Teams win playoff openers but falter in the next round
The Hull High School varsity boys’ lacrosse and baseball teams had impressive first-round playoff wins on Monday, but the league…
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With grit and spirit, HHS seniors set example for classes to come
On Saturday, June 5, the Hull High School class of 2021 graduated – unmasked, on a brand-new turf field, and…
PRIDE DAY
Hull High held a Pride celebration on Wednesday, with many staff and students wearing their colors to celebrate PRIDE. The…
No Place for Hate to maintain its place as a town committee
Hull’s No Place for Hate is a nonpartisan town committee dedicated to “building bridges of understanding” while promoting diversity, equity,…
Beach Avenue could be one way at busy intersection with A Street
In an effort to enhance pedestrian access and decrease the volume of traffic in the area of A Street and…
Town expects agency meetings could return to in-person format
After more than a year of remote meetings by Hull’s governmental boards and agencies, in-person sessions could be in the…
HHS grads honored for taking on challenges posed by COVID
With the ocean and a new turf field as backdrop, their friends and family in the audience, 68 students of…
O’Connor secures $22K for Wellspring in state Senate’s fiscal 2022 budget
senThe state Senate approved a budget amendment offered by Sen. Patrick O’Connor that will provide $22,000 to support operations…
New DESE guidance means next year may be a return to ‘normal’ for schools
New guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE, for the 2021-22 school year means next year…
As town’s COVID risk level falls, residents have options for vaccine shots
nantasketHull has had only one COVID-19 case in the past 27 days, moving the town into the “gray” zone on…
More Awards For Weber
Last week, we listed a litany of men’s lacrosse awards for Hull’s Shane Weber. That same day, he earned the…
Weber caps collegiate lacrosse career with All-American honors
Lacrosse defender Shane Weber, a graduate of Hull High School, became the 27th All-American in the history of Alfred University…
Face covering policy masks Hull’s progress in virus fight
Hull students have been wearing masks inside and out since they came back to school in September. A school committee…
Hull High Graduate Starring in College Lacrosse
There is a strong case that Shane Weber was the best boys lacrosse player in the short history of the…
Despite state ruling, Hull’s younger students to keep wearing masks outdoors
Although Gov. Charlie Baker announced recently that given the low rate of outdoor transmission of COVID-19, students are no longer…
Chief warns: ‘There will be delays’ as town grapples with summer traffic, parking woes
Last weekend in Hull was “a perfect storm,” with some residents choosing to stay home rather than face the traffic…
Unique garden-share program provides fresh produce to food pantries
With the 2021 growing season underway, the Plant.Grow.Share. program is again asking for help in supplying our area food pantries…
Hull teacher claims ‘conscientious objector’ status in refusal to administer MCAS tests
Hull resident Deborah McCarthy, now in her 25th year as a fifth-grade teacher at Jacobs Elementary School, expressed her continuing…
A ‘Welcome’ sign: Garden Club nears fundraising goal
Thanks in large part to generous donations from the community, ranging from $20 to a $7,500 matching grant from a…
New group seeks ‘Friends’ to promote enjoyment of Nantasket Beach
A new, all-volunteer nonprofit organization that aims to promote public use of Nantasket Beach is seeking members. Friends of Nantasket…
Citing ‘rushed’ process, Select Board puts brakes on skate ramp relocation
In a 3-2 vote, the Select Board decided Wednesday night to inspect – and ultimately store – a skate ramp…
Public Power: Summer Project to turn utility boxes into street art
Calling all Hull artists! The Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Hull Municipal Light Plant, is embarking on a…
Temple Israel’s roots run deep on Samoset as it marks 100 years
Temple Israel of Nantasket, one of the oldest continuously operating seasonal synagogues in Massachusetts and an historic Jewish landmark, is…
Select Board members assume town committee assignments
In addition to their regular duties, Select Board members serve on various committees related to housing needs, possible school consolidation,…
Seniors’ last week at HHS definitely one to lift the spirits
The seniors’ last week of high school is a momentous occasion, and this year it’s punctuated by a spirit week…
Pirates walk off for first win
Aiden Robey’s single in the bottom of the eighth inning plated John Reynolds with the winning run and capped a…
Good news from the governor for local businesses, students
Effective Saturday, May 29, Gov. Charlie Baker is lifting restrictions on all Massachusetts businesses, allowing them to reopen at 100…
Hull High School Honor Roll Term 3
Seniors High Honors: Katie Clifford, Maeve Donohue, Robert Hunter, Jacob Rickard, Jordan Rinaldi, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski Honors: Colin Bouchard,…
Town clerk earns high praise with new ‘master’ designation
Town Clerk Lori West has earned the prestigious designation of master municipal clerk, an advanced continuing education program that prepares…
Club’s scholarship award goes to granddaughter of valued member
The Hull Garden Club announces that the recipient of its 2021 Scholarship Award is Jenna Canavan, a Hull High School…
Middle school might be missed if eliminated in consolidation plan
A consultants’ report suggests that, due to declining enrollment, not all of Hull’s school facilities are being put to their…
TM voters dig into the warrant; decide on issues big and small
Voters participating in Saturday’s town meeting on Hull High School’s athletic field sat in chairs spaced 6 feet apart and…
Outdoor track teams prove they’re off to a running start
The combined Hull-Cohasset girls’ outdoor track team has run away with its first two meets in convincing fashion. H-C improved…
Most warrant articles backed at TM; discussion stalls over rezoning plan
Bundled up in winter coats and hats on a Saturday afternoon in early May, 206 town meeting voters braved chilly…
Hull police join in honoring fallen officers nationwide
Police Chief John Dunn and the Hull Police Department are honoring fallen officers from near and far during National Police…
Greg Grey, incumbent selectman, presents his case for re-election
My name is Greg Grey, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for another term on the Hull Select…
Kevin Beck throws hat in ring for a Board of Selectmen seat
I am Kevin Beck, and I am a candidate for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Why am I…
Temple lot to be available for seasonal parking once again
Temple Beth Shalom will resume the tradition of offering parking for beachgoers and others this year, after a hiatus in…
On tour of town, Markey cites Hull for its efforts on energy
Says wind turbines not only save the planet ‘but also … our wallets’ U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) toured the…
With 25,000-plus inoculations, Manet busy at vaccine clinics here, elsewhere
The Manet Community Health Center’s vaccine clinics in Hull, Quincy, and Taunton have reached a major milestone in their COVID-19…
Wellspring in a drive to reach fundraising goal of $2 million
Service agency looks to public for help with last leg of the campaign Wellspring Multi-Service Centers, which have experienced a…
Pirates teams eager to spring into action on their new turf field
Imagine staring at a mouthwatering buffet, only to have to wait until your table number is called before you can…
For students taking AP exams, being back in person is a boon
Advanced placement exams started at Hull High School this week, offering a semblance of normalcy in a year that has…
HPS students to go theatrical, and grammatical, in ‘Schoolhouse Rock’
By Ian Barkon Hull and the online community will hit the books when students from the Hull Public School Theatre…
Memorial Middle School 2021 Third Term Honor Roll
GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS: Bruno Andrews-Mundo, Ava Beaumier, Audie Bernard, Meghan Duran, Pixiana Dyer, Christopher Earner, Libby Harper, Grace…
Wellspring $2M fundraising drive targets need for expanded services
Wellspring Multi-Service Centers, of Hull and Weymouth, this week announced the public launch of a $2 million campaign to provide…
All aboard! T to resume trips on Hingham/Hull ferry on weekends
Weekday Hingham/Hull ferry to continue New schedules for MBTA ferry services will include the resumption of direct service from Hingham…
Back in school in person all week ‘awesome,’ says HHS senior prez
All students at Hull High School returned to school five days a week starting Monday, April 26, and guidance counselors…
Broad-based review of options for best use of schools gets underway
A public information campaign is being planned to share with school staff members, parents, and others in the community the…
Harbormaster sees busy waterways this season with boat sales booming
Harbormaster Kurt Bornheim is expecting another busy boating season, similar to last year’s when people took to their boats whenever…
Kenberma rainbow crosswalk gets green light for Pride Month in June
A rainbow crosswalk will be painted at the north-end intersection of Kenberma Street and Nantasket Avenue to celebrate Pride Month…
Death of beloved mother inspires her son to rally for a worthy cause
A Hull resident who has been deeply moved by his own experience and by the stories of others personally affected…
Football team falters but ends season with impressive record
Call it a bookend season for the Hull High School varsity football team. The Pirates dropped the first and last…
Meschino sets her sights on three bills promoting equity
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. …
New water system director offers operations update to selectmen
“The virtual floor” was given to the Weir River Water System’s managing director and superintendent, Russell Tierney, by Board of…
With new CDC advisory, rethinking of school safety protocols in order
Hull schools have implemented a heavy cleaning and disinfection routine since the beginning of the school year. A recent update…
No Place for Hate’s yard signs to fund a wider messaging plan
Permanent signs envisioned for four entrances to the town The Hull No Place for Hate Committee is selling yard signs featuring…
A high five for football team after a big win in Rochester
It took a while to confirm the opponent, but when the dust settled it was another convincing win for the…
With trips to Africa, Hull nonprofit enables area children to give back
Local woman founded group in effort to heal after loss of her young son Hull resident Mikey Walker founded the…
More liquor licenses could be on tap if TM article is approved
Town meeting voters will decide early next month whether to support a warrant article that would allow Hull to petition…
![State Police officers search Hull Bay for a man who disappeared after going into the water last Thursday. [Laure Howie photo]](https://thehulltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/search-boat-734x489.jpg "search boat")
April 15 disturbance call ends with man’s body found in bay
The body of a 41-year-old Hull man, who police say disappeared after going into Hull Bay late April 15 after…
New EDC members outline plans for boosting current, new business
Four new Economic Development Committee members were appointed by the Board of Selectmen this week and quickly made known their…
Meschino sets her sights on three bills promoting equity
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) this week highlighted three bills that are among her priorities for the current legislative session. …
ADL letter to town on holding TM on Sat. irks some officials
A letter to the town from the Anti-Defamation League, responding to a Hull resident’s concerns about the rescheduling of town…
Pool testing for virus at HHS gets good report from nurse
Pool testing for the coronavirus at Hull High School has proven to be a success so far, with more students…
Town mulls possible reopening of muni buildings in early June
Town officials are considering the best way to reopen Town Hall, the library, the senior center, and other municipal departments…
![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]](https://thehulltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Combers-Kelly-Hines-with-daughters-553x368.jpg "Combers Kelly Hines with daughters")
Longtime ‘Hull girl’ takes star turn in beachy sitcom titled ‘Combers’
Former longtime resident Kelly Hines, who says she will always be a “Hull girl,” is having her turn in the…
With a spurt in virus cases, Hull moves into the high-risk red zone
After remaining in the lower-risk coronavirus yellow zone for two weeks, the Hull was downgraded to the high-risk red category…
In the Sport-light By Alan McCall
Hull’s boys’ track team earns share of So. Shore League title It was supposed to be a rebuilding season for…
