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Hull’s ties to lifesaving strengthened in recertification as a ‘Coast Guard City’

June 17, 2022

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

June 17, 2022

The current middle and high school principal in the Berkshire County town of Lenox has been named the next principal…

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Community rallies to raise more than $25K for resident diagnosed with brain tumor

June 17, 2022

A WINNING EVENT. Friends of Hull’s Dean Dreishpoon recently held a fundraiser to help his pay his medical expenses while…

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Four Hull students among Wellspring’s 14 graduates

June 17, 2022

Wellspring is proud to announce that 14 students will graduate from the Oddleifson Learning Program this year. Included in the…

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Spring Season is Over

June 16, 2022

Spring season ends for high school teams: The Hull High girls varsity lacrosse team was outed in the second round…

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Blessing of the Fleet, family festival, boating party to launch 2022 maritime season

June 16, 2022

In keeping with a centuries-old tradition, a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony – open to all recreational and commercial mariners…

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Signing off for summer: See you in September!

June 16, 2022

It’s been a good year. When you read this column, the school year will be over. Students from all three…

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DCR’s new liaison assures board that Nantasket Beach is a ‘big priority’ for state

June 16, 2022

As part of ongoing efforts to improve communication between the town and the Department of Conservation & Recreation – which…

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Six local groups awarded $15K in ‘Better Beaches’ grants for 2022 programs

June 16, 2022

Six local organizations have been awarded a total of $15,000 for programming in and around Nantasket Beach this year as…

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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.

June 10, 2022

In the open air and surrounded by saltwater, graduates listened to inspiring speakers talk about their accomplishments and futures before…

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After months of study, school facilities panel to recommend potential building use changes

June 10, 2022

The committee studying the potential consolidation of school buildings is scheduled to recommend one of the four options outlined in…

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Hull High School Principal Final Candidates

June 10, 2022

The two final candidates for the Hull High School principal position are being interviewed this week, and a decision is…

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Marching orders: 4th of July parade returning to Hampton Circle after two-year hiatus

June 10, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Hampton Circle Playground Fourth of July Parade will be held this year on Monday, July…

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Short on population, Hull still found a way to contribute to the Civil War’s Union cause

June 10, 2022

There’s a funny story behind Hull and the Civil War. Anybody reading the list of names on the War Memorial…

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DCR to update Select Board on capital projects, beach trust fund status

June 3, 2022

As part of continuing efforts to foster better communication and greater cooperation between the Town of Hull and the Department…

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Water system’s plans include new mains, rebuilding storage tank on Hull’s Strawberry Hill

June 3, 2022

Weir River Water System Managing Director/Superintendent Russell Tierney said he wants WRWS to be “the best water system in the…

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Hull High students, chaperones agree: post-pandemic prom was ‘awesome’

June 3, 2022

After three COVID-filled years, a restrictionless prom was the perfect way to close out senior year. At Granite Links in…

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June 3, 2022

ONE FOR THE BOOKS. Hull’s Deborah McCarthy is the newly elected vice president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. She is…

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Lecture series to feature author Stephen Puleo’s tale of Irish potato famine relief

June 3, 2022

In his latest book, “Voyage of Mercy,” author Stephen Puleo details the remarkable story of the mission that inspired America…

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Drag queen brunch, family-friendly event to highlight first-ever Hull Pride Weekend

June 3, 2022

By Darvence Chery Hull Pride will attempt to do something unprecedented in townto celebrate Pride Month this June. Due to…

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State Police’s traffic concerns drive postponement of annual car show

June 3, 2022

Only a few weeks before hundreds of antique and classic cars were scheduled to travel from all over the region…

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6-2-22 In the Sportlight

June 3, 2022

By Alan McCall Tourney time for lacrosse teams: The Hull High School boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams will extend…

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Cat shelter welcomes volunteers, donations as need for adoptions continues to grow

May 27, 2022

Almost 23 years after it began as a way to reduce the large number of feral cats in town, Hull…

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$45.4 million budget tops warrant for Monday’s annual town meeting

April 28, 2022

Voters at Monday’s annual town meeting face a number of spending proposals, most significantly, the Fiscal 2023 budget of $45.4…

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Van Hamm seeks light board seat, asks for vote on solar rapid transit

April 28, 2022

I am Judeth Gilmore Van Hamm and I am working on two initiatives to serve you. To help you, I…

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Principal, vice principal share lessons as they depart HHS

April 28, 2022

As Hull High School’s principal and assistant principal prepare to move on, they have a few lessons to share. Principal…

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Girls lacrosse still rolling

April 28, 2022

The Hull High School girls varsity lacrosse team has won seven in a row to improve to 7-2 (3-1 SSL)…

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A towering opportunity to restore an iconic landmark

April 28, 2022

Few topics have generated more words in this newspaper over the years than Fort Revere – words of lament about…

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Search for new HS leaders under way; School Com bids farewell to Fleming

April 28, 2022

Following the resignation of Hull High School Principal Nicole Nosek and Assistant Principal Dan Mastrogiacomo, both effective at the end…

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Light board resists plea to withdraw Hull from ‘peaker power’ project

April 28, 2022

The well-attended April 21 Hull Municipal Light Board meeting included another discussion about the town’s 2015 agreement through the Massachusetts…

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DPW aims to ‘go above and beyond’ in serving residents, director tells Select Board

April 28, 2022

The goal of the Department of Public Works is to “strive to deliver exceptional services, safety, and cost-effectiveness” to the…

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Hull High School Honor Roll Term 3

April 28, 2022

Seniors High Honors: Madelyn Brooks, Parry Harper, Ryan Healey, Troy Healey, Alexis Her, Erica McGowan, Timothy O’Hayre Honors: Petra Bechtold,…

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Twombly cites experience, knowledge in re-election bid for School Committee

April 28, 2022

It is with great enthusiasm and energy that I announce my candidacy for re-election to the Hull School Committee. I…

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Almost There!

April 21, 2022

After eight months of as normal a school year as we’ve had in years, Hull schools are nearing the finish…

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Paragon Carousel open for the season: Volunteers needed!

April 21, 2022

The Paragon Carousel opened for the season on Easter weekend, drawing even larger crowds than expected despite the chilly weather.…

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Hull resident authors college textbook

April 21, 2022

Hull resident, Irwin Nesoff, is the author of the newly released college textbook, Human Service Program Planning Through a Social Justice…

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Lifesaving Museum to host art showcase for veterans

April 14, 2022

The Hull Lifesaving Museum invites all military veterans to participate in the upcoming exhibit, a Veterans Art Showcase opening on May 5.…

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Tweaks to local zoning laws needed to comply with new state code

April 14, 2022

Under the draft guidelines for a new multi-family zoning requirement for “MBTA communities” served by bus, commuter rail, ferry, or…

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Evicted tenant returns, arrested on drug charges

April 14, 2022

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Hull on Monday and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of heroin, according to…

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Evicted tenant returns, arrested on drug charges

Tokens of history: Bathhouses once supplied all beachgoers needed for a day at Nantasket

April 14, 2022

Nantasket Beach has one public bathhouse – the Art Deco structure built after embers from the 1929 Thanksgiving fire at…

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Teen’s love of the beach inspires her second volunteer cleanup effort

April 14, 2022

One year after her bat mitzvah project garnered a large turnout, teenager Alanna Lipsky is organizing another beach cleanup to…

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Candy-egg fundraiser earns $$ for students, eases stress for parents

April 14, 2022

Hull High Student Government is in action again – this time, members are selling candy-filled eggs to parents and teachers…

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April 14, 2022 Hull Sports – In the Sportlight

April 13, 2022

Popular baseball tournament returns this weekend: It wasn’t just the day-to-day practice and games that COVID struck out during the…

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Track teams can’t keep pace

April 8, 2022

 Both the Hull-Cohasset boys and girls outdoor track teams dropped their opening meet results with losses at Norwell on Monday.…

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Sewer plant’s excess capacity could produce revenue from regional waste acceptance

April 8, 2022

The focus of the Hull Sewer Department is “reliability, redundancy, and resiliency,” Director of Wastewater Operations John Struzziery told the…

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Supply shortages, higher costs leave town far short of four-year paving goal

April 8, 2022

The original intent to pave 27 miles of Hull roads between 2018 to 2022 in accordance with a Town Meeting-approved…

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Pandemic response a small part of health department’s impact on town’s residents

April 8, 2022

Town Manager Philip Lemnios’ “biggest takeaway” following Public Health Director Joan Taverna’s recent update to the Select Board was that…

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HHS students stand up for a cause: Leading change to end bullying

April 8, 2022

Hull High School students gathered on the sidewalk outside the school on April 1, holding signs and clapping for cars…

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HHS students rally to support classmate targeted by bullies

April 8, 2022

A group of about 25 to 30 students gathered across the street from Hull High School before school on Friday,…

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MBTA expands weekday Hull-Boston ferry service

April 8, 2022

An expanded spring schedule for ferry service to Boston from Hull’s Pemberton Pier took effect Friday, April 1, state Rep.…

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HRA to sponsor trolley, open lots to residents with parking stickers

April 8, 2022

Submitted by the Hull Redevelopment Authority HRA invests in public transportation. Last year, the Hull Redevelopment Authority funded a pilot…

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Police investigate hoax call alleging murder of parents

April 8, 2022

Hull Police are investigating a hoax 911 call on April Fool’s Day that resulted in a Nantasket Avenue home being…

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Assessors, accountant, treasurer aim for bottom-line results in managing town’s fiscal health

April 1, 2022

“We work for the residents of Hull,” Town Accountant Mike Buckley said during his recent presentation to the Select Board…

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The Way We Were

April 1, 2022

The past two spring seasons have not been what high school sports fans have been used to. Covid wiped out…

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Schools seek 3% budget boost; consolidation study results expected in May

April 1, 2022

The Hull Public Schools are seeking a 3% increase over the current year’s spending plan, according to the fiscal 2023…

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High School dance raises funds and lifts spirits

April 1, 2022

Last Friday, Hull students gathered in the cafeteria to dance the night away during a semiformal designed to raise spirits…

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Father-daughter marathoners raising funds for cancer center

April 1, 2022

On Patriots Day, the father-daughter team of Hull’s Patrick and Payton Nugent will be running the 126th Boston Marathon as…

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Hull Democratic Committee names Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a ‘Champion of Democracy’

April 1, 2022

The Hull Democratic Town Committee voted unanimously at its March meeting to name Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, a Champion…

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Assessors, accountant, treasurer aim for bottom-line results in managing town’s fiscal health

March 25, 2022

“We work for the residents of Hull,” Town Accountant Mike Buckley said during his recent presentation to the Select Board…

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Citing ‘procedural irregularities,’ Select Board rejects TM petition for senior center building study

March 25, 2022

During an early-morning Select Board meeting Wednesday, members unanimously rejected placing an article on the May 2 town meeting warrant…

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Worlds of words: Students book 200,000 minutes during annual Read-A-Thon

March 25, 2022

Students at the Jacobs Elementary School achieved a schoolwide goal of 200,000 minutes of reading and 1,000 acts of kindness…

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HHS band concert jazzes up ‘Music in Our Schools Month’

March 25, 2022

After two and a half years without live performances, Hull High School’s band is back! On the 24, they performed…

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GOOD CIITIZEN. Hull High senior Erica McGowan recently received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award.

