Testing sites are expanding in Massachusetts (including free testing sites). Anyone who has symptoms or has been identified as a possible close contact should get tested. Those who have symptoms of any sort should get tested immediately; close contacts should wait five days from first exposure to get tested (otherwise a negative might not be meaningful). …
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News for the Community from Superintendent/Principal Dobosz – 12/13/2020
Greetings Community, Hope this message finds you well. The mild weather this morning brought dense fog for my morning hike with the puppies! I think the fog created some additional fun for them during our hike! They raced around the back fields popping in and out of view. I was just happy to be …
Update from the Worthington Board of Health – December 4, 2020
The Worthington Board of Health has been alerted to four new positive COVID-19 cases in the last week. In one case the exposure was college-related; the other three cases have an unknown source but are connected to each other. All positive cases are in isolation and under care; contact tracing and additional testing is ongoing. …
News from the Worthington School Committee
November 23, 2020 Dear Community, As part of our efforts to increase communication between the school committee, parents, other town boards, and the larger Worthington community, we’re reaching out to share news about some of the school committee’s recent activities. Fall is normally a busy time of year for school districts and school committees alike. …
Cultural Grants Deadline Extended
The Mass Cultural Council has extended the deadline for all FY21 LCC grant applications to December 14, 2020 at 11:59 pm, EST. In addition, the Worthington Cultural Council will no longer require an identified venue for applicants at least for the 2021 fiscal year unless the proposed project is planned only for in-person participation. The …
Thanksgiving During COVID-19
Below is guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Please, as you plan for the Thanksgiving Holiday, plan on limiting your interactions to those you are already in regular contact with. THOSE IN YOUR CURRENT HOUSEHOLD. Contrary to tradition, THIS IS NOT THE TIME for getting together with family and friends. We offer the …
Worthington Board of Health Covid-19 Update (11/16/2020)
The Worthington Board of Health has been alerted to four positive COVID-19 cases in the last week. In one case, the person was exposed out of state; the other three cases are within one family and resulted from a workplace exposure in a different community. They are in widely separated parts of town. All are …
Comcast Update 11/14/2020
The Comcast buildout is moving along more or less on schedule. I’ve received a lot of questions about the project’s status. Here’s what I know…and don’t know. Comcast is building an all-fiber network to our homes and businesses. That is a change from what was originally proposed, which was a hybrid network of fiber to …
News for the Community from Superintendent/Principal Dobosz – 11/15/2020
Good Morning Community, I would like to first acknowledge my deepest appreciation to all the teachers and families who have worked so hard this fall to bring our students back for in-person learning. I am so thankful for the partnership the district, families, and local stakeholders have developed. We recognize your hard work and patience …