Cohasset Police Department, Cohasset MA

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Hingham Fire Chief Steve Murphy reminds Weir River Water System users that the Mandatory Water Ban, now in effect for Hingham, Hull, and North Cohasset, is critical to protecting potable water for public health and water levels to provide fire safety.

Lawn irrigation demand and failure to comply with restrictions is draining town storage tanks faster than we can fill them. The resulting downward trend – also experienced in other South Shore communities – places at risk our ability to provide water for drinking and fighting fires. Chief Murphy stresses the importance of complying with this mandatory ban.

“I cannot overstate how serious the situation is,” said Chief Murphy. “Today, the Turkey Hill water tank is at a fraction of its target fill level. A main break or a fire could create a major challenge if tank levels continue to fall. If this trend continues, we may be unable to ensure people have water they need – or stop a fire from spreading.”

All non-essential outdoor watering is prohibited until further notice. Residents and businesses must immediately shut off all automatic and manual irrigation systems to preserve our water supply during this critical period. The Mandatory Water Ban prohibits all non-essential outdoor usage, including:

· Irrigation using automatic sprinklers or soaker hoses

· Washing vehicles, exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks

· Filling swimming pools

Any irrigation system found operating during this restriction will result in enforcement action, including fines, service shutoff, and costs of terminating and restoring service. Starting Tuesday, June 16 crews will begin shutoff to customers still in violation after two notices.

For more information, visit www.weirriverwater.org or call 877-253-6665.

06/15/2026

Rte 3A traffic is being diverted due to pole snap and wires down near Hingham Lumber. North bound traffic is being diverted down Lower King St. South bound traffic being diverted through the MBTA lot. Avoid this area.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Harrison Schmidt on receiving the Dana Award from the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office during the Annual Law Day ceremony at the Quincy District Court this week.

Sergeant Schmidt was recognized for his outstanding work and critical contributions to the investigation and successful prosecution of Brian Walshe for the murder of his wife, Anna Walshe. His professionalism, investigative skill, and commitment to justice played an important role in a case that ultimately resulted in a life sentence for Walshe in December 2025.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Schmidt on this well-deserved recognition and for representing the Cohasset Police Department with distinction. (L~R, District Attorney Michael Morrissey, Sgt. Schmidt, Chief Quigley, and Commander Lennon)

05/30/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - STORM

Due to the current rain storm with high winds, Cohasset Police, Fire and DPW are responding to numerous areas throughout town for downed wires, trees and poles.

We will continue to update this list throughout the afternoon and evening as time allows.

MILL LANE
Tree down on private driveway out to Turtle Island. This brought down 2 poles and all associated wires. Residences of 43 and up on Mill Lane are not accessible. National Grid has been dispatched. National Grid on scene, tree has been cleared. Awaiting line crew. Stay away from downed wires as they could be energized. 6:00PM. Crews on scene, work will likely continue throughout the night and possibly in to the morning. National Grid crews are working to repair the lines.

Please note, other affected areas which have been cleared were removed from this post.

Officers are setting up cones and barricades where traffic is impacted, please do not drive around them for your safety.

Please treat all wires as live and do not touch them. Call 911 immediately. Report power outages and downed wires to National Grid at 800-867-5222.

05/07/2026

04/24/2026

CPD personnel linked up with , , , and others, via Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), for two-full days of training on active shooter response, and victim rescue.

Excellent training and great instructors.

All Cohasset Officers will be required to complete this vital training over the next few months.

04/22/2026

Update 5:33pm - vehicle removed from train tracks and service will resume.

***TRANSIT ALERT***

Due to a vehicle on the train tracks at the North Main crossing, the MBTA Greenbush line will be delayed for approximately 1 hour.

MBTA Commuter Rail

04/21/2026

Town of Cohasset - Government