Needed: Donations for Troop Care Packages

Over the past 15 years, the First Baptist Church of Hingham has packed and shipped more than 49,500 pounds of Care Package supplies contributed by Hingham and surrounding communities to our deployed U.S. soldiers. FBC volunteers are currently supporting 21 soldiers and their units throughout the Middle East by shipping Care Packages to that destination. …

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Update: Investigation Continues on Two Town Employees

June 5, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Background: An NBC10 Boston report that aired April 30 on the 11 p.m. news (“Tip Leads to Investigation of Hingham Town Employees Possibly Double-Dipping”) alleged that the town engineer and a member of his staff reported overlapping hours to the Quincy Department of Public Works for work they …

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Paul Healey Appointed to Serve on Zoning Board of Appeals

June 5, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Lifelong resident Paul Healey’s “break” from town government didn’t last long. After finishing his sixth year on the Board of Selectmen in late April following his decision not to seek re-election, Healey was appointed by the Selectmen last night to serve a three-year term on the zoning board …

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Help is at Hand for Those Struggling with Addiction in Hingham

Left to right, Hingham CARES President Kristen Arute with Hingham CARES Vice President Lori McCarthy. June 3, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The current opioid epidemic is affecting people from all walks of life, regardless of their age, economic status, background, or address, including residents of Hingham, Cohasset, Hull, and the entire South Shore. According …

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William Johnston, HHS Class of 2019, Class President Graduation Speech

June 1, 2019 written by William Johnston; provided by Hingham High School Good morning, Hingham High School! Good morning to Mr. Swanson, administrators, teachers, friends and family members, and an especially good morning to the soon to be graduated Hingham High School Class of 2019. I am truly honored today to have an opportunity to …

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2019 HHS Senior Awards Listing

HINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2019 Awards National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation For outstanding performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.  The following students were in the top 5% nationally of those who took the test. Anna Calame                                    Edan Larkin                                       Julia Turnak Jessica Carr                                       David Mills                                        Nathaniel Webber …

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“Wicked Cool for Kids” STEAM Camp Coming to HCC

ABOUT WICKED COOL FOR KIDS Since 2007, Wicked Cool for Kids has provided amazing kids’ summer programs that blend STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education goals with the kind of fun that kids need on summer break. We champion a great mix of focused lessons and structured play that maintain academic integrity within …

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Delayed Opening for New Bathing Beach Bathhouse Will Be Worth the Wait

May 31, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The projected opening day for the new modular bathhouse/concession stand/community room at the Bathing Beach has changed from early summer to around Labor Day due to a number of circumstances. But those overseeing the project say it will be worth the wait. “The bathhouse, which will be constructed …

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HHS Class of 2019: “Members of one big team”

May 28, 2019 By Carol Britton Meyer; Original Photo from The Harborlight by Annemarie Fennelly   The Hingham High School Class of 2019 graduation is just around the corner, and the 279 members of the graduating class, parents, teachers, and administrators are hoping for sunny weather. The ceremony is planned for Saturday, June 1, on the …

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