Shorelines April 2021
• DAR Good Citizens Award Celebrates local students. The Col. Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter of DAR honored four exceptional…
Falling school enrollment at core of school consolidation options
Consultants lead toward mixed-use plan Members of the Massachusetts Associations of Regional Schools Consulting Group team presented to the Board…
Hull youth sports get their turn in sport-light after a long year
The high school athletes have captured the lion’s share of attention over the past few weeks. This weekend the sport-light…
Pfizer vaccine trial data raise students’ hopes for normalcy
With the news that Pfizer’s vaccine is 100 percent effective in 12- to 15-year-old children, and the vaccine already approved…
PorchFest could make comeback after virus upended event last year
Planners monitoring health conditions Plans for a much-anticipated second annual Hull PorchFest and related events, featuring dozens of talented local…
Historical artifacts, dedication of streets for vets also on agenda
A wood carving and steering wheel from the steamship Mayflower of the former Nantasket Beach Steamship Co. will be on…
Local ferry, commuter rail service to be restored but at time yet TBD
The MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board voted on Monday to resume as soon as possible full subway and bus…
VHS expands horizons for those seeking a wide variety of courses
In a year when everything has changed, students still have a tried and tested course option VHS, or Virtual High…
After 30 years, Times cartoonist is still drawing and still winning raves
Hull native Peter Menice reflects on the art of putting ink, brush to paper For longtime Hull Times cartoonist Peter…
Town election set for May 22, with early-voting mail-in option
Hull’s annual town election has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 22, as allowed by Massachusetts officials due to the continuing…
Board back-and-forth ends with reduced capacity for the HRA lot
The Board of Selectmen this week approved a reduced-capacity opening of the Hull Redevelopment Authority’s parking areas for the coming…
Popularity of bike riding spurs move to install 3 repair stations
Bicycle repair stations will soon be installed at three locations around town. The project, funded by the Parks and Recreation…
Hull COA awarded a grant for ‘Living Your Best Life’ training
The Massachusetts Council on Aging recently offered grants through an open competitive application process to up to 30 councils on…
No Place for Hate discussion deferred as more info sought
A discussion on the status of the Hull No Place for Hate Committee, including its mission and structure, was postponed…
Pirates sail to big win here as seniors play final home game
It was the seniors’ last home game. So, the Hull Pirates made it a memorable one. Led by another suffocating…
Library launches new service – grab bag of selections for all ages
Do you miss browsing the shelves of the Hull Public Library? Tired of trying to come up with titles to…
In-home vaccination program is slowed by limited vaccine supply
The new Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination program offers in-home inoculations for individuals who cannot leave their homes for a vaccination appointment,…
Jimbo Leahy takes the prize for his work as a Marriott doorman
Lifelong Hull resident James Leahy, affectionately known as “Jimbo,” was honored this week by the American Hotel & Lodging Association…
John Koutrobis: In his two jobs, he shared important life lessons
Longtime teacher, onetime owner of Joseph’s Pizzeria recalled fondly For nearly four decades, John Koutrobis spent the school year in…
Virtual Shamrock Splash raises $50K for beaches’ free programs
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Virtual Shamrock Splash took place, as its title says, virtually only this year, but that…
Track teams are double trouble for So. Shore League opponents
Perhaps all the Hull High School Winter Track and Field team needed was some fresh air. The team’s indoor season…
Conference links HHS students, others on social justice issues
Members of Hull High School student government and the student group PRISM attended the 2021 Connections Conference for the first…
Jacobs students log a record in school’s yearly Read-a-thon
Students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School participated in the school’s 18th annual Read-a-thon event recently and raised a…
Meschino hails passage of bill revamping state’s climate laws
The Legislaure last week passed a sweeping climate measure, known as the Next Generation Climate Roadmap bill, which overhauls the…
Lawmakers extend voting options
The state Legislature earlier this month passed a measure extending mail-in voting and early voting options for elections held through…
Light Board votes to end lease of generators as of March 31
The contract for the temporary generators installed late last year to ensure Hull residents and businesses would not go without…
Two grants give COA a boost in efforts to transport, feed seniors
The awarding of two grants to the Council on Aging – one to provide much-needed transportation to Hull’s seniors and…
Virus cases dip, vaccinations up, but health official urges caution
In a COVID-19 update this week, Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan reiterated to residents and the schools the importance of…
Vaccination rate for teachers, other school staff nears 100%
A collaborative effort between the Manet Community Health Center in Hull and the Hull Public Schools has meant that about…
Atlantic Ave. rehab entering a critical permit-review phase
A major “hurdle” looms for a sweeping reconstruction of Atlantic Avenue, from Nantasket Avenue to the Cohasset town line, Town…
Pirates were the better team, but were no match vs. Norwell
There is a cruelty in sports that, at times, the better team does not win the game. The Hull High…
Board of Selectmen backs change to gender-neutral wording for itself
Town meeting delayed to Sat., May 8 A majority of the Board of Selectmen members support changing its name to…
T to hold 3 virtual meetings on its fare transformation program
Three virtual public meetings are scheduled for this month regarding the MBTA’s Fare Transformation program and upgrades to its sales network. In the future,…
Wastewater treatment plant in line for flood protection with state $$$
Plans to build a berm around the Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility at 1111 Nantasket Ave. to protect the plant from…
College-prep test changes a boon, HHS counselors, students report