March 25, 2022

McGowan wins prestigious DAR award Congratulations to Hull High School senior Erica McGowan for earning the Good Citizen Award from…

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IT team’s creative response to COVID protocols shifted Hull’s delivery of services

March 25, 2022

Information Technology Director Judi Saide has been busier than ever during the past two years, addressing IT-related issues for the…

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Memorial Day dedications to name squares for 7 veterans

March 25, 2022

In response to a request from Veterans Agent Paul Sordillo and a letter of support and approval from the War…

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Feds pledge $2M to replace Pemberton pumping station

March 25, 2022

U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch recently announced that the federal government’s FY22 appropriations bill includes funding to replace the sewer…

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Exciting games cap ’21-22 season for Hull’s youth basketball teams

March 25, 2022

The 8th Grade Boys Travel team took home the number-one spot in the South Shore Boys Basketball league, winning the…

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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.

March 25, 2022

In January 2005, Welence brought his son along on a medical mission trip where they were introduced to a Dominican…

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Nick Russo

‘Hull Kid’ Nick Russo reflects on long career in local, national public service roles

March 18, 2022

Longtime resident and former Hull Fire Chief Nick Russo looks back on his nearly 50 years in public service with…

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The winter high school sports season has now officially ended in Hull, but not before the Pirates enjoyed a successful tourney journey.

March 18, 2022

The final whistle of the season blew in the Elite 8 Round of the Division 5 boys basketball playoffs as…

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TM voters to debate millions in capital plans for Ft. Revere, seawalls, sewers, playgrounds

March 18, 2022

The warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting contains more than 20 articles, ranging from asking voters to approve electronic voting…

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Students to ‘break a leg’ in theatre festival entry

March 18, 2022

After months of hard work, Hull High School Theatre Arts is bringing performances back again – this time, blessedly, mask-free.…

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MODERNE ART. Construction on the Art Deco-style apartment building at 163 Nantasket Ave. is nearing completion. [Richard W. Green photo]

March 18, 2022

Mixed-use complex to add  41 apartments to beachfront The Art Deco-style residential and commercial development at 163 Nantasket Ave. –…

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Hull residents testify in favor of plan for September 11 Remembrance Day

March 18, 2022

Two Hull residents recently joined state Sen. Patrick O’Connor in testifying before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on State Administration and…

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Hundreds of spectators greet Snow Row’s return to the water

March 11, 2022

By Victoria Dolan After two missed years due to COVID19 restrictions, the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s annual Snow Row drew a…

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Spirit Week, Penny Wars, faculty basketball game to ‘spice up’ long March days

March 11, 2022

March can be a difficult month in school. No breaks, few early releases, and the vague feeling that winter should…

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Despite commercial success, Hull lobster boat captain harbors no Hollywood ambitions

March 11, 2022

Chad Mahoney and his trusty 46-foot lobster boat, “First Light,” are featured in a television commercial that his friends are…

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Volunteers help seniors mark their special day through ‘Birthday Buddies’ program

March 11, 2022

Through the Senior Friends “Birthday Buddies” program, volunteers help Hull’s older residents celebrate their special day with a greeting card,…

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Library director credits staff, patrons for successful first year; more changes in store

March 11, 2022

The Hull Public Library is a gathering place that fosters a love of literature and lifelong learning and creates a…

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Vintage WWI helmet symbolizes Hull’s contribution to the war effort

March 11, 2022

HEAD GEAR. The helmet worn by Hull’s Charles Johns during World War I is part of the collection of the…

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Go West, Young Men!

March 11, 2022

Go west, young men: I can hear the members of the Hoosac Valley athletic community mumbling under their collective breath.…

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Hull man gets jail time for pandemic-relief fund fraud

March 4, 2022

As President Joseph Biden readies the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate pandemic assistance fraud on a national scale…

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Town receives $128K more in CARES Act funds for pandemic-related expenses

March 4, 2022

Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, accompanied by Commissioners Sandra M. Wright and Jared L. Valanzola, paid a visit to the…

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Fire displaces residents of Bay St. two-family home

February 25, 2022

Residents of a two-family home on Bay Street were displaced when a fire heavily damaged the building on Friday night.…

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Save the Harbor / Save the Bay

CPC recommends $565K for housing, historic, and recreation projects in 2022

February 25, 2022

The adoption of the Community Preservation Act has paved the way for the realization of numerous projects that improve Hull’s…

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Harbormaster predicts another busy season ahead for boating, shellfishing along Hull’s coastline

February 25, 2022

The Hull Harbormaster Department oversees 27 miles of coastline, 13,300 acres of water, two harbor islands, two shipping channels, and…

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Chief: Police officers ‘proud to work for the town’ in preventing crime, promoting public safety

February 25, 2022

The Hull Police Department at One School St. is open 24/7, 365 days a year, offering a wide array of services to…

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Hull High School Honor Roll Term 2

February 25, 2022

Seniors High Honors: Parry Harper, Troy Healey, Alexis Her, Erica McGowan, Timothy O’Hayre Honors: Petra Bechtold, Evan Burke, Devin Capone,…

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Snow Row shoves off from Windmill Point on March 5

February 25, 2022

The Hull Lifesaving Museum’s signature rowing race, the 41st annual Snow Row, is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at the…

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Come blow your horn to mark a Hull resident’s 100th birthday

February 25, 2022

Camille Lombardi will be celebrating her 100th birthday this year. She has been a Hull resident since 1953. If anyone…

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Seniors cite high taxes, lack of transportation and housing as top concerns about life in Hull

February 25, 2022

The Council on Aging recently hosted a presentation of the initial results of a long-anticipated needs assessment study geared toward…

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Track teams bring home more honors.

February 18, 2022

The outstanding season for the Hull High boys and girls winter track teams was capped off with individual awards. The…

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After two years, students to mask less, smile more

February 18, 2022

After a school committee vote Feb. 15, all Hull schools will be officially mask-optional starting Feb. 28. The widely supported…

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Officer Marshalsea

School Resource Officer earns high marks for work with students, teachers

February 18, 2022

Officer Leanne Marshalsea was recognized by the Hull Police Department and the Hull Public Schools as part of School Resource…

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Hull native stitches together a costuming career under the lights of Broadway

February 18, 2022

When Louise Hardison was growing up in Hull, the Paragon Carousel was a big part of her life. Even now,…

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Despite challenges, Hull’s fire chief says department’s future is ‘very bright’

February 18, 2022

In describing “The Hull Fire Department Way” during a report to the Select Board this week, Fire Chief Chris Russo…

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FY23 budget plan proposes 4.32% spending increase, bonding for capital projects

February 18, 2022

$45.4M request to boost senior center funding, repair seawall, rehab Fort Revere Town Manager Philip Lemnios presented a balanced Fiscal…

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Cartoon of child hanging up by mask with sign that says "Anti Haze mask my foot"

School mask mandate to end on Feb. 28; at-home COVID testing to continue

February 18, 2022

A flexible mask policy for the Hull Public Schools will go into effect Monday, Feb. 28, when students and staff…

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State beaches panel hears plans for signs in multiple languages

February 18, 2022

The Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay held a virtual public hearing on Feb. 9 to address…

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Planner optimistic about funding, building projects in Hull’s development studies

February 11, 2022

The primary responsibility of the Community Development and Planning Department is working with the community to develop a common vision…

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A sweet idea: Candy Gram fundraiser aims to generate income, boost student spirits

February 11, 2022

In an effort to boost student spirits leading up to Valentine’s Day, student government is selling “Candy Grams” for students…

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As COVID cases drop, town buildings to reopen Feb. 28

February 11, 2022

As Hull’s COVID positivity rate continues to decline, town buildings will reopen to the public and in-person public meetings will…

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Amid real estate spending boom, building official says ‘Hull’s best days lie ahead’

February 11, 2022

Business is booming in the Hull Building Department, which in 2021 issued 1,831 building permits and collected more than $360,000…

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4 teenage boys standing in blue hull uniform shorts wearing medals after winning swimming match

Hull-Cohasset Closing In

February 11, 2022

The Hull-Cohasset hockey team was already a heavy favorite entering its contest vs. Cardinal Spellman on Wednesday night in Randolph.…

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Changing climate, rising sea level reshape Hull’s long-term planning

February 11, 2022

‘Managed retreat’ from flood-prone areas an option as town grapples with Mother Nature Residents and visitors alike appreciate Hull for…

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Pirates’ winter teams on track for tournament

February 4, 2022

Looking at their current records, one might not be making any postseason plans for the Hull High School basketball teams…

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Amid ongoing challenges, students, staff look toward a ‘normal’ second half of year

February 4, 2022

After a record-high blizzard and a similarly high COVID spike, Hull schools are officially halfway done with the year. Report…

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As Hull’s positive COVID cases decline, residents can obtain free rapid test kits

February 4, 2022

The number of positive COVID19 cases in Hull has been declining. There were 62 positive cases in the past two…

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Board nixes HRA’s request to ease COVID-era parking limits

February 4, 2022

Hull Redevelopment Authority Chair Bartley Kelly went before the Select Board this week to ask for an increase in the…

