FREE 2019 GUIDE GUIDE SUMMER SUMMER Wishing Our Many Friends in Hull Another Summer Full of Sun and Fun! Enjoy Our Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park. It’s Our Thank-You for Your Continued Support! Pyne-Keohane Funeral Home Serving Hull & Hingham Since 1898 21 Emerald Street, Hingham, MA 781-749-0310 2 THE HULL TIMES SUMMER GUIDE, 2019 Town’s anniversary celebration to light up the sky and then some By Carol Britton Meyer before the full board several months ago. Select- man Greg Grey jumped on board and, along with The town of Hull was incorporated in 1644, others, passed the word around. He is happy to and 375 years later the 375th Anniversary Com- be involved with the planning as his way of “giv- mittee has big plans to celebrate with events that ing back” to the community he loves. will begin in June, extend into the fall, and dip “Committee members include former Boost- wide and deep into the community. ers and community activists who know how to “We’ll be organizing events for all ages and raise money and plan activities, library trustees, for people with diverse interests,” said commit- members of the Beach Management Committee, tee member Anna Karski. “We want to be sure and others,” he said. everyone feels included and enjoys the 375th Committee members are also asking town or- events.” ganizations and groups “to incorporate the 375th Karski has listened to residents reminiscing theme into their events this year,” member Peter about Hingham’s 350th and other past anniver- Boretti said. Among others, Hull Boosters an- sary celebrations and events. “We would like the nual beach race organizers have done just that. The carnival comes to town twice this sum- 375th anniversary celebration to be as nice as the Grey, his wife, Cheryl, and Boretti have fond mer, taking up residence on the HRA property on the shores of Nantatasket Beach. Visit the ones in the past have been,” she said. memories of the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial celebra- rides and midway June 19-23 and Aug. 7-11. The committee is comprised of about 25 mem- tion, in which Hull participated, when they were [Patti Abbate photo] bers, with varying levels of participation. Town kids. “I remember the community having such a Manager Philip Lemnios, Town Counsel James great time back then, and we would like to rep- tunity to spread goodwill in a time when people Lampke, and Town Clerk Lori West are also in- licate those good feelings, memories, and the seem to be reading about everything on Face- volved with the planning. pride we have in this town we grew up in,” Boretti book. We’re hoping this celebration will also re- Selectmen John Reilly and Kevin Richardson said. “In today’s negative climate it’s nice to be lieve some of the stress caused by the rift [among brought the idea of an anniversary celebration planning such positive events. It’s a great oppor- some of our citizens] over the turf field [a pro- posal that passed at the May 6 town meeting].” All three recalled the community enjoying SUMMER GUIDE 2019, A SUPPLEMENT TO Hull’s 350th anniversary celebration 25 years ago, EDITOR/PUBLISHER: Patricia Abbate but their childhood memories of the bicentennial BUSINESS MANAGER & TYPESETTING & COMPOSITION: Cheryl Killion celebration stand out the most in their memories. CONTRIBUTORS: Carol Britton Meyer, John J. Galluzzo, Christopher J. Haraden Events like those and the current 375th cel- The Hull Times is published each Thursday at 412 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA ebration “bring everybody together,” Boretti’s 02045 by Hull Times Media Group, Inc. Periodicals postage (USPS #005903) paid at Hull, MA 02045, an additional office. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to wife, Sheri, said. 412 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045. 