Health Department Shares '988' for Suicide Prevention Month

The Hingham Health Department would like to share that “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the su...

Special Town Meeting Question of the Week 8: How Will the Town Pay for the New Facilities?

Week 8 - In this week’s Special Town Meeting Question of the Week, we discuss how the Town will pay for the new Public Safety Facility and Elementary School, as well as how the Town’s strong financial credit rating reduces the cost for taxpayers.

Select Board Office Hours

Members of the Select Board will continue with in-person office hours to discuss questions related to the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting and the Foster School and Public Safety Facility projects.  

• Wednesday, 9/28, 12:00 – 1:00 PM...

Special Town Meeting Question of the Week 7 : How Are the Proposed Environmentally Friendly?

This week’s Special Town Meeting “Question of the Week” details the many ways in which the proposed Public Safety Facility and New Elementary School are environmentally friendly.  Design features include natural light sources, modern building mat...

Special Town Meeting Question of the Week 6 : Why Are the Proposed Buildings So Large?

This week’s STM “Question of the Week” video explains why the proposed Public Safety Facility and new elementary school buildings are large. Expanded spaces make up for deficiencies, support more services, and address safety issues in  today’s bu...

Health Department Urges Residents to Take Precautions After Second Human Case of West Nile Virus

HINGHAM — The Hingham Health Department reports that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that a second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in the Greater Boston area.

The Hingham Health Department will be...

Special Town Meeting Question of the Week 5: Improving the Community

The fifth video in our Special Town Meeting “Question of the Week” series is now available. It provides an overview of the proposed Elementary School that would replace the current Foster School. Ray Estes of the School Building Commit...

Special Town Meeting Question of the Week 4: Deficiencies in Foster School

Week 4 - This week we shift from focusing on the Public Safety Facility to the proposed Foster School. Ray Estes of the Foster Building Committee explains
the deficiencies of the current school building, including space constraints, safety issues and...

Household Hazardous Waste Days

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is hosting several Household Hazardous Waste collection events throughout the fall at various locations on the South Shore. Hingham residents can now register for up to five events in neighboring towns.  

1. Regi...

Special Town Meeting Video Question of the Week 3: Improving Services

Week 3 - As a follow up to last week’s video about the deficiencies in our current facilities, Fire Chief Steve Murphy and Police Chief David Jones explain how the new Public Safety Facility at 335 Lincoln Street would improve services to the community.

Special Town Meeting Video Question of the Week: Week 2

The second video in our Special Town Meeting “Question of the Week” series is now live. This week, Fire Chief Steve Murphy and Police Chief David Jones summarize the deficiencies of the current North Fire Station and Police Station.

COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for the General Public Updated August 15, 2022

If you were exposed to COVID-19, regardless of your vaccination status: CDC recommends that instead of quarantining, you wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 full days after your last exposure (day 6).

If you have COVID-19: regardless of v...

Town of Hingham Launches Informational Video Series Ahead of November 1 Special Town Meeting

HINGHAM -- With the Special Town Meeting less than three months away, the Town of Hingham would like to announce a special series of videos relating to the two capital projects that will soon be voted on by the residents in town. 

On Tuesday, Nove...

Health Department Reminds Residents of Importance of COVID-19 Boosters

HINGHAM — The Hingham Health Department is encouraging all residents to keep up their protection against COVID-19.

Like other viruses, COVID-19 changes over time, leading to new variants. COVID-19 boosters provide protection against these variant...

Early Voting for 2022 Elections

On June 22, 2022, a MA election reform law titled “The VOTES Act” was signed into law. Among other things, the VOTES Act makes several of the temporary changes from the 2020 pandemic permanent including Vote by Mail and In-Person Early Voting...

Repaving / Reconstruction Notice: Beginning August 1, 2022

The Town of Hingham Engineering Division will be repaving and/or reconstructing the entire length or sections of the following roads beginning August 1, 2022 and the work will continue until complete.

• Thaxter Street

All scheduling dates are dependent on wea...

Special Town Meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022

The Town of Hingham would like to ask all residents to save the date for a Special Town Meeting that will be held this fall.

At its meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Hingham Select Board voted to schedule a Special Town Meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesd...

Precautionary Measures for Residents to Avoid Tick Bites, Protect Themselves from Tickborne Diseases

Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Public Health Nurse Kathy Crowley wish to remind Hingham residents of important safety tips to avoid tick bites.

The risk of tick exposure is higher during warmer months, generally April-September, according to the Center fo...

Town of Hingham Encourages Eligible Seniors to Apply for New Property Tax Exemption

In an effort to provide targeted property tax relief to older homeowners, the Town of Hingham is once again providing a tax exemption for eligible seniors through the Assessor’s Office. 