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New state law may require Hull to adjust zoning near transit stops

February 4, 2022

A new multi-family zoning requirement for “MBTA communities” was recently enacted as part of the Jan. 2021 economic development bill…

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Hull Artists’ storm prep included current gallery and future arts center site

February 4, 2022

Hull Artists, the regional nonprofit arts association, prepared for Saturday’s nor’easter not only by shoring up the front entrance of…

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Hull schools to take the lead with a new virus test program

January 28, 2022

After record-high rates of COVID-19 cases in Hull Public Schools, the numbers are ticking back down as Hull makes plans…

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At-home COVID testing option now available for students, staff

January 28, 2022

In a Jan. 18 memorandum to Massachusetts school superintendents and other school officials from state Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley, thanking…

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Team of Hullonians creates an ad featuring three ex-U.S. presidents

January 28, 2022

Hullonian Joe Berkeley, whose creative services company led the team that made a Super Bowl commercial with Tom Brady of…

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Preschool classes to be offered at the Jacobs School in Fall 2022

January 28, 2022

Hull Integrated Preschool at the Jacobs School will offer one full-day preschool class beginning this fall. The class will be…

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Hull to get 3,690 test kits for use in detecting coronavirus 

January 28, 2022

Plymouth County Chair Sandy Wight has informed Plymouth County legislators that the county has secured nearly 400,000 COVID-19 antigen rapid…

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HHS athletes tracking success and accomplishing ‘quite a lot’

January 27, 2022

The Hull High School boys’ indoor track team won the South Shore League Small Division championship at the league meet…

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Hull nets $11,780 from state in firefighting equipment grants

January 21, 2022

The fiscal 2022 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program this week announced that $5 million in grant funding was awarded to…

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Survey on best use of schools helps amplify students’ voices

January 21, 2022

The “Best Educational Use of Schools” survey offers a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders in the issue of school consolidation…

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HRA development efforts outlined, including Urban Renewal Plan update

January 21, 2022

Hull Redevelopment Authority Chair Bartley Kelly agreed during Wednesday’s Select Board meeting to deliver a copy of the nearly completed…

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Kingly beach cat, missing for months, returned to his home

January 21, 2022

After two months missing, Hullonian cat King Philip was found and safely returned home to his owner, Kristen Higgins. Philip…

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Lori West Town Clerk

Juggling dual roles, town clerk full of initiatives on both fronts

January 21, 2022

Town Clerk Lori West wears two hats – in her role as an elected official and as manager of the…

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Randolph routed, but Hull done in by Cohasset’s defense days later

January 21, 2022

The Lady Pirates rebounded from a dominating loss with a dominating win. With a balanced attack on offense, Hull routed…

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Peter Skiera

Hull resident introduces lovers of music to standout radio stations 

January 21, 2022

Avid radio listener and Hull resident Peter Skiera recently launched his own website and blog to expose fellow music lovers…

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‘Antisemitism on Campus’ to be the topic of Jan. 26 Zoom event

January 21, 2022

Discussion seen as ‘timely’ after hostage-taking at Texas synagogue   Temple Beth Sholom and the No Place for Hate Committee…

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Hull residents, employees have priority access to local test site

January 14, 2022

COVID-19 testing underway in Hingham Town officials this week announced that registration is now available for a temporary regional coronavirus…

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Accolades for Pirates athletes for All-Star efforts on the field

January 14, 2022

Two Hull High School varsity football players have been honored for their feats on the field this past fall. Junior…

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Hull man held on 18 charges after a wild Jan. 6 crime spree

January 14, 2022

Passenger in stolen pickup killed in crash; resident savagely beaten A Hull man remains behind bars after police say his…

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Hull High students respond favorably to Solidarity Week

January 14, 2022

Student members of the Hull High School PRISM group reported to the School Committee this week on the success of…

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Virus volume in schools ‘starting to tick down,’ school supt. reports

January 14, 2022

In-school mask mandate to remain During a COVID-19 update, Supt. of Schools Judith Kuehn praised the efforts of the three…

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In the throes of a pandemic, schools find way to stay calm

January 14, 2022

COVID-19 is on the rise again, and it has come for our students. Yet despite the sense of chaos, Hull…

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Unity –  a goal for the new year; it comes at a cost, which is truth

January 14, 2022

This past week we commemorated the first anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building, an effort to derail…

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Abington Bank raises $19,350 for food pantries, including Hull’s

January 14, 2022

Andrew J. Raczka, president and CEO of Abington Bank, has announced that the bank’s inaugural Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $19,350…

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New animal control officer chosen from ranks of Hull PD

January 14, 2022

There’s good news for the many residents who have been wondering when the town’s longtime animal control officer vacancy will…

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Progress report from HRA shows action on Nantasket road project

January 14, 2022

The Hull Redevelopment Authority will be releasing periodic progress updates in The Hull Times and on its website (HRA02045.com) in…

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Regional booster clinic set for Jan. 13; Hull to be a co-host

January 7, 2022

The Hull, Cohasset, Hingham, and Scituate health departments will co-host a regional drive-up COVID-19 vaccination booster clinic for eligible residents…

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Residents invited to take part in the ‘best school use’ survey

January 7, 2022

For those interested in participating in a community stakeholder survey related to the “Best Educational Use of School Facilities” study,…

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Stack of index cards tells tale of dark days in Hull 70 years ago

January 7, 2022

Historical Society records recall time when loyalty oaths were de rigueur The Hull Historical Society has in its collection an…

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Food aid program enters 2022 bearing good, not-so-good news

January 7, 2022

The good news is that as we enter the second year of Stretch Your Food Budget, the Nantasket Hull Rotary…

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Access to town buildings curtailed as COVID cases continue to rise

January 7, 2022

Public access to Town Hall and the Light Department, library, senior center, Department of Public Works, police and fire stations,…

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HHS mission statement is revised as accreditation review approaches

January 7, 2022

In preparation for a decennial visit by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Hull High School has updated…

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Hull-Cohasset hockey team off to fast start; ices three in a row

January 7, 2022

The Hull-Cohasset co-op boys’ varsity hockey team has put up a few impressive wins to start off the season. The…

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Plans to redesign Route 3A to be aired at Jan. 11 hearing

December 30, 2021

Public input sought on roadway; will affect Hull residents using it Plans for major improvements to the well-traveled Route 3A…

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Hull joins statewide effort to test wastewater for early virus trends

December 30, 2021

The state has been tracking wastewater data throughout the pandemic to help determine the prevalence of the coronavirus in local…

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A LOOK BACK

December 30, 2021

Here is the second-half summary of the year in review JULY The controversy surrounding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on…

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Restorer of carousel honored as Nantasket’s ‘human’ of ’21

December 30, 2021

James Hardison, the dedicated Carousel restoration artist, has been named Human of Nantasket Beach of the Year by a Facebook…

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The 10 Hull houses that shone for Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright 2021

December 30, 2021

Submitted by Lili Hedrick Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright 2021 was so much fun. We had 38 participants who really went all…

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Terry Adams

Info sought on a missing man, an HHS grad, ex-Hull firefighter

December 30, 2021

Terrence (“Terry”) Adams, age 53, was last seen in Hudson, N.H., on Dec. 7. Adams graduated from Hull High School…

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Some hits, misses in 2021, but overall it was a very good year

December 30, 2021

This time last year, we were uncertain what 2021 would bring in the local sports scene. But not only did…

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On eve of 2022, HHS students wishing for safe return to class

December 30, 2021

Last year at this time, our student leaders reflected on the coming of 2021, hoping we would be able to…

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Hull Massachusetts 2021 Year in Review

December 23, 2021

JANUARY As the year began, vaccines began a slow rollout across the country, but Hull remained in the high-risk red…

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Accolades are still rolling in for the Super Bowl finalists

December 23, 2021

The ripple effect of a successful season continues for the Hull High School football team as post-season awards are being…

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‘In spirit of love, caring,’ family in Hull hosts family from Afghanistan

December 23, 2021

The McWhorter family recently provided temporary housing in their Hull home for an Afghani family from a Texas refugee camp,…

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HHS students deck doors with decorations in time for holidays

December 23, 2021

For the past three weeks, students at Hull High School have been taping paper, tying ribbon, and tricking out their…

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Consumers warned about how to avoid clogging sewer system

December 23, 2021

Residents were being advised this week to pay extra attention to what they are flushing and should not flush anything…

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Thanksgiving traditions live on, in pep rally and ‘pied’ teachers

December 2, 2021

Last week, Hull High School student leaders shared what they were thankful for leading up to Thanksgiving. During that week…

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Pirates’ dream of Super Bowl goes unrealized in 20-14 loss

December 2, 2021

They were knocking on the door of an historic win. But a deflected pass was intercepted in the final minutes…

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HPS business manager retiring; School Com names replacement Finance/budget analyst to succeed him

November 24, 2021

The School Committee this week appointed current Hull Public Schools staff member Diane M. Saniuk as school business manager to…

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Hull MA Nantasket Beach Trolley with riders lining up to get in

Federal rescue funds to support boardwalk repairs, trolley service

November 24, 2021

The state Senate recently passed a bill that directs federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to assist the ongoing recovery…

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Hull-Cohasset rivalry takes a back seat to bigger stage

November 24, 2021

With all the excitement and revelry surrounding the Hull High School football team playing at Gillette Stadium next week, another…

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Outdoor photo of paragron carousel on sunny day

Carousel ends whirlwind season with major loan balance forgiven by HRA

November 24, 2021

Donations, crowds are also cause for celebration at storied merry-go-round  Even with a shorter-than-usual season, the Paragon Carousel had a…

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Lady sitting in a wheelchair on the beach in front of the ocean

Hearing to focus on access to beach for those with disabilities

November 24, 2021

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…

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Pirates headed for Gillette for Super Bowl against Randolph

November 24, 2021

It’s now down to two teams, and the Hull Pirates are one of them. Hull pulled away from a tough…

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HHS class leaders reflect on meaning of this day of thanks

November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving is a happy time for students. A few days off from school; more turkey than the human body should…

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Woman injured in hit-and-run; case under police investigation

November 24, 2021

The Hull Police Department responded to a hit-and-run crash in town this weekend and is seeking information about the incident,…

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Hull native’s new novel blends history with modern mystery

