Fears about going to a hospital or doctor’s office for non-COVID-related symptoms have led many people to delay seeking needed medical attention. When people finally do seek care, they are often sicker; perhaps facing an emergency, life-threatening situation. Please know that because of heightened infection control practices, health care is safe and available, and medical …
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Real Estate, Personal Property & Excise Tax Relief
In accordance with House Resolution Number 4586, signed by Governor Baker, the Worthington Select Board voted Tuesday night, April 21, 2020, to waive late fees for tax payments till June 1. The bill allows municipalities to waive late-payment penalties for 4th quarter tax bills, which are due May 1 and to extend those deadlines to …
School Not Reopening
Dear Community: This afternoon Governor Baker announced that students will not return to school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This is disappointing news for all of us. Our dedicated faculty at will continue to work with families in order to provide deep learning opportunities for all students. In the coming weeks, I …
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Survey
The Towns of Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, and Worthington are collaborating with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), residents, and stakeholders on strategies to reduce vulnerability and adapt to our changing climate through the State’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. The core directive of the MVP program is to engage community stakeholders to facilitate the education, …
Sunday News for the Community from Superintendent/Principal Dobosz, April 19, 2020
Dear Community: Happy Sunday! Hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warmer weather! My family spent many evenings last week hiking through our backyard and taking long walks after dinner. We also built a fire pit with recycled bricks! The smores were yummy! After talking with the teachers and hearing from some families, I …
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. We ask anyone living in Worthington or Cummington who is in need of food, to use this home town pantry instead of Hilltown Pantry in Goshen in …
Meals for Those in Need
With the assistance of the Rabbit Hole, Penny Molyneux and a group of generous donors, the Town of Worthington continures to provide 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. Please …
Sunday News for the Community from Superintendent/Principal Dobosz, April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020 Dear Community: The sun is out and it’s a beautiful day for a walk, hike or time outside! After brunch this morning, I went for a long walk and found many signs of spring. The daffodils and tulips are beginning to push through and their vibrant colors certainly brightened my day and …
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 …