Scholastic aptitude testing, or SAT, started last weekend, and Hull High School guidance counselors as well as a student leader…
COVID-19 shadows debate on MCAS waiver for Hull students
The School Committee, after a lengthy discussion, agreed this week to back a resolution in favor of exempting students across…
With a tinge of sadness, a rite of spring – March Madness – begins
During this very week last year, the unimaginable decision was made to cancel the NCAA men’s basketball (and women’s) basketball…
Freshmen class president deems return to school ‘better … overall’
Hull High School’s ninth-graders returned to in-person classes on Monday, and, despite some minor challenges, freshman class president Ruby Schultz…
State’s report card on schools shows HHS is holding its own
COVID-19 a factor in the findings Hull High School received a passing grade on this year’s Massachusetts Department of Elementary…
Federal agents swoop down on Hull home, nab resident for fraud
A Hull resident said it was like watching an old TV episode of “S.W.A.T.” as nearly a dozen law enforcement…
![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]](https://thehulltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/063-Nancy-hhs-768x512.jpg "063 – Nancy – hhs")
How a ship named Nancy found her way to final resting place here
With great hope, each new ship that slid down the ways of a bustling early 20th-century shipyard and out to…
On virus-fighting front, schools appear to be making headway
School Superintendent Judith Kuehn and the school nurses reported at this week’s meeting of the School Committee that the first…
One term in, Patenaude will not seek re-election to School Com
When Lucas Patenaude announced recently that he will not be running for another term on the School Committee, he described…
After public weighs in on HRA lot, BOS puts off talk of parking bans
Resident/business ‘feedback’ strong Strong interest in a recent decision by the Board of Selectmen to continue the summertime parking restrictions…
Making the Grade
Hull schools set impressive record when it comes to COVID-19 control It’s easy to think of a coronavirus case in…
Spring is near, and local teams to take the field, play (foot)ball
At the college level, spring football is commonplace, a time when teams fine-tune their rosters in preparation for the real…
100 days of school at Jacobs assumes special significance
Students at the Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School celebrated their 100th day in school this past Tuesday. While the 100th-day…
Anonymous donor steps up with matching grant to fix welcome sign
The town may soon have a new “Welcome to Hull” sign installed on George Washington Boulevard, thanks to the generosity…
Extension on outdoor seating cheers local restaurant owners
Hull restaurant owners, gearing up for what they hope will be a very busy season, received some good news this…
Major federal grant to aid Hull in reducing losses due to storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hull a $388,375 grant to upgrade the Hull Water Pollution Control Facility,…
Public forum set for April 14 on plan for med-mal/pot grow site
A long-awaited public meeting on Latitude 42’s controversial proposal to repurpose the former aquarium building at 120 Nantasket Ave. into…
In a major move, HHS freshmen to return to school 4 days a week
A plan is in place to return all ninth-grade students at Hull High School to four days a week of…
State rehab grant to be a boon for Anastos Corner, local eatery
Hull has been awarded a $29,000 Shared Streets and Spaces grant from the state Department of Transportation to fund long-awaited…
Best use of schools study to be revisited, says superintendent
School Committee member David Twombly this week urged that a study on the best educational use of the town’s school…
![Hull Health Director Joyce Sullivan, RN, pictured at one of the drive-through flu vaccine clinics that she organized and administered for Hull residents last September. [P. Abbate photo]](https://thehulltimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Joyce-Sullivan-9-2020-PAbbate-768x512.jpg "Joyce Sullivan -9-2020 – PAbbate")
Health officials, others redouble efforts to get residents vaccinated
Hull Public Health Director Joyce Sullivan has serious concerns that, effective March 1, the state will no longer provide local…
Dune restoration, building of new ramp at A St. set to start
The town will soon begin the restoration of the primary dune and the construction of a new handicap-accessible ramp at…
For HHS freshmen, it’s back to school – four days a week
Beginning March 8, all Hull High School freshmen will be returning to classes four days a week despite the concerns…
In shadow of power outages, board mulls generators’ cost
How to pay for potential temporary or permanent generators to ensure that Hull homeowners, tenants, and businesses do not find…
Pooled virus testing to begin for eighth-, ninth-graders in March
Hull Public Schools will be piloting COVID-19 pooled testing for grades eight and nine, with a targeted start date of…
HLM’s exploration of soap ads highly relevant amid pandemic
This virtual exhibit captures a time when advances in print journalism, an emerging advertising industry, and a growing concern for…
Hull High School Honor Roll Term 2
Seniors High Honors: Kayla Chenette, Maeve Donohue, Bianca Foresta, Robert Hunter, John Meagher, Jacob Rickard, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski Honors:…
HHS music teacher trumpets senior student’s musical skills
This is Maeve Donohue’s senior year at Hull High School, and what a year she has had, musically speaking. She…
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HULL, MA SECOND TERM HONOR ROLL 2020-2021
GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS: Ava Beaumier, Meghan Duran, Pixiana Dyer, Libby Harper, Grace Kiley, Jackson Nunes, Lilyan Nunes, Jacob…
Indoor Track team’s meets set to begin in two weeks – outdoors
It will look a bit different this season, but the starting gun will go off for the Hull High School…
As tax season nears, lawmaker argues against tax on PPP money
A South Shore state senator is co-sponsoring a bill to ensure that federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) money is not…
A primer on filling out the census and why it’s important to do so
The town of Hull mails out the Annual Street Listing Forms (Census) to each household every year. Residents are urged…
Ten Hull High School students have been sworn into the Hull branch of National Honor Society.
