WHDD-CORONA VIRUS CANCELLATION UPDATE MONDAY MARCH 16 2020

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WHDD-CORONA VIRUS CANCELLATION UPDATE MONDAY MARCH 16 2020
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WHDD-CORONA VIRUS CANCELLATION UPDATE MONDAY MARCH 16 2020

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CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATIONS IN OUR AREA March 16 4 PM

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From: "Stop & Shop"
Subject: Caring for Our Neighbors: New Store Hours for Customers 60 and Older
Date: March 16, 2020 at 7:40:32 PM EDT

Dear customers,

Now, more than ever, it's important we come together as a community to support each other during challenging times. Part of that is showing compassion and care for some of our neighbors who are most vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus. According to the CDC, that is members of the population who are age 60 and older.

To support this group, beginning Thursday, March 19th, all Stop & Shop stores will open earlier in order to service only customers who are age 60 and over from 6:00a.m.-7:30a.m. daily.

We're making the decision to offer this every day of the week to allow for community members in this age category to shop in a less crowded environment, which better enables social distancing. They’ll also be shopping prior to any other customers entering.

Beginning Thursday, people ages 60 and up can use a designated entrance, which will be marked at their local store, from 6:00a.m.-7:30a.m. Although we will not be requesting ID for entry, we ask that you please respect the purpose of the early opening – and do the right thing for your neighbors. Store associates do reserve the right to ask customers to leave if they are not a member of this age group.

As previously announced, most stores have adjusted their hours to 7:30a.m. to 8:00p.m. to enable our associates to spend more time unloading deliveries, stocking shelves – and to take some time for rest. Please note that our stores receive deliveries throughout the day, so our shelves will be replenished for shoppers at all hours. And, we have implemented added cleaning and sanitation efforts, which will continue throughout the day at all stores.

Our home delivery service will remain available to all customers as well. If you have a grandparent, parent, friend, or neighbor in this age group, remember you can place an order on their behalf with our new “Contact-Free” delivery option. With this service, we’ll notify you by text or email when the driver arrives, and they will simply leave the bags on the doorstep or building entry and return to their vehicle. We recognize there may be some delays with this service due to unprecedented demand, and we are continuing to work hard to meet your needs.

We hope you will join us in our efforts to care for the older members of our community at this time, and we are very grateful for your continued support.
If you have questions, please contact Consumer Affairs.
Copyright Information
This message and its contents are copyrighted and are proprietary to Stop & Shop LLC. 1385 Hancock St. Quincy, MA, 02169.

Dear Library Patrons,

After careful consideration and in keeping with precautions being taken throughout the state, the nation, and the world, The Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives will be closed from March 17 through March 30, 2020 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Updateurgent informationTemporary closure of all Branch Lobbies - Drive-Ups to Remain Open Effective tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, all Salisbury Bank and Riverside Division locations will offer banking services through drive-up windows, at locations where they are available. All branch lobbies will be temporarily closed to the public until further notice as a proactive measure to help mitigate the spread of illness. In addition, our e-Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs, Bank-by-Phone, and Night Depositories are available for many banking functions. We are closely monitoring the rapidly developing and unprecedented circumstances surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), while evolving our response plans to ensure continuity of service as the situation progresses. We remain focused on supporting our customers and community members through this time of uncertainty in a manner that is prudent and safe for all. At this time, we are taking these additional measures based on new information and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommendations provided by State Officials, and our unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our customers, employees and community. Banking regulators have recognized the extraordinary nature of the pandemic and have authorized banks to take actions of this nature. For a full list of Branch locations, adjustments to operations, and direct contact information please click here.

Theory Wellness
AN UPDATE ON COVID-19
To our Patients and Customers,

In an on-going response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Theory Wellness will be moving to a pre-order only system across all of our locations effective Tuesday, March 17th. All locations will continue to remain open, but we will no longer be taking any walk-up visitors unless they have a confirmed pre-order. We continue to implement all of the protective measures previously mentioned to ensure the highest level of safety for our patients, customers, and staff.
HOW TO PLACE A PRE-ORDER:
Head to www.theorywellness.org and select your store from the “Pre-Order” tab; or click here for your store
Browse items and select those that you would like to purchase Select “Checkout” and enter your full-name as it appears on your ID and your cell phone number/email address Once the order is placed, you will receive the following notifications (via text/email):
Order Confirmation—when we have received your order and it is in the queue
Pick-Up Confirmation—when your order is ready to be picked up at our store
Once you arrive at Theory, you will be asked to show your Pick-Up Confirmation text at the door

Re: Upcoming Town of Amenia Planning Board and ZBA Meetings

By order of Dutchess County Executive, Marcus Molinaro to cancel all public meetings of 20 or more people,
The Town of Amenia Planning Board has postponed the Public Hearing for The Amenia Library and Regular Meeting of the Planning Board for Wednesday, March 25 th 2020 until Wednesday, May 27, 2020. There will be no meetings between now and then.The Town of Amenia ZBA will not meet until Monday, May 18, 2020.

Oblong will close our doors to the public beginning at 4:00 pm on March 16. Our staff will continue “behind the scenes,” fulfilling online orders (oblongbooks.com) and phone orders, recommending books online and by phone, and brainstorming creative ways to safely have our community access the books and book knowledge of Oblong and its staff. Going forward—while our doors are closed temporarily—we plan to staff our phones, email, and oblongbooks.com web order services from 10am to 4pm Monday-Saturday. Shop our shelves from home at oblongbooks.com. All orders will ship for free via USPS Media Mail. Limited delivery to local addresses is also available. Gift certificates are a great way to support us during this difficult time.

Four Brothers Drive In, 4957 Route 22, Amenia. Due to the nature of our business, and the circumstances we have opted to stay open in this time to provide a sense of entertainment for the family and friends to enjoy. We have reduced our prices and understand that everyone should be in their vehicles at this time. Pick up will be available by the patio porch during this time.

