DCR Recreational Advisory for Nantasket Beach

DCR issues a Recreational Advisory for Nantasket Beach.  Click here to view their press release.

Mandatory Water Ban Effective August 9, 2020

LEVEL II MANDATORY TOTAL WATER BAN
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Dear Valued Customer,

Effective Immediately,  August 9, 2020,  the  Weir  River  Water System will be  instituting a
Level  II Mandatory Total  Water Ban.  These restrictions are based on an evaluation of current 
drought  conditions and a need to conserve and  maintain  water  supply  and  service  throughout
Hingham,  Hull,  and  North Cohasset. The  levels  of our available water supplies have  reached a
critical state.

LEVEL II: Mandatory Total Ban – All non-essential outdoor usage is prohibited (irrigation using
automatic sprinklers or soaker hoses; the washing of vehicles, exterior building surfaces, parking
lots, driveways, and sidewalks; and, filling swimming pools).
We will be monitoring the situation on a daily basis to ensure compliance and provide updates on
ban as soon as they are available.

For more information please visit www.weirriverwater.com

Town of Hingham Water Acquisition Letter to Customers

July 20, 2020

Dear Water Customer,
We are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2020, and for the first time since 1879, the Town of Hingham anticipates owning your water system – which has been renamed the Weir River Water System.  This transition will mark the culmination of nearly 9 years’ worth of work by citizen volunteers, staff, and external partners from Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset. It will be a historic day for us all.

Since receiving Hingham Town Meeting approval in April 2019, we have been taking the necessary steps to transition the ownership of the water company from Aquarion. After a thorough and competitive procurement process that included representatives from Hingham and Hull, SUEZ was selected to operate and maintain the water system under the direction of the Board of Water Commissioners. SUEZ is an industry leader, with more than 150 years of experience in providing safe drinking water to communities throughout the United States. Most of the local Aquarion employees have accepted job offers with SUEZ, providing important continuity of operations and system knowledge.

Aquarion will continue to provide billing services (in partnership with SUEZ) for approximately six months after closing. In 2021, SUEZ will take over full customer billing operations, which will include the opening of a local customer service walk-in office.

Additional transition activities that have been completed include the preparation and approval of a business plan from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the hiring of a Water Superintendent, and the development of water system rules and regulations.

Hingham has also completed the financing for the acquisition.  As part of that process, the Town received the highest credit rating of Aaa from each of the three major credit rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P – on our Series 2020 General Obligation Bonds. This rating, combined with historically low interest rates, will benefit all water customers now and well into the future.  While you will be getting more information in the weeks to come, here are a few important things to know before August 1:

• Water service will not be interrupted by the ownership transfer.
• Water rates are unaffected by the ownership transfer.
• All customers will receive one final bill from Aquarion for service through July 31, 2020.
• Your normal billing cycle should not change.
• Water restrictions will remain in effect.
• Safety Valve water line protection plans are unaffected by the ownership transfer.

Additional important information can be found on the back of this letter or at www.weirriverwater.com. We recommend keeping this letter as a reference.

In closing, we are excited about our new ownership of the water system, our partnership with SUEZ, and the opportunity to help better serve our communities.

Sincerely,
Board of Water Commissioners, Weir River Water System
Mary Power Joseph Fisher William Ramsey


YOUR WATER UTILITY IS CHANGING OWNERSHIP

Effective August 1, 2020, your water system will be owned by the Town of Hingham and will be  renamed the Weir River Water System.  Your water service will not be interrupted by this ownership change.  We have summarized for you below important information about this transition:


Water system operations

After a thorough and competitive procurement process that included representatives from Hingham and Hull, SUEZ was selected to operate and maintain the water system.  SUEZ is an industry leader, with more than 150 years of experience in providing safe drinking water to communities throughout the United States.  Most of the local Aquarion employees have accepted job offers with SUEZ, providing important continuity of operations and system knowledge.

Water quality SUEZ has extensive experience in providing the highest quality water to its customers. SUEZ has procedures in place to treat, test, and maintain water quality to meet or exceed standards set forth by the MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Service issues or concerns

Should you need to report any discolored water, main breaks, or have a general water quality  concern, please contact SUEZ Customer Service at 1-781-740-6695.

Water restrictions

Water restrictions will remain in effect. Watering by sprinkler or irrigation systems is allowed on customers’ assigned days before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.  Customer assigned watering days are as follows:
         Odd addresses: Tuesdays and/or Saturdays
         Even addresses and homes with no street numbers: Wednesdays and/or Sundays

Customer billing

Aquarion, under the Weir River Water System name, will continue to provide customer billing (in partnership with SUEZ) for approximately six months after closing. In 2021, SUEZ will take over full customer billing operations.