The Feb. 11 ceremony was much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, and only those necessary to the…
Hull woman a leader in push for passage of a ‘lifesaver’ of a bill
Costly treatment for childhood illness now covered by new state legislation Hull resident Jennifer Whelan became involved with the New…
Town hits ‘sweet spot’ with boost in $43.6M budget for fiscal 2022
In a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Board this week, Town Manager Philip Lemnios presented…
Hull-based contractor discovers new use for his skill with concrete
Hullonian Peter Somers, a longtime contractor, recently announced a new dimension to his work – teaching others. At Peter Somers…
Plan to upgrade Route 3A area on path toward implementation
A $15.3 million improvement project that would encompass a stretch along the Route 3A, Hingham Rotary, and Summer Street corridor…
BOS reinstates tightened bans on parking for summer season
Expanded outdoor dining to continue The Board of Selectmen, on a 3-2 vote, decided to extend on a permanent basis…
‘Play ball!’ Words not heard in a long time to sound again
It’s a phrase that all athletes love to hear: Play ball! On Monday, that’s what Hull High School student-athletes will…
Amid pandemic, a new process for licensing dogs starting April 1
The 2021 dog licensing period will begin on April 1 and end on March 31, 2022. Due to the COVID-19…
Local lawmakers update district on vaccine, constituent services
State Rep. Joan Meschino, of Hull, and Sen. Patrick O’Connor, of Weymouth, said during a legislative update to their South…
WINNER, WINNER, SCHOONER’S DINNER.
For the past two weeks our Super Bowl contest was in full swing, attracting dozens of entries. The winner, Lorna…
In tough times for schools, bravery of School Committee commendable
Nearly six months ago, the Hull School Committee faced a difficult choice: whether or not to start the year in…
Coast Guard boathouse’s stay in Hull over, with move to Chatham
A yearlong court battle has ended with the removal of a historic Coast Guard boathouse that Hull marina owner Mike…
Library director closes the book on a long, distinguished career
During his nearly 34 years as director of the Hull Public Library, Daniel Johnson has most enjoyed welcoming patrons to…
With CPC vote this week, plan to revive playground on way to TM
A plan to restore the deteriorating Hampton Circle playground won unanimous approval at the Feb. 1 meeting of the Community…
When it comes to a return of school sports, it’s still time-out
The tug between the Hull school administration and those in town who want the return of high school and youth…
EDC, other leaders eyeing plan for Paragon site, with attention on scale
Town officials have begun informally reviewing a major mixed-use development plan for a parcel of land adjoining the Paragon Boardwalk…
A loyal few take the plunge
As frigid ocean waves battered the shore, a few intrepid souls happily jumped into the sea this past weekend in…
Pandemic could cloud outlook for Hull’s busy summer season
Board chair urges advance planning The chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen issued a cautionary note at this week’s board…
Buttonwood to host Feb. 12 event on a puzzling medical syndrome
Buttonwood Books and Toys and the Massachusetts Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association will welcome Tracie White, Ronald…
Consensus emerging to proceed with repairs to 1903 water tower
Citizens’ petition asks for TM approval A Hull Historical Commission virtual public forum this week drew strong participation as well…
Backers of name change for BOS hoping for a win at town meeting
For the second time in three years, town meeting will consider a warrant article aimed at changing the Board of…
Four-day in-person learning at HHS has its backers, doubters
The Hull School Committee has implemented a phased plan to bring back more students for in-person learning four days a…
As in-person learning advances, teachers raise concerns on timing
Hull Public Schools administrators are moving forward with plans to slowly but steadily increase in-person learning for middle school and…
HHS forum to open the door to debate on rehab of water tower
By Dennis Riley The Hull Historical Commission will hold a public forum this Tuesday, Feb. 2, to see if there…
Light board to consider cost of rented vs. purchased generators
The Hull Municipal Light Plant is paying $850,000 from its emergency reserve fund to rent and operate the five diesel…
C Note aims for high note once virus lifts and the club can reopen
Since the disheartening news last March that the C Note was closing its doors due to the effect of the…
Jan 28 At the Library
At the Library Compiled by Anne Masland February, the shortest month of the year, offers two holidays to celebrate. The…
HHS student leaders eager for a return to traditional activities
Grades for the first semester at Hull High School close Friday, and although HHS presidents think the first half of the…
Meschino announces office hours for Feb. will be conducted virtually
State Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host virtual office hours throughout the month of February. The office hours will be…
Brady or Mahomes? Winner will get $100 gift card for Schooners
When I think of Tom Brady and Super Bowls, I am reminded of the annual scene when dad gathers the…
Prospects for vaccine inoculation improving, town manager reports
Local pharmacy to be administration site Town Manager Philip Lemnios this week promised a “much more dynamic environment” for inoculating…
On-and-off sports schedule begs question: Will spring bring a start?
