The most recent Massachusetts Department of Public Health data published on Aug. 26 indicates a total of 50 new COVID-19 …
August 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Lessons taught in the small-group setting at the Clayton Learning Lab in South Hingham are filled with multi-sensory activities to engage pre-K through grade eight students as they enhance their math and literacy skills. “The idea is to make learning fun,” owner Emily Clayton — a former student …
Dave Sargent (courtesy photo) August 30, 2021 by Dave Sargent Imagine the US leaving Hawaii when it was a territory, to the Japanese. Compare the Taliban to the Japanese whose military had murdered between 100,000 and 200,000 helpless Chinese military prisoners and civilians and the rape of 10s of thousands of Chinese women during the …
August 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham residents and other motorists who pass through town are advised to plan ahead, with a significant road construction project along a 1.7-mile stretch of Rte. 228 scheduled for September. The limits of the work run from the intersection of Short Street (Rt. 228) and School Street in …
Glenn Mangurian August 30, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Yes, it’s that time of year again. Students are stocking up on supplies including masks again. School districts across the country are grappling with the challenges of providing quality education while protecting the health of students, faculty and staff. While we thought we were headed toward recovery …
Harrington, William Thomas “Bill”, 54, of Hingham, died suddenly of a heart attack while playing softball on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He maintained law offices in Boston and Hingham where he specialized in litigation as a self-employed attorney. Born in Boston on July 10, 1967, he was the son …
Photo by Joshua Ross Photography August 30, 2021 by Meteorologist Michael Page This past weekend had an “end of summer” feel, with lower humidity and cooler temperatures. Throw in sunsets that are again before 7:30, and suddenly signs of fall are mounting. Here are three things to know about this week’s weather around the South …