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🌱 Patch AM: How a fake junk hauler allegedly targeted Hingham’s Linden Ponds
Spotted on the Hingham calendar: BIG BIG Designer Floor Sample Event!!

Morning Hingham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a fake junk hauler allegedly targeted Hingham’s Linden Ponds
- How a Kraken star’s Hingham roots shaped his off-ice talents
Also on today's calendar: BIG BIG Designer Floor Sample Event!! and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hinghamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Hinghamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy and windy, temps: high: 49, low: 21.
- Monday: Sunny, windy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man charged for allegedly stealing from Hingham senior living complex (boston.com) — Hingham residents at Linden Ponds should know a Marshfield man has been charged after police say he entered unlocked apartments, allegedly stole a resident’s credit card, and posed as a junk removal worker and rideshare driver. He pleaded not guilty in Hingham District Court, is being held on $10,000 bail, and is due back Jan. 13 as police continue investigating and seek tips.
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• It's Kraken Holiday Gift Time (nhl.com) — One Kraken player’s holiday wish list comes with a fun local twist: center Matty Beniers once helped his Broadway-trained mom teach children’s drama workshops in their hometown of Hingham. The story imagines playful, personalized gifts for several Seattle Kraken players, from Batman gear to a wheel of Parmesan, while highlighting Beniers’ early acting experience and potential TV cameo dreams.
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📸 Around Hingham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hingham
★ Featured events ★
- BIG BIG Designer Floor Sample Event!!
Ethan Allen, 840 Willard St, Quincy
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Sam Luke Chase
Alma Nove , 22 Shipyard Dr , Hingham
1:00 pm - Planning Board
Hingham, MA Calendar , 210 Central St , Hingham
7:00 pm - Stand Up, Speak Out Hingham Square
Square Cafe Hingham , 150 North St , Hingham
10:30 am - Christmas Day - Town Offices Closed
Hingham, MA Calendar Hingham, MA 02043 - Dr. Rosie Stuffy Vet Clinic | Ages 4+
Whiton Room , 66 Leavitt Street , Hingham
1:00 pm - Teen Buttonmaking: Open Hour
Activity Room , 66 Leavitt Street , Hingham
4:30 pm - Stand Up, Speak Out Hingham Square
Square Cafe Hingham , 150 North St , Hingham
10:30 am
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
📣 Hingham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tween Book Box Pickup
Tufts Library , 46 Broad Street , Weymouth
10:00 am - Annual Swinglebells Fundraiser Workout
Vitamin Sea Brewing , 30 Moore Rd , Weymouth
10:30 am - Drop-In Tech Help
Paul Pratt Memorial Library , 35 Ripley Road , Cohasset
10:30 am - Christmas with Elvis !
Cubist Circle , 625 Washington St , Weymouth
7:00 pm - Alex Cohen Acoustic: The Sports Emporium
The Sports Emporium , 230 Bridge St , Weymouth
4:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Hingham PatchAM possible:
- Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers — (617) 338-7400
We always offer free resources & consults for injury victims - Dogtopia of Norwell — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness - First West Edge, LLC — (781) 210-9238
We aim to please and guarantee successful results! - CPC Painting — (781) 660-3695
Paint and general construction work
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Linden Ponds —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
- The Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Derby St Shoppes in Hingham. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hingham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hull
- Donations sought to help Hull families stretch their food budget all year long (hulltimes.com)
- ‘There Is No Place Like Hull' adopted as new slogan to promote town to visitors (hulltimes.com)
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Bright decorating contest returns for its sixth year (hulltimes.com)
Norwell
- NVNA and Hospice Rebrands as Croí Health (pinehills.com)
Ok Hingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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