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Town Election: Three Potential Races and a Confirmed School Committee Race
February 27,2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Besides the confirmed School Committee race for the April 27 town election, there are three potential races — Town Moderator, Planning Board, and the Board of Health. There’s a race when two or more citizens return their completed papers for a particular seat. The deadline for submitting completed …
Third Try for Foster School State Funding: Concerned Foster Parent/Teacher Speak Out
February 27, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer School officials will be submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the third time seeking partial state reimbursement for a much-needed major renovation — or an entirely new building — for Foster School. “The Board of Selectmen supported this step last night [Feb. …
South Shore Country Club Offers All-Season Fun
February 25, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer It’s only February, but already South Shore Country Club Executive Director Kevin Whalen and his dedicated staff are preparing for the next golf season, which starts April 1. “We’re doing a lot of spring cleaning to get the course shipshape for Spring, including improvements to the fifth hole …
Hingham Library Participating in Bruins PJ Drive
The Hingham Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 12,000 pairs of new pajamas for children and teens in need. The Boston Bruins PJ Drive runs from February 1 …
Living Safely with Coyotes
Leslie Badger, Hingham’s Animal Control Officer, will join the New England Wildlife Center Veterinarian, and other wildlife experts to host an educational lecture for Hingham residents about coexisting safely with coyotes in Hingham. When: Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 – 6:00pm- 8:00pm Where: Hingham Public Library (Large Meeting Room) Leslie Badger hopes to continue these educational …
Two Races for Town Election
By Carol Britton Meyer, February 19, 2019 There are now two races for the April 27 town election — School Committee and Board of Health, with just over two weeks remaining until the March 7 deadline for submitting completed nomination papers. There’s a four-way race for three School Committee seats involving Joshua Ross, Nancy Correnti, …
Route 3A Task Force To Host Mtg on 2/27
By Carol Britton Meyer, February 19, 2019 The Hingham Route 3A Task Force will host a meeting on Wednesday, February 27, at 7 p.m. at Hingham Town Hall for an update and discussion on the Route 3A 25 percent design plan. This is a project that will affect us all! Residents of Hingham, Hull, Cohasset …
Winter Farmers’ Market in Full Swing!
Locals enjoying the Hingham Winter Farmers’ Market at Second Parish Church in Hingham. By Carol Britton Meyer, February 18th, 2019 There’s still plenty of time to stop by the Winter Market, a vibrant extension of the popular Hingham Farmers’ Market. The market — featuring fresh produce, meat, eggs, lobsters, shellfish, seafood, bakery, and fresh-brewed coffee …
Library Withdraws Town Meeting Warrant Article; Steps Away from $9.1M Renovation Grant
Contributed by the Hingham Public Library, February 15, 2019 At a special meeting held at the Hingham Public Library Wednesday, February 13, the Board of Trustees of the Library voted to withdraw an article on a proposed renovation project from the warrant of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. The vote was nine to five. The …