The National Weather Service has announced a Winter Storm Warning for the Hingham area, from Sunday 1/25 through Monday 1/26.
We encourage residents to be safe - plan ahead and stay off the roads when the snow starts.
Town Offices Closed Monday, 1/26
Given the weather forecast, the Town of Hingham will close its offices and facilities on Monday, January 26. Departments will be operating remotely and will be available to the public. Scheduled public meetings will take place and be remote only.
Transfer Station
On Sunday, 1/25, the Transfer Station will be operating on its normal schedule.
Library
Due to the timing of the impending storm the Hingham Public Library will be closed all day on Sunday, January 25. Please check their website and Facebook page for updates regarding Monday's schedule.
Street Parking Ban
DPW reminds residents that when snow is forecast, residents are asked to keep all parked vehicles off streets that are plowed by the town to expedite snowplowing and sanding operations. Vehicles obstructing plowing and sanding operations will be towed at the owner's expense. No one other than town employees or contractors hired by the town may shovel, snow-blow, or plow ice or snow onto a public roadway (Town By-Law Article 10, section 6A).
Please note: the town is not responsible for damaged mailboxes, driveway aprons, walkways, stone walls, grassed areas, shrubs, trees, fences, planters, barrels, basketball hoops, or any other object within the town layout.
Important Reminders
- For safety emergencies, call 911
- If you lose power, call HMLP at (781) 749-0134. First check to ensure no circuit breakers are tripped / no fuses are blown.