Deano’s Pizza, 24 Millerton Road, Lakeville. open and delivering. Will add lunch deliveries if the need arises. 860-435-2299 on the web: deanos pizza menu dot com

Thorn hill Flower & Garden Shop, 15 Academy Street, Salisbury. Open and still doing deliveries. Will call customers before delivering and leave delivery outside. Observing all safety precautions during covid-19. 860-435-2348

John Andrews Farmhouse Restaurant, 224 Hillsdale Road, South Egremont. Offering takeout Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 5-7PM and Friday and Saturday 5-8 PM
413-528-3469 See menu on Facebook. On the web: john andrews restaurant dot com

Berkshire Mountain Distillery, 356 South Main Street, Sheffield. will be canceling all tours and tastings for the foreseeable future. However,BMD will be taking online and phone orders for curbside pick up at the distillery from 12-5pm, 7 days a week. To order from the online store visit berkshiremountaindistillers.com or call 413-229-0219.

NOTICE CONCERNING COVID-19

March 16, 2020

At this time, the North Canaan Town Hall will be closed to the general public effective Tuesday March
17 th . We will assess the guidelines from Health officials and update on March 30th Please access the Town website for forms and applications. Employees will be in their offices to accept phone calls and emails during regular business hours. All contacts are on the website, https://northcanaan.org or call 860-824-7313 and follow the prompts.

Due the government’s emergency,Mizza’s dining is going to be closed.we are still doing pick up orders and delivery as well,hopefully this ends soon:)

In keeping with recommended precautions regarding COVID-19 and Governor Baker’s directive announced March 15, 2020 prohibiting gatherings of 25 or more, The Lenox Library will be closed to the public until further notice.

NOTICE FROM FISHES AND LOAVES

In view of the Coronavirus crisis we have instituted a change in how we distribute food and would appreciate if you could help us get the word out. I suggest the following:
Fishes and Loaves Pantry will remain open but effective immediately clients will not be permitted to enter Pilgrim House until further notice. Our staff and volunteers will have boxes of food for pick-up at the door. We ask for everyone’s understanding during this health emergency as we take this step to protect clients and staff from transmission of the Coronavirus. Our hours will remain the same: Tuesday’  5-7 pm and Wednesday 9-11 am. Anyone in need of food who is not able to visit the pantry should call 860-824-7232 to make other arrangements.

NOTICE FROM SHARON CT

COVID-19 Update  
We're in new territory with this virus outbreak and knowing that you must have questions about the situation and how it looks from the "front row" I quickly pulled together as much information as I could. It's not a perfect report but my hope is to answer some of your questions and alleviate some of your concerns.
From the "front row" it's been a roller coaster ride, we were slowly moving upwards starting early last week and then about 4pm Thursday afternoon the fast and furious, up and down, round and round pace began. 
Emails and conference calls have been constant all weekend with new protocols and executive orders and instead of updating you multiple times, I decided to fill you in today after I had a chance to filter through all the advisory emails from the Governor's office and multiple State agencies. After review all the information available, I  met with Town Hall and the Road Foreman. 
So here is what we discussed and what our plan is as of this morning: I met with Road Foreman this morning to discuss their mindset and plan; they are closing the Town Garage to the general public. As for the building itself, Todd Anderson came in early (5:30am) this morning to sanitize the entire building. Moving forward, they will clean and wipe down the building at the end of each day until the risk level decreases.  Next, I sat down with all open offices at Town Hall.  The building department/health department is confident that we're *operating safely knowing what we know at the present moment. *This obviously could change quickly. All health department questions are being directed to 860-364-0909.
Social Service Agent is delivering food and medication to those in need and checking in with other residents daily via phone so they have social interaction with someone. Food and toiletries are her main concern at the moment, she's working to get a regional food bank truck lined up to help those in need. In addition, she's working with Eversource to keep electric accounts on and providing updates to State Rep. Maria Horn who is working on legislation to help those in need. Anyone who would like to help Miriam can contact her at 860-364-1003. 
In the Town Clerk's office they are wearing gloves, sanitizing pens, and continuously wiping down their counters. 
The Tax Collector would like the public to know that they can pay their bills remotely if they wish to. You can pay by check or credit card. https://client.pointandpay.net/webportal/partner.do?method=prepare&webSiteId=350&ppid=3228 We're advising boards and committees that call and ask, to delay or cancel meetings or have conference calls or remote video meetings. If they boards and committees do need to meet in-person we are asking that they meet in the large public meeting room and spread out so everyone is not should to shoulder. These are the rules (from Governor Lamont's office) for holding remote meetings.Lamont's order would allow municipal boards and commissions to hold meetings remotely provided they meet all of the following conditions:

 Our thoughts at this moment (12 Noon) is to monitor the situation today and revisit the plan tomorrow morning. We obviously want to keep everyone safe and everyone here is doing their part to make sure their area in this building is clear and sanitized.  If you would like to know everything I know from the State, below are all the executive orders from the Governor (#7 thru 7C) relating to COVID-19. 
There will be another update from the Governor later today around 5pm. 
https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/Governors-Actions/Executive-Orders

Hylton Hundt Salon Closing
In an effort to flatten the curve, Hylton Hundt Salon will be closed until March 31st. You can expect a call, text or email soon to reschedule existing appointments. Stay safe. Go outside to play. See you soon!

Great Falls Brewery , 1 Railroad Street, North Canaan.We here at Great Falls Brewing Company are all about community. As a responsible member of any community, we are relied upon to make the right decision, always. While the world and country struggle to handle the outbreak of COVID-19, we want both our customers and staff to be safe. Following the advice of the CDC and state authorities, effective immediately, Great Falls Brewing Company taproom will be closed to the public. We will be open from 4-7pm everyday for To Go sales ONLY. We appreciate all the love and support we have received from our fans and customers, and we will be here for you when we open up the taproom again. Be safe and be well everyone. 860-453-4076