November 22, 2021

Hull native Frank J. Infusino Jr. has published his third novel, “The Lady in Black,” a mystery that incorporates a…

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Curtain to rise on ‘The Tempest,’ produced by HHS drama program

November 19, 2021

COVID-19 doomed performances last year After a year without a full production, Hull High School Theatre Arts is back with…

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Afganistan Flag

So. Shore communities rally to aid in resettlement of Afghan evacuees

November 19, 2021

Submitted by Irwin Nesoff  The saying “it takes a village” was on full display this past Monday evening, Nov. 15,…

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Search for woman reported wading into ocean called off; no one found

November 19, 2021

Hull police assisted in searching the Nantasket Beach area Monday evening following a report that a woman wearing a white…

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With touching tributes, Hull honors veterans near and far

November 19, 2021

Speakers at the town’s Veterans Day ceremony last week voiced appreciation for all veterans who have served their country and…

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Sports teams, cheerleaders are all trekking toward titles

November 19, 2021

It’s shaping up to be a memorable fall sports season in Hull. The Hull High School football team is two…

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Hull resident, observing vaping by young people, tackles issue on film

November 12, 2021

‘Taking a Toke’ sends strong message about the ill effects of ingesting nicotine When Hull resident and former soccer coach…

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Pirates pull away from Millis; host next round of playoffs

November 12, 2021

The first-ever home high school football playoff game in Hull turned out to be a huge success for the Hull…

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Advisory group takes on task of meeting town’s housing needs

November 12, 2021

Five-year plan in the offing that will address lack of affordable housing The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, a regional planning…

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Solidarity Week at HHS signals LGBTQ students are not alone

November 12, 2021

Over the past week Hull High School has been observing Solidarity Week, which is devoted to recognizing marginalized groups and…

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Hull health director steps down after quarter-century of service

October 28, 2021

Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan retired last Friday after working for the Hull Health Department for 25 years. In retirement,…

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Newest honor society members sworn in; ready for service project

October 28, 2021

Hull High School’s own National Honor Society inducted 22 new members last Wednesday, only a few weeks before the chapter’s…

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Hull power outages minimal compared with nearby towns

October 28, 2021

Fire chief says $1.5M tree cutback was a factor Fire Chief Chris Russo breathed a sigh of relief following Wednesday’s…

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Hull man is charged with fraud in connection with virus relief funds

October 28, 2021

Feds cite role of HPD in the investigation  The Hull Police Department is being credited by federal law enforcement authorities…

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ON THE BALL – Senior captain, Nina Tiani, helped the girls’ varsity soccer team clinch their fifth straight post-season playoff berth. [Photo courtesy of Michelle Lanner]

Another tourney journey awaits Hull girls’ varsity soccer team

October 28, 2021

The Hull High School girls’ varsity soccer team has punched its ticket to the post-season for the fifth straight season,…

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Cartoon of children. First child "I'm tired, when can we take our masks off?" Other child, dressed as ghost says "January, 15, 2022."

Mask mandate now in place until Jan. 15, per order of state ed chief

October 28, 2021

State Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley this week extended the statewide public schools mask mandate for a second time – through…

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David J. Hamilton Jr., 63

October 21, 2021

David J. (“Chuck”) Hamilton Jr. died on Oct. 3. He was 63. A resident of Hull for more than 50…

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Young players and teams to get chance at Skills and Drills Clinics

October 15, 2021

Both the Hull United Youth Soccer and Hull Youth Lacrosse players will have opportunities to develop their skills with special…

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Parking update prompts board to keep rules and regs in place

October 15, 2021

Now that summer has drawn to a close, the Select Board is already looking toward the next busy season in…

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As school consolidation debate percolates, time to survey town

October 15, 2021

By now, we all already know the facts of the case: In 2019, MARS published its report on “Best Educational…

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Allerton Hill, Point Allerton named for Isaac Allerton. Did he see them?

October 15, 2021

As far as we can tell, the names Allerton Hill and Point Allerton, separate geographic features at the northern end…

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Conservation trust to lead tour of sites abutting Weir River system

October 15, 2021

The Hingham Land Conservation Trust will host a Fall Walk exploring the trails, ponds, and pools adjacent to the Weir…

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Two local vets planning tribute to all those on war monument

October 15, 2021

Veterans Paul Dunphy and Edward Burke were appointed to fill two vacancies on the five-member War Memorial Commission at this…

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Two lifelong friends and lawyers earn a ‘super’ honor for their work

October 7, 2021

Attorneys Richard (“Rocky”) Grossack and John A. Norton Jr. have a lot in common. They grew up in town, graduated…

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Masks to stay on in schools as mandate is extended to Nov. 1

October 7, 2021

The public school mask mandate issued by state Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley in August has been extended until Nov. 1,…

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Power failure dims Boston Light; re-illumination on for next week

October 7, 2021

Technically, Boston Light is out. The Coast Guard’s 1st District alerted fishermen, lobstermen, and all other sailors upon the sea to…

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Schools wrestle with decline in MCAS results but look to future

October 7, 2021

Pandemic’s impact on learning cited; ‘high expectations’ urged for ’21-’22 School administrators and School Committee members are overall disappointed with…

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Pirates continue to wow their fans, triumphing over Randolph handily

October 7, 2021

It was a big crowd of fans for the annual homecoming football game. And they went home happy. The Pirates…

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AWARD WINNERS

October 7, 2021

Three Hull High seniors were recognized for their achievement at Monday’s school committee meeting. Pictured here, from left, are Stella…

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Homecoming game and dance capture hearts of HHS students

October 7, 2021

Homecoming is a classic high school tradition. This year Hull High School brought it back after a year without, because…

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Students’ spirits lifted as they don costumes for special week

October 1, 2021

Hull High School students have been participating in a Spirit Week this past week, dressing up to match themes to…

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Celebrating pickleball and how it came to be played in our town

October 1, 2021

Submitted by Bill Smyth Pickleball, a wonderfully genteel name compared to other athletic endeavors, was allegedly named after a family…

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Focus groups scheduled so residents can give views on best use of town schools

October 1, 2021

The Ad Hoc Best Educational Use of Facilities Committee, tasked with considering and exploring potential consolidation among the town’s elementary,…

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Winner of Sunday’s Pats game: GOAT or the new kid on the field?

October 1, 2021

Perhaps the most anticipated sports event in our lifetime will take place on Sunday evening when Tom Brady returns to…

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Boys’ soccer team puts an end to losing streak with a 5-0 win

October 1, 2021

The Hull High School boys’ varsity soccer team finally broke into the win column this season with a solid 5-0…

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In wake of accident on boardwalk, town presses for meeting with DCR

September 24, 2021

Other issues regarding DCR property, need for upgrades to be on the agenda In response to a “Today in Hull”…

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COVID-19 update: 70 percent of residents have been vaccinated

September 24, 2021

There were 17 new coronavirus cases in Hull between Sept. 6 and 20, according to Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan.…

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Extracurriculars off and running, adding extra dimension to learning

September 24, 2021

The Hull High School year has begun, and its many associated clubs and extracurricular activities are underway. Some clubs have…

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Hull NPFH committee members sworn in, tackle issue of outreach

September 24, 2021

Hull No Place for Hate is dedicated to “building bridges of understanding” while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among all…

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In good way, Select Board in retreat, as it looks back on year just ended  

September 24, 2021

In keeping with a tradition, the Select Board used its meeting of Sept. 18 as an annual retreat with which…

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Pirates rally in fourth-quarter; surpass Spellman for first win

September 24, 2021

The Hull High School football team scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally past Cardinal Spellman 28-18 on Friday night in…

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Hull awarded major grant for Nantasket Pier dredging costs

September 16, 2021

Project expected to begin in 2 years Hull has been awarded a $239,500 Seaport Economic Council grant that will fund…

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HHS students’ spirits pick up as fall football season kicks off

September 16, 2021

The first football game of the year is a time-honored tradition to attend, and students were glad to be back…

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Training for seniors in iPad use begins Sept. 22 at senior center

September 16, 2021

Do you have an iPad and want to feel confident using the apps, use it to stay connected with friends…

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Town partners with UMass, COA on survey of needs of 55-plus set  

September 16, 2021

Hull seniors recently received an invitation, printed on an eye-catching bright-orange postcard, inviting them to participate in a community needs…

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Girls’ soccer team splits a pair; boys’ team drops home opener

September 16, 2021

The Lady Pirates earned a split of their first two league matches this week. Hull rallied for a thrilling 3-2…

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Sixth-graders, frosh face challenge of finding their way in a new school

September 10, 2021

The transition between schools is always challenging, but this year’s new sixth-graders and freshmen seem to be taking it in…

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Program promoting multiculturalism to be introduced at Jacobs School 

September 10, 2021

The goal of a three-year “Raising Multicultural Kids” program, set to launch at the Jacobs School, is to foster racial…

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Beach wheelchairs offer ready access for traveling down ramps, over rocks

September 10, 2021

Nothing could get in the way of this beautiful day, could it? The smell of salt and sunscreen fills the…

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Hull’s Pirates to set sail Friday, kicking off fall football season 

September 10, 2021

The college teams have already kicked off the season. Sunday plans are now being made around the start of the…

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Superintendent wins high marks from School Com for doing ‘a fantastic job’

September 10, 2021

At the first School Committee meeting of the new school year, the focus was on rebuilding a sense of community…

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CHARITY GAMES

September 10, 2021

More than $4,000 was raised to benefit Hull Youth Softball and Baseball, and the Park & Recreation scholarship program, by…

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Jacobs School Garden springs to life again as volunteers dig in

September 2, 2021

Submitted by Lindsey Buchleitner In the fall of 2018, the third-grade students of the Jacobs School harvested 55 pounds of…

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So. Shore summer resident pens tale of legendary No. Shore neighborhood

September 2, 2021

When now-retired Hull summer resident Carl Carlsen started teaching at what was then North Shore Community College’s temporary campus in…

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Hull fire, police are recipients of local teen’s kindness, largesse

September 2, 2021

Eagle Scout candidate Eric Hense, of Cohasset, decided to do something special for his community project: make autism sensory kits…

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High school back in session, and students, staff happy to be there

September 2, 2021

While the weather may have been gloomy for the first day of school, students and staff members certainly were not.…

