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Officials weigh idea of buying water system

Hull, Cohasset share concerns

By Jessica Bartlett

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  January 26, 2012

After a string of disputes with Aquarion Water Co., Hingham officials are starting to look at the idea of purchasing its water system from the company. A warrant article for April’s Annual Town Meeting would authorize a feasibility study on a purchase. Such a step would need cooperation from Hull and Cohasset, which share the infrastructure, and officials in those town appear receptive to the idea.

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