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Phillipston MA Local News and Community Information

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• Phillipston Town Meeting

  

  Phillipston MA Town Meeting

  Annual Phillipston MA Town Meeting May 4, 2022 7:00PM
  Phillipston Memorial School
  20 The Common
  Phillipston, MA 01331

  For the annual Phillipston Town Meeting Warrant, click here.

• Covid 4-1-22

  

  Massachusetts Covid Positivity under 2% as of 4-1-22

  Trends bode well for the Greater Gardner area as shown by the map at left. The City of Gardner is identified by the red G.

  CLICK MAP for larger view.

• Art and Music

  

  For more information, please visit the GALA website. CLICK HERE.

  Art and Music Festival Phillipston MA

  The Gardner Area League of Artists (GALA) has announced an Art & Music Festival to be held May 20-22, 2022 at Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Avenue, Phillipston, MA.   It’s advertised as 3 Days of Peace, Love, Art, and Music!    Admission is FREE.   Art Activities, Art Vendors, Food, and Raffles will be offered.

• School Closings

  

  Greater Gardner MA School Closings

  The three network TV affiliates in Boston each publish updated school closing information for our area: Here are the links: ABC — NBC — CBS

• Saturday Blizzard

  

  Is Greater Gardner MA in for a Saturday Blizzard?

  We’re ready at the Greater Gardner Weather Center. CLICK HERE We have several forecast services plus Interactive Maps which show you the various forecast models.

  PARKING BANS: Many communities will have parking bans in various areas. Times will vary, but the intent is the same, KEEP CARS OFF THE ROAD so plows can clear the snow.

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• Phillipston GIS

  

  Phillipston MA GIS/Property Resource

  The Town of Phillipston has an interactive resource for property maps. CLICK HERE

  For more on Phillipston MA taxes, visit the town website page. CLICK HERE.

• Test Reimbursement

  

  UPDATE: Free Covid-19 Test Kits and Reimbursement for Greater Gardner MA

  The Federal Government has a website in effect NOW from which Americans can order free COVID-19 tests. This began on January 19th. For the site CLICK HERE. These kits are absolutely free (limited to 4 tests per address) and don’t require any payment upfront.

  In addition, private insurers must cover the cost of up to eight at-home Covid-19 tests per month. (This started   January 15, 2022.) Consumers pay for the tests up front and get reimbursed by insurance. Previous purchases don’t count and tests must be on approved government list: Rapid Antigen —- Molecular (PCR).

  The Biden Administration has also announced that FREE masks will soon be available through your local pharmacy. Ask your pharmacy for details.

  Additional suggestion: With many venues requiring proof of vaccination, we suggest the purchase of an inexpensive all-in-one printer (less than $70 from any major retailer) so you can scan your vax card. Back up any documents and keep a file on your phone. Now an even easier suggestion: Get a digital Vax Card through the State of Massachusetts. To visit the portal, CLICK HERE.

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• Covid Cases

  

  

  Covid reaching every age group in Greater Gardner MA

  Gardner Magazine has charted the State data in graphic form (just click on either image at left for large view) to illustrate the wide-ranging impact of Covid 19 among all age groups. Here’s the problem: Covid continues to spread because of unvaccinated people AND because vaccines are not 100% effective. While most younger people do survive, the average age of death is still 75. Conclusion: Getting the vaccine could save the life of your older relative, friend, or neighbor. Think about it.

• Cold Weather

  

  Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards during Greater Gardner MA Cold Snap

  Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are effective defense strategies. Space Heaters, Fireplaces, and woodstoves need to be used safely. We have the complete article. CLICK HERE

• Covid Testing Update

  

  COVID Testing Change for Monday January 10, 2022

  According to the Gardner Health Department, effective Monday, January 10, 2022, COVID testing will only be performed at Main Street Urgent Care, Gardner and Tully Walk In Care, Athol for “patients who need to see a provider.” In order to accommodate the public, daily appointment availability is being tripled at the Damon Testing Site on Green Street, Gardner. Appointments (even same day) can be scheduled by calling (978) 630-6186.

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