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Residents ask Select Board to support repairs to Stoney Beach Road seawall 

September 2, 2021

Town manager: Other priorities on to-do list A petition signed by 65 residents and recently submitted to Town Manager Philip…

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SIGNED, NO EXPERT ON FOOTBALL 

September 2, 2021

Pirates teams ready for season with high hopes – and true grid Varsity football coach Mike O’Donnell enters his fifth…

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After roller coaster ride, carousel headed for a smoother go-around

September 2, 2021

Many friends of the Paragon Carousel know its inspiring history. Despite fires in its home in Paragon Park, hurricanes, blizzards,…

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State issues mask mandate for public schools; Hull does same

August 26, 2021

Middle, high schools could lift order on Oct. 1 if 80% vaccination rate met By Carol Britton Meyer The Hull…

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Hull man arrested Wed., charged with robbery at a Nantasket bank

August 26, 2021

The Hull Police Department arrested a male earlier Wednesday following a bank robbery and subsequent foot pursuit, according to Police…

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For those heading back to school, Wellspring thrift shops place to go

August 26, 2021

Donated supplies, furnishings on sale in decent condition, affordable prices For the college-bound who may be setting up their dorm…

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Fall not yet in the air, and neither  is the summer sports season over

August 26, 2021

As fall sports teams began preparation for their season to begin in two short weeks, the boys (and girls) of…

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Volunteers, including two from Hull, honored by Interfaith Social Services

August 26, 2021

Forty-one South Shore residents earlier this month were inducted into the Interfaith Social Services’ Matti Lang Hall of Fame. The…

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Newest hires take to classrooms at town’s several public schools

August 26, 2021

Justin Baxter is a Hull resident. He is joining the Memorial School staff as a special education teacher. He received…

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COVID-19 cases in Hull tracking national trend of rising numbers

August 19, 2021

The number of new coronavirus cases in Hull jumped more than seven-fold from the first two weeks of July to…

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PorchFest, casualty of pandemic last year, is back on for this year

August 19, 2021

Kearns is named to Board of Registrars Local bands and performers will provide an afternoon of music on porches, driveways,…

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Hull watchful but also grateful on news of funding boost for MBTA 

August 19, 2021

Lemnios credits local lawmakers for their advocacy on So. Shore’s behalf Hull intends to remain “vigilant” in the event of…

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Hull hoopsters prove worthy of the title Kings of the Court

August 19, 2021

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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A rendering of the proposed development at the Paragon Boardwalk. [Courtesy of Chris Reale]

Plans for The Dunes project come under close scrutiny by town’s DRB 

August 13, 2021

Planning Board next to review proposal as concerns about size, unit mix persist Hull’s Design Review Board last week initiated…

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Chance ride past St. Nicholas leads to eventual hiring as church’s pastor

August 13, 2021

Little did Rev. Dr. Peter-Michael Preble realize when he and his wife, Nicolette, drove by St. Nicholas United Methodist Church…

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Safety measures for reopening of school/town buildings are pending

August 13, 2021

With new coronavirus concerns mounting, some municipalities have set forth face mask advisories and other precautionary measures, but nothing along…

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Boys of summer awake from lumber slumber, take the title

August 13, 2021

It looked like the chance at a championship was about to fizzle away in the finals, but then the Hull…

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Well and pump business finds opportunity in a town like Hull

August 6, 2021

Belmont-based Groundwater Well & Pump, appropriately named as a well and pump installation company, serves communities from Belmont to Hull,…

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Ex-school superintendent files $5M lawsuit on his termination

August 6, 2021

Investigator alleged communication with former student was inappropriate Former Hull School Superintendent Michael Devine, whose contract was terminated in April…

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A full-fledged town committee, No Place for Hate has new roster

August 6, 2021

Members’ mission all about building bridges, guiding others across them Several enthusiastic supporters of the No Place for Hate Committee,…

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Hull’s Ryan Healey goes global, playing hockey on a Team USA 

August 6, 2021

Hull’s Ryan Healey was selected to play for the Team USA U17 hockey team, which is currently playing in the…

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Hull united them in childhood; decades later they remain so

August 6, 2021

Pat and Paul McCann: summered here, married here, and still loving this town  Pat Foley and Paul McCann became fast…

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Select Board updated on to-do list; some goals reached, others pending

August 6, 2021

The board of selectmen compiled a list of goals and objectives in Dec. 2019, some of which have been accomplished…

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Two HHS grads (both twins) will direct that school’s theatre arts

August 6, 2021

School Superintendent Judith Kuehn and Hull High School Principal Nicole Nosek announced this week that two new co-directors, who happen…

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From apps to cobble and more, Friends group zooms in on beach

August 3, 2021

A mobile parking payment app, rocks on the ramps leading to the beach, and the desire to partner more with…

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Midway through the summer Youth Baseball teams are hot

July 29, 2021

The Hull Youth Baseball under 10 and under 12 teams have been sizzling this summer, with each sporting 8-0 records.…

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Residents stepping up for shots against virus, health director says

July 29, 2021

As of July 22, 6,575 Hull residents were fully vaccinated, including 55 percent of the town’s female residents and 45…

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Lower enrollment at summer camp not affecting campers’ enjoyment

July 29, 2021

A seven-week summer camp sponsored by Hull’s Parks and Recreation Department has been deemed a success, despite lower enrollment than…

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Light Board to lease generators again to deal with winter outages

July 29, 2021

Monthly rate to increase 8.4% in Sept.  The Hull Municipal Light Board last week decided to move forward with a…

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greg mcquade on a carousel at the paragron carousel as a young boy

His life’s work may be in TV in  Va., but his heart ‘is here in Hull

July 22, 2021

Greg McQuade, who spent many happy summers in Hull during his childhood and who returns here occasionally to visit his…

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This time H-H Babe Ruth almost made it, until falling in the title tilt

July 22, 2021

The Hull-Hingham 15-year-old Babe Ruth team fell in the finals in the state tournament championship game to Braintree, 2-1, on…

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Summertime and the livin’s easy, and the care of dogs is important

July 22, 2021

The summertime brings about hopes of warm days, cookouts, trips to the beach or lake, picnics, and a whole list…

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Hull Artists returning strong with its (reopened) Open Studios event

July 22, 2021

Hull Artists, a regional arts association of more than 85 fine artists and craft artisans, will hold its 25th Open…

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Hull could notch a first with energy-powered tidal turbine

July 22, 2021

Faced with the need to find a new source of energy to replace fossil fuels, which have been warming the…

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SWINGING THE SUMMER AWAY. This photo, taken more than a decade ago, expresses the joy that live music brings to those who travel to the Bernie King Pavilion to enjoy familiar melodies by the sea during the summer. [Tom Herde Hull Times file photo, 2007]

It’s all about the swinging, swaying to the music at the King Pavilion

July 16, 2021

American Songbook fans continue to flock to the seaside site in summer True to its original purpose when built on…

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men standing up drinking beer

Beer garden to put down roots on HRA property next month

July 16, 2021

Local restaurateurs eye plan warily The Select Board, on a 3-2 vote during its first in-person meeting since March 2020,…

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hull lifesaving museum

With a full schedule of events, HLM wades into summer season

July 16, 2021

The Hull Lifesaving Museum is rolling out a roster of events this summer as pandemic restrictions ease. “We opened in…

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Hull had role in opioid settlement, but it’s unclear if town will benefit

July 16, 2021

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey recently announced that Purdue Pharma had agreed to a roughly $4.3 billion settlement linked to…

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Boys of summer travel well, living up to the Dandies label 

July 16, 2021

The Hull U-12 boys’ travel baseball team took second place at the Stoughton Invitational Tournament this past weekend. Hull finished…

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Hull could notch a first with energy-powered tidal turbine

July 16, 2021

Faced with the need to find a new source of energy to replace fossil fuels, which have been warming the…

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Sun shines down again on camp with a long, proud history in Hull

July 8, 2021

It’s hard to tell who is the most overjoyed – the kids attending this year’s oceanfront Sunset Point Camp, the…

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Stretch Your Food Budget program still nourishing, still cooking up ideas

July 8, 2021

It started out small in late 2020 as a lethal coronavirus was sweeping across the country and wreaking havoc, but…

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Report card of local beaches and water safety chart

Five local beaches ace quality test in 2020; eight others not far behind 

July 8, 2021

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has released its annual water-quality report card for the metropolitan beaches from Nantasket to Nahant, using…

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Storm-tossed seas leave seaweed in their wake on many parts of beach

July 8, 2021

Mother Nature, appearing locally in the form of a recent typical Northeaster, caused thick seaweed to accumulate on the beachfront…

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With July 1 event, new officer takes command of C.G. Station Pt. Allerton

July 8, 2021

There’s a formulaic nature to the Coast Guard’s change of command ceremony, in that grand old, military way. It’s not…

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Hull Fire extinguished in series; Richardson Insurance takes title

July 8, 2021

Richardson Insurance is the 2021 Hull Youth Baseball Little League world series champion, putting out Hull Fire in a two-game…

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Summertime and the livin’s easy, and the care of dogs is important

July 8, 2021

The summertime brings about hopes of warm days, cookouts, trips to the beach or lake, picnics, and a whole list…

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HRA, Chamber of Commerce join forces to pilot a seaside shuttle bus

July 1, 2021

During the past 15 months of the pandemic, the Hull Redevelopment Authority has been working to prepare an Urban Renewal…

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HHS spring sports season ebbs, but All-Star announcements flow 

July 1, 2021

The spring sports season has begun its annual fade into summer. And before we look forward to the traditional summer…

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Controversial pot grow facility off the table; owners move to sell site

July 1, 2021

Plan for onetime aquarium drew strong opposition from residents The controversy surrounding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on the long-vacant former…

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From house on Hull hill, Van Hamm is well positioned to wage her battle

July 1, 2021

Judeth Van Hamm’s home in Hull has a perfect location for someone fighting global warming – because her house is…

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The Anchor among agencies aided by funds seized by da in drug cases

July 1, 2021

The Anchor among agencies aided by funds seized by da in drug cases Eight local organizations were the recent recipients…

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Take heed: July 4th fireworks are no music to the ears of your dog

July 1, 2021

Many get spooked, may go missing  As more and more of the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, this 4th of July…

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As holiday nears, town’s police chief emphasizes need for safe celebration

July 1, 2021

Hull Police Chief John E. Dunn and his police department this week shared several important safety tips for residents as they…

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Proposed marijuana dispensary in former aquarium building off the table

June 28, 2021

The controversy surrounding the proposed medical marijuana dispensary at 120 Nantasket Ave. on the long-vacant former aquarium property has come…

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Dancing away a difficult year, HHS seniors revel in prom night

June 25, 2021

The Hull High School class of 2021 capped an unusual year with a traditional celebration – the senior prom. On…

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Dunes development for arcade site gets chilly reception from residents

June 25, 2021

‘How does this benefit community? … Why so family unfriendly?’ they ask Hull residents gathered virtually for a June 23…

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Water rate increase of 10% is set to take effect on July 1

June 25, 2021

The Hingham Select Board, acting in its role as Board of Water Commissioners for the town-owned Weir River Water System,…

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In The Sportlight

June 23, 2021

The Hull High School Boosters presented their annual athletic awards last week to deserving student-athletes this past academic year. The…

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Past school year was full of lessons not to be forgotten

June 23, 2021

By the time this column is published, the halls of the high school, middle school, and elementary school will be…

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Peter Menice Cartoon Save The Harbor Save the Bay DCR $12000 guy on a surfboard, surfing a big way that says "Finally A Swell!"

