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December 9, 2024 By John Borger, Hingham Net Zero In our last post, we noted that, according to Hingham’s Climate Action Plan, heating and cooling (HVAC) is responsible for almost 70% of our emissions and is our biggest challenge in getting to net zero carbon emission in the town by 2040. To reach that goal, we must …
December 6, 2024 Submitted by The Hingham Public Library The Board of Trustees of the Hingham Public Library has begun its annual appeal for support with a letter and contribution card to every household in town. “We are reaching out for your vital support,” wrote Board Chair Aylene Calnan, “so we can continue delivering a consistent level …
December 4, 2024 Submitted by Troop 1 Boy Scouts The holiday season in Hingham would not be complete without the annual Christmas Tree Drive, organized by the Troop 1 Boy Scouts. As one of the oldest scout troops in America, with over 110 years of history, the troop has always relied on fundraising efforts to …
December 4, 2024 Submitted by Derby St Shops Hingham’s neighborhood destination offers a festive schedule of family-friendly events and activities, extended shopping hours and many magical moments throughout the season. As Derby Street Shops’ 20th anniversary year comes to an end, the South Shore’s premier outdoor shopping destination prepares to bring the community together again for a …
December 1, 2024 Submitted by Beth Porter Renee McInnes, MBA, RN is Chief Executive Officer of NVNA and Hospice. Beth: How did you first get involved with NVNA and Hospice? Renee: I’ve been CEO since 2016, but I began here as a field nurse over 20 years ago. There were maybe six nurses, and we served …
December 2, 2024 By The Hingham Women’s Club Hingham Women’s Club is delighted to announce the 2024 Festival of Trees, a cherished community fundraiser that spreads holiday cheer while making a meaningful impact. This annual event will take place on Friday, December 6th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hingham Community Center. Guests can enjoy …
November 26, 2024 By Carol Britton Meyer (courtesy photos) You hear it all the time – “shop local” but while it’s easier than ever to hit the click button from your device and have whatever your heart desires delivered to your doorstep, this holiday season, it’s critical for our local retailers that you think twice …
November 22, 2024 By Kristin O’Brien Fourth graders from across Hingham have come together for a town-wide, student-led fundraising effort to aid families of elementary school students in North Carolina who lost their homes and possessions in Hurricane Helene. In late September, the town of Swannanoa, North Carolina was devastated by the hurricane. The flooding …
November 19, 2024 Submitted by Hingham Civic Music Theatre A magical winter wonderland is coming to Hingham as children from throughout the South Shore prepare to take audiences on a journey through the beloved world of Disney’s Frozen Jr. The Hingham Civic Music Theatre production, which features a talented cast of young actors, singers, and …
November 19, 2024 by Hilary Jenison As online fraud grows increasingly sophisticated, even local communities like Hingham are feeling the impact. Though fraud might once have felt like a distant problem, today our residents encounter it regularly. We recently connected with Lt. Steven Dearth of the Hingham Police Department and Daniel Picha, Chief Banking Operations Officer of South …