Massachusetts Emergency Measures to Address COVID-19(This is a summary of the full announcement, which can be found here.)
On Sunday, March 15, the Baker-Polito Administration announced emergency measures in response to the outbreak of Coronavirus.
Elementary and Secondary Schools: suspend educational operations from March 17 until April 6.
Full order available here.
During this period it is critical that students and their families, as well as school staff, stay home as much as possible. If an individual needs to leave home, it is essential to strictly follow social distancing guidelines by avoiding crowds, canceling social gatherings, and maintaining a safe separation of at least 6 feet from others.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will work in partnership with schools and districts to develop strategies and resources to sustain learning and vital services. Already, DESE has received a partial waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture providing greater flexibility regarding food service in certain districts with higher concentrations of low-income students and is actively pursuing additional waivers for the remaining schools and districts.
Early Education and Care:  Although childcare programs have not been ordered to close, childcare providers are urged to strictly observe guidelines that call for temporary closures based on actual direct or indirect exposures to individuals with COVID-19. 
The EEC's page on COVID-19 can be found here.
Higher Education: continue to move towards remote learning. Colleges and universities, both public and private, should continue to reduce the need for students to be on campus by suspending in-person classes and shifting to remote learning. Institutions should also reduce the need for faculty and staff to be on campus while maintaining essential services, especially for residential students who cannot safely return home. 
Gatherings & Restaurants: Governor Baker issued an emergency order limiting gatherings to 25 individuals and prohibiting on-premises consumption of food or drink at bars and restaurants, beginning on March 17 and effective until April 6.
The full order is available here.
Health Care: The Department of Public Health issued guidance today that includes the following:
All commercial insurers, self-insured plans, and the Group Insurance Commission are required to cover medically necessary telehealth services related to COVID-19 testing and treatment. The full order is available here.
All assisted living residences are to ban visitors to protect the health of residents and staff. This is in addition to the federal guidance issued on Friday that bans visitors to nursing homes and rest homes.
All hospitals operated by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health are to screen all visitors and restrict visitation if individuals show any indication of illness.
Hospitals must cancel non-essential elective procedures.
Licensed pharmacies may create and sell hand sanitizer over the counter.
Registry of Motor Vehicles: The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will extend the renewal timeline of certain credentials to reduce the need for customers to physically visit an RMV service center for in-person transactions. This extension does not apply to vehicle registrations. Most vehicle registrations can be renewed online at Mass.Gov/RMV.
Unemployment Assistance: For current unemployment claims, all requirements regarding attending seminars at the MassHire career centers have been suspended. Missing deadlines due to effects of COVID-19 will be excused under DUA’s good cause provision. All appeal hearings will be held by telephone only.
To assist individuals who cannot work due to the impact of COVID-19, the administration is filing emergency legislation that will allow new claims to be paid more quickly by waiving the one week waiting period for unemployment benefits.
EOLWD and DUA are also filing emergency regulations that will allow people impacted by COVID-19 to collect unemployment if their workplace is shut down and expects to reopen in four or fewer weeks. The following conditions apply:
Workers must remain in contact with their employer during the shutdown.
Workers must be available for any work their employer may have for them that they are able to do.
An employer may request to extend the period of the covered shut-down to eight weeks, and workers will remain eligible for the longer period under the same conditions described above.If necessary, DUA may extend these time periods for workers and employers.
Employers who are impacted by COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day grace period to file quarterly reports and pay contributions.
Please read the full press release for more details.
Municipal Governance Legislation: Governor Baker announced a package of legislation to help address challenges to municipal governance resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including potential delays in holding Town Meetings and adopting Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) municipal budgets. Provisions in the proposed legislation include (among other measures): amending existing statute authorizing Moderators to postpone Town Meetings by thirty days; permitting local Select Boards to postpone Town Meetings beyond the statutory June 30 deadline; permitting local Select Boards to temporarily adopt lower quorum rules; and authorizing a three-year amortization period for deficit spending incurred as a result of COVID-19 crisis.
The latest information and guidance regarding COVID-19 is available here.
Press releases on the developing situation are collected here.

Update from Salisbury VNA

Notice from SVNA: Joining in the effort of containing the Coronavirus, all of our scheduled wellness clinics & balance classes will be canceled for the month of March.. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we want to be proactive in keeping our community safe and healthy! If you have any questions, please call us at 860-435-0816 

COVID-19 UPDATE, MONDAY: 3/16/2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
At this time, the Town of Salisbury is trying to limit public exposure with the best interests in mind for our
community.
The Town Hall will be open TO THE PUBLIC:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, (9am-12:30pm), NO CASH PAYMENTS AT THIS TIME
 On Tuesday and Thursday, Employees will be in their offices to accept calls and emails but the building
will NOT be open to the public.
Salisbury Activities at the Grove: All programs are CANCELLED until further notice.
(Ex. Tai Chi, Exercise, Pot Lucks, Ping-pong, Tap)
AARP Tax-Aide: AARP has cancelled all programs until May 1, 2020 so our tax aid program at the grove has been suspended until further notice. Free-File software is available at https://www.irs.gov/e-file- providers/about-the-free-file-program
Senior Nutrition program: at the Town Grove has been suspended and lunch will not be served until further notice due to the Corona 19 virus. If you are in need or would like meals during this time please contact the
Western CT Area on Aging at 203-757-5449 to set up meals on wheels home delivery. They will provide 2 meals 1 hot and 1 cold daily Monday – Friday. The suggested donation is $5.00 per day. If you need assistance,
call Lisa McAuliffe at 860-435-5186.
Social/Family Services: OFFICE CLOSED TO PUBLIC - Call Patrice McGrath, for assistance, 860-435-5187 or email pmcgrath@salisburyct.us
Transfer Station: Will remain open, but the Swap/Shop will be CLOSED. NO CASH ACCEPTED
Recreation: All Salisbury Recreation activities are cancelled until further notice.
Town Office Phone Numbers:
First Selectman’s Office: 860-435-5170
Town Clerk: 860-435-5182
Tax Collector: 860-435-5189
Assessor: 860-435-5176
Transfer Station: 860-435-5178
Senior Services/Recreation: 860-435-5186
Building Department: 860-435-5177
Resident Trooper: 860-435-2938. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CALL: 9-1-1
Family Services: 860-435-5187
Planning & Zoning: 860-435-5190
For GENERAL questions please call 860-435-5170 or you can email: townhall@salisburyct.us

CORONAVIRUS UPDATES FROM SALISBURY BANK AND ITS RIVERSIDE

DIVISION

Lakeville, CT – March 16, 2020 - Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19),
we are closely monitoring the latest reports from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and State Officials. We want to keep you updated on the steps we are taking to keep our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, safe and healthy.
Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to be prepared to respond to situations that could occur due to the outbreak. If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19 and need our support, we’re here to help. We always
strive to work constructively with customers who have financial difficulties. Please reach out to your personal banker or Customer Support at 860.596.2444 to discuss your options. Preventative programs are in place to reduce the likelihood that our operations would be significantly affected including monitoring of reported outbreaks and employee populations to
reduce exposure to staff and customers. We have encouraged customers to use our online tools, Bank-by-Phone, night depositories and drive-up tellers for their banking needs.
THE BEST WAY FOR YOU TO STAY INFORMED WITH LATEST UPDATES IS BY VISITNG
OUR SITE AT https://SALISBURYBANK.COM.

