STRAFFORD COUNTY, N.H. — Leaders of the Tri-City Partnership Dover Mayor Robert Carrier, Rochester Mayor Caroline McCarley, and Somersworth Mayor Dana S. Hilliard wish to provide their communities with regular updates regarding the COVID-19 emergency.
City of Gloucester Provide Resources for Quitting Smoking or Vaping
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Public Health Director Karin Carroll would like to provide Gloucester residents resources to help cut back on or quit smoking and vaping and to help families avoid health problems and secondhand smoke during extended periods of time spent at home. “Taking steps to reduce or quit smoking and […]
Update #4 (10:30 a.m.) City of Rochester to Hold Essential Meetings Remotely Amid COVID-19
ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox and Mayor Caroline McCarley announce that the City of Rochester is preparing to host essential City Council, committee and board meetings remotely in light of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
Somerset Police Department Introduces Sidewalk Chalk Challenge for Kids
SOMERSET — Chief George McNeil is pleased to announce that the Somerset Police Department is launching a new contest for local kids called the SPD Sidewalk Chalk Challenge.
Blue Hills Regional Technical School Confirms First Student Case of COVID-19
CANTON — Superintendent Jill Rossetti reports that Blue Hills Regional Technical School leadership has received notification that a Blue Hills student has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness associated with the novel coronavirus.
*Update #2 (3:45 p.m.)* Somerset Officials Announce Important Update on Coronavirus Situation
SOMERSET — Town Administrator Richard M. Brown confirmed today that the Town of Somerset has been notified by Massachusetts Department of Public Health officials of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Somerset.
City of Gloucester Provides Guidance to Help Manage Stress and Anxiety Surrounding COVID-19 Social Distancing and Isolation
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Aiello would like to share tips to help residents alleviate their stress and panic surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while practicing social distancing. The COVID-19 outbreak and fear of becoming ill can cause stress and panic […]
Taunton Police and Fire Departments Announce Positive Coronavirus Cases
TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw confirmed today that the City of Taunton has been notified by Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) officials of three confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the Taunton Police Department and one positive case within the Taunton Fire Department.
Hull Public School Closure Extended Through Month of April
HULL — Interim Superintendent Judith Kuehn announces that, in accordance with an order from Governor Charlie Baker, Hull Public Schools will remain closed through the end of April as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reading Fire and Police Departments Receive Donations of Respirator Masks from Local Home Depot, Resident
READING — Fire Chief Greg Burns and Police Chief David Clark would like to thank the local Home Depot and a Reading resident for their donations of personal protective equipment to protect first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak.