AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Hull Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:30:47 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/hull-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-hull-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/hull-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-hull-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fallon Ambulance Service, the region’s largest independent, family-owned ambulance service provider, in partnership with the Norfolk County... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/cohasset/news/fallon-ambulance-service-reminds-cohasset-seniors-to-sign-up-for-the-are-you-o-k-program-236387 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/cohasset/news/fallon-ambulance-service-reminds-cohasset-seniors-to-sign-up-for-the-are-you-o-k-program-236387 Health and Fitness Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Trish Turner, artist and leader of our Sketching Workshop, apologises any inconveniences caused by an urgent medical procedure and recovery.   ... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/hull-lifesaving-museum-news-november-19-2009-235406 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/hull-lifesaving-museum-news-november-19-2009-235406 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Raise a Pint to the Holiday Season with Celtic Tunes & Hearty Pub Fare! A holiday favorite returns as the museum is transformed into a festive... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/pub-night-with-the-jolly-rogues-232593 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/pub-night-with-the-jolly-rogues-232593 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This is a perfect opportunity to stock up on some exquisite wines and plan fabulous menus for the holiday season, all while supporting the Hull... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/wine-and-food-tasting-at-port-side-wines-to-benefit-hull-lifesaving-museum-229608 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/wine-and-food-tasting-at-port-side-wines-to-benefit-hull-lifesaving-museum-229608 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 First Thursday Lecture Series - Thanksgiving: The Biography of an American Holiday with author Jim Baker In this, the first in-depth study of the... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/lecture-thanksgiving-biography-of-an-american-holiday-229244 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/lecture-thanksgiving-biography-of-an-american-holiday-229244 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Massachusetts (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/accord/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-plymouth-county-228049 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/accord/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-plymouth-county-228049 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Plymouth County, MA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Plymouth... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/accord/news/plymouth-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-plymouth-county-221131 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/accord/news/plymouth-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-plymouth-county-221131 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Plymouth County Massachusetts area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/accord/news/plymouth-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-plymouth-county-221414 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/accord/news/plymouth-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-plymouth-county-221414 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 The Hull Lifesaving Museum's 20th Annual Head of the Weir River Race is a celebration of the estuary at the height of its fall beauty and the... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/22nd-annual-head-of-the-weir-217579 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/22nd-annual-head-of-the-weir-217579 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Massachusetts corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 These days, thrifty is the new trendy. We are following that thrifty trend with a fresh spin on our Sea & Sky Art Show.  While lean times do... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/hull-lifesaving-museum-sea-and-sky-easel-show-210833 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/hull/news/hull-lifesaving-museum-sea-and-sky-easel-show-210833 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-hull-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-hull-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600