HHS Senior’s Dream to Join the Navy Becomes a Reality

March 12, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham High School Senior Reed Schilb’s longtime dream was realized last Friday with his official acceptance into the United States Naval Academy. “I’m very excited,” he told the Hingham Anchor. “I’ve always known I wanted to do something in the military, but it was when I reached middle …

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Meet your Computer Science Innovation Fellow: Holly Kelfer

Submitted by Hingham Education Foundation Hingham, Meet Holly Kelfer (Art teacher, Plymouth River School) Hingham Education Foundation’s (HEF) 2018-2019 CODEREDinitiative is funding the implementation of Computer Science (CS) immersion in all Hingham Public Schools (HPS).  As a first step towards the Hingham Public School Administration’s ambitious goal, HEF has funded the professional development team of …

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New Lincoln Building graces the Square

  March 10, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer Once just a vision, the new Lincoln Building is now nearing completion. “We’re looking toward a grand opening possibly at the end of April hosted at Tosca,” said Charlene Flynn of TLC Real Estate, who owns the building with Reuven Levy. “This has been a long time …

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‘Escape the ordinary’ at Brio

March 9, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer The five-story luxury Brio lifestyle community on Shipyard Drive has it all — from spectacular sunset views and lobby concierge service to a raised garden terrace with a grilling station and fire pit and fireplaces in the penthouse units. “We’re the only condominiums from Boston to the Sagamore …

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Joe Fisher Announces Candidacy for Board of Selectmen

Joe Fisher, Chair of the Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals, announced his candidacy for the Board of Selectmen. “I’ve had the privilege of serving Hingham for over 20 years. Guiding the Town in its achievement of the safe harbor under Chapter 40B, properly conditioning development projects, and resolving complex zoning issues have been rewarding experiences. …

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Papers are in! Four Races for Town Election

March 8, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer It’s going to be an exciting election season, with four races lined up– Town Moderator, School Committee, Planning Board, and Housing Authority. Six candidates are running unopposed, including four incumbents. “I can’t remember the last time we had four races,” said Town Clerk Eileen McCracken. “I’m thrilled,  because …

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Voters will Decide Fate of Proposed Water System Acquisition

March 7, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer One of the most talked-about issues in town these days — and over the past several years — is whether the town should purchase the Aquarion Water Company system serving Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset. The Town of Hull will host the Hingham Selectmen Thursday, March 21, …

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WBZ Features SNAP

March 5, 2019 by Carol Britton Meyer WBZ recently interviewed young people who participate in the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership and their parents and mentors for an “It Happens Here” segment focusing on the SNAP basketball program — an exciting time for all! View the Video Here “We had about 10 to 12 …

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