2020 Briefings
- Dec. 28: Safe New Year Celebrations and COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Dec. 23: Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions Effective on 12/26
- Dec. 18: December Holiday Guidelines
- Dec. 11: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Dec. 8: MA Rolls Back to Phase 3, Step 1
- Dec. 4: Behavior to Reduce COVID-19 Risk
- Nov. 30: Wellesley COVID-19 Cases Keep Climbing
- Nov. 25: New Quarantine Guidance for Close Contacts
- Nov. 20: Wellesley Risk Level Now Yellow
- Nov. 13: Second Surge in COVID-19 Cases
- Nov. 9: Revised COVID-19 Community Risk Map
- Nov. 6: New COVID-19 Orders Now in Effect
- Nov. 2: New Executive Orders, Election 2020 Information
- Oct. 30: WPS COVID-19 Case Tracking, Safe Halloween and Thanksgiving Tips
- Oct 23: Wellesley Remains Green, Hockey and Skating Suspended
- Oct. 15: COVID-19 Testing at CVS, Voter Information
- Oct. 8: WPS Reopening Metrics, Safe Halloween Tips
- Sept 30: New Reopening Information, Halloween Guidance
- Sept. 23: Case Update, Community Impact Survey
- Sept. 16: Case Update, WPS Remote Start
- Sept. 9: Weekly Case Updates, Special Town Meetings on Oct. 26
- Sept. 2: New Coronavirus Hub Dashboard, Labor Day Safety
- August 26: Case Update, Drop Off 2020 Election Ballots
- August 19: Flu Vaccine Required for Students, College Return to Campus Plans
- August 12:Wellesley Case Update, 2020 Election Ballots
- August 5: Cases Rising, Update to Travel Order
- July 24: New Travel Order, Mask Up!
- July 8: Phase 3 Proceeding, Mask or Face Covering Reminder
- July 1: Case Update, July 4 Safety
- June 25: Initial Reopening Guidance for Schools Released
- June 19: Step Two, Phase 2 Reopening Plan Starts June 22
- June 10: Remote 2020 Annual Town Meeting, Staggered Playground Reopening
- June 9: Outdoor Dining in Wellesley, 2-hour Meter Free Parking
- June 8: Phase 2 Begins, Return Election Ballots
- June 5: Phase 2 Announcement Expected, Morses Pond Summer Plan
- June 4: Case Counts, Graduation Parade
- June 3: Restaurant Reopening Information, Return 2020 Local Election Ballots
- June 2: Register to Vote by June 3, Graduation Parade on June 6
- June 1: More Phase Two Guidance Previews, Vote Safe Update
- May 29: Preview of Phase Two, Tax Payments Due on June 1
- May 28: Parks and Fields Reopen, 2020 Marathon is Cancelled
- May 27:Morses Pond Plans, Voter Safety
- May 26: Town Meeting Now on June 22, Wellesley Food Pantry’s Summer Home
- May 22:Guidelines for May 25 Reopening, RMV Extensions
- May 21: Library Reopening Plans, Modified Memorial Day Observances
- May 20: CDC Report, Merchants Prep for Reopening
- May 19:More Reopening Information, Town Election is Now June 13
- May 18: Reopening Plan Details, Love Notes
- May 15: Reopening Information, COVID-19 Testing Map
- May 14:No CVS Testing in Wellesley, Follow Morses Pond Restrictions
- May 13: Antibody Testing, Advisory Committee Updates
- May 12:Contact Testing, Workplace Standards for Reopening
- May 11: Four Phase Reopening for MA, Morses Pond Still Closed
- May 8: Masks at the RDF, Fields and Playgrounds Still Closed
- May 7: Golf Courses Reopen, Call in for Assistance
- May 6:Face Covering Orders in Effect, Selectmen Hold Virtual Office Hours
- May 5: Face Covering Orders Start May 6, COVID-19 Relief Fund Match Challenge
- May 4:Supplemental Local Face Covering Order, Virtual Library Services
- May 1: Governor Signs Face Covering Order, Remember Leash Law and Park Restrictions
