Today, the Baker administration announced the full eligibility schedule for the COVID-19 vaccine for all Massachusetts residents. The remainder of phase 2 individuals will become eligible in the coming weeks, and all individuals will become eligible on April 19th.
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COVID-19: March 15, 2021 Update from Representative Dykema
As we have now passed the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, the wide-reaching economic impacts of this global crisis cannot be overstated. Every worker and every business in every sector of our economy has been affected by COVID-19, some catastrophically. Bringing our economy back to pre-pandemic levels will take a coordinated local, state, and federal response that will likely last years, but we are already making progress. Last week, key legislation was passed on both the state and federal level to support our economic recovery from COVID-19.
Library Announces In-Person Visits and Upcoming Programs
In-person visits to the library for browsing and computer use will resume in late March once new carpet is installed at the library. Curbside pickup and home delivery will continue uninterrupted. Patrons should watch the library website for the reopening date.
The Council on Aging Has A Lot Going On
The March meeting of the Holliston Council on Aging was held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Governance Committee Meets with Town Administrator
Approaching the end of a series of meetings with Boards, Committees, and Finance Officers, the Governance Committee (GC) met Thursday afternoon with Travis Ahern, Town Administrator, to review its progress.
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Help Wanted: Senior Center Mini-bus Driver
The Holliston Senior Center is seeking a part-time van driver, to fill in as needed, to drive seniors and/or Veterans to appointments, senior center programs, grocery shopping, as well as deliver meals to homebound seniors. This involves driving a 10 passenger mini-bus.
COVID-19: March 10, 2021 Update from Representative Dykema
Today, the Baker announced a new pre-registration signup tool will be available for the state’s seven mass vaccination sites starting Friday, March 12th. The new system will make it easier to request and book an appointment at a mass vaccination site at a nearby location when they are available.
Senate President Spilka Announces Pandemic Aid Bill
The Senate and House have reached agreement on a bill to help workers and employers jumpstart our nascent recovery as we begin to slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Advisory Committee
Chair Jennifer Liebermann called the Youth Advisory Committee meeting to order on Monday evening at 7:04 PM.
COVID-19: March 8, 2021 Update from Representative Dykema
Massachusetts continues to build infrastructure and increase availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for residents. According to the CDC, MA now ranks 11th in the U.S. in doses administered per 100,000 residents, and the state Department of Public Health reports that, as of March 4th, 17.2% of Middlesex County residents and 16.2% of Worcester County residents have received at least their first dose of the vaccine.