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Fireworks Postponed Until 2020: Volunteers Sought to Continue the Tradition The Hingham Lions Club has decided to postpone, albeit reluctantly, its next July 4th Community celebration — which includes spectacular fireworks over Hingham Harbor — until 2020. The Club issued the following press release — including providing a copy to town officials and departments that …
The United States Post Office is sponsoring a nationwide collection of healthy, non-perishable food items Saturday, May 11, as part of its annual food drive. It’s easy to give — just leave your items by your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up and deliver to local food banks and pantries. The Hingham Food …
May 6, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer In partnership with Hingham’s Cleaner Greener Committee, this year’s Taste of Hingham celebration will have an environment-friendly focus. “We’ve ordered 15,000 compostable plates and 6,000 compostable bowls,” said Mark Minister, a member of Hingham Congregational Church, which organizes the event in partnership with the Hingham Downtown Association, …
Photos by Mark Cullings May 6, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Dorothy Galo will be moving on to new adventures at the end of the school year. During her 56 years with Hingham Public Schools, she has been known for her dedication and hard work in whatever position she held over the …
Photos by Mark Cullings May 6, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Supt. of Schools Dorothy Galo will be missed after she retires at the end of the school year. Those with whom she has worked and interacted with over the years have high praises for her. Here’s a sampling: “I have many memories of course. …
May 3, 2019 courtesy of HPD A resident saw a man attempt to enter an unlocked car in his driveway overnight. The resident scared him away before anything was taken. On Friday, May 2, 2019 at 12:15am a resident on Bel Air Drive noticed his driveway motion light turned on. He saw a car had …
South Shore Habitat for Humanity (http://sshabitat.org), which has delivered quality housing in partnership with families in need for over 32 years, has announced a new construction project on Whiting Street in Hingham. In collaboration with the Affordable Housing Trust and the Town of Hingham, South Shore Habitat for Humanity has started the permitting process for …
May 1, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Last night’s Selectmen’s meeting was brief but productive. Selectman Mary Power and newly elected board member Joseph Fisher, who ran unopposed for former Selectmen Chairman Paul Healey’s seat in Saturday’s election, voted in favor of Selectman Karen Johnson stepping into the chairman role. “I appreciate the honor of …
Submitted to The Hingham Anchor by Liza O’Reilly Dear Hingham, Thank you for coming out to vote, for believing in my service to our Town, and for re-electing me to another term on the School Committee. Congratulations to Nes Correnti and Carlos Da Silva for running strong campaigns. I look forward to working with them …
April 30, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer Now that the town is buying the water system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset, a transition plan is taking shape, including the transfer of the water company property to the town. “We had a meeting with representatives from Aquarion the day after Town Meeting and look …