3/15/2020 COVID-19 - Town of Barre Update #2 see attached

COVID-19 - Town of Barre Update

This evening, Governor Baker issued additional orders including closing all schools until the 7th of April, limiting social gatherings to only 25 people, and closing restaurants except for takeout beginning Tuesday.  For a full up-to-date list of the Governor’s Orders related to COVID-19 please check the State’s website, https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-state-of-emergency.  

As concerns regarding COVID-19 are growing, the Town of Barre is taking additional precautions to protect our employees and patrons.  Beginning Monday, March 16th, the Henry Woods Building (Town Hall Offices) will be closed to the public except by appointment.  We strongly encourage transactions to be conducted by mail and phone wherever possible.    If you have urgent business that has to be conducted in person, please contact our offices before coming to the building.  The main number for the Henry Woods Building is (978) 355-2504 and more information can be found at our website at www.townofbarre.com.  

A decision regarding the operations and continuation of essential services for the Council on Aging and the Library will be made tomorrow and announced promptly on the Town’s Facebook page, posted on My Town Government,  and added to the Town’s website.  

The Board of Selectmen will be meeting tomorrow evening to discuss regular business in addition to COVID-19 precautions.  The Board will consider the possibility of requesting the State to allow for continuation of the Annual Election to a later date, employee precautions, and declaring a local State of Emergency for the Town.  

As of the date of this posting, the Town’s Annual Election is still scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th.  The last day to register to vote will be Tuesday, March 17th.  Please stay tuned for further instructions if you wish to register in person on that day.  

The Emergency Management Team will meeting tomorrow and keeping all Town Officials informed.  Updates will be posted as more information becomes available.  
-Thank you for your assistance,
Heather M. Budrewicz
Interim Town Administrator
Heather M. Budrewicz
Interim Town Administrator
Town of Barre
p. 978.355.2504 ext. 101
f. 978.355.5023