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Many seasonal residents, including homeowners, visitors and tenants, have decided to return to the Town of Dartmouth several months early. Some seasonal residents may be departing urban areas such as the New York City area, which has a high number of cases of COVID-19. As we are aware, unprecedented efforts have been and are being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts and elsewhere.
We are requesting that all returning residents and or occupants from the New York City area stay home for a period of fourteen (14) days. Your first day of arrival in the Town of Dartmouth shall be day zero and the stay at home measure shall cease at the end of the fourteenth (14th) day.
Below you will find a few ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
– Stay home which shall include your home and property.
– Have your groceries delivered to your doorstep.
– Avoid contact with others by keeping a distance of at least six feet.
– Do not host or attend social gatherings at private residences during this time.
– Monitor yourself for fever, cough, or shortness of breath, which are a few main symptoms of COVID-19. If you develop any of these symptoms, please contact your doctor by telephone.
Town of Dartmouth
Board of Health”