Hingham’s 2019 Annual Town Meeting appro...

Conservation Department Encourages Residents to Explore Open Spaces This Summer

Hingham Conservation Department Encourages Residents to Safely Spend Time Outside and Explore Open Spaces This Summer

The Hingham Conservation Department is excited to share a new open space exploration resource developed by the Hingham Land Conservation T...

Hingham’s Weir River Water System Issues Water Restrictions in Response to Level 2 Drought

HINGHAM -- Managing Director Russell Tierney reports that the Weir River Water System (WRWS) has issued outdoor watering restrictions as of July 1 in response to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' recent declaration of a level 2 drought.

In an effort to st...

June 22, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Last Thursday, the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that Plymouth County’s COVID 19 community presence is now “Low” – down from “Medium” as reported to you on June 7. This dec...

2022 Road Construction Notice

The Town of Hingham is anticipating to repave and/or reconstruct the entire length or sections of the following roads in 2022: 

Reconstruction/Paving

• Cape Cod Lane
• Crooked Meadow Lane
• Downing Street
• Elm Street
• Emerald Street
• Main Street (South...

June 7, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Last Thursday, the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that Plymouth County’s COVID 19 community presence is now “Medium” – down from “High” over the past few weeks.  This decision to downgrade our community presence level is con...

May 31, 2022 COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Report

The federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) continues to report Plymouth County’s COVID-19 community level to be High.  At this level, the CDC recommends:

• Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public places regardless of va...

May 24, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Assistant Town Administrator Art Robert presented the following report to the Select Board, at their May 24 meeting:

The federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) continues to determine Plymouth County’s COVID-19 community level to be High. &n...

Antigen Rapid Test: Expiration Date Extension

On Mar 29, 2022, the FDA granted a three-month shelf-life extension for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test. 

This FDA decision extended the shelf-life of all iHealth tests with expiration dates on or before 2022-09-29 (YYYY-MM-DD) from 6 mont...

May 17, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Town Administrator Tom Mayo presented the following report to the Select Board at their May 17 meeting:

In my report last Tuesday, I noted that Hingham’s COVID-19 numbers were up significantly and that this may trigger new protocols in the coming...

CDC Community Risk Level - High

Yesterday, the federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) assessed that all of Plymouth County has reached theCOVID-19 Community Level of High.  

At the Community Level of High, the CDC recommends:

• Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public places re...

May 10, 2022 COVID-19 Update

• In Hingham, the presence of COVID-19 continues to evolve.  
  • Through the week ending May 7, Hingham experienced 103 confirmed & probable cases, up 72% over the 60 cases experienced through the week ending April 30.
  • During the week of April 30, t...

Notification of Mosquito Adulticide Applications

MEMORANDUM

 To:       Boards of Health of Member Towns

From:   Ross Rossetti, Acting Superintendent

Date:   May 4, 2022

Re:       Notification of Mosquito Adulticide App...

Hingham Asks Residents to Contribute to ‘Exceptional Needs Registry’

HINGHAM -- The Hingham Commission on Disabilities, the Hingham Police and Fire Departments and the South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center would like to share with residents information on the Town of Hingham’s Exceptional Needs Reg...

March 8, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

• DPH is reporting that the 7-day statewide average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has declined substantially, from to 839 on February 27 to 648 on March 6.
• Statewide hospitalizations have fallen, from 445 on February 25 to 319 on March 4.
• The latest data sh...

Town of Hingham To Make Masking Optional in Municipal Buildings Effective Next Week

Change Takes Effect Monday, March 7

HINGHAM — Town Administrator Tom Mayo and Executive Health Officer Susan Sarni report that the Town of Hingham will lift its mask policy starting next week, making masking optional in all non-school municipal buildings i...

March 1, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

• DPH is reporting that the 7-day average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has declined substantially, from to 1,720 on February 14  to 704 on February 27.
• Statewide hospitalizations have fallen, from 902 on February 13 to 445 on February 25.
• The late...

February 17, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

• DPH is reporting that the 7-day average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has declined substantially, from 2,684 on February 7 to 1,550 on February 14.
• Statewide hospitalizations have fallen, from 1,325 on February 7 to 902 on February 13.
• The latest data sho...

Covid Testing Center Closed - Feedback Requested

February 15, 2022 - Effective immediately, the Town of Hingham has closed the temporary regional COVID-19 testing center at 335 Lincoln Street. The Town asked the vendor to cancel open appointments and ensure delivery of results to everyone tested on or b...

February 1, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

• DPH is reporting that the 7-day average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has declined substantially, from 9,509 on January 24 to 4,803 on January 30.  
• Statewide hospitalizations have fallen, from 2,783 on January 22 to 2,202 On January 28. &nb...