Nuvance Health Updates: COVID-19
Sharon Hospital
Visitor Policy
To continuously ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively immediately, no visitors are allowed at any Nuvance Health hospital or facility until further notice. Exceptions apply. Please see the attached visitor policy with the full and accurate information. COVID-19 Community Hotline
Nuvance Health established a Nuvance Health COVID-19 Community Hotline. Medical staff will answer your questions and address your concerns. They will also provide remote screenings if you think you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, which include cough, fever, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, and travel and possible exposure history. If you meet the clinical criteria for possible infection with COVID-19, the medical staff will help you with next steps. Phone number: 888-667-9262. Hours of operation: 8 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.

HARTFORD, Conn.— Governor Ned Lamont has announced Connecticut’s bars and restaurants will be shut down beginning tonight due to the coronavirus outbreak. Governor Lamont was joined by New York Andrew Governor Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to announce the closures. Officials say the establishments will close at 8 p.m. and only offer takeout service. All public events, including movie theaters and gyms, will also be closed Monday. Some services will be available with a max occupancy of 50 people as long as they adhere to social distancing. Restaurants have been closed until further notice and are coordinating an open date.

The Moviehouse in Millerton is CLOSED
Dear Friends,We wanted to reach out to you all personally to let you know that, after careful review of the current health situation and after consultation with the experts, we have decided to close The Moviehouse for the moment, effective immediately.
It's a very strange feeling for us to be closing our doors, even temporarily, as The Moviehouse has always served as the community campfire where we all gather in times of uncertainty. We will re-open as soon as our local and State health authorities say it is safe to do so, which hopefully, will be very soon. We'll keep you updated via email and on our website and social media.

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 16TH, 8:30 a.m. - Pursuant to the direction of the Chief Administrative Judge, Town of North East Court has postponed court cases for the rest of March and all of April. Letters will be sent with new dates.

A message from the first selectman of the Town of Canaan (Falls Village):

To The Community of the Town of Canaan: In order to protect those in Town Hall who work so diligently for the community, we are closing Town Hall to all visitors for the next two weeks. All staff can be reached by phone at the office to assist with any needs or problems that you might have during this period. After this initial two weeks, we will reassess the situation. We know that this is an inconvenience to our citizens but we must keep our staff healthy and safe to enable us to continue to serve you.

Henry W. Todd
First Selectman
Town of Canaan

The Hunt Library is temporarily closed due to the current public health emergency. They are, however, offering curbside service on Tues and Sat from 10am to noon. Read here for information.

The Douglas Library will be closed until further notice due to health concerns of the Covid19 virus. We will be happy to offer curbside pickup of any requested items if you call us at 860-824-7863 or email us at douglaslibrary@comcast.net, Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 10AM and 2PM. You can access the library’s catalog at www.douglaslibrarycanaan.org

Schools in Massachusetts will close for at least three weeks, and all gatherings of more than 25 people will be banned in the latest attempt to arrest the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Sunday.

The governor also ordered all dine-in restaurants and bars to close for three weeks. Take-away and delivery services won't be affected by the rules, nor will grocery stores or pharmacies.

Early Warning Alert :/NW CT Comm College-Winsted: Closed Today

Scoville Library this Saturday: Decluttering Workshop scheduled for on-line presentation, we are bringing this event to anyone on ZOOM same time as originally scheduled.There are still openings so please sign up by emailing scovilleadultprograms@gmail.com with your name, phone number and email asap we will send email invite and participants will need the zoom application which is free and very easy to download, You can also participate via phone. Please note that all other Scoville March events are cancelled or postponed. We will update about rescheduling and further cancellations as soon as we know more

Kent Memorial Library has opted to close its doors until further notice and has canceled all programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the multipart series on “West Side Story.” Library staff will be available by phone and email from Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. but the doors to the building will be locked. The library is directing patrons and residents to its extensive online resources at kentmemoriallibrary. org, which has links to Overdrive and Hoopla, where e-books, audio books and streaming video is available.

● Roeliff Jansen Community Library (N.Y.) has decided to suspend all library events through the end of March.

HARTFORD — Any remaining Connecticut public schools that are still open amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic must close beginning Tuesday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced.

The Sunday announcement comes after most Connecticut districts, including Waterbury, Torrington, Hartford, Stamford and New Haven,

already had ordered schools to close for two weeks or longer. Lamont’s order brings Connecticut in line with many states that have ordered schools shut down due to the pandemic.

Most other western Connecticut school districts announced they would close for varying lengths of time over the past week. Waterbury school officials announced on Thursday that students would stay home starting Friday for  Large gatherings discouraged

at least two weeks, following the lead of other districts that closed earlier in the week because individual students or staff members had potentially been exposed to the virus.

Six more people were confirmed to have the virus since Saturday, including a fourth from Litchfield County, Lamont said in a news release, bringing the total number of positive cases reported in the state to 26. That number also includes 16 positive cases in Fairfield County, three in Hartford County and three in New Haven County.

The executive order Lamont signed Sunday forces public schools to close beginning Tuesday through at least through March 31. The governor said an online education program is being developed, and meals will still be available for students who receive them at schools through assistance programs.

In alignment with efforts to encourage people to isolate to slow down the spread of COVID-19, Twelve Moons Coffee House has cancelled the April 5, 2020 event.The featured performer has been re-booked to a future date.
We remain hopeful that when the time comes for our May 2 event, this will all be behind us.  We will follow the recommendations of health experts and will keep you updated as we get closer to the May event.
In the meantime, keep well, keep calm, and listen to your favorite music!

Falls Village Senior Center & Senior Nutritional Program 

The Senior Nutrition Program at the Falls Village Senior Center has been suspended and lunch will not be served as well as all senior activities and outings have been suspended until further notice due to the Corona 19 Virus.  If you are in need or would like meals during this time, please contact the Western CT Area on Aging at 203.757.5449 to set up Meals on Wheels home delivery. They will provide 2 meals 1 hot & 1 cold daily Monday-Friday. The suggested donation is $5.00 per day. For updates on when the Nutrition Center & Senior Center may reopen, please check the Town website at canaanfallsvillage.org or call Falls Village Senior Center @ 860.824.9855.

KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
We want to check in with all
our supporters, neighbors and friends
and send you all good wishes.
In midst of the outbreak of this virus we have chosen to close the doors of KHS until further notice.
We of course will be here working and will be available
via email for any inquiries you may have.
Thank you and stay well and safe!

Webutuck Teachers’ Association
Dear Webutuck families,
Next week, we will be available to distribute homework packets, iPads for grades one and up, as well as breakfast and lunch. If you need access to schoolwork or food, please let us know if you can pick up or if you need these items delivered. Write an email to Raymond.castellani@webutuck.org In the email let us know what you need, the name of your child/children and your address if you need things delivered.

More COVID-19 info fo Millerton community

This notice is on behalf of both the Town of North East and the Village of Millerton.

Mayor Debbie Middlebrook and I have been, and will continue to be, in close touch with Dutchess County’s Emergency Response Center. Yesterday we participated in a conference call held by County Executive Marc Molinaro with other Dutchess County Mayors and Supervisors. Dutchess County, along with Orange and Ulster Counties, have each issued a State of Emergency declaration as of Friday March 13. Residents of Millerton & North East are encouraged to visit Dutchess County’s website www.dutchessny.gov/coronavirus for additional information and updates, but here are a few of the most important takeaways:

In the interests of slowing the spread of this virus, and to the maximum extent possible, residents of Millerton and North East are urged to minimize social interaction. Anyone who feels ill is asked to stay at home. Public gatherings and meetings of more than 20 people are being suspended or cancelled. Restaurants and theaters are being asked to limit the number of patrons to not more than half of their stated capacity.

People who feel they might be symptomatic for COVID-19 should contact their doctor or health care provider first. It is important to make the call before going to a doctor’s office or hospital. If you are unable to reach your health care provider, call 9-1-1 for further instructions.

All schools in Dutchess County, both public and private, and including extra-curricular activities, will be closed for two weeks, starting on Monday. This does not include private daycare facilities, Head Start or other daycare programs

At least four mobile sites are being organized to administer COVID-19 tests. The location of those sites will be identified on the Dutchess County website, when they are operational.

Town of North East and Village of Millerton offices will be open next week for Town and Village employees to conduct essential business. Anyone with urgent business with either the Town or the Village is asked to reach out to the appropriate person before entering our facilities. We will try to post further information on our respective websites.

Chris Kennan

Supervisor, Town of North East

Email: ne.supervisor@taconic.net

Mobile: 518-466-3898

Debbie Middlebrook

Mayor, Village of Millerton

Email: dmiddlebrook.villagemillerton@gmail.com

Mobile: 518-915-0596

Canaan United Methodist Church, Canaan, CT
will not be holding Sunday worship service
March 22nd Per the order of the Bishop

St Joseph church in Canaan,CT is closed and Bingo at Bitterman
Center closed thru 23 March 2020

The Bishop and Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) have strongly urged parishes to suspend worship for two weeks to help with mitigation of the coronavirus in the state.
Accordingly, after consultation, and because so many of our members are at risk, we are suspending all gatherings at St. Andrew’s in Kent for two weeks.
We will monitor the situation as we go. The Parish Office will be open as usual, but parishioners are encouraged to contact us as needed by phone or email.

Sharon Historical Society and Museum will be closed to the public today through March 28. Staff will be available via phone at 860-364-5688 and director@sharonhist.org during regular hours, Wednesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery’s opening reception for Northlight Art Center’s 10th annual student show scheduled for today has been canceled.

Litchfield Hills Probate District offices in Litchfield and Canaan have suspended the processing of applications for passports until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus threat.

Our Lady of the Valley on Maple Avenue in Sheffield has cancelled Sunday masses and all church activities until further notice.

Berkshire South Regional Community Center will be cancelling larger community group gatherings for 2 weeks starting Monday, March 16th. There will be no Community Supper, Berkshire Ukulele Band or Berkshire Sings program from March 16-March 27.

Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust has canceled its March events. The hiking trails will remain open. Call 860-860-927-1927 for trail recommendations. Also, Kent Memorial Library has postponed or canceled all programs through Tuesday. The library will remain open, however, until further notice.

Webster Bank has decided to temporarily halt our March Food Drive. We understand that the current status of our footprint may be experiencing hardships of their own. However please keep in mind the less fortunate

The Kent Art Associations Members Show scheduled to open March 21 has been cancelled

The Little Guild in West Cornwall in the face of the CCOVID-10 pandemic will be closed to visitors thru March 18

BMC, Fairview and all other BHS facilities and personnel are adhering to Centers for Disease Control and Department of Public Health guidelines to control the spread and manage the consequences of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are not experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, cough) and have not either been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus or been to an area where the virus is prevalent, you should feel free to keep your scheduled doctors’ appointments. However, if you are feeling sick, especially with cold or flu-like symptoms, please call your doctor or other provider’s office before coming in so that appropriate arrangements can be made for your visit. If you are feeling cold or flu-like symptoms and would like advice, please call our Hotline at 855-262-5465.

Due to the decision of our county executives to close the schools in Dutchess County for 2 weeks, the Dover Plains library will be closed for the safety of our patrons and staff starting on Monday the 16th.

The budget presentations from the North Canaan Board of Selectmen and Board of Education scheduled for next week have been postponed. The new tentative date has been set for April 7th at 7pm. We will be doing both on the same night. This date is tentative depending on the COVID-19 situation. Thank you for understanding

Dutchess County is now in a state of emergency, all schools closed for 2 weeks

Region One Schools closed thru March 30

SBRSD and SBCCP are currently closed with an intended return date of March 30th.
This closure is not an easy decision, but being done out of extreme caution on containing the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and in the best interest of students, staff, and public health.

