UPDATE: Coronavirus risk still low in Hingham, but new precautions are in place

February 6, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (cover photo courtesy of CDC) In continuing to work with the Hingham Health Department in addressing concerns centered on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin shared an “important update” about new precautions now in place with the Hingham Public Schools community today — the second …

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Hingham Executive Health Officer: Coronavirus Risk Low at This Time

February 4, 2010 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Health Department is working with the Hingham Public Schools to address concerns regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus that has been in the news lately.  “As always, we encourage residents to call with any questions they may have. We will continue to monitor this evolving virus daily,” …

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Boys Basketball Clinch Playoff Spot with Win on Sr. Night

Harbormen pour it on in the 2nd half to beat Duxbury 68-56. Photos by Joshua Ross Photography Congratulations on four great years to Hingham High School Seniors Luke Mashburn and his parents Jen and Rick, Thomas Koenen and his parents Kathleen and Paul, CJ Julian and his parents Evelyn and Drew, Nick Lynch and his …

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New Fire Safety Grants Issued to Hingham

Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) have announced that the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security has awarded the Town of Hingham $4,565 in grant funds for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and an additional $2,552 for the Senior SAFE program. The SAFE program was created in 1995 …

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Possible two-way race for Selectman

January 27, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s a potential two-way race for selectman between Kirk Shilts — who took out nomination papers recently — and William Ramsey, who pulled papers today. Dr. Shilts is a long-serving member of the board of health and the water supply committee and more recently a member of the …

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Hingham Pride Project Promotes Inclusivity

January 26, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Hingham Pride Project is picking up momentum following the launch of its website — hinghamprideproject.org — on Thursday. “We were really amazed, happy, and empowered by the reaction when our website went live and our [March 28] fundraising event was posted,” Alyssa DeCourcey — who spearheaded the …

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Man Arrested After Shooting At SWAT Officers

January 25, 2020 Official Hingham Police Department Press Release A Hingham man was arrested Saturday after barricading himself in his apartment and shooting at SWAT Officers. No one was injured. After over three hours of negotiations, the man gave himself up and was arrested without further incident. On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:19am Officers …

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Chief Olsson praises team effort during Hingham Shipyard incident

January 25, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer (courtesy photos) Police Chief Glenn Olsson has nothing but praise for the town departments and members of the community and surrounding area who responded to this morning’s incident at 111 Fitzroy Drive — part of the Avalon Community apartments in the Hingham Shipyard. “Over the years we have …

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Shipyard is Now Safe and Shelter in Place is Over

UPDATE: The incident at the Hingham Shipyard has been resolved. We will continue to update here as details emerge.   There is an active situation currently at the Hingham Shipyard with heavy police and SWAT team presence. Residents nearby have received a shelter in place call and all are advised to stay away from the …

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