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October 27, 2020 COVID-19 Update
October 27 - Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen Meeting on October 27, 2020 Read on... -
October 22, 2020 COVID-19 Update
As of this afternoon, Hingham has entered our second week in the state’s “red” COVID-19 category. DPH is reporting 395 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham, with an average daily case rate over the last 14 days of 11.7 (compared to a rate of 7.5... Read on... -
State COVID-19 Order Regarding Indoor Hockey and Ice Skating
On October 22, 2020, the MA Department of Public Health issued an Order suspending games, practices, and any other on-ice hockey or skating activities at indoor ice rinks and indoor ice skating and hockey facilities effective as of 5:00pm on October 23... Read on... -
October 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update
October 20 - Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen Meeting on October 20, 2020 Read on... -
October 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update
As of yesterday, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) was reporting 371 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham. The state is now listing... Read on... -
October 13, 2020 COVID-19 Update
October 13 - Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen Meeting on October 13, 2020. Read on... -
COVID-19 Halloween Guidance
October 7, 2020 - To the extent that individuals and families feel it is safe to participate in Halloween activities this year, please follow the state and federal COVID-19 guidance. DPH offers the following recommendations for a safe, healthy Halloween Read on... -
September 29, 2020 COVID-19 Update
September 29 - Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen meeting on September 29, 2020 Read on... -
Hingham Health Department COVID-19 Update and Guidance
As of yesterday, September 23, 2020, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 333 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham, an increase of 12 confirmed cases over the prior week. The state is now listing Hingham in the yellow (moderate risk) category Read on... -
September 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Town Manager Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen meeting on September 15, 2020 Read on... -
September 1, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Massachusetts remains in Phase 3 - Step 1 at this time. Public health indicators in Massachusetts continue to hold steady. As of today... Read on... -
August 25, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 updates at the Board of Selectmen meeting on... Read on... -
August 13, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on August 13, 2020. Read on... -
State Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19
Today, Governor Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases... Read on... -
August 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on August 4, 2020. Read on... -
State Guidance for Graduations and Large Gatherings
Please take a moment to read the state’s message about COVID-19 guidance for graduations and large gatherings. Both DPH and the Hingham Health Department are receiving troubling reports of large gatherings, including high school graduation events, where Read on... -
July 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Town Administrator Tom Mayo provided the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 28, 2020. Read on... -
July 21, 2020 COVID-19 Update
Town Administrator Tom Mayo gave the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 21, 2020... Read on... -
July 14th COVID-19 Update
Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur gave the following COVID-19 and Town services updates at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 14, 2020 Read on... -
COVID-19 Beach Guidance
With the warm summer weather, many residents are flocking to local beaches, including our own Bathing Beach. In Phase III - Step I of the Governor’s reopening plan, passive recreation at beaches is allowed under the following guidelines... Read on... -
Town Office Reopening Update
July 10 - We have continued to work hard behind the scenes to provide municipal services remotely. While Town Hall remains open to employees only at this time, we are working towards reopening to the public later this summer. Read on... -
July 7, 2020 COVID-19 Update
July 7, 2020 - Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Assistant Town Administrator Michelle Monsegur provided the following COVID-19 and Town services updated as the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 7, 2020... Read on... -
June 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update
June 30, 2020 - Town Administrator Tom Mayo gave the following COVID-19 update at the Board of Selectmen meeting on June 30, 2020... Read on...
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Information Summary Pages
Compliance
COVID Complaint Form
Town of Hingham staff are working with local businesses and organizations and the public to increase awareness of and compliance with the state’s new guidelines. Please report any non-compliance issues you observe at Hingham businesses / organizations via our COVID Complaint Form.
Current Office Status
Open to the Public
- Transfer Station (with the exception of the Swap Shop)
- South Shore Country Club Golf and Dining *with restrictions
- Recreation Department - limited programs
- Public Library - Curbside Pickup Only
Open for Employees Only
- Town Hall Offices
- Senior Center
- Police Administration and Records
- Fire Administration and Prevention
- DPW Offices
- Public Schools and School Administration
- Hingham Municipal Light Plant Offices
- GAR Hall
Please see our Contact Information for up to date Department notices and contact details.
Public Meetings
Public Meetings will be held in keeping with the Governor’s recent Open Meeting Law Executive Order. We are working with boards and committees to facilitate the conduct of public meetings remotely via conference call. Meeting agendas and minutes will continue to be posted in the Agenda Center on the Town website as usual.
Resources for MA Residents
Buoy Online Tool: Massachusetts residents can use the Buoy Health online tool to get advice from an online health assistant safely at home, for free.
Text Alerts: The new messaging tool called “AlertsMA” allows residents to subscribe to real-time text notifications about coronavirus by texting the keyword COVIDMA to 888-777.
211 Hotline: You can also make a free and confidential call to the COVID-19 Informational and Referral Hotline 24/7 by dialing 211.