Hull’s ties to lifesaving strengthened in recertification as a ‘Coast Guard City’
Hull’s history with the U.S. Coast Guard traces back to 1890 with the opening of the Point Allerton Life-Saving Station,…
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Lenox educator Michael Knybel named Hull High principal; assumes role July 1
The current middle and high school principal in the Berkshire County town of Lenox has been named the next principal…
Community rallies to raise more than $25K for resident diagnosed with brain tumor
A WINNING EVENT. Friends of Hull’s Dean Dreishpoon recently held a fundraiser to help his pay his medical expenses while…
Four Hull students among Wellspring’s 14 graduates
Wellspring is proud to announce that 14 students will graduate from the Oddleifson Learning Program this year. Included in the…
Spring Season is Over
Spring season ends for high school teams: The Hull High girls varsity lacrosse team was outed in the second round…
Blessing of the Fleet, family festival, boating party to launch 2022 maritime season
In keeping with a centuries-old tradition, a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony – open to all recreational and commercial mariners…
Signing off for summer: See you in September!
It’s been a good year. When you read this column, the school year will be over. Students from all three…
DCR’s new liaison assures board that Nantasket Beach is a ‘big priority’ for state
As part of ongoing efforts to improve communication between the town and the Department of Conservation & Recreation – which…
Six local groups awarded $15K in ‘Better Beaches’ grants for 2022 programs
Six local organizations have been awarded a total of $15,000 for programming in and around Nantasket Beach this year as…
Sixty-five students of the Hull High School Class of 2022 graduated last Saturday, supported by their families, friends, and teachers, and against the backdrop of a view like no other.
In the open air and surrounded by saltwater, graduates listened to inspiring speakers talk about their accomplishments and futures before…
After months of study, school facilities panel to recommend potential building use changes
The committee studying the potential consolidation of school buildings is scheduled to recommend one of the four options outlined in…
Hull High School Principal Final Candidates
The two final candidates for the Hull High School principal position are being interviewed this week, and a decision is…
Marching orders: 4th of July parade returning to Hampton Circle after two-year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the Hampton Circle Playground Fourth of July Parade will be held this year on Monday, July…
Short on population, Hull still found a way to contribute to the Civil War’s Union cause
There’s a funny story behind Hull and the Civil War. Anybody reading the list of names on the War Memorial…
DCR to update Select Board on capital projects, beach trust fund status
As part of continuing efforts to foster better communication and greater cooperation between the Town of Hull and the Department…
Water system’s plans include new mains, rebuilding storage tank on Hull’s Strawberry Hill
Weir River Water System Managing Director/Superintendent Russell Tierney said he wants WRWS to be “the best water system in the…
Hull High students, chaperones agree: post-pandemic prom was ‘awesome’
After three COVID-filled years, a restrictionless prom was the perfect way to close out senior year. At Granite Links in…
ONE FOR THE BOOKS. Hull’s Deborah McCarthy is the newly elected vice president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. She is…
Lecture series to feature author Stephen Puleo’s tale of Irish potato famine relief
In his latest book, “Voyage of Mercy,” author Stephen Puleo details the remarkable story of the mission that inspired America…
Drag queen brunch, family-friendly event to highlight first-ever Hull Pride Weekend
By Darvence Chery Hull Pride will attempt to do something unprecedented in townto celebrate Pride Month this June. Due to…
State Police’s traffic concerns drive postponement of annual car show
Only a few weeks before hundreds of antique and classic cars were scheduled to travel from all over the region…
6-2-22 In the Sportlight
By Alan McCall Tourney time for lacrosse teams: The Hull High School boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams will extend…
Cat shelter welcomes volunteers, donations as need for adoptions continues to grow
Almost 23 years after it began as a way to reduce the large number of feral cats in town, Hull…
$45.4 million budget tops warrant for Monday’s annual town meeting
Voters at Monday’s annual town meeting face a number of spending proposals, most significantly, the Fiscal 2023 budget of $45.4…
Van Hamm seeks light board seat, asks for vote on solar rapid transit
I am Judeth Gilmore Van Hamm and I am working on two initiatives to serve you. To help you, I…
Principal, vice principal share lessons as they depart HHS
As Hull High School’s principal and assistant principal prepare to move on, they have a few lessons to share. Principal…
Girls lacrosse still rolling
The Hull High School girls varsity lacrosse team has won seven in a row to improve to 7-2 (3-1 SSL)…
A towering opportunity to restore an iconic landmark
Few topics have generated more words in this newspaper over the years than Fort Revere – words of lament about…
Search for new HS leaders under way; School Com bids farewell to Fleming
Following the resignation of Hull High School Principal Nicole Nosek and Assistant Principal Dan Mastrogiacomo, both effective at the end…
Light board resists plea to withdraw Hull from ‘peaker power’ project
The well-attended April 21 Hull Municipal Light Board meeting included another discussion about the town’s 2015 agreement through the Massachusetts…
DPW aims to ‘go above and beyond’ in serving residents, director tells Select Board
The goal of the Department of Public Works is to “strive to deliver exceptional services, safety, and cost-effectiveness” to the…
Hull High School Honor Roll Term 3
Seniors High Honors: Madelyn Brooks, Parry Harper, Ryan Healey, Troy Healey, Alexis Her, Erica McGowan, Timothy O’Hayre Honors: Petra Bechtold,…
Twombly cites experience, knowledge in re-election bid for School Committee
It is with great enthusiasm and energy that I announce my candidacy for re-election to the Hull School Committee. I…
Almost There!
After eight months of as normal a school year as we’ve had in years, Hull schools are nearing the finish…
Paragon Carousel open for the season: Volunteers needed!
The Paragon Carousel opened for the season on Easter weekend, drawing even larger crowds than expected despite the chilly weather.…
Hull resident authors college textbook
Hull resident, Irwin Nesoff, is the author of the newly released college textbook, Human Service Program Planning Through a Social Justice…
Lifesaving Museum to host art showcase for veterans
The Hull Lifesaving Museum invites all military veterans to participate in the upcoming exhibit, a Veterans Art Showcase opening on May 5.…
Tweaks to local zoning laws needed to comply with new state code
Under the draft guidelines for a new multi-family zoning requirement for “MBTA communities” served by bus, commuter rail, ferry, or…
Evicted tenant returns, arrested on drug charges
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Hull on Monday and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of heroin, according to…
Tokens of history: Bathhouses once supplied all beachgoers needed for a day at Nantasket
Nantasket Beach has one public bathhouse – the Art Deco structure built after embers from the 1929 Thanksgiving fire at…
Teen’s love of the beach inspires her second volunteer cleanup effort
One year after her bat mitzvah project garnered a large turnout, teenager Alanna Lipsky is organizing another beach cleanup to…
Candy-egg fundraiser earns $$ for students, eases stress for parents
Hull High Student Government is in action again – this time, members are selling candy-filled eggs to parents and teachers…
April 14, 2022 Hull Sports – In the Sportlight
Popular baseball tournament returns this weekend: It wasn’t just the day-to-day practice and games that COVID struck out during the…
Track teams can’t keep pace
Both the Hull-Cohasset boys and girls outdoor track teams dropped their opening meet results with losses at Norwell on Monday.…
Sewer plant’s excess capacity could produce revenue from regional waste acceptance
The focus of the Hull Sewer Department is “reliability, redundancy, and resiliency,” Director of Wastewater Operations John Struzziery told the…
Supply shortages, higher costs leave town far short of four-year paving goal
The original intent to pave 27 miles of Hull roads between 2018 to 2022 in accordance with a Town Meeting-approved…
Pandemic response a small part of health department’s impact on town’s residents
Town Manager Philip Lemnios’ “biggest takeaway” following Public Health Director Joan Taverna’s recent update to the Select Board was that…
HHS students stand up for a cause: Leading change to end bullying
Hull High School students gathered on the sidewalk outside the school on April 1, holding signs and clapping for cars…
HHS students rally to support classmate targeted by bullies
A group of about 25 to 30 students gathered across the street from Hull High School before school on Friday,…
MBTA expands weekday Hull-Boston ferry service
An expanded spring schedule for ferry service to Boston from Hull’s Pemberton Pier took effect Friday, April 1, state Rep.…
HRA to sponsor trolley, open lots to residents with parking stickers
Submitted by the Hull Redevelopment Authority HRA invests in public transportation. Last year, the Hull Redevelopment Authority funded a pilot…
Police investigate hoax call alleging murder of parents
Hull Police are investigating a hoax 911 call on April Fool’s Day that resulted in a Nantasket Avenue home being…
Assessors, accountant, treasurer aim for bottom-line results in managing town’s fiscal health
“We work for the residents of Hull,” Town Accountant Mike Buckley said during his recent presentation to the Select Board…
The Way We Were
The past two spring seasons have not been what high school sports fans have been used to. Covid wiped out…
Schools seek 3% budget boost; consolidation study results expected in May
The Hull Public Schools are seeking a 3% increase over the current year’s spending plan, according to the fiscal 2023…
High School dance raises funds and lifts spirits
Last Friday, Hull students gathered in the cafeteria to dance the night away during a semiformal designed to raise spirits…
Father-daughter marathoners raising funds for cancer center
On Patriots Day, the father-daughter team of Hull’s Patrick and Payton Nugent will be running the 126th Boston Marathon as…
Hull Democratic Committee names Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a ‘Champion of Democracy’
The Hull Democratic Town Committee voted unanimously at its March meeting to name Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, a Champion…
Assessors, accountant, treasurer aim for bottom-line results in managing town’s fiscal health
“We work for the residents of Hull,” Town Accountant Mike Buckley said during his recent presentation to the Select Board…
Citing ‘procedural irregularities,’ Select Board rejects TM petition for senior center building study
During an early-morning Select Board meeting Wednesday, members unanimously rejected placing an article on the May 2 town meeting warrant…
Worlds of words: Students book 200,000 minutes during annual Read-A-Thon
Students at the Jacobs Elementary School achieved a schoolwide goal of 200,000 minutes of reading and 1,000 acts of kindness…
HHS band concert jazzes up ‘Music in Our Schools Month’
After two and a half years without live performances, Hull High School’s band is back! On the 24, they performed…
GOOD CIITIZEN. Hull High senior Erica McGowan recently received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award.
