EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department will be limiting access to the public at its fire stations as way to limit the spread of COVID-19, and would like to assure Easton residents that the level of service provided by the department will not change.
UPDATE #4 (7:55 p.m.) Easton Officials Announce Important Update on Coronavirus Situation
EASTON — Emergency Management Director Kevin Partridge, Director of Health and Community Services Kristin Kennedy and Town Administrator Connor Read report that the Town of Easton has received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health of a single presumptive positive case of COVID-19, the illness associated with the novel coronavirus, in Easton. Although the Commonwealth of Massachusetts publishes presumptive positive cases on a county by county level only, Town officials are providing this information in order to keep the community educated and informed.
UPDATE #3 ( 6:30 p.m.) Easton Officials Announce Closures and Cancellations Related to Coronavirus
The Easton Emergency Management Agency (EEMA) out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to promote best public health practices of social distancing and limiting non-essential gatherings of vulnerable populations, are closing the Town Offices and Frothingham Hall to the public for one week, March 16-20. Easton Public Schools will be closed for two weeks, March 16-27. Parents, families and staff will receive additional School related information directly via email from the Superintendent in the coming days. All Easton Council on Aging and Recreation Department programs are cancelled effective immediately.
UPDATE #2 (6:30 p.m.) Easton Officials Provide Important Information About Coronavirus
EASTON — The Easton Emergency Management Agency (EEMA) continues to monitor the current situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recommendations coming out of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state, and seeks to update its residents on any local preparedness efforts and changes.
Easton Officials Share Updated COVID-19 Information Regarding Travelers Returning from Designated Level 3 Countries
EASTON — No Confirmed or Suspected Cases in Easton. Easton Superintendent of Schools Lisha Cabral and Director of Health and Community Services Kristin Kennedy would like to provide the community with some important information about the recently updated recommendations for travelers returning from countries affected by COVID-19 and designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “Warning Level 3.”
Easton Officials Provide Important Information About Novel Coronavirus
EASTON–Easton Emergency Management Director Kevin Partridge, Director of Health and Community Services Kristin Kennedy and Town Administrator Connor Read would like to provide Easton residents with some important tips and information about the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19.
*UPDATE* Easton Fire Department Reports on Remaining Power Outages in Town
EASTON — Fire Chief Kevin Partridge reports that National Grid continues to work on restoring power to the town following yesterday’s high winds and heavy rains.
Easton Fire Department Provides Update on Power Outages in Town
EASTON — Fire Chief Kevin Partridge reports that National Grid is currently working to repair a transmission line due to Friday’s high winds and heavy rains.
Easton Public Schools Invites Public to Nominate Names for New Elementary School
EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral and Easton School Committee Chair Nancy De Luca would like to invite the public to submit nominations for the name of the new Easton Early Elementary School.
Easton Public Schools to Host Office of Public School Monitoring for Triennial Visit
EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral reports that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will visit Easton Public Schools next week.