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Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Massachusetts 2-1-1 will now provide real-time COVID-19 information, resources, and referrals in multiple languages. This expansion is the result of an increased investment in resources directed towards this 24-hour state-supported telephone hotline. Through this partnership with Massachusetts 2-1-1, DPH subject matter experts are …

Good Evening Families: (This is an update to the email below which Gretchen sent out this morning) This evening I listened to an emergency conference call with the Education Commissioner who informed us that the Governor was going to mandate all schools to be closed for three weeks with a tentative opening of April 7, …

The Worthington Cultural Council (WCC) is asking Worthington residents to fill out a brief questionnaire about the kinds of cultural programs they would like to see funded.  The goal of the WCC is to contribute to the cultural vitality of our town and region by funding creative, cultural and humanistic projects involving primarily local individuals …

A working group has been created in Worthington to provide a coordinated response to the corona virus pandemic, COVID-19, and to provide a mechanism for communication with residents of the town. The working group is made up of representatives of the Selectboard, Fire and Police Departments, the Worthington School District and School Board, the Board …

Good Afternoon Community:         Based on the evolving conditions associated with the COVID-19 outbreak and after communication with the Commissioner of Education’s Office, neighboring districts, and the Board of Health, the Worthington School District, has made the decision to close beginning  March 16, 2020 with a tentative opening of March 30, 2020.  Based on this …

Spring is nearly here and with it comes the Worthington Public Library’s annual Pastel Workshop! Learn Pastel Painting by painting the Miracle Flower with Gregory Maichack on Saturday March 7 from 1:00 – 3:00. All materials will be supplied and you take home your beautiful painting. Professional instruction and lots of fun for no fee.  …

February 28, 2020 ONLINE RESOURCES RELATED TO THE SEASONAL FLU AND TO COVID-19 (1) Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Mass DPH): Seasonal flu: https://www.mass.gov/influenza Includes general information as well as specific information for school personnel, health practitioners, and nursing homes. Also, a weekly blog report: https://www.mass.gov/report/2019-2020-season-weekly-flu-reports Covid-19 (novel corona-virus): https://www.mass.gov/guides/information-on-the-outbreak-of-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19 Information about the current status …

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