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January 4, 2023 By Michael Weymouth In it’s 2022 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts commented on the recent threats Supreme Court justices have been exposed to as a result of unpopular rulings. Roberts wrote, “A judicial system cannot and should not live in fear.” That’s a pretty ironic …
January 4, 2023 By Glenn Mangurian If you are a regular reader of my opinions, you know that I strive to focus on the positive and provoke the readers’ thinking. During 2022 I wrote 12 essays – about one per month. Here is a look back at the themes about which I wrote. “Do Good, Feel Good” …
Glenn Mangurian mailing his letter to the North Pole. December 8, 2022 By Glenn Mangurian Dear Santa, I know this is a busy time of year for you. I hope you, Mrs. Claus and the elves are safe and healthy at the North Pole. Last year I wrote to you and asked if you could bring …
November 28, 2022 By Michael Weymouth The saga of what to do with the Old Ship Parish House continues. When last I wrote on this subject the property was about to be sold to a developer who was planning to build as many new houses or condos on the property as the law would allow. …
Glenn Mangurian November 28, 2022 By Glenn Mangurian The incident at the Derby Street Apple Store last week reminds us that tragedy can happen anywhere including Hingham. As a community our hearts got out to the scores of fellow neighbors affected by this unthinkable event. We were fortunate to have tremendous and expeditious support provided by Hingham’s …
November 23, 2022 By Joanna Dutra Earlier this year I was asked by the incredible photographer Brooke Bartletta to participate in a community project called We Are Hingham. I submitted a less-than-flattering black and white photo and some descriptors, and now it is on a banner draped in the football stadium at our high school. …
School Committee November 9, 2022 Submitted by the Hingham School Committee On behalf of the Hingham School Committee, we want to share our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the overwhelming support of the new elementary school to replace Foster School that was evident at Town Meeting and at the ballot box. We are incredibly grateful …
Glenn Mangurian November 7, 2022 By Glenn Mangurian Stew·ard·ship: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care In September I launched this series describing the importance of stewardship to our community. Well, at last week’s Special Town Meeting the stewards came out in force (1,363 citizens attended) and voted overwhelmingly in favor of the …
Michaell Weymouth October 27, 2022 By Michael Weymouth In this political season, it’s our responsibility as voters to make sure we have the facts right. Otherwise we become willfully ignorant consumers of misinformation. For example, in a debate on Wednesday, October 19 between Republican Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt and his Democratic challenger Joy Hofmeister, Stitt …
Glenn Mangurian October 26, 2022 By Glenn Mangurian Stew·ard·ship: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care Will you be attending the Special Town Meeting on November 1 to consider authorizing borrowing for the Foster School and Public Safety Building projects? I hope so. Now is the time to be a Hingham steward …