Join St. John’s for Advent Lessons & Carols

On Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 pm, the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Hingham will offer its annual Advent Service of Lessons & Carols. This well-loved service has deep roots in the Anglican musical tradition and draws worshippers from throughout Hingham and the South Shore each December. For many, Lessons & Carols …

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Christmas in the Square Timeline

Christmas in the Square Lineup 2019 Holiday Music on stage at the corner of South Street and Main Street 5:30-6:00pm Mike Boucher with South and Main 6:00-6:10pm Derby Academy 6:10-6:20pm St. Paul’s School 6:20-6:30pm Su Escuela 6:30pm Santa arrives (Meet Santa at the Tent on South Street for pictures) 6:30-7:00pm Mike Boucher with South and …

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Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade in Hingham

December 5, 2019 by Laura Winters and Hilary Jenison All photos were provided by the business owners.  As we are all in the midst of the holiday shopping madness, fighting for a parking spots, perusing websites, looking for the best sales, and trying to find the perfect present for our loved ones, we invite you …

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What Are You Thankful For, Hingham?

We are incredibly grateful to live in such an amazing community that has been so supportive of The Anchor since we set sail. To spread the spirit of gratitude we asked a few amazing people who live and/or work in Hingham to share what they are grateful for this year.  With gratitude in our hearts …

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Downtown Decorations with an Inclusive Spirit

November 26, 2019 submitted by Kristen Grossman & Thomas N. McNamee (photos courtesy of Kristen Grossman) Beloved holiday tradition lights up historic downtown with lampposts and an inclusive spirit The Hingham Downtown Association’s decades-old tradition of fully sponsoring the beautification of downtown streets for the holiday season, as well as Christmas in the Square, for …

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Hingham Women’s Club to Host “Evergreen Evening” – All are welcome to attend

November 26, 2019 submitted by the Hingham Women’s Club Hingham Women’s Club is our town’s own non-profit organization made up of Hingham 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 serve our local community, through partnerships, for those in need. The HWC supports families, students, and seniors within …

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Downtown Hingham more festive than ever

November 26, 2019 submitted by the Hingham Downtown Association New holiday decorations featured on downtown lampposts The streets of Downtown Hingham got a holiday decoration facelift this year.  The 80 lampposts that line North, South, Main and Central streets will be wearing all new greenery, lights and bows for the holiday season. Donors from the …

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Hingham Community Center offers lineup of fun-filled holiday events

November 26, 2019 submitted by HCC Executive Director Mary Ann Blackmur The Hingham Community Center is looking forward to hosting several holiday events for the community. Christmas in the Square kicks off Friday night, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m.  Starting that evening, HCC and the Hingham Police Department are hosting a clothing and book drive …

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Saint Paul School Principal receives Bishop Cheverus Medal

Photo courtesy of Saint Paul School Lisa Fasano and Cardinal Sean O’Malley Saint Paul School Principal Lisa Fasano is the recipient of the prestigious Bishop Cheverus Medal from Archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Sean O’Malley. Ms. Fasano is the first recipient from the Archdiocese of Boston in the field of education to receive this great honor. …

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Hingham High School Students Accepted into Southeastern Senior District Music Festival

November 26, 2019 submitted by the Hingham Music Parents Association (Photographer Christine Nielsen of Will Procter/cello above) On Saturday, November 23, students from around the area auditioned to participate in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Southeastern Senior District Music Festival. Several students from the Hingham High School Music Department were accepted into the festival. The …

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