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Hull awarded major grant for Nantasket Pier dredging costs
Project expected to begin in 2 years Hull has been awarded a $239,500 Seaport Economic Council grant that will fund engineering and design services and permitting for future dredging of Nantasket Pier, also known as Steamboat Wharf, where the Steamboat Wharf Marina is located. This project will help ensure the continuation of safe marine operations…
HHS students’ spirits pick up as fall football season kicks off
The first football game of the year is a time-honored tradition to attend, and students were glad to be back after missing it last year. The game, which took place on Sept. 10, was played at Hull High School against Blue Hills. Though the Pirates lost by four points, Hull students cheered and supported their…
Training for seniors in iPad use begins Sept. 22 at senior center
Do you have an iPad and want to feel confident using the apps, use it to stay connected with friends and family, and make better use of that powerful tool? Good Geeks will be providing a three-week training class to get you started or help you navigate your device even if you’ve had it a…
Town partners with UMass, COA on survey of needs of 55-plus set
Hull seniors recently received an invitation, printed on an eye-catching bright-orange postcard, inviting them to participate in a community needs assessment survey of residents ages 55 and over. The postcard was mailed from the UMass Boston Gerontology Institute, which is conducting the survey in partnership with the town and the Hull Council on Aging, to…
Girls’ soccer team splits a pair; boys’ team drops home opener
The Lady Pirates earned a split of their first two league matches this week. Hull rallied for a thrilling 3-2 won at home over Carver on Monday but then were on the wrong side of a 7-2 result at Mashpee on Wednesday. Hull (1-2) came back from 1-0 behind at half-time against Carver and scored…
Sixth-graders, frosh face challenge of finding their way in a new school
The transition between schools is always challenging, but this year’s new sixth-graders and freshmen seem to be taking it in stride, despite some challenges. Stevie Ryan, a newly minted freshman, explained that “it’s kind of hard with masks, and finding classes, because nobody knows any of the teachers.” And while she acknowledged that “getting used…
Program promoting multiculturalism to be introduced at Jacobs School
The goal of a three-year “Raising Multicultural Kids” program, set to launch at the Jacobs School, is to foster racial equity and the concept of “cultural competency” through school- and community-based programs. Cultural competency relates to building understanding and relationships, being respectful and open to different cultural perspectives, and working toward equal opportunity for all.…
Beach wheelchairs offer ready access for traveling down ramps, over rocks
Nothing could get in the way of this beautiful day, could it? The smell of salt and sunscreen fills the air, while the sun beats down relentlessly. Everyone in Hull has one thing in mind this day: Nantasket Beach. Until they see … the rocks that cover many of the ramps leading to the beach.…
Hull’s Pirates to set sail Friday, kicking off fall football season
The college teams have already kicked off the season. Sunday plans are now being made around the start of the NFL season and the start of the Mac Jones era in Foxborough. And here in town, the Pirates set sail on a much-anticipated season on Friday night. Hull will welcome Blue Hills Regional VoTech to…
Superintendent wins high marks from School Com for doing ‘a fantastic job’
At the first School Committee meeting of the new school year, the focus was on rebuilding a sense of community among students and staff and on reintegrating students who have had varying learning experiences as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. Students returned to school this week under the full-time, in-person learning model, with a face…
CHARITY GAMES
More than $4,000 was raised to benefit Hull Youth Softball and Baseball, and the Park & Recreation scholarship program, by the Second Annual Coed Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 28. Funds were raised through raffle ticket sales, local gift cards, and lottery tickets. Contributors included Tie Dye By Abby, Local 02045, Schooner’s, The Sandbar, Hull’s…
Jacobs School Garden springs to life again as volunteers dig in
Submitted by Lindsey Buchleitner In the fall of 2018, the third-grade students of the Jacobs School harvested 55 pounds of organically grown potatoes from their own school garden. Those potatoes were cooked in the cafeteria and served to the students at lunch, along with garlic bread made with their very own, school-grown garlic. For many…
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Salt Water Club’s annual luncheon a tasty event with the help of donors
To the Editor: The Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club held its annual senior luncheon on Sunday, Sept. 12.…
Photo of onetime dance instructor a reminder of learning to cut the rug
To the Editor: I enjoyed seeing my old dance teacher, Paul Wybieracki, and his wife on the front…
Green Hill association’s Gala Day big success, thanks to supporters
To the Editor: On behalf of the Green Hill Improvement Association, I would like to thank the following…
Outpouring of support for PTO race made for a successful, colorful event
To the Editor: There was a break in the heat for the third Hull PTO Color Run. The…
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