Author: Debby Dane

The MA Department of Public Health is also issuing a “stay-at-home” advisory, which will also be in effect until April 7, Baker said. “Everyone is advised to stay home and limit all unnecessary activities…The people of Massachusetts are meeting this challenge exactly the way we would expect — with determination, cool heads, and a selfless sense of community,” Baker said.

He said that while areas like public parks will remain open for exercise, there should be no touch football games or similar activities that involve close person-to-person contact.

Essential businesses include grocery stores, pharmacies,  medical facilities and gas stations. He said the order closing non-essential businesses would primarily be enforced “at the local level.”

Watch Baker’s 3.23.20 Announcement 

MG Superintendent Kim Grady steers families to the Instructional Continuity Learning Plan on wlschools.org

While schools are closed, Superintendent Kim Grady urges students & families to visit this link:  “Digital Learning Resources for MGRSD Students & Families.” 

Normal hours of operation will be observed on Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. We’ll be out there at 6 AM on Tuesdays & Thursdays to facilitate rides to the Stop & Shop elder only shopping hours. The van will cease operations at 2 PM on those two days.

For more info call Harper Center:  413-458-8250

Calling for your loose change (coins $$) to reduce food insecurity (and hunger) in our community!! see details below of this weekend’s DRIVE for CHANGE!

The Williamstown Council on Aging van will be able to bring people to the North Adams Stop & Shop on Tuesdays & Thursdays weekly starting March 24th with plans to continue at least until the week of April 6th.

Contact the Harper Center at 413-458-8250 before 2:00 PM on the preceding Monday  & Wednesday to advise us of your interest.