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July 5, 2024 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross With ideal running conditions on an ideal race course, Hingham native Mike Durkin was the first to cross the finish line out of almost 1,900 participants. Durkin won his second July 4th Road Race in a row. This year was extra memorable with some old …
July 5, 2024 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross This year’s parade had a little bit of everything – marching bands, drum bands, horses, clowns, state champions, theater groups. and local organizations. A few members of the community were also honored – Scott McMillan was Grand Marshall, Janine Suchecki was Veternan of the Year, …
July 3, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The Weir River Water System and Veolia, which operates the water company, are gearing up for the busy Fourth of July holiday and the expected additional usage, with staff at heightened readiness throughout the day. WRWS serves customers in Hingham, Hull, and North Cohasset. Precautionary measures are in …
July 1, 2024 By Cleaner Greener Hingham The Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee will be hosting a free beginner composting workshop at the Hingham Public Library on July 9th at 7pm. Composting is a great summer project for individuals, families, or neighborhoods looking to reduce their carbon footprint and food waste. And there is the added …
July 1, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Principal Mary Eastwood, who has retired after spending the majority of her 45-year career with Hingham Public Schools at South Elementary School, feels fortunate to have “something this special in my life that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Her favorite part of her job as principal for the …
July 1, 2024 Submitted by Derby St Shops Tatte Bakery & Café, renowned for its artisanal pastries, savory dishes, and warm, inviting atmosphere, is excited to announce its expansion to the South Shore. Its newest location at Derby Street Shops in Hingham, is set to welcome guests later this year. Tatte Bakery & Café has …
June 28, 2024 by Carol Britton Meyer (photo by Josh Ross) Updated at 5:58pm on 6/28 to include statement from the Hingham Education Association. The School Committee met in executive session Friday morning to work through several union contracts/agreements, returning to open session after more than an hour. The contract with the Hingham Administrators Association …
June 27, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer During Wednesday afternoon’s meeting of the Weir River Water System water commissioners, the Hingham Select Board — acting as water commissioners — listened to a review of the discolored water issue that plagued many water users in Hull, Hingham, and North Cohasset for several days. Although most of …
June 27, 2024 By Geri Duff Bertie Ellis, Carrie White, Ann E. Woodside and Corine Emerson went for a cruise around Hingham Harbor in 1906. No life jackets, hats, or sunscreen and if they went overboard the long skirts would drag them under. Luckily, the water was calm. Ann’s father, W.E. Woodside, had a photo studio on …
June 25, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer (photos by Joshua Ross) Longtime Hingham resident and longstanding town government volunteer Bob Curley said he was “bowled over” when he learned he had been named 2024 Hinghamite of the Year by the Hingham Anchor. Imagine his surprise when he pulled into his driveway last week following an …