Downtown merchants contact local legislators: ‘We need your help’

March 27, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Downtown merchants, forced to close their shops under a statewide order by Gov. Charlie Baker due to the coronavirus threat, are finding new ways to do business while at the same time reaching out to local legislators to ask for their help. While the downtown stores remain closed, …

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Updates from the Hingham Pride Project

March 26, 2020 (submitted by the Hingham Pride Project) The Hingham Pride Project’s rescheduled date of 5/9 has been postponed for now due to COVID-19 and all of the safety restrictions. The Hingham Pride Project has decided to wait to select a new date until more information is available about the development of COVID-19. As …

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Hingham Public Schools to Transition to Remote Learning Plan Beginning 4/6

March 25, 2020 Following is a letter from Dr. Paul Austin that was issued to the Hingham Public School’s community. Dear Hingham Schools Community,  Earlier this afternoon, Governor Baker announced an extended school closure through April, noting the earliest possible date we may reopen is Monday, May 4, 2020. With this announcement, the Massachusetts Department …

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Selectmen Meeting Update: Supporting Hingham businesses a high priority

March 25, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer​ Recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses during this challenging time, the town website features a community organizations and business updates page (https://www.hingham-ma.gov/863/COVID-19-Community-Notices).​ This information is provided as a public service during this state of emergency and is not an endorsement of any product, business, or program. ​ …

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World’s End Closed to Visitors Through April 7th

Photo courtesy of Trustees of Reservations March 23, 2020 Based on Governor Baker’s stay-at-home order, World’s End and reservations across the state will be closed from March 24, 2020 until April 7th.  This will allow  nonessential staff to stay home in compliance with the Governor’s order.  You can find an email about this decision from …

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Governor Baker’s March 23, 2020 Essential Services Order

March 23, 2020 (From the Town of Hingham Website) Today, Governor Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers, and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. These …

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