GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Public Health Director Karin Carroll would like to remind all residents that social distancing guidelines have been extended through the month of April, per federal and state orders.
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 […]
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 […]
Mayor of Gloucester, Board of Health Issue Emergency Order for Personal Care Businesses to Close by Sunday, March 22
GLOUCESTER – In an effort to expand and continue the practice of social distancing in Gloucester, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Aiello announce that an emergency order has been issued for all personal care businesses in the city to close on Sunday, March 22.
City of Gloucester Declares State of Emergency Due to Coronavirus
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Aiello would like to inform residents that the City of Gloucester has declared a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
North Shore and Merrimack Valley Schools to Close Starting Monday
The North Shore and Merrimack Valley superintendents of schools have collaborated to make a timely and unified decision about school closure that they feel is in the best interests of their faculty, staff, students, and families. This decision was made after significant conversations among school leaders, local public health officials, and state officials. State officials have today urged that municipalities should make decisions based on their local circumstances, and given the rapidly changing COVID-19 crisis, which the World Health Organization has this week labeled a global pandemic.
Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at Sadler Street Extension Business
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department battled a working fire at a business on Sadler Street Extension this morning.
Gloucester Officials Prepare for Potential Coronavirus Impacts
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Public Health Director Karin Carroll announce that the City of Gloucester is taking the proper precautions to prepare locally in the event a case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is identified or suspected in the community.
City of Gloucester Reminds Residents Risk of Coronavirus Remains Low
GLOUCESTER — As federal and state health officials continue to monitor the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus internationally, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Public Health Director Karin Carroll wish to remind residents that the risk of catching the virus remains low.
Gloucester Fire Department Receives $42,500 Community Compact Cabinet IT Grant
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Fire Department has been awarded a $42,500 IT grant from the Community Compact Cabinet.