Cohasset Anchor

12/17/2025

🏀 The Cohasset girls basketball team gave it a good fight in its season opener against Duxbury Friday night at home, more details and photos from the game below ⬇️

December 17, 2025 Story and photos by William Wassersug

12/16/2025

🚒 The Public Safety Facilities Working Group (PSFWG) is currently reviewing options to improve emergency response while keeping costs in check. One major consideration is whether to build a Fire Substation at 135 King Street at the same time as the new Police Station—or to defer construction until later.

Learn more below ⬇️

December 15, 2025 Submitted by the Public Safety Facilities Working Group

12/15/2025

🚨 A Massachusetts jury found Brian Walshe – the Cohasset man accused of killing his wife, Ana, in early 2023 – guilty of first-degree murder today, Dec. 15. The trial took place in Norfolk Superior Court, with jury deliberations beginning last Friday afternoon.

Walshe now faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Sentencing is scheduled for this Wednesday, when victim impact statements will be read, according to published reports.

More details below ⬇️

December 15, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer

12/12/2025

🚨 The Cohasset Police Department, Cohasset MA is proud to share a heartfelt expression of gratitude to Sigrid and Bill Burnett for their extraordinary generosity in donating a new, hand-carved sign for our headquarters at 62 Elm Street.

This remarkable piece was crafted by Cohasset’s own master signmaker, David Hassan of Hassan Sign, whose craftsmanship has long been admired across our community.

December 12, 2025 Submitted by Cohasset Police Department

12/11/2025

✨🎶 Remember that one holiday outing that made the whole season feel magical? Here it is! Join South Shore Conservatory for South Shore Holiday Pops, featuring the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, December 14, 3 pm, at the Scituate Center for the Performing Arts, as they bring the joy of the season to life with holiday favorites such as Sleigh Ride, Hanukkah Festival Overture, and Winter Wonderland. You may even see a special jolly visitor!

🎟️ Tickets at https://give.sscmusic.org/south-shore-holiday-pops.

*Sponsored by South Shore Conservatory

12/09/2025

👯‍♀️ Experience the magic of the holiday season with the South Shore Ballet Theatre’s fabulous Nutcracker performances, featuring gifted young dancers in three unforgettable shows.

December 13th at 1pm and 5pm
December 14th at 1pm

Get your tickets below!

December 9, 2025 Submitted by Holly Hess

12/09/2025

🎄✨ The 5th Annual South Shore Merry Market is happening this Sunday, Dec. 14 from 10–4 at the The Red Lion Inn Barn!

🛍️ Shop 60+ local makers
🎅 Santa photos
🎶 Live music
🎨 Kids’ activities & crafts
☕ Hot cocoa, cider & treats

🌟 Plus, a special Kid Zone with kid vendors, letters to Santa, hair tinsel, and more holiday fun.

❤️ Proceeds support A Place to Rise and families in need across the South Shore. Click below for ticket details 🎟️

December 9, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer

12/08/2025

👏🏈Congratulations tp the CHS Football Team! 👏🏈

Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, the No. 1 ranked Skippers (11-2) knocked off previously undefeated No. 2 Amesbury 22-14 to win their first title since 2021.

Click below for more photos, quotes and details from the game!

December 8, 2025 Story and photos by William Wassersug

12/05/2025

🎄 The Cohasset Village Fair is THIS Saturday!
A perfect day of food, music, and holiday cheer around the Common.

✨ Start your morning:
🥞 Pancake & sausage breakfast at St. Anthony’s (9–10:30am)
🅿️ Free parking at St. Anthony’s

🍽️ Tasty stops around town:
🍩 Cinnamon buns at First Parish
🇬🇷 Greek pastries at the Community Center
🍲 Clam chowder at Second Congregational
🥣 Lemon soup & spanikopita at Panagia Greek Orthodox (inside Community Center)
🌭 Homemade soups, chilis & kids’ hot dog lunch at St. Stephen’s

🎶 Live holiday music:
🎵 Thirsty Boots Band at St. Stephen’s
🎺 Rusty Skippers on the Common
🎤 Wi******er Chamber Singers at Second Congregational

🎁 Shop for gifts, stock up on treats, and soak in all the Christmas spirit.

December 3, 2025 by Liz Woodard

12/05/2025

Congratulations to the Cohasset High School Football Team! State Champions!! Win vs Amesbury 22-14. Let’s Go!

12/02/2025

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