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. …
March 25, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer The Selectmen declared a state of emergency for Hingham last night — backdated to March 13 — in keeping with earlier similar declarations at the federal, state, and local levels in response to the coronavirus threat. At the same time, there were high praises for town officials and …
March 24, 2020 (10:47am COVID-19 update from the Hingham Health Department as posted the Town of Hingham website) The Hingham Health Department has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that we have a second laboratory confirmed case. The Hingham resident has tested positive for COVID-19. All notifications have been made per …
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 …
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 …
Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash March 20, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham Executive Health Director Susan Sarni issued a cease of operation order for personal care services — including hair and nail salons, massage establishments, spas, and fitness centers — this afternoon due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The board of health …
March 20, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Following today’s administrative leadership team meeting, Supt. of Schools Paul Austin expressed appreciation for all the Hingham school administrators and staff who are “devoting long hours to managing the myriad of logistics in relation to the delivery of academic engagement activities” to 4,300 Hingham Public Schools students. He …
March 20, 2020 (a letter from the Town of Hingham Leadership Team as posted on the Town of Hingham website) Dear Hingham citizens, During Hingham’s nearly 400 years of existence, this Town has always cared for our neighbors and friends. We look out for each other. Our social bonds and cultural awareness set us apart. …
Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash March 20, 2020 submitted by Aquarion As COVID-19 continues to affect communities across its New England service area, Aquarion is committed to doing the essential work needed to ensure safe, reliable water service for customers during these challenging times while also protecting the health and safety of its employees …
March 20, 2020 (submitted by the Hingham Food Pantry) Once again, the community of Hingham has overwhelmingly shared concerns for our neighbors and support for the Hingham Food Pantry (HFP) – THANK YOU! HFP plans to remain open and make healthy food available to local families. We are committed to the health, safety and well …
