9/11 Survivor Tale: Escaping the South Tower

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Hingham Couple Shares South Tower Survival Story for 25th Anniversary

Tom Donnelly, who escaped the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and his wife Laura reflect on survival, community, and what 'never forget' means. Their personal accounts—an oral history and emails from that day—are published in the Hingham Anchor on the 25th anniversary.

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Hingham Fire Department to Host 25th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony

Town officials and residents are scheduled to gather on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Fire Headquarters on Main Street to honor the lives lost, remember first responders, and reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11.

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HMC and Untold Brewing Host Season Finale Making Waves Beer Garden

Untold Brewing and the Hingham Maritime Center will host the final Making Waves Waterfront Beer Garden of the season on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Barnes Wharf, featuring live music from The Naked Bull Trio and food by Just the Dip.

Untold Brewing

Annual Hingham Harborwomen Fundraiser to Support Girls Hockey Team

The Hingham Harborwomen Boosters will host their annual fundraiser on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Hingham Community Center, featuring auctions, live music by Joe McDonough, and refreshments. Tickets are $100 per person and available via Venmo RSVP.

Hingham Harborwomen Boosters

South Shore Stars Hosts 11th Annual Fore Stars Golf Tournament

South Shore Stars will hold its 11th Annual FORE STARS Golf Tournament on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at South Shore Country Club in Hingham to raise funds for regional family and youth programming.

South Shore Chamber of Commerce

Knights of Columbus Host Evening 9/11 Memorial at Larry Veling Field

The Knights of Columbus Reverend E.J. Matthews Council #5989 will conduct a public 9/11 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Larry Veling Field to honor fallen first responders and victims.

Town of Hingham

School Building Committee Reviews Foster Elementary Construction Work

The School Building Committee met virtually on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM to review construction punchlist items, warranty repairs, and Phase 3 site improvements for the William L. Foster Elementary School project.

Town of Hingham

School Committee Policy Subcommittee Examines Student Policies

The Hingham School Committee Policy Subcommittee convened on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM to review district transportation regulations, non-resident student admission guidelines, and updates under the Protect Act.

Town of Hingham

Hingham Board of Assessors Meets to Review Warrants and Abatements

The Hingham Board of Assessors met on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Town Hall to process administrative warrants and hold an executive session on real estate tax abatements.

Town of Hingham

Hingham Democratic Town Committee Convenes at Hingham Public Library

Members of the Hingham Democratic Town Committee met on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Whiton Room of the Hingham Public Library for their monthly organizational session.

Hingham Public Library

Hingham High School Announces Senior Privileges and Parking Rules

In morning notices distributed on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Hingham High School administrators informed students that close parking permits have been assigned and made senior privilege registration forms available in the main office.

Hingham Public Schools

Hingham Public Library Holds Music & Movement for Young Children

The Hingham Public Library held its Music & Movement program for children ages four and under on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the library's Whiton Room.

Hingham Public Library

River Rock Music Festival Brings Live Bands to Weir River Farm

Scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Weir River Farm, Friendship Home's sixth annual festival will feature seven musical acts, local food trucks, and family activities to benefit disability respite care services.

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Hingham Memorial Bell Tower Offers English Change Ringing Lessons

Beginning Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Hingham Memorial Bell Tower will host weekly lessons teaching community members the traditional English art of coordinated tower bell change ringing.

Hingham Anchor

Select Board Backs Plymouth River School Basketball Court Project

On September 9, 2026, the Select Board approved an agreement with LKB Engineering to design and permit the complete reconstruction of the town-owned basketball court and pavilion at Plymouth River School.

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