Hull recipient of $12,000-plus for free beach events, programs

June 23, 2021

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is bringing 150 free events and programs back to the state Department of Conservation and…

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Hull firefighters honor those lost this year with ‘ringing of the bell’

June 23, 2021

Hull firefighters and their families gathered at the Village Cemetery on June 13 for the annual Firefighters Memorial Sunday. The…

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State House rally points to need for funding for local health boards

June 23, 2021

Hull health officials join crowd urging: ‘Band-aids are for cuts, not for budgets’ The message was clear: The time to…

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Light Board weighing rate hike for lease of generators in winter

June 23, 2021

The Hull Light Board will hold a public hearing next month about a proposed rate increase to cover the cost…

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Jacobs students wage Battle of Books, won by whale of a team

June 23, 2021

Third-grade students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School concluded a Battle of the Books competition this week, ending a…

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Teams win playoff openers but falter in the next round

June 11, 2021

The Hull High School varsity boys’ lacrosse and baseball teams had impressive first-round playoff wins on Monday, but the league…

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With grit and spirit, HHS seniors set example for classes to come

June 11, 2021

On Saturday, June 5, the Hull High School class of 2021 graduated – unmasked, on a brand-new turf field, and…

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PRIDE DAY

June 11, 2021

 Hull High held a Pride celebration on Wednesday, with many staff and students wearing their colors to celebrate PRIDE. The…

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No Place for Hate to maintain its place as a town committee

June 11, 2021

Hull’s No Place for Hate is a nonpartisan town committee dedicated to “building bridges of understanding” while promoting diversity, equity,…

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Beach Avenue could be one way at busy intersection with A Street

June 11, 2021

In an effort to enhance pedestrian access and decrease the volume of traffic in the area of A Street and…

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Town expects agency meetings could return to in-person format

June 11, 2021

After more than a year of remote meetings by Hull’s governmental boards and agencies, in-person sessions could be in the…

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HHS grads honored for taking on challenges posed by COVID 

June 11, 2021

With the ocean and a new turf field as backdrop, their friends and family in the audience, 68 students of…

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O’Connor secures $22K for Wellspring in state Senate’s fiscal 2022 budget

June 8, 2021

  senThe state Senate approved a budget amendment offered by Sen. Patrick O’Connor that will provide $22,000 to support operations…

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New DESE guidance means next year may be a return to ‘normal’ for schools

June 8, 2021

New guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE, for the 2021-22 school year means next year…

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As town’s COVID risk level falls, residents have options for vaccine shots

June 7, 2021

nantasketHull has had only one COVID-19 case in the past 27 days, moving the town into the “gray” zone on…

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More Awards For Weber

June 7, 2021

Last week, we listed a litany of men’s lacrosse awards for Hull’s Shane Weber. That same day, he earned the…

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Weber caps collegiate lacrosse career with All-American honors

June 7, 2021

Lacrosse defender Shane Weber, a graduate of Hull High School, became the 27th All-American in the history of Alfred University…

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Face covering policy masks Hull’s progress in virus fight

May 29, 2021

Hull students have been wearing masks inside and out since they came back to school in September. A school committee…

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Hull High Graduate Starring in College Lacrosse

May 29, 2021

There is a strong case that Shane Weber was the best boys lacrosse player in the short history of the…

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Despite state ruling, Hull’s younger students to keep wearing masks outdoors

May 29, 2021

Although Gov. Charlie Baker announced recently that given the low rate of outdoor transmission of COVID-19, students are no longer…

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Chief warns: ‘There will be delays’ as town grapples with summer traffic, parking woes

May 29, 2021

Last weekend in Hull was “a perfect storm,” with some residents choosing to stay home rather than face the traffic…

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Unique garden-share program provides fresh produce to food pantries

May 29, 2021

With the 2021 growing season underway, the Plant.Grow.Share. program is again asking for help in supplying our area food pantries…

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Hull teacher claims ‘conscientious objector’ status in refusal to administer MCAS tests

May 29, 2021

Hull resident Deborah McCarthy, now in her 25th year as a fifth-grade teacher at Jacobs Elementary School, expressed her continuing…

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A ‘Welcome’ sign: Garden Club nears fundraising goal

May 29, 2021

Thanks in large part to generous donations from the community, ranging from $20 to a $7,500 matching grant from a…

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New group seeks ‘Friends’ to promote enjoyment of Nantasket Beach

May 29, 2021

A new, all-volunteer nonprofit organization that aims to promote public use of Nantasket Beach is seeking members. Friends of Nantasket…

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Citing ‘rushed’ process, Select Board puts brakes on skate ramp relocation

May 29, 2021

In a 3-2 vote, the Select Board decided Wednesday night to inspect – and ultimately store – a skate ramp…

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Public Power: Summer Project to turn utility boxes into street art

May 28, 2021

Calling all Hull artists! The Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Hull Municipal Light Plant, is embarking on a…

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Temple Israel’s roots run deep on Samoset as it marks 100 years

May 20, 2021

Temple Israel of Nantasket, one of the oldest continuously operating seasonal synagogues in Massachusetts and an historic Jewish landmark, is…

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Select Board members assume town committee assignments

May 20, 2021

In addition to their regular duties, Select Board members serve on various committees related to housing needs, possible school consolidation,…

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Seniors’ last week at HHS definitely one to lift the spirits

May 20, 2021

The seniors’ last week of high school is a momentous occasion, and this year it’s punctuated by a spirit week…

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Pirates walk off for first win

May 20, 2021

Aiden Robey’s single in the bottom of the eighth inning plated John Reynolds with the winning run and capped a…

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Good news from the governor for local businesses, students

May 20, 2021

Effective Saturday, May 29, Gov. Charlie Baker is lifting restrictions on all Massachusetts businesses, allowing them to reopen at 100…

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Hull High School Honor Roll Term 3

May 20, 2021

Seniors High Honors: Katie Clifford, Maeve Donohue, Robert Hunter, Jacob Rickard, Jordan Rinaldi, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski Honors: Colin Bouchard,…

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Lori West Town Clerk

Town clerk earns high praise with new ‘master’ designation 

May 20, 2021

Town Clerk Lori West has earned the prestigious designation of master municipal clerk, an advanced continuing education program that prepares…

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Jenna Canavan

Club’s scholarship award goes to granddaughter of valued member

May 20, 2021

The Hull Garden Club announces that the recipient of its 2021 Scholarship Award is Jenna Canavan, a Hull High School…

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Middle school might be missed if eliminated in consolidation plan

May 20, 2021

A consultants’ report suggests that, due to declining enrollment, not all of Hull’s school facilities are being put to their…

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TM voters dig into the warrant; decide on issues big and small

May 20, 2021

Voters participating in Saturday’s town meeting on Hull High School’s athletic field sat in chairs spaced 6 feet apart and…

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Outdoor track teams prove they’re off to a running start

May 20, 2021

The combined Hull-Cohasset girls’ outdoor track team has run away with its first two meets in convincing fashion. H-C improved…

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Most warrant articles backed at TM; discussion stalls over rezoning plan

May 20, 2021

Bundled up in winter coats and hats on a Saturday afternoon in early May, 206 town meeting voters braved chilly…

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Hull police join in honoring fallen officers nationwide

May 20, 2021

Police Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department are honoring fallen officers from near and far during National Police…

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Greg Grey, incumbent selectman, presents his case for re-election

May 20, 2021

My name is Greg Grey, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for another term on the Hull Select…

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Kevin Beck throws hat in ring for a Board of Selectmen seat

May 20, 2021

I am Kevin Beck, and I am a candidate for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Why am I…

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Temple lot to be available for seasonal parking once again

May 19, 2021

Temple Beth Shalom will resume the tradition of offering parking for beachgoers and others this year, after a hiatus in…

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On tour of town, Markey cites Hull for its efforts on energy

May 7, 2021

Says wind turbines not only save the planet ‘but also … our wallets’ U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) toured the…

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With 25,000-plus inoculations, Manet busy at vaccine clinics here, elsewhere

May 7, 2021

The Manet Community Health Center’s vaccine clinics in Hull, Quincy, and Taunton have reached a major milestone in their COVID-19…

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Wellspring in a drive to reach fundraising goal of $2 million

May 7, 2021

Service agency looks to public for help with last leg of the campaign Wellspring Multi-Service Centers, which have experienced a…

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Pirates teams eager to spring into action on their new turf field

May 7, 2021

Imagine staring at a mouthwatering buffet, only to have to wait until your table number is called before you can…

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For students taking AP exams, being back in person is a boon 

May 7, 2021

Advanced placement exams started at Hull High School this week, offering a semblance of normalcy in a year that has…

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HPS students to go theatrical, and grammatical, in ‘Schoolhouse Rock’

May 7, 2021

By Ian Barkon Hull and the online community will hit the books when students from the Hull Public School Theatre…