McGowan wins prestigious DAR award Congratulations to Hull High School senior Erica McGowan for earning the Good Citizen Award from…
IT team’s creative response to COVID protocols shifted Hull’s delivery of services
Information Technology Director Judi Saide has been busier than ever during the past two years, addressing IT-related issues for the…
Memorial Day dedications to name squares for 7 veterans
In response to a request from Veterans Agent Paul Sordillo and a letter of support and approval from the War…
Feds pledge $2M to replace Pemberton pumping station
U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch recently announced that the federal government’s FY22 appropriations bill includes funding to replace the sewer…
Exciting games cap ’21-22 season for Hull’s youth basketball teams
The 8th Grade Boys Travel team took home the number-one spot in the South Shore Boys Basketball league, winning the…
Love of baseball connects two worlds: It started out as a volunteer vacation. It has grown into a mission of passion for Hull resident Craig Welence.
In January 2005, Welence brought his son along on a medical mission trip where they were introduced to a Dominican…
‘Hull Kid’ Nick Russo reflects on long career in local, national public service roles
Longtime resident and former Hull Fire Chief Nick Russo looks back on his nearly 50 years in public service with…
The winter high school sports season has now officially ended in Hull, but not before the Pirates enjoyed a successful tourney journey.
The final whistle of the season blew in the Elite 8 Round of the Division 5 boys basketball playoffs as…
TM voters to debate millions in capital plans for Ft. Revere, seawalls, sewers, playgrounds
The warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting contains more than 20 articles, ranging from asking voters to approve electronic voting…
Students to ‘break a leg’ in theatre festival entry
After months of hard work, Hull High School Theatre Arts is bringing performances back again – this time, blessedly, mask-free.…
MODERNE ART. Construction on the Art Deco-style apartment building at 163 Nantasket Ave. is nearing completion. [Richard W. Green photo]
Mixed-use complex to add 41 apartments to beachfront The Art Deco-style residential and commercial development at 163 Nantasket Ave. –…
Hull residents testify in favor of plan for September 11 Remembrance Day
Two Hull residents recently joined state Sen. Patrick O’Connor in testifying before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on State Administration and…
Hundreds of spectators greet Snow Row’s return to the water
By Victoria Dolan After two missed years due to COVID19 restrictions, the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s annual Snow Row drew a…
Spirit Week, Penny Wars, faculty basketball game to ‘spice up’ long March days
March can be a difficult month in school. No breaks, few early releases, and the vague feeling that winter should…
Despite commercial success, Hull lobster boat captain harbors no Hollywood ambitions
Chad Mahoney and his trusty 46-foot lobster boat, “First Light,” are featured in a television commercial that his friends are…
Volunteers help seniors mark their special day through ‘Birthday Buddies’ program
Through the Senior Friends “Birthday Buddies” program, volunteers help Hull’s older residents celebrate their special day with a greeting card,…
Library director credits staff, patrons for successful first year; more changes in store
The Hull Public Library is a gathering place that fosters a love of literature and lifelong learning and creates a…
Vintage WWI helmet symbolizes Hull’s contribution to the war effort
HEAD GEAR. The helmet worn by Hull’s Charles Johns during World War I is part of the collection of the…
Go West, Young Men!
Go west, young men: I can hear the members of the Hoosac Valley athletic community mumbling under their collective breath.…
Hull man gets jail time for pandemic-relief fund fraud
As President Joseph Biden readies the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate pandemic assistance fraud on a national scale…
Town receives $128K more in CARES Act funds for pandemic-related expenses
Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, accompanied by Commissioners Sandra M. Wright and Jared L. Valanzola, paid a visit to the…
Fire displaces residents of Bay St. two-family home
Residents of a two-family home on Bay Street were displaced when a fire heavily damaged the building on Friday night.…
CPC recommends $565K for housing, historic, and recreation projects in 2022
The adoption of the Community Preservation Act has paved the way for the realization of numerous projects that improve Hull’s…
Harbormaster predicts another busy season ahead for boating, shellfishing along Hull’s coastline
The Hull Harbormaster Department oversees 27 miles of coastline, 13,300 acres of water, two harbor islands, two shipping channels, and…
Chief: Police officers ‘proud to work for the town’ in preventing crime, promoting public safety
The Hull Police Department at One School St. is open 24/7, 365 days a year, offering a wide array of services to…
Hull High School Honor Roll Term 2
Seniors High Honors: Parry Harper, Troy Healey, Alexis Her, Erica McGowan, Timothy O’Hayre Honors: Petra Bechtold, Evan Burke, Devin Capone,…
Snow Row shoves off from Windmill Point on March 5
The Hull Lifesaving Museum’s signature rowing race, the 41st annual Snow Row, is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at the…
Come blow your horn to mark a Hull resident’s 100th birthday
Camille Lombardi will be celebrating her 100th birthday this year. She has been a Hull resident since 1953. If anyone…
Seniors cite high taxes, lack of transportation and housing as top concerns about life in Hull
The Council on Aging recently hosted a presentation of the initial results of a long-anticipated needs assessment study geared toward…
Track teams bring home more honors.
