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July 18, 2024 By Roy Harris Rev. Carie Johnsen will become minister of Hingham’s Old Ship Church on Aug. 1. She brings to the Unitarian Universalist congregation what she calls “a collaborative leadership and worship style,” developed over the 15 years since she was co-ordained by First Parish Brewster and First Parish Duxbury. Rev. Carie, …
July 18, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The long-awaited Route 3A corridor project — still in the planning stages — will feature a shared use path along part of the waterfront. SUPs are designed to accommodate a variety of users — walkers, bicyclists, joggers, individuals with disabilities, and pets — among others. As background — …
July 17, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Select Board recently accepted a “check” for $46,568 in American Rescue Plan Act funds on behalf of the Town of Hingham to pay for engineering services as part of a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Regional Water Study related to estimating the water supply and demand in …
July 17, 2024 By Geri Duff Bethlehem Steel owned and operated the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy and was a major contractor for the US Navy. Just before the US entered the WWII all Bethlehem Steel shipyards were operating at full capacity, so land was acquired in Hingham with help from the US Navy. The land was …
July 16, 2024 Submitted by the Town of Hingham According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), a Heat Advisory will be in effect through Wednesday 7/17 for much of southern New England, including Hingham. Heat index values are expected to range between 95-104 degrees. Residents can seek relief from the heat at the following …
July 15, 2024 By Inly School Prepare your child for Kindergarten with this engaging, hands-on Summer program tailored just for them! This exciting half-day class is meticulously designed to cultivate skills in a joyful and exploratory environment. Rising Kindergarteners will embark on a learning adventure where they’ll: Practice letter and number recognition Build confidence through …
July 12, 2204 By Food Scribe Consulting, LLC On Friday, June 28th, Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioner Ashley Randle, accompanied by executive staff from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, toured three South Shore producers nestled along the coastal towns of Cohasset and Scituate: Holly Hill Farm, Teodora’s Boucherie Gourmande, and Mullaney’s Harborside …
July 9, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools Hingham Public Schools and the HHS PTO warmly invite community members to welcome and meet with the incoming interim high school principal, Dr. John Buckey. We have arranged two opportunities for you to meet with Dr. Buckey: Virtual Meeting: Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Zoom …
July 9, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer After receiving word that Hingham Education Association Units A (teachers), B (paraprofessionals), and D (administrative assistants) ratified their respective agreements on Monday (July 8), the School Committee met on Tuesday morning — along with Select Board Chair Joseph Fisher — to discuss the three memorandums of agreement. The …
July 8, 2024 By The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP) is proud to announce that we have received a Platinum-level EVAL certification from the Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) program. This certification, run by Forth and backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, recognizes our commitment to advancing carbon-free transportation opportunities for our employees …