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Memorial Middle School 2021 Third Term Honor Roll

May 7, 2021

GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS:  Bruno Andrews-Mundo, Ava Beaumier, Audie Bernard, Meghan Duran, Pixiana Dyer, Christopher Earner, Libby Harper, Grace…

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Wellspring $2M fundraising drive targets need for expanded services

April 29, 2021

Wellspring Multi-Service Centers, of Hull and Weymouth, this week announced the public launch of a $2 million campaign to provide…

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All aboard! T to resume trips on Hingham/Hull ferry on weekends 

April 29, 2021

Weekday Hingham/Hull ferry to continue New schedules for MBTA ferry services will include the resumption of direct service from Hingham…

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Back in school in person all week ‘awesome,’ says HHS senior prez 

April 29, 2021

All students at Hull High School returned to school five days a week starting Monday, April 26, and guidance counselors…

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Broad-based review of options for best use of schools gets underway

April 29, 2021

A public information campaign is being planned to share with school staff members, parents, and others in the community the…

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Harbormaster sees busy waterways this season with boat sales booming

April 29, 2021

Harbormaster Kurt Bornheim is expecting another busy boating season, similar to last year’s when people took to their boats whenever…

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Kenberma rainbow crosswalk gets green light for Pride Month in June

April 29, 2021

A rainbow crosswalk will be painted at the north-end intersection of Kenberma Street and Nantasket Avenue to celebrate Pride Month…

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Death of beloved mother inspires her son to rally for a worthy cause 

April 29, 2021

A Hull resident who has been deeply moved by his own experience and by the stories of others personally affected…

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Football team falters but ends season with impressive record

April 29, 2021

Call it a bookend season for the Hull High School varsity football team. The Pirates dropped the first and last…

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Meschino sets her sights on three bills promoting equity

April 29, 2021

State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. …

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New water system director offers operations update to selectmen

April 29, 2021

“The virtual floor” was given to the Weir River Water System’s managing director and superintendent, Russell Tierney, by Board of…

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With new CDC advisory, rethinking of school safety protocols in order

April 23, 2021

Hull schools have implemented a heavy cleaning and disinfection routine since the beginning of the school year. A recent update…

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No Place for Hate’s yard signs to fund a wider messaging plan 

April 23, 2021

Permanent signs envisioned for four entrances to the town The Hull No Place for Hate Committee is selling yard signs featuring…

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A high five for football team after a big win in Rochester

April 23, 2021

It took a while to confirm the opponent, but when the dust settled it was another convincing win for the…

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With trips to Africa, Hull nonprofit enables area children to give back

April 23, 2021

Local woman founded group in effort to heal after loss of her young son Hull resident Mikey Walker founded the…

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More liquor licenses could be on tap if TM article is approved

April 22, 2021

Town meeting voters will decide early next month whether to support a warrant article that would allow Hull to petition…

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State Police officers search Hull Bay for a man who disappeared after going into the water last Thursday. [Laure Howie photo]

April 15 disturbance call ends with man’s body found in bay

April 22, 2021

The body of a 41-year-old Hull man, who police say disappeared after going into Hull Bay late April 15 after…

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New EDC members outline plans for boosting current, new business

April 22, 2021

Four new Economic Development Committee members were appointed by the Board of Selectmen this week and quickly made known their…

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Meschino sets her sights on three bills promoting equity

April 22, 2021

State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. …

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ADL letter to town on holding TM on Sat. irks some officials

April 16, 2021

A letter to the town from the Anti-Defamation League, responding to a Hull resident’s concerns about the rescheduling of town…

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Pool testing for virus at HHS gets good report from nurse

April 16, 2021

Pool testing for the coronavirus at Hull High School has proven to be a success so far, with more students…

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Town mulls possible reopening of muni buildings in early June

April 16, 2021

Town officials are considering the best way to reopen Town Hall, the library, the senior center, and other municipal departments…

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Actress Kelly Hines poses with daughters Amelia (left) and Abby Browne, on Nantasket Beach, one of the shooting locations for a new sitcom. [Courtesy photo]

Longtime ‘Hull girl’ takes star turn in beachy sitcom titled ‘Combers’

April 16, 2021

Former longtime resident Kelly Hines, who says she will always be a “Hull girl,” is having her turn in the…

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With a spurt in virus cases, Hull moves into the high-risk red zone

April 16, 2021

After remaining in the lower-risk coronavirus yellow zone for two weeks, the Hull was downgraded to the high-risk red category…

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In the Sport-light By Alan McCall

April 16, 2021

Hull’s boys’ track team earns  share of So. Shore League title It was supposed to be a rebuilding season for…

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Shorelines April 2021

April 16, 2021

• DAR Good Citizens Award Celebrates local students. The Col. Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter of DAR honored four exceptional…

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future hull high school enrollment trends

Falling school enrollment at core of school consolidation options

April 9, 2021

Consultants lead toward mixed-use plan Members of the Massachusetts Associations of Regional Schools Consulting Group team presented to the Board…

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outdoor youth sports behind tall chain linked fence

Hull youth sports get their turn in sport-light after a long year

April 9, 2021

The high school athletes have captured the lion’s share of attention over the past few weeks. This weekend the sport-light…

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up close shot of yellow school bus

Pfizer vaccine trial data raise students’ hopes for normalcy

April 9, 2021

With the news that Pfizer’s vaccine is 100 percent effective in 12- to 15-year-old children, and the vaccine already approved…

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PorchFest could make comeback after virus upended event last year

April 9, 2021

Planners monitoring health conditions Plans for a much-anticipated second annual Hull PorchFest and related events, featuring dozens of talented local…

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Historical artifacts, dedication of streets for vets also on agenda

April 8, 2021

A wood carving and steering wheel from the steamship Mayflower of the former Nantasket Beach Steamship Co. will be on…

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Local ferry, commuter rail service to be restored but at time yet TBD

April 3, 2021

The MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board​ voted on Monday to resume as soon as possible full subway and bus…

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VHS expands horizons for those seeking a wide variety of courses

April 3, 2021

In a year when everything has changed, students still have a tried and tested course option VHS, or Virtual High…

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Peter Menice sitting in a pink sweatshirt drawing cartoons

After 30 years, Times cartoonist is still drawing and still winning raves

April 3, 2021

Hull native Peter Menice reflects on the art of putting ink, brush to paper For longtime Hull Times cartoonist Peter…

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a pile of thirty buttons that say #vote

Town election set for May 22, with early-voting mail-in option

April 3, 2021

Hull’s annual town election has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 22, as allowed by Massachusetts officials due to the continuing…

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people sitting on the beach in the summer

Board back-and-forth ends with reduced capacity for the HRA lot

April 3, 2021

The Board of Selectmen this week approved a reduced-capacity opening of the Hull Redevelopment Authority’s parking areas for the coming…

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dpw bike station

Popularity of bike riding spurs move to install 3 repair stations 

April 3, 2021

Bicycle repair stations will soon be installed at three locations around town. The project, funded by the Parks and Recreation…

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Hull COA awarded a grant for ‘Living Your Best Life’ training

April 3, 2021

The Massachusetts Council on Aging recently offered grants through an open competitive application process to up to 30 councils on…

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No Place for Hate discussion deferred as more info sought

April 3, 2021

A discussion on the status of the Hull No Place for Hate Committee, including its mission and structure, was postponed…

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outdoor youth sports behind tall chain linked fence

Pirates sail to big win here as seniors play final home game

April 3, 2021

It was the seniors’ last home game. So, the Hull Pirates made it a memorable one. Led by another suffocating…

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Library launches new service – grab bag of selections for all ages

April 2, 2021

Do you miss browsing the shelves of the Hull Public Library? Tired of trying to come up with titles to…

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health care worker prepping vaccination spot

In-home vaccination program is slowed by limited vaccine supply 

April 2, 2021

The new Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination program offers in-home inoculations for individuals who cannot leave their homes for a vaccination appointment,…

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Jimbo Leahy standing in front of the Marriot Long Wharf in Boston Massachusetts

Jimbo Leahy takes the prize for his work as a Marriott doorman

March 25, 2021

Lifelong Hull resident James Leahy, affectionately known as “Jimbo,” was honored this week by the American Hotel & Lodging Association…

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John and Sophia standing inside Josephs Pizza in Hull MA

John Koutrobis: In his two jobs, he shared important life lessons

March 25, 2021

Longtime teacher, onetime owner of Joseph’s Pizzeria recalled fondly For nearly four decades, John Koutrobis spent the school year in…

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Virtual Shamrock Splash raises $50K for beaches’ free programs

March 25, 2021

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Virtual Shamrock Splash took place, as its title says, virtually only this year, but that…

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Track teams are double trouble for So. Shore League opponents

March 25, 2021

Perhaps all the Hull High School Winter Track and Field team needed was some fresh air. The team’s indoor season…

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Conference links HHS students, others on social justice issues

March 25, 2021

Members of Hull High School student government and the student group PRISM attended the 2021 Connections Conference for the first…

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Jacobs students log a record in school’s yearly Read-a-thon

March 25, 2021

Students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School participated in the school’s 18th annual Read-a-thon event recently and raised a…

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Meschino hails passage of bill revamping state’s climate laws

March 25, 2021

The Legislaure last week passed a sweeping climate measure, known as the Next Generation Climate Roadmap bill, which overhauls the…

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Lawmakers extend voting options

March 25, 2021

The state Legislature earlier this month passed a measure extending mail-in voting and early voting options for elections held through…

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Light Board votes to end lease of generators as of March 31

March 25, 2021

The contract for the temporary generators installed late last year to ensure Hull residents and businesses would not go without…

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Two grants give COA a boost in efforts to transport, feed seniors

March 18, 2021

The awarding of two grants to the Council on Aging – one to provide much-needed transportation to Hull’s seniors and…

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Virus cases dip, vaccinations up, but health official urges caution

March 18, 2021

In a COVID-19 update this week, Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan reiterated to residents and the schools the importance of…

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nurse giving injection at covid vaccination clinic

Vaccination rate for teachers, other school staff nears 100%

March 18, 2021

A collaborative effort between the Manet Community Health Center in Hull and the Hull Public Schools has meant that about…

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aerial image of atlantic avenue around straights pond next to the atlantic ocean on the coast line of hull massachuestts

