“Where We Are From” by Catherine Manning, Valedictorian Speech

Where We Are From by Catherine Manning Before I begin, I would like to make two promises to you all about my speech. First and most importantly, my speech contains not a single joke about the whale watch. And secondly, my speech does not include the words “these unprecedented times.” Now, with that out of …

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An Open Letter from One Senior Citizen to Many Senior Graduates

June 2, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Dear High School and College Graduates, Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Even though graduation looks and feels different for you this year, the achievement is still the same. Your hard work, dedication, and mental toughness have led you to achieving this great accomplishment today. You are graduating in …

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Opinion: Water Wisdom

Photo courtesy of Weir River Watershed Association May 24, 2021 by Weir River Watershed Association “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson Area nurseries need police details to direct traffic, and no one can get the landscaping companies to call back—it’s spring on the South Shore. Visions of showcase-worthy street views dance in our …

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Opinion: Liz Klein for Select Board

Liz Klein at the South Shore 40 under 40 awards. May 20, 2021 submitted by Robyn Blatchley, Lisa Brennan, Katie Daly, Liz Deininger, Jennie Donegan, Alison Fabella, Caroline MacKenzie, Nik Nihan, Zoe Pirnie, Cheryl Russo and Allison Skidmore Seeking opportunities to get more involved in Town and community service, Liz Klein joined the Hingham Women’s Club (then known as Hingham Mothers’ Club) in 2008.  Her tenure …

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Opinion: Indifference Is Not on the Ballot – Please Vote Saturday May 22

Glenn Mangurian May 18, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Saturday is Hingham town election day. Please vote! Last November’s Presidential election attracted over 16,000 Hingham voters yet last April’s town elections drew 2,300 voters. That’s about only 12% of the Hingham registered voters. Sure, Saturday is a popular day to run errands, take the kids to …

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Opinion: We need a nurse like Johanna Burwell on the Board of Health

Photo courtesy of Irish Eyes photography May 19, 2021, Submitted by Katie McBrine, M.D. As a pediatrician and engaged citizen, it makes me incredibly proud to be able to endorse Johanna Burwell for Hingham’s Board of Health. Johanna is the fresh perspective and real-world experience we need on the Board. Since moving here three years …

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Opinion: Laura English Marwill, The Right Person For The Job

May 18, 2021, Submitted by Tom Hall, Bruce Rabuffo, Lucy Hancock, Irma Lauter, Alexander Macmillan, Tom Pyles, Jerry Seelen, Mark Cullings, Keith Jermyn, Geri Duff, Mark Duff, Martha Reardon Bewick, Sara Abbott, Gordon Carr, Marisa Costello, Bill English, Lee R. Forker, Jr., Judy Kelley, Lynne Powell-Pinto, Missy Smith We enthusiastically support Laura English Marwill to be …

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Opinion: Josh Ross for Board of Assessors

Photo courtesy of Joshua Ross May 18, 2021, Submitted by Sara Abbott, Sara Ader, Jen Benham, Allie Christoper, Lynn Cotter, Amy Crean, Barbie Dwyer, Kelly Hoppe, Kelly Jones, Suzanne Kracunas, Dawn Murray, Faith Peak, Becca Peirce, Kerry Ni We are writing in support of Joshua Ross’s candidacy for Board of Assessors, a role that will …

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Opinion: Laura Burns for Light Board – a vision for the 21 st century

May 15, 2021, Submitted by Kathy Reardon, Bill Reardon, Katie Sutton, Ellen Whalen, Anthony George, Heidi Ragone, Susan Randall Harbert, Louise Smith, John Borger, John Deeley, Michael Reive, Clayton Handleman, Patti Coyle, Jo-An Heileman, Turner Bledsoe, Elliott Place, Brad Carr, and Ben Kerman – members of Hingham Net Zero We ask Hingham citizens to cast …

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Opinion: John Stoddard for Hingham Light Board

Photo courtesy of Liz Stoddard May 15, 2021, Submitted by John Stoddard, Candidate for Hingham Light Board Proven, Reliable, Trusted. I am running for Hingham Light Board with a continued intent to maintain stable and low rates with the most reliable service, working towards  Hingham Light’s goal for carbon free energy. I am proud to …

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