January 25, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

• DPH is reporting that the 7-day average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has declined substantially, from 15,593 on January 16, 2022 to  8,295 as of January 23.  
• Hospitalizations have fallen, from 3,209 on January 16, 2022 to 2,894 On Jan...

January 18, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

•    Massachusetts DPH has not updated its data since our report to you last week. 

•    Key data, available through January 8, reflect a rising COVID-19 presence in Hingh...

January 13, 2022 COVID-19 Update

1/13/2022 COVID Update

Data

•    Across Massachusetts, according to DPH, we are continuing to experience a large COVID-19 surge.  

•    DPH is reporting that the 7-day average o...

Health Advisory on the Use of Facial Coverings in Hingham

TOWN OF HINGHAM

Board of Health210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043-2762(781) 741-1466 Fax (781) 740-0239

Health Advisory on the Use of Facial Coverings in Hingham

Date: 1/7/2022

The Hingham Board of Health (the Board) today issued a Health Advisory regardin...

January 4, 2022 COVID-19 Update

Data

•    Across Massachusetts, according to DPH, we are seeing a large surge in new COVID-19 cases.  The 7-day average of new cases across the state is now 11,800, compared to a 7-day average of about 4,400 new cases on...

December 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update

12/21/2021 COVID Update

Data

•    Across Massachusetts, according to DPH, we are seeing a 7-day average of over 4,100 new COVID-19 cases as of yesterday, compared to a 7-day average of about 1,100 two months ago. &nbs...

December 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update

12/14/2021 COVID Update

Data

•    In Hingham, we are continuing to see a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases.  DPH is reporting 142 new COVID-19 cases during the 14-day period reported on 12/9/2021, compared to ...

December 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update

 According to DPH, Massachusetts has been experiencing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases since early November.

• In Hingham, we’re seeing a significant more recent uptick in new COVID-19 cases as well. DPH is reporting 80 new COVID-19 cases during ...

November 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update

• In Hingham, new COVID-19 cases continue to hover around 30-40 new cases per 14-day period for the last several weeks.
•  The vaccination rate for Hingham remains at 74%.  If you look at only vaccine-eligible individuals in Hingham (now peop...

November 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update

• Statewide, the number of new COVID-19 cases has generally been trending downward since mid-September. 
• In Hingham, new COVID-19 cases continue to hover around 30-40 new cases per 14-day period for the last several weeks.  The vaccination ...

November 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update

11/02/2021 COVID Update

•  Statewide, the number of new COVID-19 cases has been trending downward since mid-September. They have dropped from about 1,900 new cases on average per 7-day period as of 9/13 to about 960 new cases on average per 7-day pe...

October 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update

10/26/2021 COVID Update

• Statewide, the number of new COVID-19 cases has been trending downward since mid-September.     
• In Hingham, new COVID-19 cases continue to fluctuate between approximately 30-50 new cases per 14-day period ...

September 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update

September 22, 2021

COVID-19 Update

• We are seeing a small uptick in COVID-19 cases in Hingham over the last two weeks.  There were 47 new cases during the two-week period ending 9/16, compared to 37 new cases for the prior two-week period ending 9/9...

September 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update

September 14, 2021

COVID-19 Update 

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham have decreased over the last two weeks, which is good news. The latest numbers from the State indicate 37 new cases over the last 14 days, compared to 50 new cases during the t...

August 31st, 2021 COVID-19 Update

August 31, 2021

COVID-19 Update

·        COVID-19 cases continue to rise.  The most recent DPH data published on August 26^th indicates a total of 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hingham in the two week...

September 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update

September 14, 2021

COVID-19 Update 

• Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hingham have decreased over the last two weeks, which is good news.  The latest numbers from the State indicate 37 new cases over the last 14 days, compared to 50 new cases du...

August 24th, 2021 COVID-19 Update

August 24, 2021

Data

·        We are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Hingham.  

·        The most recent DPH data published on August 19^th indicates a total of 36 new COVI...

August 16th, 2021 COVID-19 Update

 https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html

 We are reviewing the actions by ACIP yesterday recommending a third dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine for some individuals with compromised immune s...

August 10th, 2021 COVID-19 Update

Data

• We are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Hingham. 
• There were 5 COVID-19 cases reported in June (no Delta variant cases) and 33 cases reported in July (of which 5 were Delta variants).
• As of today, August 10^th, 20 new COVID-19 cases have be...

August 3rd, 2021 COVID-19 Update

Data

• As of today, 27 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hingham during the month of July.  That is compared to 5 cases reported in June.
• So far, 1 new COVID-19 case in Hingham has been confirmed in August. 
• We are keeping an eye on the tro...