New Bedford Schools Closed on Thursday, No Remote Learning
NEW BEDFORD Even in the time of remote learning, there is still such a thing as a snow day.
According to a release, New Bedford Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 17, as a result of the impending snowstorm.
There will be no in-person classes, and no after school activities; but in addition, there will also be no distance learning/remote sessions occurring either, and no virtual meetings.
“We are using our ‘traditional’ snow day model and there will be no in-person classes and no distance learning/remote sessions occurring,” Superintendent Thomas Anderson said. “This full cancellation is out of concern for the safety of both our students and our staff who must drive in these conditions.”
Reply December 9, 2020
Yesterday, the Town announced the launch of a free community COVID-19 testing program for Bedford residents ages 4 and older, which begins on Saturday, December 12, 2020, and is anticipated to take place each weekend for the remainder of the month. All of the appointment slots filled up within hours, and the Town has received a great deal of enthusiastic feedback about this opportunity, both of which are reflections of the demand for testing, especially locations that will not require a long wait or out-of-pocket expense.
Subscribe
The community testing program follows the successful launch and execution of an employee testing program in November that was initiated and staffed by the Bedford Fire Department to address the growing need for COVID-19 testing. As of Monday, November 23, 2020, symptomatic and asymptomatic testing is available to all employees (Town and school) on a weekly basis. The testing model can, and will, be flexibly deployed for on-deman