The outstanding season for the Hull High boys and girls winter track teams was capped off with individual awards. The…
After two years, students to mask less, smile more
After a school committee vote Feb. 15, all Hull schools will be officially mask-optional starting Feb. 28. The widely supported…
School Resource Officer earns high marks for work with students, teachers
Officer Leanne Marshalsea was recognized by the Hull Police Department and the Hull Public Schools as part of School Resource…
Hull native stitches together a costuming career under the lights of Broadway
When Louise Hardison was growing up in Hull, the Paragon Carousel was a big part of her life. Even now,…
Despite challenges, Hull’s fire chief says department’s future is ‘very bright’
In describing “The Hull Fire Department Way” during a report to the Select Board this week, Fire Chief Chris Russo…
FY23 budget plan proposes 4.32% spending increase, bonding for capital projects
$45.4M request to boost senior center funding, repair seawall, rehab Fort Revere Town Manager Philip Lemnios presented a balanced Fiscal…
School mask mandate to end on Feb. 28; at-home COVID testing to continue
A flexible mask policy for the Hull Public Schools will go into effect Monday, Feb. 28, when students and staff…
State beaches panel hears plans for signs in multiple languages
The Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay held a virtual public hearing on Feb. 9 to address…
Planner optimistic about funding, building projects in Hull’s development studies
The primary responsibility of the Community Development and Planning Department is working with the community to develop a common vision…
A sweet idea: Candy Gram fundraiser aims to generate income, boost student spirits
In an effort to boost student spirits leading up to Valentine’s Day, student government is selling “Candy Grams” for students…
As COVID cases drop, town buildings to reopen Feb. 28
As Hull’s COVID positivity rate continues to decline, town buildings will reopen to the public and in-person public meetings will…
Amid real estate spending boom, building official says ‘Hull’s best days lie ahead’
Business is booming in the Hull Building Department, which in 2021 issued 1,831 building permits and collected more than $360,000…
Hull-Cohasset Closing In
The Hull-Cohasset hockey team was already a heavy favorite entering its contest vs. Cardinal Spellman on Wednesday night in Randolph.…
Changing climate, rising sea level reshape Hull’s long-term planning
‘Managed retreat’ from flood-prone areas an option as town grapples with Mother Nature Residents and visitors alike appreciate Hull for…
Pirates’ winter teams on track for tournament
Looking at their current records, one might not be making any postseason plans for the Hull High School basketball teams…
Amid ongoing challenges, students, staff look toward a ‘normal’ second half of year
After a record-high blizzard and a similarly high COVID spike, Hull schools are officially halfway done with the year. Report…
As Hull’s positive COVID cases decline, residents can obtain free rapid test kits
The number of positive COVID19 cases in Hull has been declining. There were 62 positive cases in the past two…
Board nixes HRA’s request to ease COVID-era parking limits
Hull Redevelopment Authority Chair Bartley Kelly went before the Select Board this week to ask for an increase in the…
New state law may require Hull to adjust zoning near transit stops
A new multi-family zoning requirement for “MBTA communities” was recently enacted as part of the Jan. 2021 economic development bill…
Hull Artists’ storm prep included current gallery and future arts center site
Hull Artists, the regional nonprofit arts association, prepared for Saturday’s nor’easter not only by shoring up the front entrance of…
Hull schools to take the lead with a new virus test program
After record-high rates of COVID-19 cases in Hull Public Schools, the numbers are ticking back down as Hull makes plans…
At-home COVID testing option now available for students, staff
In a Jan. 18 memorandum to Massachusetts school superintendents and other school officials from state Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley, thanking…
Team of Hullonians creates an ad featuring three ex-U.S. presidents
Hullonian Joe Berkeley, whose creative services company led the team that made a Super Bowl commercial with Tom Brady of…
Preschool classes to be offered at the Jacobs School in Fall 2022
Hull Integrated Preschool at the Jacobs School will offer one full-day preschool class beginning this fall. The class will be…
Hull to get 3,690 test kits for use in detecting coronavirus
Plymouth County Chair Sandy Wight has informed Plymouth County legislators that the county has secured nearly 400,000 COVID-19 antigen rapid…
HHS athletes tracking success and accomplishing ‘quite a lot’
The Hull High School boys’ indoor track team won the South Shore League Small Division championship at the league meet…
Hull nets $11,780 from state in firefighting equipment grants
The fiscal 2022 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program this week announced that $5 million in grant funding was awarded to…
Survey on best use of schools helps amplify students’ voices
The “Best Educational Use of Schools” survey offers a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders in the issue of school consolidation…
HRA development efforts outlined, including Urban Renewal Plan update
Hull Redevelopment Authority Chair Bartley Kelly agreed during Wednesday’s Select Board meeting to deliver a copy of the nearly completed…
Kingly beach cat, missing for months, returned to his home
After two months missing, Hullonian cat King Philip was found and safely returned home to his owner, Kristen Higgins. Philip…
Juggling dual roles, town clerk full of initiatives on both fronts
Town Clerk Lori West wears two hats – in her role as an elected official and as manager of the…
Randolph routed, but Hull done in by Cohasset’s defense days later
The Lady Pirates rebounded from a dominating loss with a dominating win. With a balanced attack on offense, Hull routed…
Hull resident introduces lovers of music to standout radio stations
Avid radio listener and Hull resident Peter Skiera recently launched his own website and blog to expose fellow music lovers…
‘Antisemitism on Campus’ to be the topic of Jan. 26 Zoom event
Discussion seen as ‘timely’ after hostage-taking at Texas synagogue Temple Beth Sholom and the No Place for Hate Committee…
Hull residents, employees have priority access to local test site
COVID-19 testing underway in Hingham Town officials this week announced that registration is now available for a temporary regional coronavirus…
Accolades for Pirates athletes for All-Star efforts on the field
Two Hull High School varsity football players have been honored for their feats on the field this past fall. Junior…
Hull man held on 18 charges after a wild Jan. 6 crime spree
Passenger in stolen pickup killed in crash; resident savagely beaten A Hull man remains behind bars after police say his…
Hull High students respond favorably to Solidarity Week
Student members of the Hull High School PRISM group reported to the School Committee this week on the success of…
Virus volume in schools ‘starting to tick down,’ school supt. reports
In-school mask mandate to remain During a COVID-19 update, Supt. of Schools Judith Kuehn praised the efforts of the three…
In the throes of a pandemic, schools find way to stay calm
COVID-19 is on the rise again, and it has come for our students. Yet despite the sense of chaos, Hull…
Unity – a goal for the new year; it comes at a cost, which is truth
This past week we commemorated the first anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building, an effort to derail…
Abington Bank raises $19,350 for food pantries, including Hull’s
Andrew J. Raczka, president and CEO of Abington Bank, has announced that the bank’s inaugural Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $19,350…
New animal control officer chosen from ranks of Hull PD
There’s good news for the many residents who have been wondering when the town’s longtime animal control officer vacancy will…
Progress report from HRA shows action on Nantasket road project
The Hull Redevelopment Authority will be releasing periodic progress updates in The Hull Times and on its website (HRA02045.com) in…
Regional booster clinic set for Jan. 13; Hull to be a co-host
The Hull, Cohasset, Hingham, and Scituate health departments will co-host a regional drive-up COVID-19 vaccination booster clinic for eligible residents…
Residents invited to take part in the ‘best school use’ survey
For those interested in participating in a community stakeholder survey related to the “Best Educational Use of School Facilities” study,…
Stack of index cards tells tale of dark days in Hull 70 years ago
Historical Society records recall time when loyalty oaths were de rigueur The Hull Historical Society has in its collection an…
Food aid program enters 2022 bearing good, not-so-good news
The good news is that as we enter the second year of Stretch Your Food Budget, the Nantasket Hull Rotary…
Access to town buildings curtailed as COVID cases continue to rise
Public access to Town Hall and the Light Department, library, senior center, Department of Public Works, police and fire stations,…
HHS mission statement is revised as accreditation review approaches
In preparation for a decennial visit by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Hull High School has updated…
Hull-Cohasset hockey team off to fast start; ices three in a row
The Hull-Cohasset co-op boys’ varsity hockey team has put up a few impressive wins to start off the season. The…
Plans to redesign Route 3A to be aired at Jan. 11 hearing
Public input sought on roadway; will affect Hull residents using it Plans for major improvements to the well-traveled Route 3A…
Hull joins statewide effort to test wastewater for early virus trends
The state has been tracking wastewater data throughout the pandemic to help determine the prevalence of the coronavirus in local…
A LOOK BACK
