Latest Announcements
Massachusetts is in Phase 1 of the Reopening Process – May 25, 2020
- Stay home unless headed to a newly opened facility or activity
- People over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions should stay home with the exception of trips required for health care, groceries, or that are otherwise absolutely necessary.
- Everyone must continue to wear a face covering in public when social distancing is not possible (both indoors and out)
- Individuals should wash or disinfect hands frequently
- Individuals should monitor for symptoms. (See PDF).
- For information about when a business can reopen, go to:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-when-can-my-business-reopen - For sector specific-protocols related to businesses opening during Phase 1, please see this PDF.
Free Testing Available – May 25, 2020
From the Worthington Board of Health: CVS is offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at their pharmacy on King Street in Northampton (and elsewhere). You will be handed a kit and supervised while you do a self-swab in your car. Your sample is then sent to a lab for analysis. Results are promised in 2-4 days. Read the article and find more information here.
Health Center Update – May 7, 2020
An update from Health Center director Eliza Lake about the current state of testing, what to do if you are feeling sick, ongoing protocols at the health centers, and a list of resources for staying healthy and active in isolation. Read the article here.
A List of Resources for Food, Prescription & Medical Supply Access During the COVID-19 Quarantine – April 20, 2020
This is a PDF of the mailer recently sent out by the Hilltown CDC.
State of Emergency – March 19, 2020
The Worthington Selectboard voted to declare a State of Emergency at a regular meeting, held Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:30pm.
This was done in order to best prepare and protect the residents of Worthington in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration eases some procurement requirements, allows the Town to overspend line items, and gives the Police and Fire Chiefs more flexibility in staffing.
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts – March 19, 2020
Sign up for emergency alerts and Worthington town e-news. Receive emergency alerts by text, phone & email by subscribing here.
What Is Open, What Is Closed
Alice’s Kitchen at Honey Hill
Extensive weekly menu of nourishing prepared foods. Place your “a la carte” order online at aliceskitchenathoneyhill.com by Friday for Tuesday pickup or possible delivery; call 413-634-5659
Corner’s Grocery
Opening 10am till 6pm everyday but Sunday, till 5pm.
Crabapple Farm
Family farm offering their own produce, eggs, meat, and seedlings. Self-serve farm store open Saturday 10am-2pm. View availability list at crabapplefarm.org/markets/product-list and email your order to crabapplefarm@verizon.net the day before for pickup on Wednesday or Saturday.
Health Center
- Continue to see patients to meet their urgent needs. All patients must be seen by appointment and should call first.
- Most medical and behavioral health visits will be by telephone, and some services are being postponed.
- Most routine dental and optometry visits are being postponed. They are continue to see patients in all of our locations to meet their urgent needs.
- Behavioral Health services by telephone only.
- Community Health Workers are actively working with members of the community, supporting access to food, medication, and other supports.
- Domestic Violence Victim Advocates are still meeting with people who need them.
- Health Access Insurance Navigators are meeting on the phone.
Liston’s
Open for take-out Friday 4-8pm – 238-5353
The Old Creamery
Community-owned co-op with groceries and prepared foods. Open Mon-Sat 10am–6pm, 9am–10am for seniors only. Closed Sundays. Call 413-634-5560 between 11am and 3pm for next day curbside pickup.
Post Office
Business as usual but please observe social distancing guidelines. Stand back from the counter and each other.
- Monday – Friday 8AM–12:30PM, 1:30–4PM
- Saturday – 9–11:30AM
- Sunday – Closed
Rabbit Hole
Take-Out on Friday and Saturday nights (Sena Farm Brewery Beer available with take-out orders), 238-0144
Sawyer Farm
The store is closed but you can place orders for pickup. Look for a set of discounted staple items available. https://sawyer.farm/
Sugar Shacks
All closed for meals
Velvet
Closed indefinitely
Worthington Town Buildings
See the Worthington Town Building Closure Announcement for a detailed list of town building closures.
What You Should Do
Massachusetts is in Phase 1 of Reopening
- Stay home unless headed to a newly opened facility or activity
- People over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions should stay home with the exception of trips required for health care, groceries, or that are otherwise absolutely necessary.
