February Winter Storm: Hingham Info Center

Feb. 9

UPDATE 3:30 p.m. Only businesses seen open were the Tedeschi's on Route 3A, the AJ's Gulf on Route 3A, and the Hingham Fruit Center.

Feb. 8

UPDATE: 9 p.m.  Water is now filling backyards of homes in Crow Point section of Hingham, according to HinghamWeather.com forecaster Michael Page.  There is also alreading 9 inches of snow.

The Hingham Police reporting dangerous driving conditions.

UPDATE: 1:00 p.m.  Gov. Patrick says, "I have signed an executive order banning vehicle traffic effective at 4pm today."

The Hingham Police and Fire Department open an Emergency Center at the Senior Center.

Hingham Public Officials advise all cars to be off the roads by 1 p.m.

In a joint mass email to the town, Police Chief Michael Peraino and Fire Chief Mark Duff call the the blizzard a "life threatening storm."

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UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. As light snow begins to fall, many businesses have announced early cloures and some have postponed events.

• The Derby Street Shoppes  postponed their dog sledding and winter fun event to Sunday from 11-3 p.m..
• Whole Foods Marketmoved their Valentine's Day chocolate fest to 4-6 p.m. on Monday.
• Most stores at Derby Street Shoppes will be closed by 3 p.m. including Whole Foods.
• The Hingham Fruit Center will close at 4 p.m.
• Eastern Bank on Main Street closed at 12 p.m. 
• The MBTA will close at 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 7

9:07 p.m. : In an email to parents on Thursday night, South School Principal Mary Eastwood confirmed that classes have officially been cancelled. 

12:52 p.m. Hingham Public Schools announce early release day for Friday and cancel all afternoon and weekend activities. SEE STORY.

As we hunker down to ride out Friday's winter storm, we want to make sure that Hingham stays connected. For live updates during the storm, be sure to download our App for your smartphone or tablet and 'like' Hingham Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

As you send us messages through social media and email tony.catinella@patch.com we’ll make sure the information is added here to this story in the comments and on the map found above. If you notice wires down or a tree across the road, please alert authorities and then let us know so we can spread the word quickly. You can comment right on this story to make sure readers know what’s going on in your neighborhood.

Hingham has not, as yet, cancelled school, but that may change as the storm begins affecting the region.

You can share info about where to find batteries, generators, and of course, bottled water, and who has gotten the latest delivery by commenting here.

Hingham Patch is all about connecting neighbors and helping neighbors so we hope you’ll find this information hub helpful as we brave the storm together. Stay safe Hingham!

Here are some important numbers you may need during the storm:

Hingham Police: 781-749-1212, for emergencies dial 911

Hingham Fire: 781-741-1480, emergencies dial 911

Hingham Emergency Management: 781-749-2424

State Police: (for highway emergencies) 911

Hingham DPW: 781-741-1430

Hingham Light Company: 781-749-0134

Hingham Harbormaster: 781-741-1450