COVID-19

TOWN OF ROYALSTON COVID-19 RESPONSE

March 18, 2020

ROYALSTON’S SELECT BOARD AND BOARD OF HEALTH
ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY and UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

·       ALL TOWN OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

o    EMPLOYEES WILL WORK REGULAR OFFICE HOURS AND CAN BE REACHED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL AS USUAL

o    BILL PAYMENT AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE www.royalston-ma.gov

·       ALL TOWN BUILDINGS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

·       ALL TOWN SPONSORED EVENTS ARE CANCELED

·       SENIOR LUNCHES ARE CANCELLED

·       ALL ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING DPW, POLICE AND FIRE WILL CONTINUE

·       TRANSFER STATION HOURS REMAIN THE SAME: SAT 7AM-1:45PM

·       POST OFFICE HOURS REMAIN THE SAME – ONE PERSON AT A TIME AT THE WINDOW PLEASE

WHAT YOU DO MAKES A DIFFERENCE

DO YOUR PART TO SLOW THE SPREAD

·       IF YOU ARE SICK stay home and contact your doctor.
If you do not have a doctor, contact an urgent care facility before you go.

·       IF YOU ARE WELL stay in touch with neighbors who may need assistance

·       AVOID CROWDS and work from home if possible

·       PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

o    Wash your hands and keep them away from your face

o    Cover coughs and sneezes

o    Disinfect surfaces frequently

·       PRACTICE RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL DISTANCING

·       POSTPONE OR CANCEL all non-essential large events and gatherings

·       TAKE THIS SITUATION SERIOUSLY – be smart!