**RECENT DOCENTS:** The Hull Lifesaving Museum extends its warmest congratulations to Kadee and Mike, the inaugural graduates of its docent training program, and expresses sincere gratitude to ARC of South Shore for their invaluable collaboration in making this program a reality. Mike and Kadee and their friends and families celebrated their remarkable achievements at the museum last week. [Photos courtesy of the Hull Lifesaving Museum]

• Four Hull students were among the 5,000 students who earned bachelor’s degrees at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s undergraduate commencement on May 16. Congratulations to Katie Lynn Clifford, Katie Marie Fortnam, Melissa Jada Rymaszewski, and Ellie Miriam Zieper, who received their degrees during the ceremony.

• Residents interested in filling a vacant seat on the Hull School Committee are encouraged to apply for appointment before September 8 – see story in this edition for full details. There also are open seats on the Hull Redevelopment Authority and on the Design Review Board, and the deadline for letters of interest is the same. The Times will publish statements of candidates seeking appointment to any of these positions through our September 11 edition. Weekly deadline for a submitting statement of goals and qualifications, as well as a photo, is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Send info to news@hulltimes.com.

• Happiest of birthdays to Frances Finn of Hull Village, who celebrated her 90th birthday on August 16.

• Earlier this month, we let you know about Vincent Curran’s participation in the Pan-Mass Challenge bike ride in memory of his father, Stew Curran, who died in November 2021. The annual event raises funds for cancer research. At last check, he had raised almost $10,000 this year. He has a team of about 100 riders in his group, Crush 11, who keep the wheels turning to support glioblastoma research.

• Johnny Cupcakes, the iconic T-shirt brand founded by Hull’s John Earle, is having a blowout sale at its Weymouth warehouse on Sunday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details can be found in the ad in this week’s edition. Earle will be there selling his personal collection of art, arcade machines, furniture, books, toys, and other collectibles, and T-shirts will be on sale for as low as $5. Visit 36 Finnell Drive to see what’s for sale.

**GOOD HEALTH:** Manet Community Health hosted patient and community appreciation tables at each of its eight practice sites, including the Hull Medical Center on George Washington Boulevard, during National Health Center Week.

• Manet Community Health joined community health centers nationwide, which together serve 32.4 million patients, in marking National Health Center Week from August 3-9. The celebration included a series of patient and community-focused events at Manet’s eight primary-care locations (including the Hull Medical Center on George Washington Boulevard), bringing together patients, staff, and supporters. The week also included staff appreciation surprises and treats and patient and community appreciation tables at each Manet site, staffed by a variety of staff offering information about the health center, blood pressure checks, healthy snacks, Manet keepsakes, and health and wellness tips. In keeping with the NHCW theme of “America’s Health Centers Celebrating 60 Years of Improving Our Nation’s Health,” Manet posted a series of historic milestones and photos on its social media channels throughout the week and debuted a video featuring 60 words and phrases that patients, community partners, and staff use to describe Manet. To see the video, visit www.manetchc.org.

• Jack Conway’s Hull office recently welcomed April Contrado to its talented team of Hull real estate agents. With a background in early childhood education and years of experience as a preschool teacher, Contrado brings patience, organization, and strong communication skills to her real estate career.

“I love helping people with one of the largest purchases of their lives,” Contrado said. “My goal is to go above and beyond to make sure my clients feel supported and satisfied every step of the way.”

Contrado is known for staying calm under pressure, getting along well with clients, and ensuring smooth, seamless transactions. She is motivated by her goal to become a top-producing agent with Jack Conway and to be a trusted resource in the community.

• Summer is still here, but the Anne M. Scully Senior Center is getting ready for its annual End of the Summer Soiree on Thursday, September 4. The event takes place at 4 p.m. at the Bernie King Pavilion and promises a fun evening of music, food, and friends, generously funded through a grant from Better Beaches-Save the Harbor, Save the Bay. Call the senior center at 781-925-1239 to register and for more information.

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