Scouts Appreciate Support for Tree Drive

Photo courtesy of the Scouts of Troop 1 Hingham & Chris Blanch January 29, 2021, Submitted by Chris Blanch and Dan Power for Boy Scout Troop 1, Hingham The Boy Scouts of Troop 1 Hingham and their adult leaders would like to give a huge “shout out” and thank you to everyone in town who …

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‘Heroes Among Us’ is theme for this year’s Fourth of July parade; fifth-grade button contest begins

January 27, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer In recognition of the many frontline workers “who have worked and continue to work tireless hours battling this life-changing pandemic,” the Fourth of July Parade Committee unanimously chose “Heroes Among Us” for this year’s parade theme. “The committee wants to ensure the winning button design reflects first responders …

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‘We The People Project’ seeks unity amidst national unrest

Dr. Galo recording a segment for the project, Photo courtesy of Diane DeNapoli January 19, 2021, Submitted by Diane DeNapoli Last Monday night, I got a text from a good friend of mine Mary Ann Blackmur rather late at night simply stating “call me please.” Alarmed I called Mary Ann, and she said “I want …

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OPINION: Can we rediscover our optimism?

January 19, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian If you are a regular reader of my monthly emails you know that my goal is to write only positive and thought provoking essays. Recent months have been challenging because of the political, social and health challenges that have created high levels of stress and anxiety for all of …

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North Street Fire Station closed temporarily

  Photo courtesy of HFD/HPD January 19, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer North Street Fire Station is currently closed following a mold cleanup. “The cleaning is complete, and crews are painting before we move the furniture back in,” Fire Chief Steve Murphy said. “We expect to move back into the station later this week.” Hingham …

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Numerous Unlocked Cars Entered Overnight for hpd.org

January 15, 2021, from the Hingham Police Department As always, please lock your car doors and report suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Overnight numerous unlocked cars were entered, rifled through, and some had items stolen. This happened on Colby St., Linscott Rd., Leonard St., Fairview Rd., and the 400-500 block of Main St.

Weir River Water System: Hydrant Flow Testing on Monday

Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash January 15, 2021, Submitted by Hingham General News and Announcements On Monday, January 18, 2021 the WRWS, SUEZ and Environmental Partners will be conducting hydrant flow testing throughout Hull, Hingham and North Cohasset. This testing is key to the continued development of the system’s hydraulic model that is a …

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