Here is the second-half summary of the year in review JULY The controversy surrounding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on…
Restorer of carousel honored as Nantasket’s ‘human’ of ’21
James Hardison, the dedicated Carousel restoration artist, has been named Human of Nantasket Beach of the Year by a Facebook…
The 10 Hull houses that shone for Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright 2021
Submitted by Lili Hedrick Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright 2021 was so much fun. We had 38 participants who really went all…
Info sought on a missing man, an HHS grad, ex-Hull firefighter
Terrence (“Terry”) Adams, age 53, was last seen in Hudson, N.H., on Dec. 7. Adams graduated from Hull High School…
Some hits, misses in 2021, but overall it was a very good year
This time last year, we were uncertain what 2021 would bring in the local sports scene. But not only did…
On eve of 2022, HHS students wishing for safe return to class
Last year at this time, our student leaders reflected on the coming of 2021, hoping we would be able to…
Hull Massachusetts 2021 Year in Review
JANUARY As the year began, vaccines began a slow rollout across the country, but Hull remained in the high-risk red…
Accolades are still rolling in for the Super Bowl finalists
The ripple effect of a successful season continues for the Hull High School football team as post-season awards are being…
‘In spirit of love, caring,’ family in Hull hosts family from Afghanistan
The McWhorter family recently provided temporary housing in their Hull home for an Afghani family from a Texas refugee camp,…
HHS students deck doors with decorations in time for holidays
For the past three weeks, students at Hull High School have been taping paper, tying ribbon, and tricking out their…
Consumers warned about how to avoid clogging sewer system
Residents were being advised this week to pay extra attention to what they are flushing and should not flush anything…
Thanksgiving traditions live on, in pep rally and ‘pied’ teachers
Last week, Hull High School student leaders shared what they were thankful for leading up to Thanksgiving. During that week…
Pirates’ dream of Super Bowl goes unrealized in 20-14 loss
They were knocking on the door of an historic win. But a deflected pass was intercepted in the final minutes…
HPS business manager retiring; School Com names replacement Finance/budget analyst to succeed him
The School Committee this week appointed current Hull Public Schools staff member Diane M. Saniuk as school business manager to…
Federal rescue funds to support boardwalk repairs, trolley service
The state Senate recently passed a bill that directs federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to assist the ongoing recovery…
Hull-Cohasset rivalry takes a back seat to bigger stage
With all the excitement and revelry surrounding the Hull High School football team playing at Gillette Stadium next week, another…
Carousel ends whirlwind season with major loan balance forgiven by HRA
Donations, crowds are also cause for celebration at storied merry-go-round Even with a shorter-than-usual season, the Paragon Carousel had a…
Hearing to focus on access to beach for those with disabilities
The Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay will convene a virtual public hearing next week focused on improving access for people…
Pirates headed for Gillette for Super Bowl against Randolph
It’s now down to two teams, and the Hull Pirates are one of them. Hull pulled away from a tough…
HHS class leaders reflect on meaning of this day of thanks
Thanksgiving is a happy time for students. A few days off from school; more turkey than the human body should…
Woman injured in hit-and-run; case under police investigation
The Hull Police Department responded to a hit-and-run crash in town this weekend and is seeking information about the incident,…
Hull native’s new novel blends history with modern mystery
Hull native Frank J. Infusino Jr. has published his third novel, “The Lady in Black,” a mystery that incorporates a…
Curtain to rise on ‘The Tempest,’ produced by HHS drama program
COVID-19 doomed performances last year After a year without a full production, Hull High School Theatre Arts is back with…
So. Shore communities rally to aid in resettlement of Afghan evacuees
Submitted by Irwin Nesoff The saying “it takes a village” was on full display this past Monday evening, Nov. 15,…
Search for woman reported wading into ocean called off; no one found
Hull police assisted in searching the Nantasket Beach area Monday evening following a report that a woman wearing a white…
With touching tributes, Hull honors veterans near and far
Speakers at the town’s Veterans Day ceremony last week voiced appreciation for all veterans who have served their country and…
Sports teams, cheerleaders are all trekking toward titles
It’s shaping up to be a memorable fall sports season in Hull. The Hull High School football team is two…
Hull resident, observing vaping by young people, tackles issue on film
‘Taking a Toke’ sends strong message about the ill effects of ingesting nicotine When Hull resident and former soccer coach…
Pirates pull away from Millis; host next round of playoffs
The first-ever home high school football playoff game in Hull turned out to be a huge success for the Hull…
Advisory group takes on task of meeting town’s housing needs
Five-year plan in the offing that will address lack of affordable housing The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, a regional planning…
Solidarity Week at HHS signals LGBTQ students are not alone
Over the past week Hull High School has been observing Solidarity Week, which is devoted to recognizing marginalized groups and…
Hull health director steps down after quarter-century of service
Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan retired last Friday after working for the Hull Health Department for 25 years. In retirement,…
Newest honor society members sworn in; ready for service project
Hull High School’s own National Honor Society inducted 22 new members last Wednesday, only a few weeks before the chapter’s…
Hull power outages minimal compared with nearby towns
Fire chief says $1.5M tree cutback was a factor Fire Chief Chris Russo breathed a sigh of relief following Wednesday’s…
Hull man is charged with fraud in connection with virus relief funds
Feds cite role of HPD in the investigation The Hull Police Department is being credited by federal law enforcement authorities…
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Another tourney journey awaits Hull girls’ varsity soccer team
The Hull High School girls’ varsity soccer team has punched its ticket to the post-season for the fifth straight season,…
Mask mandate now in place until Jan. 15, per order of state ed chief
State Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley this week extended the statewide public schools mask mandate for a second time – through…
David J. Hamilton Jr., 63
David J. (“Chuck”) Hamilton Jr. died on Oct. 3. He was 63. A resident of Hull for more than 50…
Young players and teams to get chance at Skills and Drills Clinics
Both the Hull United Youth Soccer and Hull Youth Lacrosse players will have opportunities to develop their skills with special…
Parking update prompts board to keep rules and regs in place
Now that summer has drawn to a close, the Select Board is already looking toward the next busy season in…
As school consolidation debate percolates, time to survey town
By now, we all already know the facts of the case: In 2019, MARS published its report on “Best Educational…
Allerton Hill, Point Allerton named for Isaac Allerton. Did he see them?
As far as we can tell, the names Allerton Hill and Point Allerton, separate geographic features at the northern end…
Conservation trust to lead tour of sites abutting Weir River system
The Hingham Land Conservation Trust will host a Fall Walk exploring the trails, ponds, and pools adjacent to the Weir…
Two local vets planning tribute to all those on war monument
Veterans Paul Dunphy and Edward Burke were appointed to fill two vacancies on the five-member War Memorial Commission at this…
Two lifelong friends and lawyers earn a ‘super’ honor for their work
Attorneys Richard (“Rocky”) Grossack and John A. Norton Jr. have a lot in common. They grew up in town, graduated…
Masks to stay on in schools as mandate is extended to Nov. 1
The public school mask mandate issued by state Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley in August has been extended until Nov. 1,…
Power failure dims Boston Light; re-illumination on for next week
Technically, Boston Light is out. The Coast Guard’s 1st District alerted fishermen, lobstermen, and all other sailors upon the sea to…
Schools wrestle with decline in MCAS results but look to future
Pandemic’s impact on learning cited; ‘high expectations’ urged for ’21-’22 School administrators and School Committee members are overall disappointed with…
Pirates continue to wow their fans, triumphing over Randolph handily
It was a big crowd of fans for the annual homecoming football game. And they went home happy. The Pirates…
AWARD WINNERS
Three Hull High seniors were recognized for their achievement at Monday’s school committee meeting. Pictured here, from left, are Stella…
Homecoming game and dance capture hearts of HHS students
Homecoming is a classic high school tradition. This year Hull High School brought it back after a year without, because…
Students’ spirits lifted as they don costumes for special week
Hull High School students have been participating in a Spirit Week this past week, dressing up to match themes to…
Celebrating pickleball and how it came to be played in our town
Submitted by Bill Smyth Pickleball, a wonderfully genteel name compared to other athletic endeavors, was allegedly named after a family…
Focus groups scheduled so residents can give views on best use of town schools
The Ad Hoc Best Educational Use of Facilities Committee, tasked with considering and exploring potential consolidation among the town’s elementary,…
Winner of Sunday’s Pats game: GOAT or the new kid on the field?
