New Ice Cream Shop Opening Soon at Hingham Bathing Beach

Photo courtesy of Joshua Ross Photography (taken Spring 2020) September 4, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Beach House Hingham — a new seasonal ice cream shop featuring delicious Gifford’s, Bliss, and Richardson flavors — will make its debut in the new bathhouse at Hingham Harbor on Monday, Sept. 14. The owners of Stars on Hingham …

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Massachusetts AFL-CIO Endorses Senator Patrick O’Connor For Re-election

O’Connor is the only Republican to be endorsed by the Labor Organization September 3, 2020  Today, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) for re-election. The endorsement is especially significant because out of the 65 candidates that were endorsed by the Commonwealth’s statewide labor organization, O’Connor was the only Republican. “Now, …

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State Rep. Joan Meschino Running For Reelection

Photo courtesy of Joan Meschino September 2, 2020 Submitted by Joan Meschino Campaign When she was first elected, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) knew the job of representing Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, and North Scituate at the State House would be exciting and challenging. What she didn’t know was how sincerely satisfying it would be to …

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Smith unsuccessful in state rep primary, but proud of campaign effort

September 2, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Two Hingham residents figured prominently in yesterday’s state primary. While Melissa B. Smith’s challenge to incumbent James Michael Murphy’s state representative seat on the Democratic party ballot — which includes Hingham Precinct 2 — was unsuccessful, it was not for lack of effort. “The results weren’t what we’d …

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Hingham Public All School PTO Launches “The Apple Project”

Ryder, Avery and Emily Cormier support the Apple Project (photo by Joshua Ross) August 31, 2020 submitted by Hingham Public Schools All Town PTO (photo by Joshua Ross) As we prepare to begin an unprecedented school year, the Hingham All Town PTO invites you to rally behind the Hingham Public Schools (HPS) educators, administrators, staff, …

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Shop Tax Free Weekend Deals at Derby Street Shops

Shoppers can look forward to special deals and offers this coming Tax Free Weekend, August 29-30, at Derby Street Shops. A list of Tax Free Weekend deals event follow below. All retail purchases will comply with Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend rules and regulations. Derby Street Shops 98 Derby Street, Hingham, MA @derbystreetshops | www.Derbystshops.com   …

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Movie Night Out Is Real Again at the Loring!

Photo by Joshua Ross Photography August 24, 2020 by Mona K. Pohl on behalf of the Hingham Downtown Association It isn’t an overstatement to call the Loring Hall Cinema a prized fixture in downtown Hingham. Established as a meeting hall in 1852 and owned by the Scott family since 1964, the Loring catches the eye …

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Historical Commission still hoping to restore part of historic Skate House

Photo courtesy of Hingham Recreation Department August 24, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Recreation Commission, which owns the now-closed East Street Skate House and has control over the adjacent property — including the pond — is seeking an emergency permit to have the building torn down. Last January, a structural engineer hired by the …

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