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The Whitehall School District is threatening the Jefferson County Health Board with legal action if it does not allow for a hearing and public comment on the recently enacted county-wide mask requirement.  The letter, dated March 2 and from the district’s attorney, accuses the Health Board of violating Montana’s open meeting laws and the statute that requires a public notice and hearing  before taking action on a health directive issued by a health board.  Jefferson Countyâ�...

The Jefferson County Health Board has upped the cap on the number of people who can attend events at one time in the county, with a target of 150 by May. The Board voted March 2 to increase the cap to 50 in March, effective March 5, and then to 100 in April. In May, the Board is shooting for a cap of 150, contingent on the COVID-19 case numbers.  Beginning March 5, events with 50 or more people will still need to submit a health plan through the Public Health Department, according to Health ...

A group of residents asked the Jefferson County Commission Feb. 24 for several concessions with regards to the March 2 Health Board meeting. They were at the meeting to express displeasure, and support, over the recently enacted county-wide mask requirement issued by the health officer and in collaboration with the Health Board.  The residents asked that the meeting be held in a location where individuals could attend in-person — recently the meetings have been held exclusively online. ...

Jefferson County implements local mask mandate Jonathon Ambarian and last updated 2021-02-22 17:13:34-05 HELENA — Leaders in Jefferson County have implemented their own local mask mandate. County health officer Sandy Sacry and health board chair Christina Binkowski signed off on the new directive on Friday. It says businesses, schools, government offices and other indoor spaces must continue to require masks for those age 5 and older, except when they are eating, exercising or doing other ...