Water meter and billing inquiries should continue to be directed to Aquarion Customer Service at 1-800-732-9678 or cs@aquarionwater.com.

Receiving and paying final Aquarion bill

In early August, you will receive one final bill from Aquarion for water usage through July 31, 2020. This bill can be paid using any of the currently available methods offered by Aquarion.


Receiving and paying Weir River Water System bills

You will receive water bills from Aquarion for the Weir River Water System for water usage commencing as of August 1, 2020. Water rates, your billing cycle, and the format of your water bill will be unaffected.  All customers will receive a new account number, which should be referenced when paying online or by mail. You will receive more detailed information with your first Weir River Water System bill.


Additional information

Additional customer information can be found at www.weirriverwater.com.

PLEASE KEEP THIS LETTER AS A REFERENCE

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE TOWN CLERK

☆IMPORTANT NOTICE☆ 

VOTE BY MAIL - NO EXCUSE NEEDED!

The state has mailed out vote by mail applications to all registered Hull voters for the upcoming September 1st Primary and November 3rd Presidential Election.

If you have not yet received your application in the mail you may complete an application online at:
https://www.town.hull.ma.us/…/up…/2020_vote_by_mail_hull.pdf

☆REMINDER☆

Please be sure to check off the elections that you would like to receive a ballot by mail. If you are enrolled in *No Party/Independent you must choose a party ballot to vote in the Primary Election. Applications must be signed by the voter to be accepted. 

Primary Ballot samples may be found here: https://www.town.hull.ma.us/…/september-01-2020-state-prima…

**Early Voting will also be available in person for the September Primary beginning on Saturday, August 22.

Please telephone the Town Clerk's office with any questions: 781-925-2000.

HCTV Schedule 07/26/2020 - 08/01/2020

Hull TV Weekly Schedule





 Comcast Channel 9/Verizon Channel 35

The feature show plays every night at 7:30 p.m. and is replayed at midnight and noon the next day.

Sunday           July 26  : Board of Selectmen replay

Monday          July 27  : Hull History: March on the State House

Tuesday          July 28  : Lecture: Hull Yacht Club

Wednesday     July 29  : Elder Cool: Film Noir

Thursday        July 30  : Board of Selectmen replay

Friday             July 31  : Chill with Jill: Drowned Hogs

Saturday      August 1  : Hull History replay

                                            

Tune in at 9 and 10 a.m. and 5 and 10 p.m. for more local programming.
And don’t miss our Week in Review every Saturday afternoon at 2, 3 & 4pm.

Comcast Channel 22/Verizon Channel 34

The Show of the Day plays every day at 3, 7 & 11, both a.m.& p.m.

Sunday              July 26 : Eyes on Owls

Monday             July 27 : School Committee 7.22.20 replay

Tuesday             July 28 : Eagle Scouts Cody Preston & Pat Condon

Wednesday        July 29 : Eagle Scouts Brendon Holden & Doug Gibbons

Thursday           July 30 : Five Eagle Scouts

Saturday          August 1 : Week-In-Review

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE PUBLIC FORUM

    Open Space                                Historical                       Recreation                           Housing

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CPA TAX DOLLARS SPENT?

Come to the annual CPC public forum to learn:

1.  WHAT types of projects are eligible for CPA funding

2.  SHARE your ideas on worthy projects

3.  HOW to submit an application for consideration

The Hull Community Preservation Committee will hold their annual public forum for residents to participate in.  This open dialog with residents and CPC members is your opportunity to discuss ways you would like to see the CPA dollars spent in our community.  Residents are encouraged to bring their questions about CPA project eligibility and learn more about the funding process.  We hope you join us in this question and answer session!

WHEN: Monday, August 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm



WHERE: Call in or video in to participate:

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/274365221

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 274-365-221

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
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For more information, visit our website at www.town.hull.ma.us/community-preservation-committee

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING SCHEDULED FOR

JULY 21, 2020 AT 5:00 PM

IS POSTPONED

THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 21^ST   REGARDING THE LATITUDE 42 THERAPUTICS’ PROPOSAL TO LOCATE A MEDICAL MARIJUANA GROW FACILITY AND DISPENSARY AT 120 NANTASKET AVE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. UNFORTUNATELY, THE PROPONENTS HAD A SCHUDULING CONFLICT. 

THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN THANKS EVERYONE FOR THEIR UNDERSTANDING.