Hingham, MA – A threatening note was found today near East School property by a resident who contacted police. The note did not mention the school but the path where it was found is used by students to walk to East School.
On Tuesday November 7, 2023, at 12:10pm Officers responded a home on Chamberlain Run regarding a threatening note the resident found along a path off Chamberlain Run. The path leads to the East School property and is used by students. The note was written on a white paper plate and included the words “shooting” and “murder”.
Officers went to East School, spoke with staff and determined there was no direct threat to the school. As a precaution, an Officer will remain at the school through dismissal. The incident remains under investigation. ### Contact P.I.O. Lt. Steven Dearth