With a lot of uncertainties in the upcoming days and weeks, we wanted to remind all service providers about Mass 211, which is the 24/7 statewide information and referral line available in 140+ languages that connects callers with critical social service programs and organizations in their local community year-round. The …
Read More »United Way of Greater New Bedford Launches COVID-19 Help United Fund
United Way of Greater New Bedford is establishing the Help United Fund to be activated in times of crisis including the current COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is a dedicated resource for working families and organizations affected by the COVID-19. Mobilizing United Way’s broad network of nonprofit agencies, the Help United …
Read More »City of New Bedford facilities will close to public access from 17-22 March
Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that City facilities will be closed to public access, beginning Tuesday, March 17, through at least Sunday, March 22. With the growing threat posed by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), City government has begun to shift to a mode of service delivery that minimizes face-to-face interaction. …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth cancels events, postpones Commencement, moves classes online
UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Dr. Robert Johnson has announced some changes at the college due to COVID-19. Johnson stated that although there are no current cases of COVID-19 at the college, he wanted to make decisions that would continue to reduce the spread of the virus. “I cannot stress how difficult …
Read More »Massachusetts RMV and AAA offices closed March 16-17
All Massachusetts RMV and AAA offices that serve the public are closed on Monday, 3/16 and Tuesday, 3/17. Scheduled road tests are cancelled on these days also. Customers are asked to use Mass.Gov/MyRMV for over 40 online transactions. Additionally, all Class D, Class DM, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits that …
Read More »Coronavirus/COVID-19 spreading in Massachusetts, spurring escalation in response
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service In a dramatic escalation of the state’s response to the spreading coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Charlie Baker on Sunday announced that all Massachusetts public schools must soon close for three weeks, most events with 25 or more people are now banned, and visitors are …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools Food Services to provide ‘Grab and Go’ meals during closure
New Bedford Public Schools Food Services to provide ‘Grab and Go’ meals during district closure — Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, during school closure days and until further notice, “grab and go” pre-packed school breakfasts and lunches will be available FREE to all students k12 in the city of New …
Read More »Baker: Three weeks of no school, no dining in at restaurants, no gatherings over 25 as part of new COVID-19 protocol
Governor Baker has made new protocols concerning COVID-19. In a Sunday evening press conference, Baker announced that restaurants will be take out only, effective this Tuesday and continuing through April 17th. In doing so, Baker is also prohibiting gatherings of more than 25 people. This does not apply to grocery …
Read More »Massachusetts Department of Public Health issues statement on COVID-19 patient testing
As of 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 15th, 799 patients had been tested by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory, up from the 475 people tested that Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders shared at the March 14th press conference. The Department of Public Health has implemented the US Centers …
Read More »Governor Baker shoots down ‘shelter in place order’ rumor
By SHNS Staff State House News Service Gov. Charlie Baker shot down rumors Sunday morning that he is planning to order Massachusetts residents to shelter in place for two weeks, saying he had heard those rumors himself as the pandemic spread of coronavirus continues in Massachusetts and around the world. …
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