Audrey Cooney
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Boston, MA, United States
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'SOS': riders rally to save the Hingham/Hull ferry
Chanting “hey hey, ho ho, the ferry can’t go!” and “don’t close our ferry!,” a few dozen people gathered for a rally at the Hingham Shipyard to protest a decision by the T to stop all ferry service. “The more we make our voices heard, the more we can save our ferry,” said Jason McCann, a Hull resident, told the crowd, who clutched signs with slogans like “Don’t cut off the South Shore!” and… → Read More
MBTA plans to eliminate Hingham/Hull ferry, make deep service cuts
The MBTA is proposing to eliminate all ferry service and make other deep cuts to service, the agency announced on Monday, in a move T officials say is necessary to close a huge budget gap brought on by low ridership during the pandemic. “Using limited resources to operate nearly empty trains, ferries, and buses is not a responsible use of the funding provided to the MBTA by riders, communities,… → Read More
South Shore officials advocate for keeping local T service
State Reps Joan Meschino and James Murphy, along with State Senator Patrick O’Connor, are amping up their efforts to preserve T service in the area. → Read More
Meschino, O'Connor and Murphy advocate for keeping local T service
As potential cuts to the MBTA ferry and commuter rail loom closer, local elected officials are amping up their efforts to preserve T service in the area → Read More
Hingham dad and daughter recreate iconic movie scenes
A Hingham father/daughter duo is creating some levity during the stress of the pandemic with their recreations of iconic movie stills. “Finding an outlet during these tough times has helped get us through,” said Alex Zane. One day in April, Zane, a prosecutor with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, was trying to find a way to entertain his daughter Matilda as they navigated weeks of… → Read More
Hingham dad and daughter recreate iconic movie scenes
A Hingham father/daughter duo is creating some levity during the stress of the pandemic with their recreations of iconic movie stills. “Finding an outlet during these tough times has helped get us through,” said Alex Zane. One day in April, Zane, a prosecutor with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, was trying to find a way to entertain his daughter Matilda as they navigated weeks of… → Read More
Hingham dad and daughter recreate iconic movie scenes
The duo is finding some fun as the pandemic drags on. → Read More
Hingham dad and daughter recreate iconic movie scenes
A Hingham father/daughter duo is creating some levity during the stress of the pandemic with their recreations of iconic movie stills. “Finding an outlet during these tough times has helped get us through,” said Alex Zane. On day in April, Zane, a prosecutor with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, was trying to find a way to entertain his daughter Matilda as they navigated weeks of… → Read More
Hingham dad and daughter recreate iconic movie scenes
A Hingham father/daughter duo is creating some levity during the stress of the pandemic with their recreations of iconic movie stills. “Finding an outlet during these tough times has helped get us through,” said Alex Zane. In April, Zane, a prosecutor with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, was trying to find a way to entertain his daughter Matilda as they navigated weeks of being… → Read More
Hingham special town meeting set for November
Voters will discuss a land purchase for a future public safety building. → Read More
Long a lifeblood, South Shore fishing industry faces numerous challenges
This week, we will be taking a deep dive into the South Shore’s commercial fishing industry, particularly on the way local businesses and governments are working to support this vital trade. We will also explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the industry, with restaurant closures and decreased exports driving down prices. Over his more than five decades fishing commercially, Frank… → Read More
Long a lifeblood, South Shore fishing industry faces numerous challenges
This week, we will be taking a deep dive into the South Shore’s commercial fishing industry, particularly on the way local businesses and governments are working to support this vital trade. We will also explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the industry, with restaurant closures and decreased exports driving down prices. Over his more than five decades fishing commercially, Frank… → Read More
Hingham man arrested after SWAT raid pleads guilty to gun charges
PLYMOUTH — A 20-year-old Hingham man pleaded guilty to a slew of gun charges and will spend 18 months in prison, the District Attorney’s → Read More
Hingham bathhouse opens 13 years after project proposal
It was a long time coming. → Read More
Hingham vigil mourns 'real-life Wonder Woman' Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Audrey Cooney acooney@wickedlocal.com “She meant so much to so many people." HINGHAM — More than 100 people gathered near the Hingham Bathing Beach on Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil to mourn the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and celebrate her contributions to gender equality and the fight against discrimination. “She was my real-life Wonder Woman, a feminist icon and… → Read More
Hingham vigil honors POW/MIA soldiers
HINGHAM — Dozens of people gathered at Hingham Harbor for a sunset vigil honoring American prisoners of war and those missing in action. “I → Read More
Playground could be coming to Hingham Harbor
HINGHAM — The Hingham Recreation Commission plans to request community preservation money to build a small playground near Hingham Harbor. → Read More
Hingham Shipyard's SAPA restaurant to close
Because of the restrictions, the restaurant is operating at less than 50 percent capacity and cannot use its bar, hibachi or sushi bar. → Read More
Weir River Water System update
HINGHAM For the first time since the 1870s, Hingham now officially owns its water system. ""Friday afternoon, we concluded the successful transition of all operations for the Weir River Water System to Suez," said Mary Power, chair of the Board of Selectmen and the board's liason to the water transition team. "This day was a long-time in the making and the result of the dedication of town… → Read More
Hingham Barber says goodbye after 50 years
Tony the Barber closed his doors this March. “When I’m born again, I’ll open another barbershop,” he said. → Read More