Perhaps the most anticipated sports event in our lifetime will take place on Sunday evening when Tom Brady returns to…
Boys’ soccer team puts an end to losing streak with a 5-0 win
The Hull High School boys’ varsity soccer team finally broke into the win column this season with a solid 5-0…
In wake of accident on boardwalk, town presses for meeting with DCR
Other issues regarding DCR property, need for upgrades to be on the agenda In response to a “Today in Hull”…
COVID-19 update: 70 percent of residents have been vaccinated
There were 17 new coronavirus cases in Hull between Sept. 6 and 20, according to Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan.…
Extracurriculars off and running, adding extra dimension to learning
The Hull High School year has begun, and its many associated clubs and extracurricular activities are underway. Some clubs have…
Hull NPFH committee members sworn in, tackle issue of outreach
Hull No Place for Hate is dedicated to “building bridges of understanding” while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among all…
In good way, Select Board in retreat, as it looks back on year just ended
In keeping with a tradition, the Select Board used its meeting of Sept. 18 as an annual retreat with which…
Pirates rally in fourth-quarter; surpass Spellman for first win
The Hull High School football team scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally past Cardinal Spellman 28-18 on Friday night in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CHARITY GAMES
More than $4,000 was raised to benefit Hull Youth Softball and Baseball, and the Park & Recreation scholarship program, by…
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…
So. Shore summer resident pens tale of legendary No. Shore neighborhood
When now-retired Hull summer resident Carl Carlsen started teaching at what was then North Shore Community College’s temporary campus in…
Hull fire, police are recipients of local teen’s kindness, largesse
Eagle Scout candidate Eric Hense, of Cohasset, decided to do something special for his community project: make autism sensory kits…
High school back in session, and students, staff happy to be there
While the weather may have been gloomy for the first day of school, students and staff members certainly were not.…
Residents ask Select Board to support repairs to Stoney Beach Road seawall
Town manager: Other priorities on to-do list A petition signed by 65 residents and recently submitted to Town Manager Philip…
SIGNED, NO EXPERT ON FOOTBALL
Pirates teams ready for season with high hopes – and true grid Varsity football coach Mike O’Donnell enters his fifth…
After roller coaster ride, carousel headed for a smoother go-around
Many friends of the Paragon Carousel know its inspiring history. Despite fires in its home in Paragon Park, hurricanes, blizzards,…
State issues mask mandate for public schools; Hull does same
Middle, high schools could lift order on Oct. 1 if 80% vaccination rate met By Carol Britton Meyer The Hull…
Hull man arrested Wed., charged with robbery at a Nantasket bank
The Hull Police Department arrested a male earlier Wednesday following a bank robbery and subsequent foot pursuit, according to Police…
For those heading back to school, Wellspring thrift shops place to go
Donated supplies, furnishings on sale in decent condition, affordable prices For the college-bound who may be setting up their dorm…
Fall not yet in the air, and neither is the summer sports season over
As fall sports teams began preparation for their season to begin in two short weeks, the boys (and girls) of…
Volunteers, including two from Hull, honored by Interfaith Social Services
Forty-one South Shore residents earlier this month were inducted into the Interfaith Social Services’ Matti Lang Hall of Fame. The…
Newest hires take to classrooms at town’s several public schools
Justin Baxter is a Hull resident. He is joining the Memorial School staff as a special education teacher. He received…
COVID-19 cases in Hull tracking national trend of rising numbers
The number of new coronavirus cases in Hull jumped more than seven-fold from the first two weeks of July to…
PorchFest, casualty of pandemic last year, is back on for this year
Kearns is named to Board of Registrars Local bands and performers will provide an afternoon of music on porches, driveways,…
Hull watchful but also grateful on news of funding boost for MBTA
Lemnios credits local lawmakers for their advocacy on So. Shore’s behalf Hull intends to remain “vigilant” in the event of…
Hull hoopsters prove worthy of the title Kings of the Court
A five-game losing streak was not the way the Hull eighth-grade boys’ basketball team wanted to enter the playoffs. The…
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Plans for The Dunes project come under close scrutiny by town’s DRB
Planning Board next to review proposal as concerns about size, unit mix persist Hull’s Design Review Board last week initiated…
Chance ride past St. Nicholas leads to eventual hiring as church’s pastor
Little did Rev. Dr. Peter-Michael Preble realize when he and his wife, Nicolette, drove by St. Nicholas United Methodist Church…
Safety measures for reopening of school/town buildings are pending
With new coronavirus concerns mounting, some municipalities have set forth face mask advisories and other precautionary measures, but nothing along…
Boys of summer awake from lumber slumber, take the title
It looked like the chance at a championship was about to fizzle away in the finals, but then the Hull…
Well and pump business finds opportunity in a town like Hull
Belmont-based Groundwater Well & Pump, appropriately named as a well and pump installation company, serves communities from Belmont to Hull,…
Ex-school superintendent files $5M lawsuit on his termination
Investigator alleged communication with former student was inappropriate Former Hull School Superintendent Michael Devine, whose contract was terminated in April…
A full-fledged town committee, No Place for Hate has new roster
Members’ mission all about building bridges, guiding others across them Several enthusiastic supporters of the No Place for Hate Committee,…
Hull’s Ryan Healey goes global, playing hockey on a Team USA
Hull’s Ryan Healey was selected to play for the Team USA U17 hockey team, which is currently playing in the…
Hull united them in childhood; decades later they remain so
Pat and Paul McCann: summered here, married here, and still loving this town Pat Foley and Paul McCann became fast…
Select Board updated on to-do list; some goals reached, others pending
The board of selectmen compiled a list of goals and objectives in Dec. 2019, some of which have been accomplished…
Two HHS grads (both twins) will direct that school’s theatre arts
School Superintendent Judith Kuehn and Hull High School Principal Nicole Nosek announced this week that two new co-directors, who happen…
From apps to cobble and more, Friends group zooms in on beach
A mobile parking payment app, rocks on the ramps leading to the beach, and the desire to partner more with…
Midway through the summer Youth Baseball teams are hot
The Hull Youth Baseball under 10 and under 12 teams have been sizzling this summer, with each sporting 8-0 records.…
Residents stepping up for shots against virus, health director says
As of July 22, 6,575 Hull residents were fully vaccinated, including 55 percent of the town’s female residents and 45…
Lower enrollment at summer camp not affecting campers’ enjoyment
A seven-week summer camp sponsored by Hull’s Parks and Recreation Department has been deemed a success, despite lower enrollment than…
Light Board to lease generators again to deal with winter outages
Monthly rate to increase 8.4% in Sept. The Hull Municipal Light Board last week decided to move forward with a…
His life’s work may be in TV in Va., but his heart ‘is here in Hull
Greg McQuade, who spent many happy summers in Hull during his childhood and who returns here occasionally to visit his…
This time H-H Babe Ruth almost made it, until falling in the title tilt
The Hull-Hingham 15-year-old Babe Ruth team fell in the finals in the state tournament championship game to Braintree, 2-1, on…
Summertime and the livin’s easy, and the care of dogs is important
The summertime brings about hopes of warm days, cookouts, trips to the beach or lake, picnics, and a whole list…
Hull Artists returning strong with its (reopened) Open Studios event
Hull Artists, a regional arts association of more than 85 fine artists and craft artisans, will hold its 25th Open…
Hull could notch a first with energy-powered tidal turbine
Faced with the need to find a new source of energy to replace fossil fuels, which have been warming the…
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It’s all about the swinging, swaying to the music at the King Pavilion
American Songbook fans continue to flock to the seaside site in summer True to its original purpose when built on…
Beer garden to put down roots on HRA property next month
Local restaurateurs eye plan warily The Select Board, on a 3-2 vote during its first in-person meeting since March 2020,…
With a full schedule of events, HLM wades into summer season
The Hull Lifesaving Museum is rolling out a roster of events this summer as pandemic restrictions ease. “We opened in…
Hull had role in opioid settlement, but it’s unclear if town will benefit
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey recently announced that Purdue Pharma had agreed to a roughly $4.3 billion settlement linked to…
Boys of summer travel well, living up to the Dandies label
The Hull U-12 boys’ travel baseball team took second place at the Stoughton Invitational Tournament this past weekend. Hull finished…
Hull could notch a first with energy-powered tidal turbine
Faced with the need to find a new source of energy to replace fossil fuels, which have been warming the…
Sun shines down again on camp with a long, proud history in Hull
It’s hard to tell who is the most overjoyed – the kids attending this year’s oceanfront Sunset Point Camp, the…
Stretch Your Food Budget program still nourishing, still cooking up ideas
It started out small in late 2020 as a lethal coronavirus was sweeping across the country and wreaking havoc, but…
Five local beaches ace quality test in 2020; eight others not far behind
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has released its annual water-quality report card for the metropolitan beaches from Nantasket to Nahant, using…
Storm-tossed seas leave seaweed in their wake on many parts of beach
Mother Nature, appearing locally in the form of a recent typical Northeaster, caused thick seaweed to accumulate on the beachfront…
