Category: Town Government

As the holiday near and the COVID-19 pandemic persists, this may be a difficult time for many of us and our loved ones. The stress and anxiety created by the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 haven’t gone anywhere, and for some, the holidays may be painful reminders of the loss of loved ones or the isolation created by social distancing.

The Select Board hosted a joint meeting with the Governance Committee on Monday, November 23, 2020. Select Board Chair John Cronin and Governance Committee Chair Sam Tyler called their respective meetings to order with remote participation.

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As of Friday, the statewide travel order, which rates other states’ risk level based on their positive test and new case rates, now lists only Vermont and Hawaii as “lower-risk” states not requiring quarantine or testing upon entering Massachusetts.

When we talk about how coronavirus is impacting our communities, I have often focused on the state and local public health data when providing information in this newsletter. In recognition of the increased likelihood of interstate travel in the coming holiday season, I wanted to provide a brief snapshot of how the pandemic is affecting the nation as well.

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) remote meeting was called to order Monday evening at 7:06 PM, followed by a vote to approve October 2020 minutes and a brief greeting with Matt Putvinski, potential member of the Committee.