"COVID-19 will test our capabilities to be kind and generous to each other.
May we all proceed with wisdom and grace."
-- anonymous
COVID-19 News
5/4/2020
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5/3/2020 COVID-19 BAGGED MEALS Acton-Boxborough Food Services in conjunction with the Acton Neighbor Brigade is offering bagged meals to families in need during this time of school closures due to the Coronavirus. Each bagged meal contains lunch and breakfast for the next morning. Pick-up is in the front circle of the High School from 11:30-1:00 Monday through Friday. Individuals picking up should not enter the school and practice appropriate social distancing measures.
4/30/2020 COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses 3/20/2020 Federal disaster loan for small business 3-step application process can be found here. 3/19/2020 Restaurant Strong Fund The Greg Hill Foundation has teamed up with Samuel Adams* to support those from the Massachusetts restaurant industry who have been impacted by the Covid-19 closures. The goal is to provide $1,000 grants to full-time tipped compensated employees. 3/18/2020 Facebook Small Business Grants Program "Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where we operate. We’ll share more details as they become available." 3/17/2020 Carney Hospital In Dorchester To Be Nation's First Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital The 135-bed hospital on Dorchester Avenue will be converted immediately to enhance "patient isolation protocols" and to marshal equipment such as ventilators and personal protective equipment on site. 3/17/2020 Massachusetts providing $10M coronavirus relief fund for small businesses Gov. Charlie Baker has announced a $10 million relief fund for Massachusetts small businesses affected by the coronavirus. How to Apply:
3/17/2020 Treasury and IRS to delay tax payment deadline by 90 days |
Community News
3/15/2020
Tow of Acton: The Town Hall, Human Services and Senior Center Facility, Acton Memorial Library, West Acton Citizens Library, Cemetery and Recreation offices will be closed to the public until further notice. |
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