What’s been seen: Sometimes it’s just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Birders who are truly dedicated to their craft can research, study, prepare, plan, and act on a strategy to find a specific species, gauging seasonality, habitat, weather, and more. And then, something completely unexpected can happen. On…
What’s been seen: Birds are in abundance right now around Hull. From Straits Pond to Pemberton Point, onshore and off, there is just a lot to see. Looking offshore, it’s easy to imagine that Hull is surrounded by buffleheads. They can be seen from almost every vantage point, with more than 50 being seen on…
It’s winter, yet some bird species have begun spring mating rituals What’s been seen: There really is no “business as usual” in the avian world. While we certainly can predict generally what birds will be in a certain space at a certain time of the year, we usually are thrown for a surprise or two…
On Monday of this week, both chambers of the Legislature approved breakthrough climate legislation that overhauls the state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse gas emissions, creates clean energy jobs, and protects environmental justice communities. The measure is now on the desk of Gov. Charlie Baker. The bill, An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts…
A new coronavirus testing site at the Hull Manet Community Health Center is now offering tests for members of the community, by appointment, on Wednesdays, from noon to 4 p.m. During a COVID-19 update at the first School Committee meeting of the new year, School Superintendent Judith Kuehn shared the news with members. “During the…
covidHull remains in the high-risk red zone for coronavirus cases, with the Board of Health tracking 51 new cases reported from Dec. 30 through Jan. 6. That caseload brings the total for the town in 2020 to 341, according to public health nurse Joyce Sullivan. “This is the biggest increase we have seen since the…
The end of the year usually marks a time for change, soon-to-be-broken resolutions, and hopes for the coming 12 months. This year it seems everyone is hoping for something similar, or at least Hull High School student leadership is. “My hopes for the new year are to hopefully be able to go to school five…
Not long ago, a group of Hull citizens created an organization whose goal was to achieve 100 percent clean energy for the town by 2030. This effort was generated by climate activist Judeth Van Hamm, who managed to rally every town committee to support that action, which ultimately was passed at town meeting. With the…
A new indoor coronavirus testing site for adults and children opens this Thursday in Hingham to provide swab tests to residents of that town and surrounding communities, including Hull, as the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise statewide. As of Dec. 3, the number of positive cases in Hull since Jan. 1 was…
They seem to be a natural part of the Hull landscape. We cannot imagine what Straits Pond would look like without mute swans gliding silently across the water. But they are a recent phenomenon, and even a threat. They are not supposed to be here, naturally speaking. The New England Farmer, a Boston newspaper covering…