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April 23, 2019 In case you missed all the action at last night’s Town Meeting, you have a second chance tonight to exercise your freedom to experience the self-governing meeting process! And, there is still lots of fun to be had and important topics at hand to be discussed. The Anchor received the following …
April 23, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer By Carol Britton Meyer Nearly 2,000 voters turned out for last night’s first session of Town Meeting despite torrential rain to make their voices heard — with a large majority in favor of the town buying the water company. Some arrived as early as 5 p.m. sheltered by …
Attention, voters: Town Meeting parking update! Town Meeting parking is available in the High School lots in addition to two satellites lots — at the Wompatuck State Park Visitors Center off Union Street and the South Shore Baptist Church parking lot at the corner of Free and Main Streets, according to Hingham Police Chief Glenn …
April 22, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Along with the arrival of spring and hopefully warmer weather comes the May 4 opening of the Hingham Farmers Market. It’s a toss-up as to who is more excited — market organizers, vendors, or patrons — following the long winter. HFM, now in its 43rd year, is the …
Town Meeting starts on Monday, April 22nd at the high school. Doors will open at 5:30. Please check in early, so we can start on time. We will begin by seating voters in the gym, using other venues within the high school as may prove necessary, as well as the middle school auditorium, if need …
By Carol Britton Meyer, April 19, 2019 At a meeting last night, the Hull selectmen unanimously (Greg Grey was absent) agreed to send a letter to the Hingham Selectmen that they asked be read into the official record of the upcoming Town Meeting in support of the acquisition. “Collectively our towns have a strong and …
(above photo left to right), State Rep. Joan Meschino, Selectmen Chairman Paul Healey, and State Senator Patrick O’Connor recognizing Healey’s long service to the town. (Courtesy photo) By Carol Britton Meyer, April 17, 2019 It started out as a regular Selectmen’s meeting but turned into an awards night of sorts. First the board recognized the …
A Mattapan man faces additional charges after initially being arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs following traffic stop Saturday morning. Officers later found a large amount of cash and suspected cocaine in his underwear and marijuana and marijuana edibles in his car. On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:30am, Officer Jonathan Veno was …
April 17, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Town Meeting is just around the corner, and a record crowd is expected — in particular, to consider and vote on the proposed water company acquisition. Remember, every vote counts! The meeting is scheduled for next Monday, April 22, in the High School gym, 17 Union St., beginning …
Message from Town Moderator Town Moderator Michael Puzo, who presides over Hingham’s annual Town Meeting, encourages all citizens who are registered voters to attend on April 22, offering a message for first-time participants and all who plan to attend. “Every year, every Hingham voter is called to take part in Town Meeting. More than just …