Hingham
Plein Air Perspective
Artist Margaret McWethy’s paintings depict scenes from everyday life and capture the beauty of the Hingham landscape. By Maria Allen Photography by Jack Foley It’s 9 a.m. on a hot summer morning when Margaret McWethy arrives at Victory Park overlooking Hingham Harbor. With the sun rising in the sky, she sets up her artist’s easel … Read more
Smooth Sailing
Hingham Maritime Center builds community on the water. By Maria Allen Photography by Jack Burns For more than 50 years, Hingham Maritime Center has been a centerpiece of town life. Located on historic Barnes Wharf, the non-profit recreational organization is dedicated to nurturing a sense of community through a shared love for being out on … Read more
Taking it Outside
Founder of the first black-owned outdoor gear shop in New England, Intrinsic Provisions, Mark A. Boles
is passionate about mountain biking and supporting socially responsible brands.
Hear Them Ring
A small but mighty group of bell ringers helps to keep history alive at Hingham Memorial Bell Tower. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Jack Foley and Jennifer McInerney For more than a century, a dedicated group of men and women with strong arms and steady hands has been ringing the enormous brass bells atop … Read more
Hometown Close-Up
How well do you know Hingham? We sent photographer Jack Foley out to capture close-up snapshots of local sights around town. See if you can recognize where each image was taken. Turn the page to check your answers! Photography by Jack Foley 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … Read more
Japanese Language Enrichment
Hingham students embark on a cultural journey. Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kate Rogan At first glance, the students gathered in front of the blackboard at the Hingham Community Center may look like any other class-but listen closely and you’ll discover that they’re greeting each other not in English, but in Japanese. The … Read more
Family Music Time
Hingham educator brings interactive musical play to children and their families By Jennifer H. McInerney Two mornings a week at the Hingham Community Center, it’s Family Music Time! Babies and toddlers reach into their own little bag of instruments and props to pull out egg shakers, rhythm sticks, handheld bells, and colorful scarves and ribbons … Read more
#WeAreHingham
Fostering community one photo at a time. By Maria Allen Photography by Brooke Bartletta In a world that too often feels socially disconnected and politically divided, photography has become a tool for bringing diverse groups of people together and fostering a sense of unity. Inspired by French artist JR’s global Inside Out Project, Hingham photographer … Read more
Chasing Sunsets
Chasing Sunsets By Maria Allen Photography by Kjeld Mahoney At the end of a long day, the one thing Hingham’s Alicia Secor wants to do more than anything else-is set sail. “It has been my lifelong passion,” says Secor, who first learned to sail at the age of 14, cruising a daysailer around Cotuit Harbor … Read more
The Wonders of World’s End
Exploring the history and highlights of Hingham’s beloved natural refuge. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Jack Foley and Trustees of Reservations As far back as colonial times, the 251-acre expanse of undeveloped land that juts out between Hingham and Hull Bay has been fittingly referred to as World’s End. Situated at the back of … Read more
The Nature of Things
Hingham Land Conservation Trust Turns 50 Written by John Galluzzo Photography by Jack Foley and Hingham Land Conservation Trust “Away from Hingham’s busy streets, are peaceful parcels of land where the only sounds are from birds and the soft breezes that flow through the trees,” says Don Kidston, a board member for the Hingham Land … Read more
Historical Scavenger Hunt
Hingham is filled with markers and memorials dedicated to those people-and pets-who made a difference in the community’s success Written by Dave Kindy Photography by Jack Foley Where It All Started In September 1635, Rev. Peter Hobart and other English settlers arrived on these shores and established the town of Hingham. Though it’s hundreds of … Read more
The Dance Aquatic
Exploring the ethereal world of underwater photography with Hingham photographer Alyssa Fortin. Photography by Alyssa Fortin “Fleur de Lotus” Since launching her business almost 25 years ago, Alyssa Fortin’s photography career has expanded to encompass a wide variety of styles and subject matter. Known locally for capturing gorgeous portraits of children and families in Hingham … Read more
Culinary Game Changer
Bringing city flair to Hingham, NOMAI impresses diners with an inviting atmosphere and innovative menu of Asian-inspired New American dishes. By Maria Allen Photography by Derrick Zellmann Brian Moy, Owner NOMAI Sipping on tiny cups of sake beneath the sunset-red canopy of a convincingly lifelike Japanese maple tree, guests dining at NOMAI in Hingham can’t … Read more
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