Celebrating Femininity with Aja from Fig A

Photos by Stephanie C. Olsen Aja Amontea is the founder and owner of Fig.A, a new women’s shop in Downtown Hingham.  We recently had the chance to catch up with her about the new shop and the inspiration for it.  Fun fact, Aja’s husband grew up in Hingham and his parents used to own Amontea’s …

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Knocking It Out of the Park with Alex Malloy

What inspired you to start the Wiffle Ball Classic? I have been a patient at Boston Children’s Hospital for a little over 3 years now.  In the 8th grade I was diagnosed with a very rare disease called Gorham Stout also known as “Vanishing Bone Disease”. The disease caused significant damage to my spine and …

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Grabbing a Bite with Wes Baltzer of Stars

Wes Baltzer is the General Manager of Stars on Hingham Harbor and Part-Owner of Entitled Beer Company. You won’t meet a nicer, more humble guy than Wes Baltzer.  He is often waiting to greet you as you walk into Stars – always with a smile … even during those hectic breakfast hours. Stars recently celebrated …

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Talking Politics with Carlos Da Silva

Carlos Antonio Ferreira Da Silva is the Vice Chair of the Hingham School Committee. He was elected in 2016 and reelected in April 2019. Carlos is the first ever Brazilian-American elected to public office in the United States.  He and his family moved to Hingham in 2007, and he enjoys everything about our great town! …

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Marching with Uncle Sam

2019 marks longtime Hingham resident George Ford’s 12th year marching as Uncle Sam in the Hingham Fourth of July parade. He’s a familiar and well-loved figure strolling along the parade route, waving to the crowd. He’s hoping to continue in that role at least until he hits the 20-year-mark! Hingham, meet “Uncle Sam.” Courtesy of …

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A Look at Hingham Public Schools with James LaBillois

Dr. James M. LaBillois is the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Hingham, Massachusetts. Dr. LaBillios remains active within educational communities outside of K-12 education serving on numerous professional committees, has served as a consultant for the US Agency for International Development in Skopje, Macedonia, and has provided a number of contracted professional development sessions for …

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Lightening up and Leaning in with Matt Gallagher

Assembly is a retail shop for men and women located in Downtown Hingham. Owner Matt Gallagher, originally from LA, comes to the east coast with over a decade working in the wholesale industry, currently representing a women’s activewear brand. At Assembly, Matt’s west coast style is transparent through his product assortment and in-store experience. You’ll …

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Reflecting on a Life of Hingham Service with Paul Healey

  Selectman Paul Healey is closing in on 60 years living in Hingham.  Paul grew up in town, attended school here and met his wife, Esther Cundari, at Hingham High School.  Paul and Esther raised their five children in Hingham and now have six grandchildren, one of who just arrived on Easter Sunday morning. Paul …

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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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