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WESTFORD The town has not received its order of coronavirus vaccines and town officials are growing frustrated.
“We have worked extraordinarily hard to try to get it, said Health Director Jeffrey Stephens, who gave an update at the Feb. 9 Select Board meeting. We have done all the things you’re supposed to do…We have a clinic set and ready to go.
When and if the vaccine doses arrive, Stephens said a clinic for eligible residents will take place at Nashoba Valley Technical High School.
Late notice on updates
The Cameron Senior Center is working to register residents as well, Stephens said.
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Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti, Boxborough Town Administrator Ryan Fererra, Littleton Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi, Maynard Town Administrator Gregory Johnson and Westford Town Manager Jodi Ross recently announced a new partnership between the five communities and TRI The Resource Inc. that may help support micro-businesses impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis.
The town of Acton was awarded $1.6 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funding for a Micro-enterprise Forgivable Loan Program. This program will provide eligible businesses a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to help cover costs such as rent, staffing and utilities. This grant will be for small businesses with five or fewer employees (including any owners), whose owner or owners meet low to moderate household income qualification as designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm
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WESTFORD The town has reached the coronavirus red zone, or highest risk for the first time, prompting closure of some town facilities, and advisories from health officials.
Public Health Director Jeffrey Stephens said the rise may linked to changes in behavior, including residents staying inside more to keep warm. I think the current spike is in part related to Thanksgiving, but people are spending less time outside right now, Stephens said. The weather and holidays are definitely factors.
Keeping safe
Town Manager Jodi Ross said town employees remain working to provide services, but the Town Offices and Cameron Senior Center are closed to in-person services.
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WESTFORD With many businesses bearing the brunt of the economic crisis, the Select Board has waived all town liquor license fees for the first six months of 2021.
The list includes all alcohol and wine and malt licenses.
However, the board noted the town is grappling with fiscal issues of its own as the coronavirus continues to take a toll both on the economy and public health.
Businesses struggle
The board voted unanimously on the measure at its Dec. 8 meeting, held virtually due to coronavirus restrictions. Payments for the second six months will come due next June.