February 17, 2026 by Diane Snyder Morning’s first light reveals a few fresh inches of snow on my deck. It also reveals something else, paw prints beginning at the top of my driveway, moving up the path to the deck stairs, and continuing along the deck to the sliding glass door of my home. Opening the door, I …
February 10, 2026 by Glenn Mangurian Seventh in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project Summary We are the stewards of Hingham’s quality of life inherited from generations past. Residents point to the quality of life as the dominant factor that has drawn them to Hingham and to stay in Hingham. A …
January 26, 2026 by Glenn Mangurian Sixth in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project Summary If you follow my Opinions for the Anchor, I prefer positive, educational and thought provoking essays. This Opinion essay discusses the question – Wasn’t the new CAL to occupy the space vacated by the police department after …
January 20, 2026 by Diane DeNapoli How many of you opened your real estate tax bill after the holidays and were shocked by the significant increase in your tax bill? According to the Board of Assessors Office the average tax bill for a single-family home increased 8%. I have talked to many people who had their bill jump, …
January 13, 2026 by Glenn Mangurian You’ve gotta have heart Miles ‘n miles ‘n miles of heart Oh, it’s fine to be a genius of course But keep that old horse Before the cart First you’ve gotta have heart – From “Damn Yankees”, the 1958 American musical film Over the past six months there have …
January 7, 2026 By Rory Earley There have been many articles and posts recently regarding the Hingham Center for Active Living’s new building proposal. They come from truly caring Hingham residents, from senior citizens who are actively involved at the Center, and from environmentalists and economists who question many aspects of the plan. I think …
December 29, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian As we turn the corner and enter 2026, we reflect on the past and look to the future. But, when does the future actually start – tomorrow, in ten minutes, after reading this essay? When we write our New Year’s resolutions, are they about the future or the present? Isn’t the …
December 11, 2025 by Glenn and Gail Mangurian Dear Santa, I’m sure you heard what some are predicting that advances in artificial intelligence and robotics will make work optional within the next 10 to 20 years. Some say that you might face an existential crisis that forces you into an early retirement. Here is what I say …
December 8, 2025 By Charlie Inglis, Hingham Resident and Green Living Contributor for the Hingham Anchor On July 30, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. What does this mean for Hingham and the rest of the country? It means dirtier air, rising sea levels, and more severe …
Fifth in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project November 10, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian Summary If you follow my Opinions for the Anchor, I prefer positive, educational and thought provoking essays. This Opinion essay discusses a framework for evaluating the impact of reducing the $210 median property tax increase associated with the …