With July 1 event, new officer takes command of C.G. Station Pt. Allerton
There’s a formulaic nature to the Coast Guard’s change of command ceremony, in that grand old, military way. It’s not…
Hull Fire extinguished in series; Richardson Insurance takes title
Richardson Insurance is the 2021 Hull Youth Baseball Little League world series champion, putting out Hull Fire in a two-game…
Summertime and the livin’s easy, and the care of dogs is important
The summertime brings about hopes of warm days, cookouts, trips to the beach or lake, picnics, and a whole list…
HRA, Chamber of Commerce join forces to pilot a seaside shuttle bus
During the past 15 months of the pandemic, the Hull Redevelopment Authority has been working to prepare an Urban Renewal…
HHS spring sports season ebbs, but All-Star announcements flow
The spring sports season has begun its annual fade into summer. And before we look forward to the traditional summer…
Controversial pot grow facility off the table; owners move to sell site
Plan for onetime aquarium drew strong opposition from residents The controversy surrounding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on the long-vacant former…
From house on Hull hill, Van Hamm is well positioned to wage her battle
Judeth Van Hamm’s home in Hull has a perfect location for someone fighting global warming – because her house is…
The Anchor among agencies aided by funds seized by da in drug cases
The Anchor among agencies aided by funds seized by da in drug cases Eight local organizations were the recent recipients…
Take heed: July 4th fireworks are no music to the ears of your dog
Many get spooked, may go missing As more and more of the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, this 4th of July…
As holiday nears, town’s police chief emphasizes need for safe celebration
Hull Police Chief John E. Dunn and his police department this week shared several important safety tips for residents as they…
Proposed marijuana dispensary in former aquarium building off the table
The controversy surrounding the proposed medical marijuana dispensary at 120 Nantasket Ave. on the long-vacant former aquarium property has come…
Dancing away a difficult year, HHS seniors revel in prom night
The Hull High School class of 2021 capped an unusual year with a traditional celebration – the senior prom. On…
Dunes development for arcade site gets chilly reception from residents
‘How does this benefit community? … Why so family unfriendly?’ they ask Hull residents gathered virtually for a June 23…
Water rate increase of 10% is set to take effect on July 1
The Hingham Select Board, acting in its role as Board of Water Commissioners for the town-owned Weir River Water System,…
In The Sportlight
The Hull High School Boosters presented their annual athletic awards last week to deserving student-athletes this past academic year. The…
Past school year was full of lessons not to be forgotten
By the time this column is published, the halls of the high school, middle school, and elementary school will be…
Hull recipient of $12,000-plus for free beach events, programs
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is bringing 150 free events and programs back to the state Department of Conservation and…
Hull firefighters honor those lost this year with ‘ringing of the bell’
Hull firefighters and their families gathered at the Village Cemetery on June 13 for the annual Firefighters Memorial Sunday. The…
State House rally points to need for funding for local health boards
Hull health officials join crowd urging: ‘Band-aids are for cuts, not for budgets’ The message was clear: The time to…
Light Board weighing rate hike for lease of generators in winter
The Hull Light Board will hold a public hearing next month about a proposed rate increase to cover the cost…
Jacobs students wage Battle of Books, won by whale of a team
Third-grade students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School concluded a Battle of the Books competition this week, ending a…
Teams win playoff openers but falter in the next round
The Hull High School varsity boys’ lacrosse and baseball teams had impressive first-round playoff wins on Monday, but the league…
With grit and spirit, HHS seniors set example for classes to come
On Saturday, June 5, the Hull High School class of 2021 graduated – unmasked, on a brand-new turf field, and…
PRIDE DAY
Hull High held a Pride celebration on Wednesday, with many staff and students wearing their colors to celebrate PRIDE. The…
No Place for Hate to maintain its place as a town committee
Hull’s No Place for Hate is a nonpartisan town committee dedicated to “building bridges of understanding” while promoting diversity, equity,…
Beach Avenue could be one way at busy intersection with A Street
In an effort to enhance pedestrian access and decrease the volume of traffic in the area of A Street and…
Town expects agency meetings could return to in-person format
After more than a year of remote meetings by Hull’s governmental boards and agencies, in-person sessions could be in the…
HHS grads honored for taking on challenges posed by COVID
With the ocean and a new turf field as backdrop, their friends and family in the audience, 68 students of…
O’Connor secures $22K for Wellspring in state Senate’s fiscal 2022 budget
senThe state Senate approved a budget amendment offered by Sen. Patrick O’Connor that will provide $22,000 to support operations…
New DESE guidance means next year may be a return to ‘normal’ for schools
New guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE, for the 2021-22 school year means next year…
As town’s COVID risk level falls, residents have options for vaccine shots
nantasketHull has had only one COVID-19 case in the past 27 days, moving the town into the “gray” zone on…
More Awards For Weber
Last week, we listed a litany of men’s lacrosse awards for Hull’s Shane Weber. That same day, he earned the…
Weber caps collegiate lacrosse career with All-American honors
Lacrosse defender Shane Weber, a graduate of Hull High School, became the 27th All-American in the history of Alfred University…
Face covering policy masks Hull’s progress in virus fight
Hull students have been wearing masks inside and out since they came back to school in September. A school committee…
Hull High Graduate Starring in College Lacrosse
There is a strong case that Shane Weber was the best boys lacrosse player in the short history of the…
Despite state ruling, Hull’s younger students to keep wearing masks outdoors
Although Gov. Charlie Baker announced recently that given the low rate of outdoor transmission of COVID-19, students are no longer…
Chief warns: ‘There will be delays’ as town grapples with summer traffic, parking woes
Last weekend in Hull was “a perfect storm,” with some residents choosing to stay home rather than face the traffic…
Unique garden-share program provides fresh produce to food pantries
With the 2021 growing season underway, the Plant.Grow.Share. program is again asking for help in supplying our area food pantries…
Hull teacher claims ‘conscientious objector’ status in refusal to administer MCAS tests
Hull resident Deborah McCarthy, now in her 25th year as a fifth-grade teacher at Jacobs Elementary School, expressed her continuing…
A ‘Welcome’ sign: Garden Club nears fundraising goal
Thanks in large part to generous donations from the community, ranging from $20 to a $7,500 matching grant from a…
New group seeks ‘Friends’ to promote enjoyment of Nantasket Beach
A new, all-volunteer nonprofit organization that aims to promote public use of Nantasket Beach is seeking members. Friends of Nantasket…
Citing ‘rushed’ process, Select Board puts brakes on skate ramp relocation
In a 3-2 vote, the Select Board decided Wednesday night to inspect – and ultimately store – a skate ramp…
Public Power: Summer Project to turn utility boxes into street art
Calling all Hull artists! The Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Hull Municipal Light Plant, is embarking on a…
Temple Israel’s roots run deep on Samoset as it marks 100 years
Temple Israel of Nantasket, one of the oldest continuously operating seasonal synagogues in Massachusetts and an historic Jewish landmark, is…
Select Board members assume town committee assignments
In addition to their regular duties, Select Board members serve on various committees related to housing needs, possible school consolidation,…
Seniors’ last week at HHS definitely one to lift the spirits
The seniors’ last week of high school is a momentous occasion, and this year it’s punctuated by a spirit week…
Pirates walk off for first win
Aiden Robey’s single in the bottom of the eighth inning plated John Reynolds with the winning run and capped a…
Good news from the governor for local businesses, students
Effective Saturday, May 29, Gov. Charlie Baker is lifting restrictions on all Massachusetts businesses, allowing them to reopen at 100…
Hull High School Honor Roll Term 3
Seniors High Honors: Katie Clifford, Maeve Donohue, Robert Hunter, Jacob Rickard, Jordan Rinaldi, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski Honors: Colin Bouchard,…
Town clerk earns high praise with new ‘master’ designation
Town Clerk Lori West has earned the prestigious designation of master municipal clerk, an advanced continuing education program that prepares…
Club’s scholarship award goes to granddaughter of valued member
The Hull Garden Club announces that the recipient of its 2021 Scholarship Award is Jenna Canavan, a Hull High School…
Middle school might be missed if eliminated in consolidation plan
A consultants’ report suggests that, due to declining enrollment, not all of Hull’s school facilities are being put to their…
TM voters dig into the warrant; decide on issues big and small
Voters participating in Saturday’s town meeting on Hull High School’s athletic field sat in chairs spaced 6 feet apart and…
Outdoor track teams prove they’re off to a running start
The combined Hull-Cohasset girls’ outdoor track team has run away with its first two meets in convincing fashion. H-C improved…
Most warrant articles backed at TM; discussion stalls over rezoning plan
Bundled up in winter coats and hats on a Saturday afternoon in early May, 206 town meeting voters braved chilly…
Hull police join in honoring fallen officers nationwide
Police Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department are honoring fallen officers from near and far during National Police…
Greg Grey, incumbent selectman, presents his case for re-election
My name is Greg Grey, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for another term on the Hull Select…
