IPSWICH — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Fire Chief Andy Theriault report that all nine Ipswich Fire Department employees who were asked to quarantine and get tested for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, last week have tested negative.
*VNR* Woburn Public Library Uses 3D Printers to Make PPE
WOBURN — Mayor Scott Galvin is pleased to share that the Woburn Public Library is making personal protective equipment (PPE) using 3D printers to protect area medical professionals and first responders from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ipswich Fire Department Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
IPSWICH — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Fire Chief Andy Theriault report that a member of the Ipswich Fire Department has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, leading to additional testing for two of the Fire Department’s shifts who were in close proximity to the employee.
Chelmsford Police Department Confirms National Guard Deployment to Town Nursing Home
CHELMSFORD — Police Chief James M. Spinney reports to the community that members of the Massachusetts National Guard will deploy to a Chelmsford nursing home today to conduct widespread testing. This comes after significant discussion between Chelmsford leaders, administration at the facility and the Department of Public Heath, and at the request of staff at the facility.
GLTS Donates 1,400 Pounds of Food, Medical Supplies in Response to COIVD-19
ANDOVER — Superintendent John Lavoie reports that Greater Lawrence Tech has donated more than 1,400 pounds of food to Neighbors in Need and thousands of pieces of medical supplies to area health care facilities since the school closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) earlier this month.
Nahant Fire Department Discusses Staffing and Response Procedures During COVID-19 Crisis
NAHANT — Chief Dean Palombo wishes to provide an update to residents and business owners on the status of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services in Town and procedures that have been put in place to protect first responders and the public from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Greater Lawrence Tech to Temporarily Close Next Week to Reduce Risk of COVID-19
ANDOVER — Superintendent John Lavoie reports that Greater Lawrence Technical School (GLTS) will close its facility next week out of an abundance of caution in an effort to reduce the risk of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the school community. Additionally, the school will open tomorrow with a three-hour delay.