As you may have noticed from recent newsletters, Massachusetts has experienced a small but noticeable uptick in our COVID-19 public health metrics in recent weeks. This week, our positive case rate ticked back up to 2% for the first time since June, and hospitalization numbers, while still declining overall, have continued to fluctuate.
Category: Town Government
COVID-19: July 29, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As we continue our cautious reopening efforts, more individuals are taking public transit again. Bus, subway, and Commuter Rail service continue to operate on modified service patterns and face coverings are required on all MBTA vehicles, but as ridership slowly returns, it is important to stay up to date on the latest news.
COVID-19: July 28, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
One of the most critical challenges we face as we continue to experience the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the ability to safely and effectively continue to provide non-COVID-19-related health care to those who need it. Our hospitals, doctor’s offices, dentists’ offices, and supplementary care providers have worked incredibly hard to preserve access to high-quality care while protecting patients.
Introducing the Holliston Governance Committee
Holliston’s newly created Governance Committee is comprised of five members with various professional backgrounds and different levels of past involvement in Holliston government. Our charge is to assist in the development of town-wide policies that relate to governance and to recommend changes to the Town’s form of government if needed.
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COVID-19: July 27, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As you may know, identity theft related to pandemic-related unemployment claims has been a serious issue faced by the Department of Unemployment Assistance in recent months.
Holliston Happenings: Week of July 27, 2020
It’s Summertime and activity has slowed around town – at least this coming week. Grab-n-go meals are available Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 – 12:30
Insurance Help Is Just A Phone Call Away
Holliston Senior Center has SHINE counselors available via telephone or email to assist citizens with any Medicare questions.
Civics Sunday: 2020 Census Push Week July 27 – August 2
This coming week is a competition to increase self-response rates for this year’s census. Look for activities encouraging census self-reporting in the coming week.
School Committee Updated on Back to School Plans
The Thursday night remote School Committee meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Chair Stacey Raffi. A majority of time concerned the reopening of schools.
COVID-19: July 24, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As case numbers continue to rise in other parts of the country, the administration has established new guidelines for travel to Massachusetts from higher-risk states, effective August 1. Currently, the seven Northeast states that do not require quarantining are considered lower-risk, along with Hawaii.