South Shore Times

12/10/2025

Norwell's own The Company Theatre Center for the Arts is celebrating a major honor—dozens of nominations in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Find out how to cast your vote for these amazing productions: https://southshoretimes.com/lifestyle/the-company-theatre-earns-major-2025-broadwayworld-nominations

12/09/2025

Hanover Special Town Meeting Update: Voters approved zoning changes to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. On the proposed recall petition for elected officials, Town Meeting voted to take no action.

Read the full story: https://southshoretimes.com/towns/hanover/hanover-approves-mbta-rules-punts-on-recall-petition

12/01/2025

Scituate has begun a redistricting study ahead of its new elementary school opening in 2027. Consultant from Cropper GIS outlined the criteria, timeline, and public feedback opportunities during a School Committee meeting. Learn what the process means for local families: https://southshoretimes.com/towns/scituate/redistricting-work-begins-for-new-scituate-elementary-school

11/30/2025

Hanover will keep its commercial tax shift at 1.15 after business owners warned the Select Board that rising costs and regional competition are squeezing local shops. Here’s what residents and town leaders had to say: https://southshoretimes.com/towns/hanover/hanover-keeps-commercial-tax-shift-amid-business-concerns

11/30/2025

Feeling stretched thin this holiday season? Local therapists from Elliott Physical Therapy- Hanover share small, restorative habits that can help you stay grounded, reduce stress, and keep your body feeling strong. Find their advice here: https://southshoretimes.com/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/finding-calm-and-strength-in-a-busy-holiday-season

11/28/2025

Nothing humbles a child psychologist faster than becoming a parent.

In this honest reflection, Dr. Meredith Elkins shares how caring for her premature newborn reshaped everything she thought she knew about anxiety, resilience, and “good parenting.” Read on: https://southshoretimes.com/lifestyle/my-phd-didnt-prepare-me-for-parenthood

11/28/2025

Hanover routed Norwell 49-8 in the Thanksgiving Day matchup. Senior quarterback Colin Arnold tossed four touchdown passes while Brandon Errico contributed two TD receptions and returned a kickoff 73 yards for a score. Hanover closed out the season at 7-4. With the victory, Hanover leads the longstanding rivalry series 34-24-1.

Photos here: https://southshoretimes.com/towns/hanover/hanover-dominates-norwell-in-thanksgiving-day-football-game

11/26/2025

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Experience gifts are on the rise across the South Shore. From local outings to places like Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park to seasonal events, families say shared time makes the best present.

11/24/2025

The Company Theatre has announced its 2026 season, featuring a lineup of immersive productions, area premieres, and returning favorites that will run throughout the year. The season includes mainstage shows such as Cabaret, Jagged Little Pill, The Rocky Horror Show, and Disney’s Frozen, alongside student productions from the theatre’s Academy and a full schedule of special events and tribute performances.

Read the full details on the 2026 season and what patrons can expect in the year ahead:

The Company Theatre is proud to unveil its 2026 Season, a bold collection of productions defined by immersive storytelling and highly anticipated area premieres

11/24/2025

Scituate’s assessing director says new state rules on what counts as “new growth” could reduce future tax revenue for the town. Here’s what residents should know about this potential budget impact: https://southshoretimes.com/towns/scituate/state-growth-rule-change-may-squeeze-scituate-budget

11/24/2025

Discover why a pot of slow-simmered bone broth is more than just a cozy kitchen staple. The Hale Life founder Melissa Smith breaks down the science, the tradition, and the everyday ways this nutrient-rich broth can support gut health, joints, hydration, and more here: https://southshoretimes.com/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/the-cozy-science-of-bone-broth

11/24/2025

Congrats to Norwell Boys Soccer- state champs again! More photos from the shut out win here: https://southshoretimes.com/sports/norwell-sports/norwell-boys-earn-3rd-state-title-in-5-years