April 2 forum will focus on Hull business development

A joint meeting of the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce and Hull’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) will take place on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 a.m., at the Surf Lounge, Nantasket Beach Resort. The meeting is free and open to Chamber members, business owners, and all members of the public who are interested in participating. This will be the second collaborative meeting between the Chamber of Commerce and the EDC, and will serve to continue the discussion of topics pertaining to business development in Hull.  

Agenda items include the creation of a Hull Cultural District, updates on the ArtWalk project ,and other ongoing and new business development initiatives, vacant building bylaws update, and seasonal trolley service. Participation is encouraged from those in the business community who would like to be a part of this ongoing series of open forum discussions.  

A light breakfast will be provided.

Beachgrass planting will be Sunday

Hull Beachgrass Planting Day has been postponed until Sunday due to anticipated wind and cold on Saturday.
Volunteers will plant beachgrass along the Nantasket Beach dune from Phipps Street northward. from 9 a.,m. to noon. The Beach Management Committee hopes you will join your neighbors in this important annual event.

Volunteers should report to the registration area, located at the intersection of Beach Avenue and A Street, between 9 and 11 a.m.

If possible, please bring tools suitable for planting beachgrass culms, and containers (e.g., cloth bags, 5 gal buckets) to carry your bundle(s) of seedlings.

Thank you for your support. Sunday promises to be a great day for planting beachgrass!

Selectmen to host Hingham board about possible Aquarion acquisition

The Hull Board of Selectmen will meet with their counterparts from Hingham to learn the details of that town's proposed buyout of Aquarion Water Co. operations that service customers in Hull, Hingham, and Cohasset.

This public forum, which begins at 8:15 p.m. Thursday (March 21) at Hull High School, represents the only Hull meeting for local residents to learn about the plan from Hingham officials’ viewpoint.

For reasons that are unclear, Hull selectmen chose not to hold a separate meeting on this topic, but included the agenda item within the board's regular Thursday night meeting. Selectmen did, however, move the meeting to the high school's Exhibition Room on the second floor to accommodate more residents who want to attend.

Here is the selectmen's agenda for tomorrow night:

7:30 Selectmen referral to Planning Board for a Public Hearing regarding proposed zoning change regarding parking requirements for Home Businesses

7:45 Dave Carlon-re-Presentation on impacts from Logan Airport

8:15 Joint Discussion with Hingham Board of Selectmen, re- Aquarion Water Update

9:00 RESCHEDULED: Red Parrot, Inc., dba Inspire Eat and Drink, 1 Hull Shore Drive-re-Public Hearing for transfer of all licenses to Houlihans Seaside, Inc., dba The Parrot

Many town boards have openings for interested volunteers

The Hull Board of Selectmen is accepting applications from interested residents who want to serve on one of the following boards:

Beach Management Committee; Conservation Commission; Council on Aging; Economic Development Committee; Historic District Commission; Logan Airport Committee; or the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The selectmen are collecting letters of interest and will call in applicants to meet with the board at one of its Thursday night meetings.

A letter of interest may be directed to Town Clerk Lori West, Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Ave., Hull, MA 02045 or email it to lwest@town.hull.ma.us.

Application deadline is March 28.

Weymouth wellness programs start Feb. 4 

Area residents can participate in the wellness programs being offered this winter at South Shore Health System. The classes will be held at the Center for Physical Wellness, 51 Performance Drive, Weymouth, at Entry Two (third floor). They will begin Feb. 4 and continue for one month unless otherwise noted. 

Cancer Exercise Program: This class focuses on improving function, endurance, strength, and flexibility for cancer patients at any stage of treatment. Instructor is a certified cancer exercise trainer.Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m.; $55; ongoing enrollment 

Core and More: This program is designed for individuals who would like the attention of a personal training visit in a group setting to strengthen muscles and improve endurance.Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. or 5-5:45 p.m.; $60 for one-hour class; $55 for 45-minute class; ongoing enrollment 

Fit for You: Program for individuals who would like to improve their activity level, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance with the guidance of an exercise therapist.Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4p.m.; $60; ongoing enrollment

Functional Fitness Post-Stroke: Program for individuals who have had a stroke and want to improve function, balance, and strength.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; $60; ongoing enrollment 

Get Up and Go: Program for individuals looking for an inclusive, supervised exercise routine focused on improving strength, balance, and flexibility.Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15-3 p.m.; $55; ongoing enrollment 

Men’s Exercise: Circuit-based exercise program designed for men over age 55 who want to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.; Fridays, 8-9 a.m.;$60 for twice per week; $70 for three times per week; ongoing enrollment

Senior Strength Training: Available for individuals over age 60, this program is designed to improve strength, functionality, and flexibility.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.; $60 for two days per week; $70 for three days per week; ongoing enrollment 

Strengthen and Balance Program: Exercise for anyone with any form of arthritis, as well as those planning a total joint replacement, to improve flexibility and strength and balance and to help control pain.Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.; $60; ongoing enrollment 

Yoga for Beginners and Intermediate: Yoga provides relaxation and gentle stretching to relieve stress and improve well-being. All skill levels are welcome.Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m.; $48 for six weeks; ongoing enrollment 

Call 781-624-4367 or email Jlogan@southshorehealth.orgfor more information. 

Text to 9-1-1 is now an option in an emergency

By Michael P. Norton, State House News Service

Calling 911 is the quickest way to summon help in an emergency, but Massachusetts residents can now do so by text, too.

On Dec. 14, a system was deployed across Massachusetts to ensure that text messages sent to 911 would be routed to emergency call centers based on information provided by the texter's service carrier. On Wednesday last week, state officials formally announced that the lifesaving system upgrade is now available to everyone. 

The State 911 Department, in a fact sheet, called the Text-to-9-1-1 system “one of the most exciting changes for accessibility to emergency services in more than 20 years.

“Having the ability to contact a 911 call center by text could help those being held against their will or victims of domestic violence unable to make a voice call,” Frank Pozniak, State 911 Department director, said in a statement. “Text to 911 also provides direct access to 911 emergency services for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired, which is a service that these communities did not have access to until now.”

Users of the texting approach should enter 911 in the “To” field of their mobile devices – the same process for sending regular text messages – and try to include the address and town where they are texting from, information about the nature of the incident, and any other details about their precise location. 

Officials say making a voice call to 911 remains the most efficient way to get emergency services.