We are halfway through what would have been the high school and youth sports winter season. At this time, I…
From amusements to apartments, century-plus of fun may be ending
A developer’s plan to attach Paragon Park’s name to a proposed five-story apartment complex at 197 Nantasket Ave. – currently…
Owner of Jo’s dismisses rumors of a closure; says it’s temporary only
Rumors floating around town that Jo’s Nautical Bar is closing permanently are unfounded, according to Stephanie Aprea, who co-owns the…
Aptly named as an eatery here, SandBar aiming to open in May
A new family-style SandBar restaurant, featuring American fare and live music, is expected to open in May at the former…
HHS student grades experience of remote learning; gives it high mark
After multiple students tested positive for the coronavirus, Hull High School reverted to fully remote learning for two weeks. Before…
‘Select board’? Or ‘town council’? BoS mulls move to gender neutrality
A long-held tradition in Hull, one that refers to the town’s Board of Selectmen in a very gender-specific way, could…
Historical commission backs funding water tower rehab through a TM vote
The Hull Historical Commission is requesting that an article be included in the May 3 annual town meeting warrant to…
Residents urge CPC to act on restoring Hampton playground
he Hampton Circle Playground has long been in disrepair, and at a Community Preservation Committee meeting earlier this week, a…
Sweeping climate change bill gets go-ahead on Beacon Hill
On Monday of this week, both chambers of the Legislature approved breakthrough climate legislation that overhauls the state’s climate laws,…
On tiny site in town’s Hull Village, microfarm having macrosuccess
Judging from the success of the town’s Peterson Microfarm when other small businesses are fighting for their commercial lives amid…
Town’s public health chief to notify residents about vaccine
Hull’s public health director, Joyce Sullivan, this week provided assurances that town residents will be informed through social media, Hull…
Virus-test center in place; schools look to resume in-person learning
A new coronavirus testing site at the Hull Manet Community Health Center is now offering tests for members of the…
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New Paragon Boardwalk could open in late Spring
When the new family-friendly Paragon Boardwalk opens later this year at 197 Nantasket Ave., two of the five recycled shipping…
Football’s Wild Card weekend now taking on superior qualities
I am a sports traditionalist. If something is working and has been for years, just leave it alone. So, when…
Meal kits being assembled to help stretch food dollars
Hull’s volunteer emergency response coordinator, Craig Wolfe, The Village Market, Dennis Zaia, and other concerned Hull citizens are making available…
Wellspring food truck to roll into town; will address food insecurity
Service agency joins forces with HPS Wellspring Multi-Service Center is partnering with the Hull Public Schools to start a year-round…
HHS student club praised for its community service efforts
Project Humanitarian Involvement, or PHI, a Hull High School student club, continues the work of helping those in need despite…
At The Library
The Hull Public Library has several new children’s picture books to read with your young ones on chilly winter days,…
Open space plan, delay in review of pot dispensary top BoS agenda
By Carol Britton Meyer A finalized draft of a 291-page Open Space and Recreation Plan presented to the Board…
Hull’s famous fort the setting for Quincy man’s declaration of love
By Victoria Dolan After a cancelled Jamaica trip, a Quincy man used his art skills to propose to his…
For Boston sports teams in 2020, wrong kind of hits kept on coming
Last week we learned that a legendary Boston sports figure was moving on when it was announced that Zdeno Chara…
Synchronous learning is earning some minuses among students
Synchronous learning, which involves placing remote students on a video call, learning the same lesson at the same time as…
Slots still open at Wellspring for adult learners for next semester
Space is still available at Wellspring Multi-Service Center’s Adult Learning Program for the upcoming winter/spring semester, which starts in February.…
Hull records ‘biggest increase’ in virus cases since outbreak began
covidHull remains in the high-risk red zone for coronavirus cases, with the Board of Health tracking 51 new cases reported…
Virus outbreak in 7 HHS students prompts move to remote model
Hull High School went to a fully remote model on Wednesday after seven positive student coronavirus cases were reported. School…
Selectmen mull continuing rules on parking, granting residents stickers
parking A motion by Selectman John Reilly to extend, on a permanent basis throughout town, parking restrictions that benefit residents…
1/11 Preservation Com to hear requests for funds for public benefits plans
Next Monday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m., proponents have been invited to present their projects remotely to the Community Preservation…
Boardwalk could be joined by major mixed-use development
Developer planning housing, retail, and more for key beachfront parcel By Carol Britton Meyer Paragon Boardwalk venue. “This will start…
July – December 2020 in review
JULY On July 1, Massachusetts reported 261 new cases of COVID-19. Hull’s total number of cases since Jan. 1 was…
Term 2 Honor Roll
Seniors – High Honors: Maeve Donohue, John Meagher, Jacob Rickard, Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski. Honors: Hayden Anastos, Siobhan Burke, Jenna…
On the dawn of new year, gallery to mount ‘New Beginnings’ show
Scituate’s Front Street Art Gallery will feature the appropriately titled “New Beginnings” next month, a show that welcomes 2021 with…
Nantasket Sweets by Swedes, a Swedish candy store, opened on December 24th, with their goal to “bring magic to Hull.”
