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The Garlick Press – Thursday, May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

The Garlick Press – Thursday, May 13, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention is holding “Medfield Moves for Mental Health”, a month-long virtual event to promote mental health through physical activity and movement.
After the long winter, we can take advantage of the outdoors by getting moving and promoting our personal mental health and uplifting our communities well-being. Register and share images online of you staying active with the hashtag #MedfieldMovesforMentalHealth.
For more information: https://www.medfieldcsp.org/
Yours in Service,
Denise
Local Updates
  • In Needham, through the Lunch Equity Project, families can donate the money they have saved on school lunches to those in need through the Needham Community Council and Needham Community Farm. This funding will go towards their food donation efforts. For more information, click here.
  • In Needham, the Town is offering emergency rental assistance to those affected by income loss due to COVID-19. Qualified residents may receive assistance covering 50 percent of their rent for up to six months, if funds remain available. For more information, click here.
  • In Dover, the Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, May 17, from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Voting will take place at the Dover Town House at 5 Springdale Ave. For more information, click here.
  • In Medfield, the Town has shared that the Norfolk Country Mosquito Control District will begin evening ULV aerosol applications on, or about June 1, weather permitting, but possibly as early as May 24. To know what day of the week spraying may be conducted, click here.
Statewide Updates
  • Massachusetts will now begin the Commonwealth Employer Vaccination Program to allow employers options to easily and conveniently vaccinate their employees. There is no financial cost to the employer. For more information, click here.
  • The “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 initiative to provide free COVID-19 testing in the Commonwealth will continue to operate through September 30, 2021. All state residents may visit the locations even if they do not reside in the town or city where the test is being conducted. For more information, click here.
Reopening Updates – Phase 4: New Normal
  • Massachusetts is currently in Phase 4, Step 2 of the Massachusetts reopening plan. Starting today, large venues will be permitted to increase capacity to 25% and amusement parks, theme parks, and outdoor water parks will be permitted to reopen at 50% capacity. Road races and other large, outdoor organized amateur events will be permitted to take place with staggering starts. For more information on reopening, click here.To learn more, click here.
  • If you have questions, input, or comments regarding the Reopening Massachusetts plan, you can submit comments online. These comments can be used by the Administration to support efforts to methodically reopen the economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the form.
Resources
  • If you are in need of resources, information, or support, please visit my website for a list of resources. Additionally, our local boards of health, the Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control are continuing to maintain websites with the most updated information regarding COVID-19 that you can access here:
Please remember social distancing and wearing a mask is the most effective tool to contain the spread of COVID-19.
In addition to these updates, my office is still accessible so please continue to reach out and we will get back to you.
Phone: 617-722-2380