HELPFUL HINTS

We surveyed our membership for their local favorites in many categories. Here are the results. We hope you find them useful!

Note: We've tried to make sure all phone numbers are readily available in the local phone directories but we have included them in certain cases where we knew it might be a bit hard to hunt them down. Also, all recommendations are located in Hingham unless otherwise indicated. Within each category, recommendations are in no particular order.

Updated March 2009

Doctors

Dentists: Dr. Tufts (Cohasset), Dr. Jeffery Anderson

Dermatology: Dr. Susan DeCoste (South Coast Dermatology - Weymouth - 781-952-1560)

Internists: Dr. Einstein (Granite Medical - Quincy), Dr. Sarah Nuciforo (South Shore Medical Center - Norwell - 781-878-5200),

OB/GYNs: South Shore Women's Health (Scituate and Weymouth - 781-337-8776), Dr. Michelle North and Dr. Ingrid Kotch (Atrius Health Women's Center - Weymouth - 781-682-8000)

Optometrists: Dr. Lois Townshend (781-749-1020)

Pediatricians: Dr. Sarah Axel (Cohasset Pediatrics - 781-383-6800), Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig, Dr. James Cox (South Shore Medical Center - Norwell - 781-878-5200)

Pediatric Dentists: Kristine Grazioso (Cohasset), Dr. Schrier (Norwell Pediatric Dentistry - 781-659-7442), Mina Schafft

Veterinarians: Kathryn Gorski (Old Derby Animal Clinic - 781-749-2800), Crazy Paws (Cohasset)

Acupuncture: Megan McCallum (781-749-8088)

Home & Garden

Contractor: Dave Salvati (Salvati Construction - 781-831-2067), Doug Karo (Oceanside Builders), Steven Asnes (smasnesbuilders@comcast.net), Marc Beaulieu

Carpenter: Gregory Sands (Sands Carpentry Corp. - 781-837-0084), Bill McCollough (781-710-7604)

Yard Service: Sergio Pungitore, St. Pierre Landscaping (781-883-6561)

House Cleaners: Star Cleaning (Deva - 781-857-2048), Ceia Venancio (781-397-0781), Neide Carmezim (781-901-1388), Sylvania Garcia (774-259-7595)

Plumber: Wayne Wilson (781-749-5470), Max English (781-630-1504)

Electrician: Linc Hersey, Tom Cleary (781-335-7695), Hingham Electrical Contractors, D's Electric (617-542-2000)

Painter: Matt Sloat (Liberty Painting 617-472-4545, matt@liberypainters.com), Michael Dann

Landscaper: The Secret Garden (Scituate), Molloy Landscape (617-333-6900), Reed's (781-749-1369),

Hardware/Home Improvement Store: Hingham Lumber, Joe's Hardware, Lowes,

Snow Plow: Sergio Pungitore, Steve Leonard (781-727-9377

Pool Service: Superior Pool Service (508-378-2033)

Garden Store: Village Gardens (Norwell), Lambert's, Kennedy's (Scituate), That Bloomin Place (Scituate)

Fabric Stores: Calico Corners (Hanover), Zimmans (Lynn)

Custom Window Treatments: Karen MacDonald, Interior Details

Hardwood Floors: Al Marusich Hardwood Floors (617-842-1708), Olde Country Floors (Martin Mullen - 781-740-2926/cell 781-389-8419)

Roofing: Peter Hickman (Norwell)

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning: Jimmy Pusinelli (617-922-5853), The Clean Team (781-585-4678)

Irrigation: Barcellos & Kane

Kids Stuff

Family Restaurants: Stars, The Ninety-Nine, Salt House (seasonal, Cohasset), The Liberty Grill, Jake's Seafood (Hull), Brigham's, Applebee's, The Snug, Bertucci's, Atlantic Bagel (lunch), Bugaboo Creek (Braintree), Not Your Average Joe's

Beach for Kids: Sandy Beach (Cohasset), Nantasket Beach Reservation (Hull), Humarock Beach (Hull), Duxbury Beach (Marshfield/Duxbury), Hingham Bathing Beach, Gun Rock (Hull), Cranes (Boston)

Nursery Schools: Dolly's, Hingham Nursery School, South Shore Conservatory, The Wilder School, The Children's Place, Preschool Playmates, Bright Horizons, Hingham Community Center, South Shore Nature Science Center (Norwell), Old Colony Montessori, Inly School (Scituate)

Summer Camps/Programs: Derby Arts/Apt Tutoring (781-738-2402, Hingham Rec Center, Community Center, South Shore Nature Science Center (Norwell), My Gym (Norwell)