Opening of new candy store brings a sweet spot to Hull Nantasket Sweets by Swedes, a Swedish candy store, opened on…
School winter sports called off as town remains in the red zone
Controversy continues to swirl as School Com backs superintendent By a 4-1 vote earlier this week, the School Committee upheld School…
2020 to live in sports history as the year a virus ended a season
Each year it is a challenge for me to select the top 10 sports stories of the year. This year…
HHS student leaders looking toward new, better year ahead
The end of the year usually marks a time for change, soon-to-be-broken resolutions, and hopes for the coming 12 months.…
January – June 2020 Year in Review
JANUARY It was a year in which nothing happened in its usual manner and most things happened anyway. On Jan.…
Police pursuit of a man into Hull ends on beach; 11 charges lodged
A man from Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood was arrested on numerous charges after driving away from a police officer and leading…
To brighten their days, lift spirits, HHS students head for the doors
So far in this most unusual school year, faculty members at Hull High School have given their all to boost…
HHS musicians excel at auditions; to do their school proud at festival
Three of Hull High School’s music students recently auditioned, virtually, for the Southeastern District Senior Music Festival. After about a…
Members of HHS honor society not above aiding those in need
The Hull High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) deserves honors for having discovered a multitude of ways…
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Restaurateurs open their hearts, kitchens with holiday meals galore
Nearly 100 volunteers packed up more than 500 seafood and turkey holiday meals generously prepared by Jake’s Seafood Restaurant and…
On season’s darkest days, contest lights up town, awards its winners
This past Sunday afternoon several excited Hull families stopped by Weinberg’s to pick up a “Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright” map and…
In a twist on an old Xmas story, students stage streaming show
The figurative curtain goes up this weekend on the Hull Theatre Arts Program’s virtual presentation of “A Christmas Carol: A…
Advocates for ferry/bus service ‘toast’ the T’s decision to back off
But reductions in schedules in the offing About 50 Save the Ferry subscribers shared in a virtual “toast” Monday night…
With spike in virus cases, Hull sets a record for first half of this month
During an update this week on the coronavirus pandemic, Hull Board of Health Director Joyce Sullivan had some sobering news…
It Takes a Village Library (playing on Hilary Clinton’s best-seller: “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”)
In new column, library staff flags new books and its other offerings As Hull Public Library staff members, we would…
School chief’s plan to cancel sports for the winter sparks heated debate
School Com punts, delays final decision School Superintendent Judith Kuehn’s decision to cancel winter sports, announced at Monday’s remote School…
HHS senior president spearheads a campaign to save winter sports
Despite community support and a petition filed by Hull High School senior class president Ben Olivieri, winter sports are currently on…
Senior center’s donation program relies on ‘secret’ Santas to assist
In an effort to bring holiday cheer to seniors this season, the Anne M. Scully Senior Center is helping put…
New virus testing site in Hingham open to Hull residents as of today
A new indoor coronavirus testing site for adults and children opens this Thursday in Hingham to provide swab tests to…
‘Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright’ – an effort to light up the town for the holidays
Hull resident Lili Hedrick is hoping that as many fellow Hullonians as possible will decorate and light up their homes…
HHS Theatre Arts to debut play about Scrooge in time for Xmas
The Hull High School Theatre Arts students will be streaming a broadcast of their version of Philip Grecian’s “A Christmas…
Hull woman helps seniors bring to life their treasured memories
The Hull Living Treasures Project, created by resident Anne Cruse, gives interested senior citizens an opportunity to record their life…
Commuters hopeful after T delays move to cut ferry, bus, rail options
ilA decision on whether to make service cuts in the MBTA public transportation system, including the possible elimination of the…
Town tests temporary generators, and they prove they can do the job
Five temporary generators rented by the Hull Municipal Light Plant to ensure that residents stay warm this winter during any…
Sports writer turned Sermonator opines on meaning of Christmas
With the decision on whether there will be winter sports in Hull this season not expected until after the Times…
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HULL, MA FIRST TERM HONOR ROLL 2020-2021
GRADE 6 – HIGH HONORS: Pixiana Dyer, Libby Harper, Lilyan Nunes, Jacob Parks, Nathaniel Tiani; HONORS: Bruno Andrews-Mundo, Ava Beaumier,…
Heavily traveled Hingham roadway on the way to major improvements
The stretch of Hingham roadway that traverses Route 3A, the Rotary, and Summer Street is slated for a redesign that…
Town looks to Scituate in naming Hull’s new elder services director
Scituate Council on Aging coordinator Lisa Thornton has been chosen from a pool of more than 40 candidates to fill…
School leaders yet to decide if Hull teams will get in the game
The area high school and youth winter sports season will officially begin a week from Monday. However, for now the…
Without the usual pageantry, HHS crowns a homecoming king, queen
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Hull High School still had a homecoming – of sorts. Although the traditional homecoming dance and…
With Stretch Food Budget effort, Wellspring sponsors food tasting
As part of its Stretch Your Food Budget effort, Wellspring Multi-Service Center will hold a free tasting of macaroni and…
Watershed Assn. annual meeting to focus on Weir River’s resources
Hingham assumed control over the Weir River Water System this summer during drought conditions that left the Weir River dry…
December just beginning, and holiday displays lighting up town
Although the holiday season is just beginning, Hull families are already starting to decorate their houses. Kenny Paul has been…
