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April 3, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer In 1885, a line of circus animals walking down Leavitt Street toward the Agricultural Fairgrounds –the site of the current town Library — captured the attention of local residents who were delighted at the sight. While the use of animals in circuses is frowned upon by many today, …
April 2, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Summer is on its way and with it, the expected opening of the new bathhouse early in the season. There’s nothing like a cooling swim in the ocean, a picnic in the Grove, a stroll along the new brick walkway, or some downtime basking in the sun while …
April 2, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer More than 25 Hingham residents attended an open forum on the proposed Aquarion Water Company acquisition at Hingham Community Center last night (April 1) representing both sides of the issue — answering questions, providing information, and listening respectfully to each other. Absent were PowerPoint presentations and prepared remarks …
Tomorrow (April 2) is the last day for voter registration! Tomorrow, April 2, is the last day to register to vote in the April 27 Hingham town election, which has three races. The Town Clerk’s office on the first floor of Town Hall will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. April 2. …
Hingham, MA – Two men were arrested overnight for allegedly stealing deposited mail out of the U.S. Post Office mailbox outside the Hingham Post Office. On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 3:10am Sgt. Nicholas Smith was on patrol in Hingham Square when he saw two men walking away from a large drive up mailbox in …
Stop by the Swap Shop! March 29, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The Swap Shop at the Hingham transfer station has become the go-to place to drop off and pick up — free of charge! — everything from good-quality furniture, lamps, and dishes to sporting goods, books, and cool “stuff” for kids. Located on Sam …
The Rev. Jeremy D. Scott will be facilitating an open conversation between Hingham residents who wish to discuss the upcoming vote to purchase the water company on Monday, April 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m. All parties attending the meeting with be required to disclose any have with the town of Hingham, Aquarion, Eversource or …
The Hingham Board of Selectmen invites citizens to attend a Public Information Meeting on the proposed purchase of the water company on Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Hingham Middle School Auditorium. Following a brief presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. This is the second forum hosted …
This letter was submitted to The Anchor by Tom Patch. March 27, 2019 After careful consideration, I am withdrawing my candidacy in the 2019 Town Election for the Planning Board. Thanks to all who signed my nomination papers, and provided encouragement and support. I wish Mr. Ellis success in his role as a member of …
The League of Women Voters of Hingham will hold its annual Candidates Night on Wednesday evening, April 10 at Hingham Town Hall, 220 Central Street, Hingham. Candidates Night offers voters the opportunity to hear candidates for contested races answer questions concerning current issues. Candidates for uncontested offices deliver a prepared speech. The public is invited …