Monument Mountain High School just announced they will close for 2 weeks

Torrington School District CLOSED thru March 30

Dear Taconic Hills Families and Community,

In anticipation of a State of Emergency being declared by Columbia County tomorrow, Monday, March 15th, the Taconic Hills Central School District will have the authority to cancel classes on an extended basis from Wednesday (3/18) through Friday (3/27). While classes are cancelled, we plan to provide meals for all students and are working to set this up as soon as possible. We will notify families in the coming days about how this will take place. On Monday and Tuesday (3/16 & 3/17) students and staff will be in session. We encourage parents to please send children to school on these days so we can supply them with needed materials for the remainder of the week. Friday (3/20) is a planned Superintendent's Conference Day for staff that will still be held. At a meeting with local superintendents in the Questar region this afternoon, we learned there continues to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Columbia County. However, the situation continues to evolve rapidly and we will be communicating with you as developments impact our planning. We will continue to follow guidance from our local government, health and state education departments and provide additional information as soon as possible. Please continue to follow the CDC’s recommendations – including thorough handwashing – to stay safe and healthy. If you are sick, please consult with a physician. Columbia Memorial Hospital has a COVID-19 hotline (518-329-5902) with testing available for anyone who has the symptoms of the Coronavirus.

Update, March 12: To continuously ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Nuvance Health has updated the visitation policies for all of our hospital locations, including Sharon Hospital.

Out of an abundance of caution, we are limiting visitation to the following:

– No children under 15
– Inpatient, outpatient, emergency departments: 1 visitor per 1 patient per day
– Family birth center, pediatric units, NICU: 2 visitors per 1 patient per day

Additionally, we’re asking our community to please only visit the hospital if you feel it is absolutely necessary because you have a close relationship with the patient and visiting them can’t wait until they are home. We encourage virtual visits by using video messaging on mobile devices.
Please be advised that groups that visit the hospital to see a patient will be kindly asked to return home, and only have one person from the group stay to visit the patient. This temporary policy change does not apply if extenuating circumstances exist, such as visiting patients who are receiving end-of-life care. Patients and families should discuss other special circumstances for visiting with a member of their care team. All visitors are being screened for symptoms such as cough, runny nose, fever, difficulty breathing/shortness of breath. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you and your family. For updates, check https://bit.ly/2TVqkgQ. We thank you for your cooperation.

The Pine Plains FFA Toy March 21 Toy show postponed for now

Cabin Fever at the Grove is canceled this year. Hopefully we can gather at some point when the current state of affairs resolves. Stay safe and well.

Infinity in Norfolk is closed for 6 weeks

Dewey Hallr all events are canceled until at least April.

Dear Tri-State Chamber Sponsors & Members-
In light of the current state of affairs surrounding the Coronavirus, it seems to only make sense for TSC to follow suit in regard to trying to manage the potential spread of the virus by postponing events such as Business After Hours. For now we will only say that the BAH scheduled for March 19 at Great Falls Brewery will be postponed to a future date, to be determined.

Sharon Playhouse has postponed until a later date their next show on Saturday, March 21 Song and Dance Men(Featuring Justin Boccitto)

Catamount has closed for the season….

Mohawk Mountain is closed for the season

The Bargain Barn in Sharon is not acepting donations until furthur notice, but will remain open for now Tuesday thru Saturday 10-3

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
At this time, the Town of Salisbury is trying to limit public exposure with the best interests in mind for our community.
The Town Hall will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, during normal business hours. (9am-12:30pm & 1:30-4pm)
• On Tuesday and Thursday, Employees will be in their offices to accept calls and emails but the building will NOT be open to the public.
Region One Schools will be CLOSED, starting Monday, March 16 for 2 weeks or TBD. Salisbury Senior Services Activities: All programs are CANCELLED until further notice.
AARP Tax-Aide: We will continue doing taxes at this time. For More Info: Call Lisa McAuliffe at 860-435-5186.
Senior Nutrition program: at the Town Grove has been suspended and lunch will not be served until further notice due to the Corona 19 virus. If you are in need or would like meals during this time please contact the Western CT Area on Aging at 203-757-5449 to set up meals on wheels home delivery. They will provide 2 meals 1 hot and 1 cold daily Monday – Friday. The suggested donation is $5.00 per day. For updates on when the nutrition center may reopen, please check the town website Salisburyct.us or call Lisa McAuliffe at 860 435-5186.
Transfer Station: Will remain open, but the Swap/Shop will be CLOSED. Recreation: All Salisbury Recreation sports are cancelled until further notice.
Town Office Phone Numbers:
First Selectman’s Office: 860-435-5170 Town Clerk: 860-435-5182
Tax Collector: 860-435-5189
Assessor: 860-435-5176
Transfer Station: 860-435-5178
Senior Services/Recreation: 860-435-5186
Building Department: 860-435-5177
Resident Trooper: 860-435-2938. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CALL: 9-1-1 Family Services: 860-435-5187
Planning & Zoning: 860-435-5190
For GENERAL questions please call 860-435-5170 or you can email: townhall@salisburyct.us

Important Information About Essential Kent Businesses/Organizations:

The following information was updated on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Kent Station Pharmacy—Open for normal business hours. Do not enter the store if you are sick. Provides door-to-car service. Medications and products can be delivered for a nominal fee—$2 in the town of Kent and $5 to $10 outside of Kent, depending on location. Deliveries occur after 3:30 pm. Call ahead to make any necessary arrangements for door-to-car service or delivery. Davis IGA—Open for normal business hours. Provides online ordering and home delivery to Kent and surrounding towns. All orders must be placed on their website by 11 am. A convenience fee is added based on the amount spent—$9.99 on orders of under $75 and under; $5.99 on orders of $75 to $125; and $3.99 on orders over $125. No Sunday delivery. IGA is stocked up on essentials like toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The store has implemented regular disinfecting procedures multiple times each day to ensure surfaces stay clean.ACE Hardware of Kent—Open for normal business hours. Provides door-to-car service. Shop online and enjoy free delivery on all orders over $50. ACE has implemented regular disinfecting procedures multiple times each day to ensure surfaces stay clean. The store stocks products such as Clorox bleach and cleaning products, masks, nitrile and latex gloves, toilet paper, paper towels, disinfecting cleaners, isopropyl alcohol, etc.Kent Memorial Library—Closed until further notice. All programs are cancelled. Patrons encouraged to use online services by visiting their website. Staff will be available to answer emails and phone calls. The free WiFi signal is strong and can be picked up while sitting outside near the library. A list of babysitters for childcare is available upon request. Mobil Gas Station—Open for normal business hours. No impact to business operations. Union Savings Bank & Webster Bank—Open for normal business hours. Banks have implemented regular disinfecting procedures multiple times each day to ensure surfaces stay clean. Hand sanitizer is available for customers to use in each branch. Customers are encouraged to use online banking to access banking products and services. In the event that the banks should need to close temporarily at any point in the future, be sure you have an ATM card to be able to withdraw money. Kent Town Hall—Open for normal business hours with the following modifications: all visitors must sign in and wash their hands as directed by staff. Do not enter Town Hall if you are sick. All Senior Center and Parks and Recreation programs and activities are suspended. The transfer station is accepting only household garbage and single-stream recycling until April 5. The food bank has implemented new pickup protocols. Click here to view the official town update issued on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

The fundraiser for Peggy Ackerman scheduled for April 4 has been cancelled due to public health concerns. The Fire Company will be accepting donations with checks being sent in with the memo Peggy Fund, as for another date its unknown, but donations are being accepted.

