In major shift, pot facility bidders remove cultivation from their plan
Latitude 42 principals Sean Power and Jeffrey Shaheen have notified the Board of Selectmen that they are abandoning a plan…
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Board back-and-forth ends with reduced capacity for the HRA lot
The Board of Selectmen this week approved a reduced-capacity opening of the Hull Redevelopment Authority’s parking areas for the coming…
Family Ties owner flees country, but former owner is undeterred
Dry cleaner to be back in business April 1 on Kenberma site next door A former owner of Family Ties…
Town asked to show some love, spend the $$$ at local businesses
Chamber of Commerce program uses e-gift card to buttress Hull merchants The Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce is hoping for…
This town’s beach trash proves to be a treasure for a Hull artist
Hull resident Jackie Ranney can make art out of anything – especially trash. Ranney started TArt, a collection of art,…
Extension on outdoor seating cheers local restaurant owners
Hull restaurant owners, gearing up for what they hope will be a very busy season, received some good news this…
Public forum set for April 14 on plan for med-mal/pot grow site
A long-awaited public meeting on Latitude 42’s controversial proposal to repurpose the former aquarium building at 120 Nantasket Ave. into…
State rehab grant to be a boon for Anastos Corner, local eatery
Hull has been awarded a $29,000 Shared Streets and Spaces grant from the state Department of Transportation to fund long-awaited…
As tax season nears, lawmaker argues against tax on PPP money
A South Shore state senator is co-sponsoring a bill to ensure that federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) money is not…
Small So. Shore businesses at risk if forgiven PPP loan taxed in Mass.
One of the key elements of the Paycheck Protection Program for small business is the debt could be forgiven. The PPP…
Hull-based contractor discovers new use for his skill with concrete
Hullonian Peter Somers, a longtime contractor, recently announced a new dimension to his work – teaching others. At Peter Somers…
BOS reinstates tightened bans on parking for summer season
Expanded outdoor dining to continue The Board of Selectmen, on a 3-2 vote, decided to extend on a permanent basis…
BOS vote in first phase of review for pot cultivation/dispensary plan
The Board of Selectmen at its meeting this week deemed complete Latitude 42’s application to convert Hull’s former aquarium building…
New ‘Boardwalk District’ promised by developer of mixed-used project
Local developer Chris Reale told the Board of Selectmen this week that his proposal to build Nantasket Dunes at Paragon…
Pandemic could cloud outlook for Hull’s busy summer season
Board chair urges advance planning The chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen issued a cautionary note at this week’s board…
Buttonwood to host Feb. 12 event on a puzzling medical syndrome
Buttonwood Books and Toys and the Massachusetts Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association will welcome Tracie White, Ronald…
From amusements to apartments, century-plus of fun may be ending
A developer’s plan to attach Paragon Park’s name to a proposed five-story apartment complex at 197 Nantasket Ave. – currently…
Owner of Jo’s dismisses rumors of a closure; says it’s temporary only
Rumors floating around town that Jo’s Nautical Bar is closing permanently are unfounded, according to Stephanie Aprea, who co-owns the…
Aptly named as an eatery here, SandBar aiming to open in May
A new family-style SandBar restaurant, featuring American fare and live music, is expected to open in May at the former…
On tiny site in town’s Hull Village, microfarm having macrosuccess
Judging from the success of the town’s Peterson Microfarm when other small businesses are fighting for their commercial lives amid…
![A rendering of the proposed development at the Paragon Boardwalk. [Courtesy of Chris Reale]](https://thehulltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Dunes-at-Paragon-Boardwalk-768x512.png "The Dunes at Paragon Boardwalk")
New Paragon Boardwalk could open in late Spring
When the new family-friendly Paragon Boardwalk opens later this year at 197 Nantasket Ave., two of the five recycled shipping…
Open space plan, delay in review of pot dispensary top BoS agenda
By Carol Britton Meyer A finalized draft of a 291-page Open Space and Recreation Plan presented to the Board…
From attorney to accountant, working amid COVID-19 calls up coping skills
Local business owners press on even as a virus upends their usual routines By Carol Britton Meyer Despite the coronavirus…
Boardwalk could be joined by major mixed-use development
Developer planning housing, retail, and more for key beachfront parcel By Carol Britton Meyer Paragon Boardwalk venue. “This will start…
Nantasket Sweets by Swedes, a Swedish candy store, opened on December 24th, with their goal to “bring magic to Hull.”
Opening of new candy store brings a sweet spot to Hull Nantasket Sweets by Swedes, a Swedish candy store, opened on…
Advocates for ferry/bus service ‘toast’ the T’s decision to back off
But reductions in schedules in the offing About 50 Save the Ferry subscribers shared in a virtual “toast” Monday night…
When it comes to holiday gifts, Scituate gallery in the forefront
The Front Street Art Gallery in Scituate Harbor is well stocked for this holiday season and invites shoppers to choose…
Without the usual pageantry, HHS crowns a homecoming king, queen
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Hull High School still had a homecoming – of sorts. Although the traditional homecoming dance and…
Reasons to travel to be found in the minds of individual voyagers
When you think about travel, what comes to mind? I would venture to say that the answer will be different…
In these stay-at-home days, how about a delivery of ice cream?
As we spend more time in our homes with family these days, an indulgence associated with summertime on Nantasket Beach…
Chamber sets up website page to aid eateries with new options
Restaurants can post take-out menus The Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce is inviting all the restaurants in town, whether members…
March 19, 2020 Police Log
Wednesday, March 11: 7:44 a.m. erratic operation of motor vehicle, George Washington Boulevard, investigated; 8:13 a.m. public assist, Bay Street,…
March 12, 2020 Police Log
Wednesday, March 4 7:58 a.m. medical emergency, Fourth Street; 8:54 a.m. police investigation, Nantasket Avenue, services rendered; 11:01 a.m. animal…
