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Please be advised that City Hall offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, in celebration if the Christmas holiday

FAQ Topic: Coronavirus

Where do I find the most up-to-date info for Mass?

Massachusetts has created a Covid-19 webpage which has recordings of press conferences, posted updates and press releases, reports, and daily case numbers (updated at 4 p.m. each day). The reports include positive case numbers by county, town, and by hospital. We recommend this as the most accurate source of info on Covid-19 in Massachusetts.

Bulk and Yard Waste Facilities

The Yard Waste Facility will be open to the public on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am to 4:00pm until the first significant snow or the end of December. Bulk waste drop-off is available at DPW Headquarters on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM (Closed for Lunch 12:00-12:30). Only one vehicle will … Continued

What is “Flattening the Curve”?

“The idea is to increase social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus, so that you don’t get a huge spike in the number of people getting sick all at once. If that were to happen, there wouldn’t be enough hospital beds or mechanical ventilators for everyone who needs them, and the … Continued

What do I do if I am sick?

Massachusetts has developed an online tool to help residents assess their symptoms and find the right care. Access the free tool at buoy.com/mass.

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