After much thought and deliberation we have decided to cancel all programs at the Scoville Library through the end of March. We are not sure when or if some programs will get rescheduled. The library will remain open at its usual hours. This may change and if so, we will communicate via email and social media. We are going to try an experiment with virtual programming, starting with the Clutter Workshop scheduled for March 21. We will be using a free teleconferencing program called Zoom. To participate, you will need a computer, tablet or phone and Zoom. We will contact those of you who have signed up. One or two other programs may get presented in the same manner Mark Scarbrough will finish his multi-part series on Toni Morisson in May, assuming no further impediments. White Hart Speaker Series, “The Earth Is In Her Hands” will be presented as scheduled. Please see below,
The library is continually sanitizing high touch surfaces throughout the building and hand sanitizer is available. We request that you use common sense when visiting the library. If you are coughing or sneezing for whatever reason please stay home. We are asking people to wash their hands when they enter the Library. If you have any doubts about where you have been or contacts you have had please err on the side of caution. As always we love to see you but we all want to be safe. For those of you in self quarantine or just reducing your library visits we do deliver. We also have a wonderful array of on-line movies, ebooks, and eaudios.
Using Hoopla and Kanopy you could watch a movie a day for the rest of the month. Even more amazing are the Great Courses. You can watch as many episodes of them as you like, there is no limit to the number of views.

The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will be closed until further notice. We encourage our patrons to access our digital collections while we are closed. Updated information will be posted on our website.

Both The Mahaiwe Theatre in Great Baarrington and The Warner Theatre in Torrington are cancelling all shows until furthur notice

Exchange Club of Canaan cancellingMarch 17 Dinner/Meeting

The Swap Shop is closed at the Salisbury Sharon Transfer Station until further notice.

The retreat at Camp Isabella Freeman in Falls Village has been cancelled for going forward until the threat of the Coronaviris is lessened

14th Colony Art Show at Noble Horizons is cancelled

Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, Berkshire Grown has cancelled the indoor farmers market scheduled for Saturday, March 21.

The Jane Lloyd Fund
After much consideration we have made the decision to postpone The Harlem Line Dance at the White Hart on March 28th. We will rebook for a later date and will keep you posted! Please stay healthy and take good care!

Crescendo is postponing its upcoming March and April concerts.

The Harlem Wizards Basketball game at HVRHS is postponed tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date

Due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the following events have been canceled at the Sharon Audubon Center, located on Route 4 in Sharon, Connecticut. 2020 MapleFest and Maple Bake – Saturday, March 21, 2020…Bats: Earth’s Allies – Friday, March 27, 2020
For other event, program, and center hour updates, please visit the center’s website an our Facebook page at and/or call the center at 860-364-0520.

Please note that the CBD event scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020 @ 1:30pm at The Lodge at Geer Village has been cancelled due to precautions related to the COVID-19 virus.

Kent Memorial Library has canceled its programs

These Berkshire County groups have cancelled events because of the potential spread of COVID-19.

● Boston Symphony Orchestra is canceling all performances at Symphony Hall in Boston and the Linde Center at Tanglewood thru Saturday, March 28.
● The Town of Great Barrington is suspending non-essential meetings of town board and committees until further notice, and select classes and fitness activities at the Claire Teague Senior Center but the Center remains open for community meals and routine appointments with Center staff. To verify classes, call 413-528-1881.
● Berkshire Theatre Group is canceling scheduled performances at The Colonial Theatre on March 12 and March 13. Rehearsals for "The Little Mermaid" are canceled through March 16 and The Colonial Theatre will be closed through March 16.
● Berkshire Museum will close its doors for two weeks effective Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 29. All events and programming will be suspended during this time.
● All Massachusetts 4-H programs, activities, and club meetings are canceled until further notice.
● The 2020 Western District Junior Festival has been canceled.
● Berkshire Immigrant Center has begun conducting client appointments by phone. The Center will postpone appointments that must be conducted in person until some time in April. BIC’s Wednesday Walk-In Clinics will be canceled for the rest of March.
● Mass Audubon has canceled March programs.
● The town of Stockbridge has canceled town meetings until April 1 and Council on Aging programs and lunches until further notice.
● All Episcopal Churches in Berkshire County are suspending all public services and events from Monday March 16, through Saturday March 28.
● Community Access to the Arts is suspending all CATA workshops until April 1.
● Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires is limiting activities to essential programs; members’ drop-in program will run noon to 7 p.m. this week and Triple Play at 5:45 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.
● Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center is closed through April 1.
● Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitor Center is closed through April 1.
● Beartown State Forest Campground is closed through April 1.
● MASS MoCA museum galleries will close from March 16 to March 31.
● The Trustees of Reservations have canceled all indoor programs and historic house tours until March 31. Many outdoor programs still happening. Outdoor properties with gates now open for free admission to minimize contact with our staff. Self-pay parking kiosks at Monument Mountain, Appleton Farms Grass Rides, Rocky Woods, Ward Reservation, Noanet Woodlands, and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate will still be in effect and operational and your fee will help during this time of lost revenue.
● Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness has decided to begin offering classes on-line while the studio temporarily pauses all group classes from Sunday, March 15 - 29.
● Lee Library is closed through March 21, possibly longer. Late fees waived during this time.