- Everyone must continue to wear a face covering in public when social distancing is not possible (both indoors and out)
- Individuals should wash or disinfect hands frequently
- Individuals should monitor for symptoms. (See PDF).
- For information about when a business can reopen, go to:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-when-can-my-business-reopen - For sector specific-protocols related to businesses opening during Phase 1, please see this PDF.
If You Leave Home
Wear a mask. Effective Wednesday, May 6, 2020, any person over age two who is in a place open to the public in the Commonwealth, whether indoor or outdoor, and is unable to or does not maintain a distance of approximately six feet from every other person shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth face covering. Read more about the order here.
If You Feel Sick
Information from the Worthington Board of Health on symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you are feeling sick. Read the article here.
Free testing is available. From the Worthington Board of Health: CVS is offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at their pharmacy on King Street in Northampton (and elsewhere). You will be handed a kit and supervised while you do a self-swab in your car. Your sample is then sent to a lab for analysis. Results are promised in 2-4 days. Read the article and find more information here.
Here is update from Health Center director Eliza Lake about the current state of testing at HCHC, what to do if you are feeling sick, ongoing protocols at the health centers, and a list of resources for staying healthy and active in isolation. Read the article here.
If You Have Recently Traveled to Worthington
A health advisory from the Worthington Board of Health on what to do if you have arrived in Worthington from out of town. Read the article here.
Self Quarantine
If you suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19, follow these instructions from the Massachusetts Department of Health.
Where to Find Internet
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A new WiFi Hotspot has been installed at the R.H. Conwell School and it is operating at a significantly higher speed than was previously available. The Hotspot can easily be used from the parking lot and the tables outside the front of the school. There are two pubic networks named Worthington Open Wifi & Worthington Open Wifi_5g. The only difference is that the 5g network allows for a faster connection, but the other one carries further. So if you have trouble connecting to one, try the other.
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Town Hall, the R. H. Conwell School and The Library are closed, but all 3 Wifi networks continue to operate with access available from the parking lot. All 3 have open Guest Networks that do not require a password. All 3 are fiber connections and reliable.
- Many in town are using AT&T hotspots in their homes. AT&T announced on March 22, 2020) As of March 13, 2020, and for the next 60 days, we will waive domestic wireless plan overage charges for data, voice or text for residential or small business wireless customers incurred because of economic hardship related to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Verizon coverage has improved and much of Worthington now has access to a decent Verizon Cellular signal. They have not lifted data caps, but are offering additional data based on your plan
- The new AT&T tower off Old North Road is now expected to be operable in October, 2020. Comcast isn’t likely to start offering service to anyone till next Fall at the earliest.
- An update about the state of Comcast installation in Worthington, posted February 17, 2020.
Where to Find Food
Worthington Food Pantry
The Hilltown pantry and Northampton Survival Center have provided food supplies to the Town of Worthington to help residents in need of groceries during this national health crisis. Free of charge, prepacked bags are available for drive by pick up on Thursdays from 1-1:30pm at the R. H. Conwell school. Read more here.
Food Relief
With the assistance of the Rabbit Hole and a group of generous donors, the Town of Worthington is providing meals for anyone who may have a need based on finance or access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals are available for pick-up at the Rabbit Hole on Fridays & Tuesdays from 1-1:30pm. Read more and learn how to request a meal.
Hilltown Food Pantry and Northampton Survival Center Closed
The Hilltown pantry and Northampton Survival Center have provided food supplies to the Town of Worthington to help residents in need of groceries during this national health crisis. Read more and learn ow to request groceries from the Worthington Food Pantry.
What’s Open
See the What’s Open, What’s Closed section for local restaurant and grocery options.
Additional Links
Fuel Assistance is still taking applications until April 30. Call Community Action in Greenfield at 413-774-2310 for an appointment.
SNAP [food stamps] applications are available on line at Mass.gov/SNAP or by telephone at the Food Bank of Western Mass. Call 413-247-9738.
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency COVID-19 Daily Update (5/22/20)
Massachusetts Information and Guidance for Persons in Quarantine due to COVID-19
Massachusetts Information and Guidance for Persons in Isolation due to COVID-19
ONLINE RESOURCES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Visit https://www.mass.gov/covid19 for the latest news, case counts, and lab testing results.