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Town COVID-19 Status Updates
Town of Sandwich COVID-19 Current Status
Town of Sandwich, MA- Town of Sandwich convened numerous meeting of the COVID 19 Command Team to discuss operations. The Command Team is comprised of the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Emergency Management Director, Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, School Superintendent, Director of Health and Public Health Nurse. See below for Recent News & Regional Coronavirus Info.
September 2020
Town of Sandwich, MA- Thank you to everyone in our community for patience, calm and continued commitment to social distancing.
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COVID-19 Command Team: Director of Public Health Responds to Inquiries about Outdoor and Indoor Seating Capacity.
The Sandwich Business Community has done a terrific job safely serving our local and visitor economy and we Thank You for your efforts thus far.
As temperatures drop and activities plan to move indoor Health Agent, David Mason is receiving inquiries about indoor and outdoor seating capacity for food service establishments after the Governor’s order expires on November 1st. Current COVID-19 protocols and requirements are still in place and the Board of Health asks that you and your employees continue to strictly adhere to current social distancing protocols as the cooler temperatures arrive and activity starts to move indoors. Your effort to sustain social distancing and keep your staff and patrons healthy has a direct benefit on our community effort to keep our kids in school. For more detail please follow the link: Indoor and Outdoor Seating Capacity Update - September 14, 2020.
Community Update on Cases, Activities & Progress: THANK YOU Residents, Businesses & Visitors!
THANK YOU, Residents, Businesses and Visitors for your help to keep Sandwich safe, healthy and on the pathway to reopening. During this same timeframe the Team has consistently monitored the number of COVID-19 Cases in our community. With a year-round population of about 20,000 the Town of Sandwich has 1 active case. We are cautiously optimistic as we plan for and support the September 1st Primary and November National Elections, School Reopening, fall programs and the possibility for a Fall Special Town Meeting.
Town of Sandwich COVID-19 PSA Videos
The Town of Sandwich COVID-19 Command Team and Town Departments have produced a number of informational Public Service Announcement Videos (PSAs) to assist in conveying the status of the Town and other health information. Please see the most recent PSA below and visit our Sandwich COVID-19 PSA Videos Page to view all PSAs.
Town Modified Operations Update:
On Tuesday May 26, 2020 the Town of Sandwich began a modified opening of Town Departments. The Town Hall, Town Hall Annex, Public Works Administration and Jan Sebastian Drive Offices offer limited public service. Public Safety buildings will be open for limited public service. All other Town Buildings remain closed to the public. Please make every effort to conduct your business electronically and check our electronic or mail service options prior to considering in person service. Visit our Sandwich Online Town Services page for options. Your continued support and patience is sincerely appreciated.