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December 9, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian This time of year invokes a magical and magnificent feeling for many. I thought a conversation with the Grinch would shed some light on why a grumpy, green creature would have a different view of the holiday season. I asked my assistant, ChatGPT to travel via the internet to a cave on …
November 22, 2024 by Glenn Mangurian President John F. Kennedy to the Massachusetts State Legislature, January 9, 1961. The inspiration for President Kennedy’s famous observation can be found in the Gospel of Luke 12:48: For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required. We have been blessed with talents, wealth, health, knowledge …
October 30, 2024 by Chris Earley I just completed my memoir which is scheduled to be released at the beginning of the new year. It is called Scaling the Wall: One man’s journey of healing childhood trauma to find fulfillment and success. I decided to write the book because my story is unusual and truly fuels everything I …
October 21, 2024 by Glenn Mangurian “What are you?” asked Billy. I responded, “I’m Armenian.” “Oh, really, I’m Italian.” “What are you?” was a common question among my friends growing up in Arlington. The question was about our ethnic heritage but it was also about our identity. Many of us grew up in multi-generational two family homes. …
October 17, 2024 By Michael S. Moonan, RLA, LEED AP Jason Pollard, P.E. Project Manager / Sr. Landscape Architect Principal Engineer VI Following, please find a letter written by Michael S. Moonan, RLA, LEED AP and Jason Pollard, P.E. Project Manager / Sr. Landscape Architect Principal Engineer VI, regarding the safety of the proposed materials, …
October 17, 2024 By Diana Zuckerman It has come to my attention that Hingham officials have been misled about the safety of various playground surfaces. My goal is to provide you with the scientific information that will help you determine what is best for the children and adults in your community. As President of the …
September 13, 2024 Submitted by The Hingham Maritime Center, Photos by Jack Burns In response to the Town of Hingham’s recent survey exploring uses for the newly acquired 30 Summer Street property (the former Gallery 360 building on 3A at the rotary), and as the only group specifically identified in the survey by name, Hingham …
September 11, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian Many experts report we have a mental health crisis. A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s behaviors or symptoms put them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to function effectively. I am reading an insightful book – “Belonging: The Science …
July 3, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian One of the most recognized set of words can be found in the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson and endorsed by our Founding Fathers 248 years ago. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain …
June 25, 2024 By Glenn Mangurian Adapted from the song by Woody Guthrie (with apologies), “This Land Is Your Land” These roads are your roads, these roads are their roads From Hingham Shipyard to Queen Ann Corner From Downtown Hingham to the World’s End waters These roads were made for you and them. As I …