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February 17, 2021 by the Town of Hingham website The Town of Hingham would like to share the latest information regarding the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in town and throughout the region. The Town was informed today that effective the week of March 1, the State will no longer be providing first dose vaccines …
Photo courtesy of The Hingham Unity Council February 17, 2021, Submitted by The Hingham Unity Council Racial injustice has been highlighted nationwide, but what’s happening closer to home? Join the Hingham Unity Council (HUC) for a “Race Talk” Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. on Zoom to uncover some vulnerable and honest truths …
February 15, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer It’s turning out to be an exciting town election season, with a three-way race for town clerk and four other potential races — for selectman, municipal light board, board of health, and board of assessors. It’s been an especially busy week for the town clerk’s office. Health board …
Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham February 12, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer The Community Preservation Committee’s five recommended proposals for Town Meeting 2021 consideration include funds for the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust, a restroom at Bare Cove Park, a new master plan for the Inner Harbor, and the cleaning and repair of five …
Photo courtesy of Ann and Don Campbell; the Custom House in Boston February 14, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s no time like Valentine’s Day to honor longtime Hingham residents Ann and Don Campbell, who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 1. Counting the years they were together before they got married, this will …
Photo courtesy of Hingham Historical Society February 11, 2021, Submitted by Hingham Historical Commission The Hingham Historical Commission is pleased to announce the 3RD annual high school essay contest on the history of Hingham. The winner of the Hingham Historical Essay Award will receive a $500 cash prize, funded by the Commission, and a certificate …
Photo courtesy of Georgia and Louisa Mae Goldman February 11, 2021, Submitted by Georgia Goldman Recently I noticed that our community is littered with dog poop. It makes me very frustrated when I am picking up my dog’s poop and others are not! Do you know that when you leave dog poop you are not …
Ella Liu of Braintree, who placed first in the 8-10 age division of the HuiMing Wang Youth Concerto Competition, is a student of HuiMin Wang, courtesy image February 8, 2021, Submitted South Shore Conservatory South Shore Conservatory (SSC) congratulates pianists Ella Lui and Grace Chen, and bassoonist Rahul Prasad for placing first in their age …
Photo by Joshua Ross February 6, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer During an animated virtual coffee hour with Supt. of Schools Paul Austin Thursday night — which attracted nearly 380 participants — the continuing question voiced by frustrated parents was when will students be able to return to in-person learning full-time. Concerns were also expressed …
Photo courtesy of Aditya Vyas on Unsplash February 6, 2021 by Meteorologist, Michael Page Early February is typically a stormy time in New England, and this year appears to be no different. Here’s a look at what to expect in Hingham for the next week. Photo by Courtney Chestnut on Unsplash Snowy for the Super …