PSA #11 (Second Wave) – One Year Anniversary of 1st COVID-19 Case in United States

Very informative discussion about progress with Phase 1 vaccinations including plans to complete vaccine distribution among all 27 congregate care facilities in Sandwich by weeks end. Learn more about planning for the Phase 2 over 65 population and contin...

PSA #10 (Second Wave) – Sandwich COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline Staffed Beginning Tuesday, Jan 19th

Director of Public Health, David Mason and Chief John Burke report on cases, and discuss the COVID-19 Team bi-weekly analysis of case trends and assessment of public and school programming.  Town of Sandwich COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline - 774-413...

Local Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Visioning Survey

Sandwich 2030...What do you see ?  

We want to know what is important to you!  Take the Survey !  Follow the link!  No Computer, No Problem Call us for a paper copy!

The Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) is a document design...

PSA #9 -(62) Positive Cases Reported in Less than (1) Week - Sandwich Remains in the Yellow

Director of Public Health, David Mason and Chief John Burke talk with Deputy Director of Emergency Preparedness, Chip Reilly about winter storm and emergency preparedness with a special focus on our vulnerable populations.  We are finding more se...

PSA #8 Second Wave: 2020 Ends with High Case Numbers and Pressure on Healthcare System

Director of Public Health, David Mason and Chief John Burke report on increases in cases still reflective of Thanksgiving Holiday gatherings and not yet showing December Holiday gathering spread. The region is expecting an even higher caseload early in th...

COVID-19 PSA #7: Second Wave – Holiday Greetings

Director of Public Elf, David Mason and Chief John Burke provide weekly update on cases and report on active planning for vaccinations for public safety personnel early in the New Year. Please be safe this holiday, keep your gatherings small, masks on and...

Sandwich Resident Describes Experience with COVID-19 & Ongoing Health Impacts

Director of Public Health, David Mason conducts the second of two conversations with a COVID-19 Positive recovered case. As we watch our case levels continue to rise and hospitalization increase Mr. Mason talks with a Sandwich Resident hospitalized with C...

PSA #6: Rising Cases, Pressures on the Healthcare System & Preparation for Vaccination Distribution

Chief Burke and Director of Public Health, David Mason provide an update on rising cases, pressures on the healthcare system and preparation for vaccination distribution.  Public Library staff will be trained to support a direct phone line to be ...

COVID Conversations: Sandwich Resident –Mid-20’s Continues to Struggle with COVID-19 Symptoms

As the highest growth rate of COVID-19 is among those ages 20-29, Director of Public Health, David Mason talk with a young , healthy and athletic resident who contracted COVID-19 this fall and continues to struggle with serious side effects.  We ...

Town of Sandwich Identified as a Provider of COVID-19 Vaccines

Last week the CDC through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) approved the provider agreement which allows Sandwich to participate in the CDC COVID -19 Vaccination Program. The agreement was reviewed and submitted through Public Health Nu...

PSA #5: Public Health Nurse Info and Guidance for Governor Reopening Rollback

Chief Burke and Director of Public Health, David Mason provide an update on cases and what our Public Health Nurse is learning from the increase in contacts and offer guidance on the Governor’s roll back of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan.

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COVID 19 Command Team Reports (38) Active Cases in Town of Sandwich

Town of Sandwich, MA- COVID 19 Command Team reports  thirty-eight (38) active cases in the Town of Sandwich. This is the highest total number of active positive cases the Town of Sandwich has had at any time during this pandemic. We expect the nu...

PSA #4: COVID-19 Second Wave Update & Guidance

The Town of Sandwich is considered a low risk community but our neighboring communities are now considered higher risk.  Chief Burke and Director of Public Health, David Mason provide an update on cases, offer guidance on we can do as citizens to...

Updated Town of Sandwich Zoning Bylaws Now Available

The updated November 2020 Zoning Bylaws now available: View November 2020 Zoning ByLaws

PSA #3: COVID-19 Temporary Library Tour

Chief Burke and Director of Public Health, David Mason give the Temporary Library at the Sandhill School on Dewey Avenue a thumbs up!  

Take a virtual tour here on YouTube!

PSA #2: Barnstable County Sees Highest Numbers Since Last Spring

Chief Burke and Director of Public Health, David Mason provide an update on the Status of COVID-19, the Town of Sandwich had a total of 8 cases on Wednesday, November 18th, but regional cases and hospitalizations are on the increase.  Be Smart an...

COVID-19 Command Team: 1st PSA from the Second Wave of COVID-19

Chief Burke and Director of Public Health, David Mason provide an update on the Status of COVID-19 in the Town of Sandwich. New cases include seniors and young adults. Please continue to mind advisories for gatherings, keep your social distance and always...

Sandwich Police Department Solar Canopy Installation for Savings

Town of Sandwich Solar Canopy  - “The Sandwich Police Department is … in the midst of a new solar installation, which includes two canopies extending over the station parking lot. Canopy foundations have already been poured, with the steel canopi...

PSA #35: Sandwich COVID-19 Team Weekly Update 10.16.2020

COVID-19 Command Team– Director of Public Health, David Mason and Chief John Burke provide a detailed overview of cases and current status.

View PSA # 35 here

PSA #33: When am I a Contact? Contact Tracing PSA by Blue Knight Television

If you are interested how contact tracing and notification occur when a COVID-19 positive Case is identified in the community and within our public schools, please watch this Contact Tracing PSA prepared by Blue Knight Television.   You will lear...

PSA #32: Sandwich COVID-19 Cases Rise

This increase is not related to school reopening.  The Town is seeing COVID positive young adults and healthcare employees in their 50’s.  Some of the young adults are college students studying out of the region but attributed ...

PSA #31: Sandwich Public Schools Response Protocol for Potential COVID-19 Positive Cases

COVID-19 prevention in our Sandwich Schools is a community matter. COVID-19 Command Team, PSA 31 – Chief Jon Burke and Director of Public Health, Dave Mason update on COVID-19 Cases and talk with Superintendent,  Dr. Pamela Gould and Pu...

Reporting Unplowed Roads

Report an unplowed road in Sandwich, after an event totaling three or more inches of snow, using the Town's SeeClickFix program (also known as CommonwealthConnect).  If you haven't already done so, please create a free account by clicking the &qu...