- April 30:Mandatory Mask Order to Be Discussed, Help for Recreation Department
- April 29:Reopening Advisory Board, COVID-19 Fund Announces Grants, FMD Returns to Work
- April 28:Non-Essential Services Closed Until May 18, Contact Tracing Continues
- April 27: RDF Employee Recovering from COVID-19, Social Worker Call-in Hours
- April 24: State Cases Climb, Remember RDF Regulations
- April 23: Elizabeth Seton News, Domestic Violence Help, Landscaper Guidelines
- April 22:Buoy Health Telemedicine, Seasonal COVID-19 Safety
- April 21:Schools Closed for Rest of School Year, Hydrant Flushing Postponed
- April 20:Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend Postponed, COVID-19 Relief Fund
- April 17: Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund, No Marathon on Monday
- April 16: Support for Long-term Care Facilities, Town Meeting Postponed, Mask Up
- April 15: Case Count Updates, Essential Services FAQs, Mailed Ballot Typo
- April 14:No April Break for WPS, Share Your Good News
- April 13: COVID-19 Cases Spike, Essential Construction Defined, Tax Payment Due Dates Extended
- April 10:COVID-19 Help Numbers, Library Online Activities
- April 9:Wellesley Call Center, Help for Abuse Survivors, COVID-19 Care Jobs
- April 8: Grocery Stores Limit Occupancy, Nursing Home Call-in Line
- April 7: Restriction Reminders, Vote Safe
- April 6: CDC Mask Recommendations, Remote Learning 2.0, Supporting Wellesley Call Center
- April 3: New COVID-19 Info Hub, Alcohol Sold with Food Take-out, Town-wide Celebration Clap
- April 2: Beaches Closed, Shop Solo at Roche Bros. Social Distancing Explained
- April 1: RDF Message, Cybersecurity Warnings, Support Resources
- March 31: Non-Essential Businesses Closed Until May 4, Entire Wellesley College Campus Closed
- March 30: Take-out Safety Tips, New Remote Building Inspection Protocols
- March 29: Control Pets, Protect First Responders
- March 28: Use Official Trusted Sources for Coronavirus Information
- March 27: Community Spread, WPS Plans Robust Remote Learning Models
- March 26: Disaster Relief Request for MA, Landscaping Services Clarification
- March 25: Schools Closed Until May 4, RDF Rules In Effect, Plastic Bag Ban Temporarily Lifted
- March 24: Emergency Orders in Effect, RDF Recycling Changes
- March 23: Emergency Orders, Protect First Responders
- March 22: Restrictions Continue
- March 21: Emergency Childcare, Wellesley College Closed to Public
- March 20:Medical Reserve Corps, Fire Inspections, RDF Precautions
- March 19: Cooperation Urged, Building Inspections Halted, Join Together in Wellesley Will Be Well
- March 18: New Restrictions, Support Restaurants and Businesses, Volunteer
- March 17: Town Meeting Postponed, Officials Developing Local Business Support Resources
- March 16: Town Elections Postponed, Buildings, Parks, Playgrounds, Fields Closed
- March 15: New State Orders Restrict Interactions
- March 14: Polling Places Open for Election Day on March 17
- March 13: Municipal Buildings Operating with Limited Public Access
- March 12 - 2 PM: WPS, Tolles Parsons Center Closed for Two Weeks
- March 11: COA, Library, Rec Programs Restricted, WPS Cancels Events/Rentals, Trips
- March 10: Non-essential Government Meetings Canceled
- March 9: Town and School Events to Go on As Scheduled
- March 8: Schools Will be Open on March 9
- March 6: Presumed Positive Case of COVID-19 in Wellesley
- February 28: Coronavirus Letter to the Community
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