Town Election 2020 preview: Terms expiring for 11 incumbents

December 10, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Have you ever thought about running for a town office? Now’s your chance! Eleven incumbents have terms expiring in 2020, including the town moderator and a selectman. Nomination papers will be available in the Town Clerk’s office starting Jan. 2 for citizens interested in running for one of …

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Good news for Foster School

December 6, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer It looks like the third try could be the charm when it comes to seeking Massachusetts School Building Authority partial state reimbursement for what school officials have said for years is much-needed renovation work — or a completely new building — for Foster School. The agenda posted on …

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PJ’s Perspective: So you want to flip houses, huh?

After: Squirrel Hill Home All photos courtesy of PJ Antonik December 5, 2019 by PJ Antonik  PJ is the owner of Hingham based Oak Development & Design and host of “Heart of Oak” on NESN. He resides in Hingham with his wife and two kids and will be sharing his view on Real Estate and …

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

The annual Christmas in the Square Celebration Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. will feature live holiday music, a visit by Santa atop a fire truck and photos with the jolly fellow, an ice sculpture, giant-sized peppermint sticks, The Festival of Trees by the Hingham Women’s Club,  and other fun activities that have …

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Superintendent Calls His First Snow Day in New Role

Hingham Anchor Staff Photo December, 3rd 2019 by Hilary Jenison It looks like a winter wonderland around Hingham today as the Town has its first snow day of the year.  While many students (and maybe some parents) nervously speculated that our new Superintendent hailing from Maine would “NEVER” cancel school due to snow … Dr. …

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Town Of Hingham DPW Rules and Guidelines for Snow Reminder

Some helpful reminders from the Town of Hingham DPW surrounding Snowstorm Rules and Guidelines … • Residents are asked to keep all parked vehicles off streets that are plowed by the town to expedite snowplowing and sanding operations. • Vehicles obstructing plowing and sanding operations will be towed at the owner’s expense. • No resident …

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Two More Vision Sessions Added for Town Master Planning

The Master Plan Committee invites you to participate in one of the Master Plan Visioning events to share your thoughts and ideas to help create a shared vision and identify goals for Hingham’s future.  In small groups you will discuss your favorite things about Hingham and your least favorite things.  You will discuss what is …

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Plans for 2020 Fourth of July fireworks and community celebration in the works

November 21, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer If you and your family were disappointed that Hingham’s traditional Fourth of July fireworks display and community celebration were canceled last summer, there’s good news. The Oct. 17 informational meeting hosted by the Hingham Lions Club — which sponsors these annual events — attracted nearly 20 people interested …

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Help Name the ‘New’ Water Company

November 19, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Buying a water company is serious business, but now it’s time to have some fun with it! Water customers from Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset are invited to suggest a new name for the water company to go into effect once the transition to Town of Hingham ownership is …

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