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Photo courtesy of DCI MA May 5, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer “Complete Streets” provide safe and accessible options for all travel modes — walking, biking, transit, and vehicles — for all users, regardless of age, ability, or transportation mode. Town Engineer J.R. Frey presented a draft “Complete Streets” policy to the Selectmen last night …
Photo Courtesy of Derby Street Shops May 5, 2021, Submitted by Derby Street Shops WHAT: Derby Street Shops is partnering with local photographer, Irish Eyes Photography, to host a special event benefiting the Hingham Pride Project, a non-profit organization that works to increase LGBTQ+ visibility in the Hingham community and raise funds for community programs and activities for LGBTQ+ youth. …
April 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer In a huge show of support, family, friends, and other well-wishers will line Main Street on Saturday, May 15, to “hoot and holler” at members of the Class of 2021 as they pass by as part of the planned colorful, celebratory Senior Car Parade. The parade will start …
Girls 1v; Photo courtesy of Holly Moriarty May 5, 2021, Submitted by Holly Moriarty 707 days since their last spring race, the Hingham High School Crew team was excited to compete again this past Saturday against Phillips Academy and made a great showing all around. Phillips hosted the races in Andover on the Merrimack River. …
LAURA E. EAGAN APRIL 27, 2021 Eagan, Laura E. of Hingham, died unexpectedly on April 27, 2021, she was 26. The beloved daughter of the late Patricia (O’Brien) Eagan, Gary J Eagan, and his wife Donna Burke of Hingham. The Sister of Michael Eagan of Plymouth, Nate Eagan of Fairhaven and Emily Eagan of Hingham. …
SAMSON, OLIN D., M.D. “DOC” April 27, 2021 Samson, Olin D., M.D. “Doc” of Hingham, MA, died April 27, 2021. Married to Coralyn Whiting Samson died May 26, 2017. Olin was born on July 22, 1932 in St. Albans, VT, son of the late Laurel Erseldine Samson, M.D. and Rachel (Hall) Samson and grew up …
BARBARA M. (BEZANSON) DESANTIS APRIL 29, 2021 Barbara M. (Bezanson) DeSantis of Kingston, formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly on April 29, 2021. The beloved mother of Deanne Pettinelli and her husband Richard of Kingston. Daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Cann) Bezanson. Loving sister of Polly Bezanson of Hingham and Sue Leary and her …
May 5, 2021, Submitted by Jessica Carr & Andrew Rohleder We urge you to vote YES on the Climate Action Plan warrant article (#14) at Town Meeting Saturday, May 8th at 2:00PM. If you consider the climate-driven catastrophes looming during our probable life spans, you will understand why, especially for those of us in our …
May 4, 2021, Submitted by Ally Donnelly Town clerk is no small job. They are the only paid elected official in the town of Hingham. The incoming clerk will earn a taxpayer-funded annual salary of about $75,000. Retiring clerk Eileen McCracken earned about $95,000 in her last year. The post is a three year term …
2020 Town Meeting, Photo by Joshua Ross Photography April 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer If you’ve never attended a Town Meeting here in Hingham, then this is the year to make it happen! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 8, at 2 p.m. Every vote on every warrant article counts! Longtime former Town Moderator …