With the temporary closure of the Food Pantry in Goshen, 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 will be available for drive by pick up on Thursday, April 9 …
Category: Current Topics
Navigating Through a Brutal Time
Senator Joe Comerford, who represents 24 cities and towns in Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester Counties wrote a very informative editorial in the Friday, 4/3/2020 Hampshire Daily Gazette and on her website. Jo is not Worthington’s Senator, but I thought folks in Worthington might find this helpful.
Social Distancing Guidelines and Worthington Updates
We’re all used to going to the Post Office, Corners Grocery and the Transfer Station and have our own habits in doing so. Socializing is baked into that process it seems. With that in mind we’d like to ask you to please follow the following guidelines: If you are simply mailing a letter, please use …
SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 INFECTION AND WHAT TO DO
WORTHINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH Advisory Related to Symptoms and Seeking Care April 3, 2020 FEVER A fever of over 100 degrees is considered a fever. It is likely to be low in the morning and go up throughout the day. Take it in the late afternoon or evening when it is likely to be highest. …
Town Announcements
Due to concerns associated with the Covid-19 Panadmeic, the Select Board, in consultation with the Town Moderator, Town Clerk and Finance Committee, voted Tuesday night to delay town Meeting, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2020. We did not set a new date yet and plan to revisit this at our Tuesday, April 28 meeting. …
U. S. Census
Did you know that $1.5 TRILLION was distributed to state and local governments in 2018 based upon census data? Our Fire & Police Departments, Highway Department and Schools all receive funding based on census data. It’s vitally important to Worthington that you and your family are counted. Recently, you should have received a letter from …
WiFi Update
We now have another Guest WiFi Hotspot available at the R. H. Conwell School. The network is RHCCEC-Guest and it is open and does not require a password, like the Guest Networks at Town Hall & The Library. All 3 buildings are closed, but the guest networks are available from the parking lots or yard.
Internet Access
As we all wait for Comcast to come and the need for connectivity increases with more of us working and educating from home, I thought it would be helpful to share what there is for open connectivity in town. While Town Hall and The Library are closed, both Wifi networks continue to operate with access …
State of Emergency
The Worthington Selectboard voted to declare a State of Emergency at our 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 …