Birthday Party Venues: Par-Tee (Cohasset), Pilgrim Skating Rink, The Craft Factory (Cohasset), Paragon Carousel (Hull), Dalby Farm (Scituate), Scalliwags (Pembroke), Hingham Recreation Center, Starland (Hanover), YMCA (Hanover), South Shore Country Club (bowling parties), Tumble Tykes (Hanover), My Gym (Norwell), The Little Gym (Pembroke), Creative Playthings (Pembroke), Child's Play (Weymouth), Ginger Betty's (Quincy), Feat of Clay (Norwell), Backyard Adventures (Braintree)

Swimming Lessons: The Weymouth Club (Weymouth), Webb's (Norwell), YMCA (Hanover)

Other ideas for things to do with kids: YMCA (Hanover); Weir River Farm; Haley Field Playground (parking/access by road next to Central Fire Station on Main Street); World's End (walks, wildflower and wildlife observation, marshy beach); Grounds of Glastonbury Abbey; Biking in Bare Cove Park; Ginger Betty's Gingerbread Bakery (Quincy); Paragon Carousel (Hull, on Nantasket Beach); Kayaking in Hingham Harbor; Tadpole Hunting at Brewer Pond; Quests (kid friendly adventure hikes throughout Hingham (purchase Quest book at local stores)); Child's Play Children's Museum (Weymouth); Bowling at South Shore Country Club; Arcade and indoor playroom at Hanover Mall on rainy days; Scalliwags (indoor playground); Hersey Field Playground (Thaxter Street); South Shore Natural Science Center (Norwell), My Gym (Norwell), also visit www.MomsAndDadsGuide.com

Miscellaneous

Beaches: Sandy Beach (Cohasset), Nantasket Beach Reservation (Hull), Duxbury Beach

Restaurants: Tosca, Cafe Tosca, Square Cafe, Bridgemans (Hull), Saporito's (Hull), Scarlet Oak Tavern, The Snug, El Serape (Weymouth), Bernard's (Cohasset), Red Lion Inn (Cohasset)

Pizza: Bertucci's, Crow Point Pizzeria, Sub Galley (delivery after 5:00), Hingham House of Pizza (delivers), Papa Ginos (delivers; locations in Weymouth, Cohasset), Liberty Grille, Upper Crust, Weymouth House of Pizza

Take-out: Sweet Lemons (Weymouth, Thai), La Dalat (Hull), Fujiyama, Beijing House (Norwell), Muang Tang (Thai), Stars, Jake's (Hull), Feng Shui (Cohasset)

Health Clubs: Hingham Recreation Center Gym, YMCA (Hanover), Fitness First (Cohasset), Boston Sports Club (Weymouth), Weymouth Club, Webb's Pro Fitness (Norwell - 781-878-7900)

Fresh Fish: Jake's (Hull), Hingham Lobster Pound

Brunch: Strawberry Fair (Norwell), Red Lion (Cohasset)

Best Coffee: Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Atlantic Bagel

Hair: Essentials Day Spa, Andrew Zona, Rudolph Adamo (Cohasset), Charles David (Norwell), Lemon Lime Salon (Cohasset - 781-383-6663), Exclipxe (Emily and Amy)

Parks/Outdoor Venues: World's End, Wompatuck State Park, Bare Cove Park, Brewer Park, Glastonbury Abbey, Cohasset Farmer's Market (Seasonal, Thursdays from 2:30 - 6:00)

Clothing: Crossing Main, Glee, Chel Bella, Island in the Square, J. Crew

Kid's Clothing: Carolann's, Rugged Bear (Hanover), Bundle of Hope (Scituate), Crewcuts, Island in the Square

Antiques: Monday night auction at building next to the Hingham Lobster Pound on Route 3A; 3A Antiques (Cohasset)

Caterers: Gimme the Skinny (Norwell), Silent Chef (Scituate)

Package Shipping Stores: UPS Store (Cohasset)

Oil Company: Brow Oil (781-843-5749), Anderson Fuel, Scott Williams (617-773-2870)

24-Hour Pharmacy: CVS (Weymouth; also a drive-thru)

Toy Store: Over the Moon, Toy Box (Hanover), Magic Beans, Learning Express (Hanover), Target, Buttonwood Books (Cohasset)

Dog Walking: Bare Cove Park, Stoddard Neck Park (Rte. 3A)

Dog Grooming: Cohasset Dogwash (781-383-1403)

Milk Delivery: Hornstra Farms