Selectmen reorganize; vote to seek virus-related federal reimbursement
A reconstituted Board of Selectmen was the order of the day at the board’s June 25 meeting following the town…
Puppeteer, story time for kids on library’s summer schedule
The Hull Public Library this week announced two upcoming summertime programs. Four consecutive Wednesdays, July 8-29, with puppeteer Leigh Baltzer. The program will be held…
Horsing Around
The recently restored Roman Chariot was installed back on the platform of the vintage Paragon Carousel this week just in…
BEST OF THE BEST
Outstanding Female Athlete Lauren Anastos is surrounded by her family as they pose before her impressive array or trophies and…
An explainer on how virus stats could be misleading for residents
The following statement regarding disclosure of statistics on coronavirus cases in Hull was submitted by Town Manager Phil Lemnios. The…
Sewing face masks proves to be a labor of love for local women
Hull resident Tami Petrocelli, who has enjoyed sewing since she was a child, is putting her skills to good use…
Nantasket Beach parking lots to close Friday, April 3, governor orders
The Nantasket Beach Reservation parking lots, owned by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, will be closed as of…
In the spirit of togetherness, families filling their days with unexpected joys
In the midst of social distancing precautions and the closure of the town’s schools and playgrounds due to the coronavirus…
After outage, town mulls options for replacing faulty power lines
Hull officials say they are exploring legal options in an effort to prod National Grid to replace two aging power…
Pick of the Litter: Finn
This week at Hull Seaside Animal Rescue we are proud to introduce Finn, a 2-year-old male cat who is looking…
Carousel, a storied landmark here, needs, deserves financial support
Few communities are fortunate enough to feature a landmark as unique as the Paragon Carousel. Few landmarks are linked as…
Carousel, once a ‘joyful corner’ of Hull, is now shrouded in darkness
The lights on the Paragon Carousel are out because there is not enough money to pay the electricity bill that…
Library shuttered until April 6
The Hull Pubic Library will be closed to the public until Monday, April 6. All borrowed items from Hull’s or…
Bogdan seeking election to Hull Housing Authority
Kathleen Bogdan has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Hull Housing Authority in the upcoming town election on…
In the Sport-light
In the darkness of virus, hope for Hull sports springs eternal It’s ironic that this column is entitled “In the Sport-light.”…
In these stay-at-home days, how about a delivery of ice cream?
As we spend more time in our homes with family these days, an indulgence associated with summertime on Nantasket Beach…
Annual beach grass planting is cancelled; individual planting OK
The town of Hull is cancelling its annual spring beach grass planting event on Saturday, March 21. No make-up date…
Hull’s schools navigating through ‘trying times,’ superintendent says
While closing Hull Public Schools for two weeks was the right decision at the time, Acting School Superintendent Judith Kuehn…
Fire, police departments at the ready to keep themselves, residents safe
Fire Chief Christopher Russo and Police Chief John Dunn, like other town officials, are finding ways to deal with the…
Eighth-grader finds inspiration as an ambassador from Hull
Memorial Middle School teachers and administrators recently selected eighth-grader Connor Hipp to serve as Hull’s 2020 Project 351 ambassador to…
With spirit and grit, Hull residents, businesses meeting the challenge
Town rallying with food, funds for needy From preparing meals for schoolchildren while the Hull Public Schools are closed to…
Viewpoint us apart as we cope with crisis
I’m pretty sure there is only one thing on everyone’s mind these days, or many things that all have to…
Chamber sets up website page to aid eateries with new options
Restaurants can post take-out menus The Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce is inviting all the restaurants in town, whether members…
In keeping with ‘social distancing,’ town limits access to its buildings
In an effort to protect town employees and residents during the coronavirus crisis, a public access restriction has been put…
In biblical story, a lesson that teaches: ‘This too shall pass’
One day, King Solomon decided to humble Benaiah ben Yehoyada, his most trusted minister. He said to him: “Benaiah, there…
Hull woman paying it back by running in marathon for MGH
Hull resident Lisa Sestito will run in the 124th Boston Marathon on April 20 as part of the Massachusetts General…
Skateboard park could be in Hull’s future if TM approves
The possibility of a skateboard park on what was Paragon Park’s go-cart area could emerge as a major focal point…
Remembering Bobby Spitz: Hull Kid who set an example
Hull Kid has long been a label put on a Hull High School student-athlete who illustrates the passion, motivation, talent,…
At busy meeting, School Com mulls budgets, building repairs and more
From congratulating Hull students who achieved perfect scaled MCAS scores and hearing budget presentations to listening to updates on the…
For Earth Day, garden club asks residents to ‘clean up their corner’
In celebration of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, the Hull Garden Club is organizing a “Clean Your Corner” community event. “The…
Boathouse owner says town ‘stalling’ on permitting him to save structure
The owner of a historic Coast Guard boathouse in Hull said he is prepared to raze the building if he…
Talks continue as repair of dune on Beach Ave. nears final stage
A much-debated plan to fill in a gap in the dune along a stretch of Beach Avenue could be accomplished…
Water-focused program touts uses of rain barrels, composters
Declaring this the year to capture free rainwater from one’s roof and to make free “black gold” compost from kitchen…
Visual – and vital – history that is Fort Revere’s is worth preserving
Fort Revere Park is many things. It is a place of enjoyment for residents of Hull and surrounding communities. It…
MMS placed on lockdown after empty bullet casing discovered
An empty bullet shell casing discovered by a school janitor prompted a brief lockdown of Hull’s Memorial Middle School on…