Kevin Beck throws hat in ring for a Board of Selectmen seat
I am Kevin Beck, and I am a candidate for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Why am I…
Temple lot to be available for seasonal parking once again
Temple Beth Shalom will resume the tradition of offering parking for beachgoers and others this year, after a hiatus in…
On tour of town, Markey cites Hull for its efforts on energy
Says wind turbines not only save the planet ‘but also … our wallets’ U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) toured the…
With 25,000-plus inoculations, Manet busy at vaccine clinics here, elsewhere
The Manet Community Health Center’s vaccine clinics in Hull, Quincy, and Taunton have reached a major milestone in their COVID-19…
Wellspring in a drive to reach fundraising goal of $2 million
Service agency looks to public for help with last leg of the campaign Wellspring Multi-Service Centers, which have experienced a…
Pirates teams eager to spring into action on their new turf field
Imagine staring at a mouthwatering buffet, only to have to wait until your table number is called before you can…
For students taking AP exams, being back in person is a boon
Advanced placement exams started at Hull High School this week, offering a semblance of normalcy in a year that has…
HPS students to go theatrical, and grammatical, in ‘Schoolhouse Rock’
By Ian Barkon Hull and the online community will hit the books when students from the Hull Public School Theatre…
Memorial Middle School 2021 Third Term Honor Roll
GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS: Bruno Andrews-Mundo, Ava Beaumier, Audie Bernard, Meghan Duran, Pixiana Dyer, Christopher Earner, Libby Harper, Grace…
Wellspring $2M fundraising drive targets need for expanded services
Wellspring Multi-Service Centers, of Hull and Weymouth, this week announced the public launch of a $2 million campaign to provide…
All aboard! T to resume trips on Hingham/Hull ferry on weekends
Weekday Hingham/Hull ferry to continue New schedules for MBTA ferry services will include the resumption of direct service from Hingham…
Back in school in person all week ‘awesome,’ says HHS senior prez
All students at Hull High School returned to school five days a week starting Monday, April 26, and guidance counselors…
Broad-based review of options for best use of schools gets underway
A public information campaign is being planned to share with school staff members, parents, and others in the community the…
Harbormaster sees busy waterways this season with boat sales booming
Harbormaster Kurt Bornheim is expecting another busy boating season, similar to last year’s when people took to their boats whenever…
Kenberma rainbow crosswalk gets green light for Pride Month in June
A rainbow crosswalk will be painted at the north-end intersection of Kenberma Street and Nantasket Avenue to celebrate Pride Month…
Death of beloved mother inspires her son to rally for a worthy cause
A Hull resident who has been deeply moved by his own experience and by the stories of others personally affected…
Football team falters but ends season with impressive record
Call it a bookend season for the Hull High School varsity football team. The Pirates dropped the first and last…
Meschino sets her sights on three bills promoting equity
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. …
New water system director offers operations update to selectmen
“The virtual floor” was given to the Weir River Water System’s managing director and superintendent, Russell Tierney, by Board of…
With new CDC advisory, rethinking of school safety protocols in order
Hull schools have implemented a heavy cleaning and disinfection routine since the beginning of the school year. A recent update…
No Place for Hate’s yard signs to fund a wider messaging plan
Permanent signs envisioned for four entrances to the town The Hull No Place for Hate Committee is selling yard signs featuring…
A high five for football team after a big win in Rochester
It took a while to confirm the opponent, but when the dust settled it was another convincing win for the…
With trips to Africa, Hull nonprofit enables area children to give back
Local woman founded group in effort to heal after loss of her young son Hull resident Mikey Walker founded the…
More liquor licenses could be on tap if TM article is approved
Town meeting voters will decide early next month whether to support a warrant article that would allow Hull to petition…
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April 15 disturbance call ends with man’s body found in bay
The body of a 41-year-old Hull man, who police say disappeared after going into Hull Bay late April 15 after…
New EDC members outline plans for boosting current, new business
Four new Economic Development Committee members were appointed by the Board of Selectmen this week and quickly made known their…
Meschino sets her sights on three bills promoting equity
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. …
ADL letter to town on holding TM on Sat. irks some officials
A letter to the town from the Anti-Defamation League, responding to a Hull resident’s concerns about the rescheduling of town…
Pool testing for virus at HHS gets good report from nurse
Pool testing for the coronavirus at Hull High School has proven to be a success so far, with more students…
Town mulls possible reopening of muni buildings in early June
Town officials are considering the best way to reopen Town Hall, the library, the senior center, and other municipal departments…
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Longtime ‘Hull girl’ takes star turn in beachy sitcom titled ‘Combers’
Former longtime resident Kelly Hines, who says she will always be a “Hull girl,” is having her turn in the…
With a spurt in virus cases, Hull moves into the high-risk red zone
After remaining in the lower-risk coronavirus yellow zone for two weeks, the Hull was downgraded to the high-risk red category…
In the Sport-light By Alan McCall
Hull’s boys’ track team earns share of So. Shore League title It was supposed to be a rebuilding season for…
Shorelines April 2021
• DAR Good Citizens Award Celebrates local students. The Col. Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter of DAR honored four exceptional…
Falling school enrollment at core of school consolidation options
Consultants lead toward mixed-use plan Members of the Massachusetts Associations of Regional Schools Consulting Group team presented to the Board…
Hull youth sports get their turn in sport-light after a long year
The high school athletes have captured the lion’s share of attention over the past few weeks. This weekend the sport-light…
Pfizer vaccine trial data raise students’ hopes for normalcy
With the news that Pfizer’s vaccine is 100 percent effective in 12- to 15-year-old children, and the vaccine already approved…
PorchFest could make comeback after virus upended event last year
Planners monitoring health conditions Plans for a much-anticipated second annual Hull PorchFest and related events, featuring dozens of talented local…
Historical artifacts, dedication of streets for vets also on agenda
A wood carving and steering wheel from the steamship Mayflower of the former Nantasket Beach Steamship Co. will be on…
Local ferry, commuter rail service to be restored but at time yet TBD
The MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board voted on Monday to resume as soon as possible full subway and bus…
VHS expands horizons for those seeking a wide variety of courses
In a year when everything has changed, students still have a tried and tested course option VHS, or Virtual High…
After 30 years, Times cartoonist is still drawing and still winning raves
Hull native Peter Menice reflects on the art of putting ink, brush to paper For longtime Hull Times cartoonist Peter…
Town election set for May 22, with early-voting mail-in option
Hull’s annual town election has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 22, as allowed by Massachusetts officials due to the continuing…
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…
Popularity of bike riding spurs move to install 3 repair stations
Bicycle repair stations will soon be installed at three locations around town. The project, funded by the Parks and Recreation…
Hull COA awarded a grant for ‘Living Your Best Life’ training
The Massachusetts Council on Aging recently offered grants through an open competitive application process to up to 30 councils on…
No Place for Hate discussion deferred as more info sought
A discussion on the status of the Hull No Place for Hate Committee, including its mission and structure, was postponed…
Pirates sail to big win here as seniors play final home game
It was the seniors’ last home game. So, the Hull Pirates made it a memorable one. Led by another suffocating…
Library launches new service – grab bag of selections for all ages
Do you miss browsing the shelves of the Hull Public Library? Tired of trying to come up with titles to…
In-home vaccination program is slowed by limited vaccine supply
The new Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination program offers in-home inoculations for individuals who cannot leave their homes for a vaccination appointment,…
Jimbo Leahy takes the prize for his work as a Marriott doorman
Lifelong Hull resident James Leahy, affectionately known as “Jimbo,” was honored this week by the American Hotel & Lodging Association…
John Koutrobis: In his two jobs, he shared important life lessons
Longtime teacher, onetime owner of Joseph’s Pizzeria recalled fondly For nearly four decades, John Koutrobis spent the school year in…
Virtual Shamrock Splash raises $50K for beaches’ free programs
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Virtual Shamrock Splash took place, as its title says, virtually only this year, but that…
Track teams are double trouble for So. Shore League opponents
Perhaps all the Hull High School Winter Track and Field team needed was some fresh air. The team’s indoor season…
Conference links HHS students, others on social justice issues
Members of Hull High School student government and the student group PRISM attended the 2021 Connections Conference for the first…
Jacobs students log a record in school’s yearly Read-a-thon
Students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School participated in the school’s 18th annual Read-a-thon event recently and raised a…
Meschino hails passage of bill revamping state’s climate laws
The Legislaure last week passed a sweeping climate measure, known as the Next Generation Climate Roadmap bill, which overhauls the…
