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September 4, 2024 By Geri Duff The title is by Eleanor Roosevelt. She gave this caption to Francis Cook Macgregor’s photo of a class in Hingham in 1941. Mrs. Roosevelt went on to describe Hingham’s schools as cheerful and comfortable. This scene is at the West School on Thaxter Street. Val Duff who went to the West …
September 4, 2024 By The Town of Hingham Hingham is launching its first annual Local Government Academy for Town residents who are interested in a hands-on learning experience about their government and its operations. This new program that the Town plans to offer annually, will walk 20 residents over an eight-week period beginning on October 1st through all …
September 3, 2024 By The Hingham Public Library September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, so what better time to remind everyone of the benefits of a Hingham Public Library card! After all, libraries are the easiest thing in the world to promote: we offer free access to physical and digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, and events for …
September 3, 2024 Submitted by Harbor Development Committee Chair Marco Boer As one of the natural treasures of the Town of Hingham, usage of the harbor front continues to grow. This summer the Bathing Beach Trustees and Harbor Development Committee were able to replace the old splintery wooden float with a new durable, safe replacement, and upgrade the outdoor …
September 3, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer A survey recently posted on the town website asks residents to share their ideas for potential uses of the 30 Summer St. waterfront property purchased by the town in November 2023. Hard copies will be available at the library and the Center for Active Living. The select board …
August 29, 2024 By Geri Duff There are two Jane Austin’s, one an English novelist, the other an American writer. The American writer, born Mary Jane Goodwin married to an Austin wrote many stories based on her Pilgrim ancestors under the name Jane G. Austin and used the home at 597 Main Street in Hingham for the …
August 28, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer Following a number of discussions and soliciting community input, the select board this week voted in favor of installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) near the downtown post office crosswalk to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. Town Administrator Tom Mayo reported that out of 70-75 responses to an …
August 28, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board has proclaimed Tuesday, Sept. 10, as Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in Hingham while reiterating that the town “is committed to the well-being and mental health of its residents.” September, which has been designated National Suicide Prevention Month, …
August 28, 2024 By Hingham Sports Partnership Hingham Sports Partnership (HSP) has kicked construction into high gear for The DOCK, a new fitness and wellness center at Hingham High School (HHS). Crews began demolition today of the old structure to prepare for the new building. This exciting news arrived on the heels of a new $100,000 grant …
August 27, 2024 By Hingham Public Schools We are thrilled to announce that Erica Pollard, current K-12 World Language Curriculum Director, has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Hingham Public Schools. This position will fulfill the responsibilities of Assistant Superintendent on an interim basis following Kathryn Roberts’ appointment …