Atlantic Ave. rehab entering a critical permit-review phase

March 18, 2021

A major “hurdle” looms for a sweeping reconstruction of Atlantic Avenue, from Nantasket Avenue to the Cohasset town line, Town…

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kids playing football at the end of a peninsula on a bright green field

Pirates were the better team, but were no match vs. Norwell 

March 18, 2021

There is a cruelty in sports that, at times, the better team does not win the game. The Hull High…

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Board of Selectmen backs change to gender-neutral wording for itself

March 18, 2021

Town meeting delayed to Sat., May 8 A majority of the Board of Selectmen members support changing its name to…

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fast moving mbta commuter train

T to hold 3 virtual meetings on its fare transformation program

March 18, 2021

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,…

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waste water flowing freely

Wastewater treatment plant in line for flood protection with state $$$

March 18, 2021

Plans to build a berm around the Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility at 1111 Nantasket Ave. to protect the plant from…

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College-prep test changes a boon, HHS counselors, students report

March 18, 2021

Scholastic aptitude testing, or SAT, started last weekend, and Hull High School guidance counselors as well as a student leader…

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COVID-19 shadows debate on MCAS waiver for Hull students

March 12, 2021

The School Committee, after a lengthy discussion, agreed this week to back a resolution in favor of exempting students across…

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With a tinge of sadness, a rite of spring – March Madness – begins

March 12, 2021

During this very week last year, the unimaginable decision was made to cancel the NCAA men’s basketball (and women’s) basketball…

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Freshmen class president deems return to school ‘better … overall’ 

March 12, 2021

Hull High School’s ninth-graders returned to in-person classes on Monday, and, despite some minor challenges, freshman class president Ruby Schultz…

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State’s report card on schools shows HHS is holding its own

March 12, 2021

COVID-19 a factor in the findings Hull High School received a passing grade on this year’s Massachusetts Department of Elementary…

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Federal agents swoop down on Hull home, nab resident for fraud

March 12, 2021

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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HULL’S MOST FAMOUS SHIPWRECK. The five-masted schooner Nancy ran aground on Nantasket Beach during an unusually high tide in the winter of 1927, where she remained stuck in the sand for years. [Courtesy photos]

How a ship named Nancy found her way to final resting place here

March 12, 2021

With great hope, each new ship that slid down the ways of a bustling early 20th-century shipyard and out to…

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On virus-fighting front, schools appear to be making headway  

March 12, 2021

School Superintendent Judith Kuehn and the school nurses reported at this week’s meeting of the School Committee that the first…

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One term in, Patenaude will not seek re-election to School Com

March 12, 2021

When Lucas Patenaude announced recently that he will not be running for another term on the School Committee, he described…

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After public weighs in on HRA lot, BOS puts off talk of parking bans

March 4, 2021

Resident/business ‘feedback’ strong Strong interest in a recent decision by the Board of Selectmen to continue the summertime parking restrictions…

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Making the Grade

March 4, 2021

Hull schools set impressive record when it comes to COVID-19 control  It’s easy to think of a coronavirus case in…

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Spring is near, and local teams  to take the field, play (foot)ball

March 4, 2021

At the college level, spring football is commonplace, a time when teams fine-tune their rosters in preparation for the real…

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100 days of school at Jacobs assumes special significance

March 4, 2021

Students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School celebrated their 100th day in school this past Tuesday. While the 100th-day…

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Anonymous donor steps up with matching grant to fix welcome sign

March 4, 2021

The town may soon have a new “Welcome to Hull” sign installed on George Washington Boulevard, thanks to the generosity…

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Extension on outdoor seating cheers local restaurant owners

March 4, 2021

Hull restaurant owners, gearing up for what they hope will be a very busy season, received some good news this…

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Major federal grant to aid Hull in reducing losses due to storms

March 4, 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hull a $388,375 grant to upgrade the Hull Water Pollution Control Facility,…

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Public forum set for April 14 on  plan for med-mal/pot grow site 

March 4, 2021

A long-awaited public meeting on Latitude 42’s controversial proposal to repurpose the former aquarium building at 120 Nantasket Ave. into…

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In a major move, HHS freshmen to return to school 4 days a week

February 25, 2021

A plan is in place to return all ninth-grade students at Hull High School to four days a week of…

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State rehab grant to be a boon for Anastos Corner, local eatery

February 25, 2021

Hull has been awarded a $29,000 Shared Streets and Spaces grant from the state Department of Transportation to fund long-awaited…

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Best use of schools study to be revisited, says superintendent

February 25, 2021

School Committee member David Twombly this week urged that a study on the best educational use of the town’s school…

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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]

Health officials, others redouble efforts to get residents vaccinated

February 25, 2021

Hull Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan has serious concerns that, effective March 1, the state will no longer provide local…

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Photo of A Street Beach By Kenneth Giffels

Dune restoration, building of new ramp at A St. set to start

February 25, 2021

The town will soon begin the restoration of the primary dune and the construction of a new handicap-accessible ramp at…

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For HHS freshmen, it’s back to school – four days a week

February 25, 2021

Beginning March 8, all Hull High School freshmen will be returning to classes four days a week despite the concerns…

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In shadow of power outages, board mulls generators’ cost

February 25, 2021

How to pay for potential temporary or permanent generators to ensure that Hull homeowners, tenants, and businesses do not find…

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Pooled virus testing to begin for eighth-, ninth-graders in March

February 25, 2021

Hull Public Schools will be piloting COVID-19 pooled testing for grades eight and nine, with a targeted start date of…

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HLM’s exploration of soap ads highly relevant amid pandemic

February 25, 2021

This virtual exhibit captures a time when advances in print journalism, an emerging advertising industry, and a growing concern for…

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Hull High School Honor Roll Term 2

February 25, 2021

Seniors High Honors: Kayla Chenette, Maeve Donohue, Bianca Foresta, Robert Hunter, John Meagher, Jacob Rickard, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski Honors:…

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Maeve Donohue and Ian Barkon

HHS music teacher trumpets senior student’s musical skills 

February 25, 2021

This is Maeve Donohue’s senior year at Hull High School, and what a year she has had, musically speaking. She…

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MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HULL, MA SECOND TERM HONOR ROLL  2020-2021

February 25, 2021

GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS:  Ava Beaumier, Meghan Duran, Pixiana Dyer, Libby Harper, Grace Kiley, Jackson Nunes, Lilyan Nunes, Jacob…

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Indoor Track team’s meets set to begin in two weeks – outdoors

February 25, 2021

It will look a bit different this season, but the starting gun will go off for the Hull High School…

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As tax season nears, lawmaker argues against tax on PPP money

February 25, 2021

A South Shore state senator is co-sponsoring a bill to ensure that federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) money is not…

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A primer on filling out the census and why it’s important to do so

February 18, 2021

The town of Hull mails out the Annual Street Listing Forms (Census) to each household every year. Residents are urged…

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Ten Hull High School students have been sworn into the Hull branch of National Honor Society.

February 18, 2021

The Feb. 11 ceremony was much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, and only those necessary to the…

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Hull woman a leader in push for passage of a ‘lifesaver’ of a bill

February 18, 2021

Costly treatment for childhood illness now covered by new state legislation Hull resident Jennifer Whelan became involved with the New…

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Town hits ‘sweet spot’ with boost in $43.6M budget for fiscal 2022

February 18, 2021

In a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Board this week, Town Manager Philip Lemnios presented…

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Hull-based contractor discovers new use for his skill with concrete

February 18, 2021

Hullonian Peter Somers, a longtime contractor, recently announced a new dimension to his work – teaching others. At Peter Somers…

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Plan to upgrade Route 3A area on path toward implementation

February 18, 2021

A $15.3 million improvement project that would encompass a stretch along the Route 3A, Hingham Rotary, and Summer Street corridor…

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BOS reinstates tightened bans on parking for summer season

February 18, 2021

Expanded outdoor dining to continue The Board of Selectmen, on a 3-2 vote, decided to extend on a permanent basis…

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‘Play ball!’ Words not heard in a long time to sound again

February 18, 2021

It’s a phrase that all athletes love to hear: Play ball! On Monday, that’s what Hull High School student-athletes will…

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Amid pandemic, a new process for licensing dogs starting April 1

February 18, 2021

The 2021 dog licensing period will begin on April 1 and end on March 31, 2022. Due to the COVID-19…

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Local lawmakers update district on vaccine, constituent services

February 12, 2021

State Rep. Joan Meschino, of Hull, and Sen. Patrick O’Connor, of Weymouth, said during a legislative update to their South…

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WINNER, WINNER, SCHOONER’S DINNER.

February 12, 2021

For the past two weeks our Super Bowl contest was in full swing, attracting dozens of entries. The winner, Lorna…

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In tough times for schools, bravery of School Committee commendable

February 12, 2021

Nearly six months ago, the Hull School Committee faced a difficult choice: whether or not to start the year in…

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Boathouse parked on McDevitt land

Coast Guard boathouse’s stay in Hull over, with move to Chatham

February 12, 2021

A yearlong court battle has ended with the removal of a historic Coast Guard boathouse that Hull marina owner Mike…

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Library director closes the book on a long, distinguished career

February 12, 2021

During his nearly 34 years as director of the Hull Public Library, Daniel Johnson has most enjoyed welcoming patrons to…

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hampton circle playground under water

With CPC vote this week, plan to revive playground on way to TM

February 5, 2021

A plan to restore the deteriorating Hampton Circle playground won unanimous approval at the Feb. 1 meeting of the Community…

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When it comes to a return of school sports, it’s still time-out

February 5, 2021

The tug between the Hull school administration and those in town who want the return of high school and youth…

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EDC, other leaders eyeing plan for Paragon site, with attention on scale

February 5, 2021

Town officials have begun informally reviewing a major mixed-use development plan for a parcel of land adjoining the Paragon Boardwalk…

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Three men walking into frigid atlantic ocean at nantasket beach

A loyal few take the plunge

February 5, 2021

As frigid ocean waves battered the shore, a few intrepid souls happily jumped into the sea this past weekend in…

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Pandemic could cloud outlook for Hull’s busy summer season

February 5, 2021

Board chair urges advance planning The chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen issued a cautionary note at this week’s board…

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