Ørsted Donates Books to South School Kindergarteners

Kindergarteners at South Elementary Lauren Burm is a Hingham mother who works for Ørsted as their Head of Public Affairs and Communications for their North American operations.Ørsted, a Danish company that develops, constructs and operates 25 offshore wind farms around the world, recently donated books to every Kindergarten student at South Elementary School and to …

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OPINION: Keyes Running for Re-Election to Housing Authority

Submitted to The Hingham Anchor by candidate Bob Keyes I am seeking re-election to the Housing Authority to carry forward my 26 year successful record dedicated to the Authority’s statutory mission: to offer a range of safe, decent, and affordable housing choices to serve moderate and low-income families, the elderly, veterans and people with disabilities. …

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Newcomers Club to Host Spring Social!

Current, past and future Hingham newcomers – come celebrate the beginning of another amazing summer in Hingham with us on 4/27 7-10 pm at the Paragon Boardwalk. Bring yourself and your friends for cornhole tournaments (newcomers vs. oldcomers?), delicious Italian food, gelato, amazing music, old school arcade games and signature cocktails (cash bar). $25/ticket members, …

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Following the Leader with Billy Johnston

Billy Johnston is the senior class president at Hingham High School. Whether in the classroom or on the basketball court, Billy’s kindness and leadership inspires us all. “Billy consistently delivers everything a school could hope for in its senior class president. His vision, enthusiasm, leadership and commitment have helped him to become one of the …

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Drugs and Cash Seized Following Traffic Stop

A Mattapan man faces additional charges after initially being arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs following traffic stop Saturday morning. Officers later found a large amount of cash and suspected cocaine in his underwear and marijuana and marijuana edibles in his car. On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:30am, Officer Jonathan Veno was …

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OPINION: “It’s Time for Megan Buhr for Town Moderator”

Submitted by: Melissa Smith Megan Buhr is running for Moderator because she wants to improve town governance by engaging all kinds of Hinghamites, which we need. Schools are falling down. Town properties need attention.  For too long, we have neglected issues, and I believe it’s because we don’t have enough diversity on our appointed committees. …

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Town Meeting is Fast Approaching

April 17, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Town Meeting is just around the corner, and a record crowd is expected — in particular, to consider and vote on the proposed water company acquisition. Remember, every vote counts! The meeting is scheduled for next Monday, April 22, in the High School gym, 17 Union St., beginning …

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Message From the Moderator

Message from Town Moderator Town Moderator Michael Puzo, who presides over Hingham’s annual Town Meeting, encourages all citizens who are registered voters to attend on April 22, offering a message for first-time participants and all who plan to attend. “Every year, every Hingham voter is called to take part in Town Meeting.  More than just …

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Hingham Mother Looking Forward to Her First Town Meeting

By Torrie Hargreaves I have lived in Hingham for three years after moving here from Chicago. While I always voted in Chicago, it’s a city of three million people so it is definitely more difficult to have your voice heard. I am looking forward to seeing our town’s political system at work as I feel …

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