In response to the Massachusetts State of Emergency announced this week Great Barrington has stepped up preventive actions to help reduce residents’ risk of exposure to, or transmission of, the COVID-19 virus.
The town has taken the following steps, effective immediately:
Suspending non-essential meetings of town board and committees until further notice.· Suspending SELECT classes and fitness activities at the Claire Teague Senior, but the Center remains open for community meals and routine appointments with Center staff. Call ahead to see if your class is still happening: (413) 528-1881. Lifting the town’s ban on the sale of single-use plastic water bottles until April 30, 2020, at which time the measure will be reviewed.· Discouraging residents from hosting or attending larger public or private gatherings. The town will make efforts to ensure that essential town meetings will be televised by CTSB-TV, so that residents can remain informed without attending in person. Town Hall will remain open to provide essential services to residents at this time. However, the town encourages residents to make payments for taxes or other town bills at the town website. The town will continue to update residents with information on the town website, social media and traditional media outlets.

Sugar Hill Assisted Living in Dalton is canceling programs open to the public, including support groups.

Thursday night Breaking Bread in Sheffield is suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus

The organizers of the Dewey Sessions Lenox (March 21) and Sheffield (March 28) Contra Dances have cancelled the March Social Dances

Berkshire Housing has canceled the March First Time Home Buyers course. It will be rescheduled for sometime in May. The June class (which they were hosting) will likely be postponed

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College, is canceling or postponing events through March 22.

Clark Art Institute: Events canceled from March 14 through April 30, 2020, but museum galleries remain open.

Norman Rockwell Museum is suspending public programs for the present time through March 31, though galleries remain open.

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire is suspending all gatherings ● worship, classes, outside groups, committee meetings, etc.

The Stissing Center in Pine Plains announced that it would postpone its spring series of events, which were scheduled to be announced this week and performances set to start in late April.

To the Residents of the Village and Town of Rhinebeck-
Our department is asking you to please follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak: If you are quarantined (mandatory or self imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, PLEASE notify 911 when you call and advise the dispatcher. We also ask that you place a sign/note on your front door to alert our personnel to take infection-prevention precautions before entering your home or business.
We need to protect our crews so that they will be able to continue to meet the emergency needs of the community. Elsewhere, there have been entire fire companies quarantined after they have responded to quarantined homes and were not alerted before entering. Those first responders are now unavailable to help anyone for at least 14 days.
In our small department we cannot afford to have this happen and being VOLUNTEERS we do not want to have to take it home to our families.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding

The coronavirus is forcing the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie and UPAC in Kingston to close for at least 30 days.

An Announcement From the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
Ladies’ Night Out has been postponed, with a tentative new date at the end of April. Please call the Chamber office at 413-528-4284 with questions, or email office.sberkchamber@gmail.com

Town of Otis update, March 12, 2020
The Otis Council on Aging has decided to close the Senior Center through March 30, 2020. The potluck luncheon on March 18th is also cancelled. With people over 60 in the highest risk category and the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency, they felt it prudent to close for this period of time. We support their decision.The Otis Rec Center has closed the exercise room and equipment and cancelled their drop-in classes. The exercise equipment in particular can not be monitored for cleaning after hours and at this time it seems not in the public’s interest for it to remain in use. Please see the Rec Center page for specific details. We support their decision.
The Rescue Squad is short staffed but in service.
We continue to monitor closely information from Mass DPH, CDC and local officials to gather the most current information to pass on.
Visit the website for more information

Town of Monterey update, March 11, 2020
The Regional Council on Aging Meeting on Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. at the Community Center has been canceled.The Monterey Council on Aging meeting on Monday , March 16 at 9 a.m. at the Community Center has been canceled.The Monterey Community Potluck Dinner on March 18th at the Meetinghouse at 6 p.m. has been canceled.The Peter Poirier Concert at the Community Center at 1 p.m. on March 18th has been canceled.
No rescheduling at this time. Visit the website for more information

Sheffield, MA
Get your flu shot. Although the flu shot will not protect you from
COVID-19, it will help prevent the flu, which has similar symptoms
to this coronavirus, including fever, coughing, and trouble with
breathing.or If you have any of these symptoms, please see your healthcare
provider immediately; if you come into contact with someone
exhibiting these symptoms, politely suggest that they see their
health care provider immediately.
 Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or
coughing, or sneeze or cough into your inner elbow area — do not
use your hands.
 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
 Do not touch your face (mouth, eyes, nose) with unwashed hands.
 Stay at home if you do not feel well. If you have flu-like symptoms,
contact your health care provider immediately.
 Avoid close contact with people who are sick, particularly those
exhibiting flu-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, and difficulty
with breathing.
 Clean (disinfect) frequently-touched objects and surfaces such as
door handles, phones, cell phones, keyboards.
 Face masks are only recommended if directed by a health care provider.
For additional information and updates go to:
www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

COLUMBIA COUNTY PREPARES FOR CORONAVIRUS
HUDSON — “The Columbia County Board of Supervisors and county personnel are taking all precautions in the fight against the coronavirus, or COVID-19. This includes protecting our residents to the extent possible and making plans for the county to continue carrying out its business in the event a major outbreak occurs here,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell said today. The county is monitoring the situation and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), NYS departments of Health and Education, and the Columbia County Department of Health.
At the county Department of Health, Public Health Director Jack Mabb called COVID-19 an “incredibly fluid situation. The CDC is screening people as they come into the country if they have a fever, or if they have a travel history” involving one of the countries with people who have been infected.
If a county resident tests positive in that situation, or if they have traveled to a country with people who have tested positive, county DoH is notified. Its job is to then make sure that the resident is able to effectively self-quarantine.Mabb said the county is also working closely with leadership of the six county school districts on COVID-19 response.To keep-up-to date on announcements pertaining to COVID-19, the county Department of Health website can be found at columbiacountynyhealth.com.
Director of Emergency Management David Harrison said that county leaders “have been involved in insuring that all county departments and services can continue” in the event of a widespread outbreak here.Repeating the words of Emergency Management’s Harrison, McDonald added, “The last thing we want to do is panic people.” As a best practice for overall health in cold and influenza season, the CDC recommends that individuals receive the influenza vaccination and engage in everyday, preventative measures to prevent the spread of germs and avoid illness, such as:

· Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
· Avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose with unwashed hands.
· Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick.
· Stay home when you are sick.
· Cover your cough or sneeze with the crease of your elbow.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
· Take any anti-viral medication prescribed to you as instructed by your physician.

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