Lawmakers extend voting options
The state Legislature earlier this month passed a measure extending mail-in voting and early voting options for elections held through…
Light Board votes to end lease of generators as of March 31
The contract for the temporary generators installed late last year to ensure Hull residents and businesses would not go without…
Two grants give COA a boost in efforts to transport, feed seniors
The awarding of two grants to the Council on Aging – one to provide much-needed transportation to Hull’s seniors and…
Virus cases dip, vaccinations up, but health official urges caution
In a COVID-19 update this week, Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan reiterated to residents and the schools the importance of…
Vaccination rate for teachers, other school staff nears 100%
A collaborative effort between the Manet Community Health Center in Hull and the Hull Public Schools has meant that about…
Atlantic Ave. rehab entering a critical permit-review phase
A major “hurdle” looms for a sweeping reconstruction of Atlantic Avenue, from Nantasket Avenue to the Cohasset town line, Town…
Pirates were the better team, but were no match vs. Norwell
There is a cruelty in sports that, at times, the better team does not win the game. The Hull High…
Board of Selectmen backs change to gender-neutral wording for itself
Town meeting delayed to Sat., May 8 A majority of the Board of Selectmen members support changing its name to…
T to hold 3 virtual meetings on its fare transformation program
Three virtual public meetings are scheduled for this month regarding the MBTA’s Fare Transformation program and upgrades to its sales network. In the future,…
Wastewater treatment plant in line for flood protection with state $$$
Plans to build a berm around the Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility at 1111 Nantasket Ave. to protect the plant from…
College-prep test changes a boon, HHS counselors, students report
Scholastic aptitude testing, or SAT, started last weekend, and Hull High School guidance counselors as well as a student leader…
COVID-19 shadows debate on MCAS waiver for Hull students
The School Committee, after a lengthy discussion, agreed this week to back a resolution in favor of exempting students across…
With a tinge of sadness, a rite of spring – March Madness – begins
During this very week last year, the unimaginable decision was made to cancel the NCAA men’s basketball (and women’s) basketball…
Freshmen class president deems return to school ‘better … overall’
Hull High School’s ninth-graders returned to in-person classes on Monday, and, despite some minor challenges, freshman class president Ruby Schultz…
State’s report card on schools shows HHS is holding its own
COVID-19 a factor in the findings Hull High School received a passing grade on this year’s Massachusetts Department of Elementary…
Federal agents swoop down on Hull home, nab resident for fraud
A Hull resident said it was like watching an old TV episode of “S.W.A.T.” as nearly a dozen law enforcement…
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How a ship named Nancy found her way to final resting place here
With great hope, each new ship that slid down the ways of a bustling early 20th-century shipyard and out to…
On virus-fighting front, schools appear to be making headway
School Superintendent Judith Kuehn and the school nurses reported at this week’s meeting of the School Committee that the first…
One term in, Patenaude will not seek re-election to School Com
When Lucas Patenaude announced recently that he will not be running for another term on the School Committee, he described…
After public weighs in on HRA lot, BOS puts off talk of parking bans
Resident/business ‘feedback’ strong Strong interest in a recent decision by the Board of Selectmen to continue the summertime parking restrictions…
Making the Grade
Hull schools set impressive record when it comes to COVID-19 control It’s easy to think of a coronavirus case in…
Spring is near, and local teams to take the field, play (foot)ball
At the college level, spring football is commonplace, a time when teams fine-tune their rosters in preparation for the real…
100 days of school at Jacobs assumes special significance
Students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School celebrated their 100th day in school this past Tuesday. While the 100th-day…
Anonymous donor steps up with matching grant to fix welcome sign
The town may soon have a new “Welcome to Hull” sign installed on George Washington Boulevard, thanks to the generosity…
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…
Major federal grant to aid Hull in reducing losses due to storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hull a $388,375 grant to upgrade the Hull Water Pollution Control Facility,…
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…
In a major move, HHS freshmen to return to school 4 days a week
A plan is in place to return all ninth-grade students at Hull High School to four days a week of…
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…
Best use of schools study to be revisited, says superintendent
School Committee member David Twombly this week urged that a study on the best educational use of the town’s school…
![Hull Health Director Joyce Sullivan, RN, pictured at one of the drive-through flu vaccine clinics that she organized and administered for Hull residents last September. [P. Abbate photo]](https://thehulltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Joyce-Sullivan-9-2020-PAbbate-768x512.jpg "Joyce Sullivan -9-2020 – PAbbate")
Health officials, others redouble efforts to get residents vaccinated
Hull Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan has serious concerns that, effective March 1, the state will no longer provide local…
Dune restoration, building of new ramp at A St. set to start
The town will soon begin the restoration of the primary dune and the construction of a new handicap-accessible ramp at…
For HHS freshmen, it’s back to school – four days a week
Beginning March 8, all Hull High School freshmen will be returning to classes four days a week despite the concerns…
In shadow of power outages, board mulls generators’ cost
How to pay for potential temporary or permanent generators to ensure that Hull homeowners, tenants, and businesses do not find…
Pooled virus testing to begin for eighth-, ninth-graders in March
Hull Public Schools will be piloting COVID-19 pooled testing for grades eight and nine, with a targeted start date of…
HLM’s exploration of soap ads highly relevant amid pandemic
This virtual exhibit captures a time when advances in print journalism, an emerging advertising industry, and a growing concern for…
Hull High School Honor Roll Term 2
Seniors High Honors: Kayla Chenette, Maeve Donohue, Bianca Foresta, Robert Hunter, John Meagher, Jacob Rickard, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski Honors:…
HHS music teacher trumpets senior student’s musical skills
This is Maeve Donohue’s senior year at Hull High School, and what a year she has had, musically speaking. She…
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HULL, MA SECOND TERM HONOR ROLL 2020-2021
GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS: Ava Beaumier, Meghan Duran, Pixiana Dyer, Libby Harper, Grace Kiley, Jackson Nunes, Lilyan Nunes, Jacob…
Indoor Track team’s meets set to begin in two weeks – outdoors
It will look a bit different this season, but the starting gun will go off for the Hull High School…
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…
A primer on filling out the census and why it’s important to do so
The town of Hull mails out the Annual Street Listing Forms (Census) to each household every year. Residents are urged…
Ten Hull High School students have been sworn into the Hull branch of National Honor Society.
The Feb. 11 ceremony was much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, and only those necessary to the…
Hull woman a leader in push for passage of a ‘lifesaver’ of a bill
Costly treatment for childhood illness now covered by new state legislation Hull resident Jennifer Whelan became involved with the New…
Town hits ‘sweet spot’ with boost in $43.6M budget for fiscal 2022
In a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Board this week, Town Manager Philip Lemnios presented…
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…
Plan to upgrade Route 3A area on path toward implementation
A $15.3 million improvement project that would encompass a stretch along the Route 3A, Hingham Rotary, and Summer Street corridor…
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…
‘Play ball!’ Words not heard in a long time to sound again
It’s a phrase that all athletes love to hear: Play ball! On Monday, that’s what Hull High School student-athletes will…
Amid pandemic, a new process for licensing dogs starting April 1
The 2021 dog licensing period will begin on April 1 and end on March 31, 2022. Due to the COVID-19…
Local lawmakers update district on vaccine, constituent services
State Rep. Joan Meschino, of Hull, and Sen. Patrick O’Connor, of Weymouth, said during a legislative update to their South…
WINNER, WINNER, SCHOONER’S DINNER.
For the past two weeks our Super Bowl contest was in full swing, attracting dozens of entries. The winner, Lorna…
In tough times for schools, bravery of School Committee commendable
Nearly six months ago, the Hull School Committee faced a difficult choice: whether or not to start the year in…
Coast Guard boathouse’s stay in Hull over, with move to Chatham
A yearlong court battle has ended with the removal of a historic Coast Guard boathouse that Hull marina owner Mike…
Library director closes the book on a long, distinguished career
During his nearly 34 years as director of the Hull Public Library, Daniel Johnson has most enjoyed welcoming patrons to…
With CPC vote this week, plan to revive playground on way to TM
A plan to restore the deteriorating Hampton Circle playground won unanimous approval at the Feb. 1 meeting of the Community…
When it comes to a return of school sports, it’s still time-out
The tug between the Hull school administration and those in town who want the return of high school and youth…
EDC, other leaders eyeing plan for Paragon site, with attention on scale
Town officials have begun informally reviewing a major mixed-use development plan for a parcel of land adjoining the Paragon Boardwalk…
A loyal few take the plunge
As frigid ocean waves battered the shore, a few intrepid souls happily jumped into the sea this past weekend in…
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…