Temporary Suspension of Senior Center Programming
As you may know, Governor Baker has declared a state of emergency regarding COVID-19, as there are more presumptive positive cases in the Commonwealth. The declaration helps focus everyone on the situation and allows us aid if we need it. It’s important to know the risk level has not increased, and that at this time, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in West Newbury. The Town of West Newbury is taking this situation seriously, and is putting precautionary measures in place in an effort to slow the spread and keep our residents safe and healthy.
As a precaution and only temporarily, we will be cancelling most Senior Center programming effective Friday, March 12th. There will be some exceptions,
- SHINE
- Meals on Wheels
- Congregate Meal site (no Lunch Bunch Meals)
- Food Pantry
- Pedicure
Notice will be posted and circulated when programming resumes. If you wish to receive specific notice please contact COA Director Theresa Woodbury at coa@wnewbury.org or 978-363-1104 to be added to a contact list.
The Senior Center will remain open M-Th 8am -4pm & F 8am-12pm. If you visit or volunteer at the Senior Center, staff will conduct a short screening at the door for precautionary measures, and volunteer indemnification forms may be required for some volunteer activities. We will be suggesting that everyone practice “Social Distancing” - meaning maintain a 6 foot space between you and another person as well as hand washing and staying home if you are sick. We recommend that you avoid large gatherings when possible.
The Town will post periodic local updates to the Town website (www.wnewbury.org). For more information regarding COVID-19 we recommend review of the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) website at: www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website at: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov.
Please feel free reach out to us if you have questions or concerns.