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EZ SMOKE SHOP 527 Nantasket Avenue Stop by for a large selection of beer & wine, soda, 781 925-3025 • Tobacco Products snacks, Lottery tickets, newspapers and • Premium Cigars essentials like milk, bread – and, of course, ICE! • Electronic Cigarettes • Vape Juice ATM • Tobacco • Ice Cream • Accessories 265 Nantasket Ave. • 781 773-1432 • Lottery Tickets THE HULL TIMES SUMMER GUIDE, 2019 3 the annual HYFA Carnival scheduled for June 19 have never been on this cruise before are get- stages, with promote participating restaurants of- to 23 [on the HRA property],” Grey said. ting excited about it,” Grey said. The boat holds fering three-course meals with a fixed menu, in- The HYFA is contributing $20,000 toward a thousand guests; residents are urged to par- cluding some gluten-free and vegan options, at the fireworks display, and the town is donating ticipate and to also invite family members and a special price. “The idea is to draw people out $5,000, according to Karski. “This will make friends. to support local restaurants during the off-season for an even grander fireworks show!” she said. • Sunday, July 14: Bastille Day event at Fort and to promote what they have to offer,” Sheri The committee is selling Revere from 3-6 p.m. in Boretti said. Details will be announced. flags and commemora- honor of the French Ma- • Thanksgiving Night, Nov. 28: Annual bonfire tive T-shirts. The pro- rines Monument. One on the HRA parcel, with a 375th theme. ceeds will be returned of three memorials do- Also planned, with more information to come: to the town “to replenish nated by the Republic of • Time Capsule: Individuals and groups can the pot [the town’s do- France, the monument make their own mark for the 375th celebration nation],” she said. commemorates the 200 by adding “Story of Hull” mementos and remem- Carnival hours will be French Marines buried brances to a time capsule for future Hull citizens from 6-11 p.m., weather at the fort after fighting to open and look back on 100 years from 2019. permitting; the fireworks in the American Revolu- Items such as letters, cards, and photos will be rain date is June 23. tion to free the colonies placed in 18-by-3-inch tubes that will be available Other fun-filled 375th from the rule of King for purchase this summer at various locations. activities, which will be George III of England. The Department of Public Works will build a con- spread out over the next Bastille Day will feature crete vault on the Town Hall grounds to contain several months, include: live music by the MSF the time capsule. Contact David Clinton at dclin- • Saturday, July 6: The band. Bring a picnic, [email protected] for further details. First Hullava Shot Dou- chairs, and a blanket. • Anti-Prohibition Tour and Pub Crawl: This bles Tennis Tournament • Saturday, Aug. event will highlight Hull’s history and historical at the L Street Play- 17 (rain date, Aug. facts about each establishment and will end with ground tennis courts 18): Gala Day. The fes- music (in the works), date and time to be an- starting with a 7 a.m. (check-in) and ending by tivities begin with a parade through town that nounced. noon, leaving plenty of time to head for the beach. will include floats, music, and local community • A September picnic on one of the Harbor The tournament starts promptly at 8 a.m. Doubles groups and organizations marching in celebration Islands, TBA. team entry fee: $26. Net proceeds will go to of the anniversary. Marchers in the parade, with • A local authors gathering, TBA. the upkeep of the tennis courts. Sign up online a “Hull Through the Ages” theme, will step out The 375th Committee invites members of the at www.signmeup.com/130445. from the HRA lot (vehicles line up on Nantasket community to offer their own events to extend the • Tuesday, July 9: 11th Annual Sunset Cruise with Road) and end the procession at L Street, where celebration into May 2020. Contact Selectman spectacular views of Boston Harbor. Board the Bay a field day is planned featuring family-friendly of- John Reilly with ideas (781) 925-2000. State Cruise Co.’s ship Provincetown at Pember- ferings such as bouncy houses and food trucks. Parade Committee members are: Bob Corco- ton Pier at 6:15 p.m. (Guests must be 21 to board). The parade lineup begins at 9 a.m.; the parade ran, Kathie Nolan, Rhoda Kanet, and Steven Departure time is 6:45 p.m. sharp; return time is starts at 11 a.m. Greenberg. Field Day Committee members are: 9:30 p.m. Details: Bring your own picnic supper. • Saturday, Sept. 28: Rounding out the summer’s Bill Furze, Lynne Furze, Joan MacDonald, Peter There will be a cash bar, a DJ, and dancing. Spon- events will be a Gala Social at Local 02045 (at and Sheri Boretti, and Greg and Cheryl Grey.