GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Fire Chief Eric Smith wish to provide additional information and reminders regarding COVID-19 vaccination distribution.
City of Gloucester Reports Capacity Limits to Be Reduced Statewide
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Public Health Director Karin Caroll report that new, temporary measures are being put in place by the state beginning this weekend to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Town of Ipswich Urges Continued Vigilance as Community Reaches High Risk “Red” Designation Ahead of Holidays
IPSWICH — Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon is urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community has reached a high risk designation for the disease, and to share health and safety guidance for residents as they finalize plans and prepare for their holiday celebrations this year.
*UPDATE* Saugus Man Trapped by Piece of Heavy Machinery Friday Evening has Died
SAUGUS — Chief Michael Ricciardelli and the Essex District Attorney’s Office report that the man who was trapped by a piece of heavy machinery Friday has died.
Gloucester Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken Provides Update Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken reports that the City of Gloucester has seen a recent uptick in positive cases of COVID-19.
Town of Wrentham Provides Update on Rise in COVID-19 Cases Due to Local Cluster
WRENTHAM — Town Administrator and Emergency Management Director Kevin Sweet, the Wrentham Board of Health, King Philip Superintendent Paul Zinni and Wrentham Public Schools Superintendent Allan Cameron report that the Town of Wrentham has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently, and are urging the community to follow COVID-19 prevention guidance.
*UPDATE* Dunstable Boy Pulled from Pond Friday Evening has Died
DUNSTABLE — Chief James Dow and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan report that the 15-year-old swimmer who was pulled from a local conservation pond in Dunstable has died.
*UPDATE* Dunstable Police Locate Missing Swimmer
DUNSTABLE — Chief James Dow reports that the 15-year-old swimmer missing at a local conservation pond has been located.
Update #5 (4:15 p.m.) Town of Norwood Provides Information on Storm Recovery Efforts and Hospital Update
NORWOOD — Town of Norwood officials would like to provide information on its storm recovery efforts and an update regarding Norwood Hospital.
Update #4 (7:45 p.m.) Town of Norwood Declares State of Emergency Following Sunday’s Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding
NORWOOD — General Manager Tony Mazzucco reports that the Town of Norwood has declared a State of Emergency following Sunday’s heavy rain and flash flooding.