Posted on: January 22, 2021
The Stay at Home advisory and early closing curfew will be lifted on January 25. All eligible residents in Phase One can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There is no start date yet for Phase 2 vaccinations.
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
Wellesley veterans currently enrolled in the VA Health Care Systems can receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the Federal government.
To be eligible, a veteran must be 65+ years and high risk for becoming severely ill with COVID-19. The VA will follo...
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
Vaccinations for first responders are continuing. The State has the most up-to-date vaccine information, phases, eligibility, and timelines. Wellesley Health officials are not vaccinating other groups or the general public at this time.
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
Wellesley first responders rolled up their sleeves to receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, January 11.
Firefighters Brian Hester and Joanie Cullinan were chosen to get the first shots. Both have recently faced serious health...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
Take part in a community support effort to help manage stress and uncertainty. And as COVID-19 restrictions are extended, there is more help for our small businesses.
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Posted on: January 5, 2021
The State has a new interactive COVID-19 dashboard, and local health officials are seeing spikes in virus cases among members of the same family. Please remember to isolate if you feel sick.
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Posted on: December 28, 2020
Tighter COVID-19 restrictions are in effect to encourage safe New Year celebrations, and track the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Commonwealth.
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Posted on: December 23, 2020
Massachusetts will temporarily tighten COVID-19 restrictions beginning December 26 to help prevent a post-holiday surge in virus cases.
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
As COVID-19 cases skyrocket, State and local health officials are imploring residents to follow guidelines for safe, low-risk December celebrations.
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Posted on: December 15, 2020
A new grant from the Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund will supply winter masks for Wellesley police officers. In 2020, the Fund awarded nearly $117,000 to programs and services meeting critical needs in Wellesley resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted on: December 11, 2020
Massachusetts will distribute COVID-19 vaccines in three phases starting in mid-December. The State tightens restrictions due to surging cases and hospitalizations.
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Posted on: December 8, 2020
Due to continued surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Commonwealth is going back to Phase 3, Step 1 of reopening and tightening restrictions.
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
Health officials are reminding the community to use good judgement and evaluate the risk levels of activities as COVID-19 cases surge and community spread is increasing.
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Posted on: November 30, 2020
As COVID-19 cases in Wellesley and the Commonwealth continue to rise, Health officials are urging residents to be aware of all updated travel restrictions.
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Posted on: November 20, 2020
Maine and New Hampshire will move to high risk for travel beginning November 21. Due to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases in our community, Wellesley is now at yellow risk levels.
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
Massachusetts is experiencing a second surge in COVID-19 cases. Wellesley High School has moved to a full remote model for two weeks; all interstate hockey is cancelled.
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Posted on: November 9, 2020
Recent grants from the Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund are supporting a new Mask Up Wellesley campaign, safe afterschool activities for teens, and a surprise holiday mobile movie night.
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Posted on: November 6, 2020
New orders to stop the spread of COVID-19 are now in effect. These include a mask mandate, overnight Stay at Home advisory, reduced gatherings limits, and more.
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
The Governor extended the non-essential business closure until May 4. The entire Wellesley College campus is now closed to the public.
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Health Department is providing take-out safety tips, and effective immediately the Building Department will begin conducting all inspections remotely.
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Posted on: March 29, 2020
Town officials are reminding residents to control pets to maintain social distancing, and support first responders while keeping them and others healthy.
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Posted on: March 27, 2020
The Health Dept. is reporting more community spread of COVID-19 in Wellesley, and Wellesley Public Schools will announce robust plans for remote learning to support students through May 4.
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Posted on: March 26, 2020
The U.S. has the world's most reported number of COVID-19 cases at 81,321. The Governor has submitted a disaster request for Massachusetts, and the Town has received clarification on landscaping services.
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Posted on: March 25, 2020
The Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) has implemented new restrictions due to COVID-19. These rules are effective immediately and remain in place until futher notice.
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Posted on: March 25, 2020
The Governor orders schools to stay closed until May 4. New RDF rules are in effect to prevent recycling congestion, and Wellesley's plastic bag ban is temporarily lifted.
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Posted on: March 24, 2020
All non-essential COVID-19 businesses and services are now closed until April 7. New RDF recycling procedures will protect users and staff.
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Posted on: March 23, 2020
All State and Town emergency orders remain in effect as the Coronavirus pandemic is now widespread throughout Massachusetts.
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Posted on: March 22, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in Wellesley remains at eight. Community efforts continue to ensure that Wellesley Will Be Well.
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Posted on: March 21, 2020
Early childhood education centers are closed effective March 23, except for emergency childcare programs. All Wellesley College buildings, facilities and parking lots are closed to the public.
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Posted on: March 20, 2020
In anticipation of the weekend, the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) is asking residents to read, and heed, this important message about Coronavirus precautions.
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Posted on: March 20, 2020
Do your part to make sure Wellesley Will Be Well. Volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps, know the new fire inspection changes, and follow RDF precautions.
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, Town officials urge cooperation, halt building inspections and ask residents to join together in the Wellesley Will Be Well campaign.
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
The Wellesley Police Dept. asks the public to be responsible and stay away from closed areas in Town during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
Coronavirus concerns are becoming increasingly serious; the community needs to provide a serious response. See new restrictions, take the take-out challenge and volunteer.
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
Coronavirus concerns postpone Town Meeting; Town Hall is closed to the public and other restrictions are fully in place; and officials are developing local business resources.
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Posted on: March 16, 2020
According to State orders, Wellesley town elections are postponed, all public buildings, parks, playgrounds, and fields are closed. Online operations are encouraged.
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Posted on: March 15, 2020
State officials issue orders to restrict interactions to slow the spread of Coronavirus. Wellesley provides more information on how to help everyone in the community stay safe and healthy.
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Posted on: March 13, 2020
The Town of Wellesley will be limiting public access to municipal buildings and suspending additional programming to slow the spread Coronavirus and help keep residents and employees healthy and safe.
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
Wellesley Public Schools and the Tolles Parsons Center will be closed for two weeks beginning on March 13. Council on Aging programs and Wellesley Free Libraries programs suspended.
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Posted on: March 9, 2020
Partners HealthCare in Massachusetts is offering a Coronavirus hotline for physicians, patients and members of the public.
This centralized call line will serve as as resource for physicians, patients, and members of the public who may have questions about...
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Posted on: March 9, 2020
The Health Dept. has issued an updated Coronavirus briefing to the community. Town and School events currently may take place as scheduled.
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