As a ‘green community,’ Town of Hingham seeks additional grants

October 6, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer Hingham was designated a “green community” in 2018 under the Massachusetts Green Communities Designation and Grant Program, which included agreeing to the goal of reducing municipal energy by at least 20 percent over five years. The next step — following the expenditure of the initial grant funds awarded …

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Blues at the Red Barn comes to Weir River Farm this October

Anthony Geraci. Photo by Marilyn Stringer. October 5, 2021 by Anne Smith-White The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) today announces a unique opportunity to hear world-class Blues at Weir River Farm in Hingham, when Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars perform on Saturday, October 23. The Boston All-Stars features 2021 Blues Music Award winning pianist Anthony …

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12th Annual Knock Out Cancer Fundraiser

Chris Ryan and Jack Mannion celebrate winning Knock Out competition. October 5, 2021 submitted by John Mannion, South Shore Bank The 12th annual Knock Out Cancer fundraiser was a big success and a fun time for all. It was an enjoyable afternoon, participants and volunteers were entertained by the spirited competition and happy to be …

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Fall Walk on Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 AM

Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Moulds. October 1, 2021 by Elizabeth Moulds Hingham Land Conservation Trust to host a Fall Walk exploring the trails, ponds, and pools adjacent to the Weir River Water System (WRWS) water treatment facility on Saturday, October 16 at 10:00 AM. The group will gather at the rear of the WRWS maintenance …

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Hingham Public Library Offers Fun Programs for Teens

Photo courtesy of Hingham Public Library. September 30, 2021 by Anna Bryne The town library features many interesting programs for teens to enjoy.  These offerings — including an Anime Club, Book Group, Magic: The Gathering, Knitting Club, and Teen Advisory Board — also provide an opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 to take …

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Library Corner: Guitar Concert, Gap Year Solutions & Author Talk

Guitarist, Jaclyn Jones. September 29, 2021 by Anna Bryne Evening with the Author – “What Kind of Girl? An African Child Caught Between Worlds,” Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Whiton Room. This is a sweeping coming-of-age story about a young Malawi girl tangling with gender restrictions, religious institutions, American cultural attitudes, and …

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Hingham Women’s Club Announces New Co President

Julie Hurley, photos courtesy of Darleen Lannon. September 29, 2021 by Darleen Lannon The Hingham Women’s Club is an organization of women that serves the Hingham and South Shore communities, providing charitable giving, direct community service, and social opportunities for its members. Our Vision is to have a local community well served, through partnerships, for …

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Broad Cove Chorale-Unicorn Singers Concert October 24 at 4pm

Photos courtesy of Kathy Reardon. September 28, 2021 by Kathy Reardon The Broad Cove Chorale-Unicorn Singers (BCC-US) is pleased to announce our first formal concert in 18 months. It has been an immensely challenging time to find safe and creative ways to continue to sing; but we are now hard at work rehearsing for “A …

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Search is on for permanent supt. of schools

  September 21, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer The New England School Development Council (NESDEC) is providing assistance in the search for a permanent Hingham Public Schools superintendent under an agreement with the School Committee. NESDEC also conducted a search that resulted in the hiring of Dr. Paul Austin — who resigned effective last July …

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