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Plymouth River Elementary Evacuated Over Roof Stress After Blizzard

An engineering assessment will determine when the building can reopen.

Overview

  • Hingham officials evacuated Plymouth River School on Thursday after a section of roof near the cafeteria showed signs of stress from heavy snow.
  • Students and staff were transported to Hingham High School to finish the day, with lunch and normal bus drop-offs provided from the high school.
  • The district said roofing specialists have been clearing snow this week and a structural engineer has been engaged to evaluate the roof.
  • Superintendent Kathryn Roberts said students and staff will report to another school building on Friday while remediation continues.
  • The region saw roughly 17–18 inches of snow, and a nearby abandoned athletic facility in Kingston suffered a partial roof collapse attributed to snow load.