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COVID-19 Update April 30, 2020

Posted on: April 30, 2020 - 12:17pm

COVID-19 Updates from the Town, April 30, 2020

 

Governor Baker announced that the stay-at-home and social distancing / face covering protocols, prohibitions on gatherings of ten or more persons, and closure of all non-essential COVID-19 businesses and organizations are extended until Monday, May 18.  Governor Baker may, however, decide to extend these protocols and regulations beyond May 18 depending on the success of virus reduction measures that the Department of Health and local Boards of Health are taking.  We will keep you informed of any such change.

 

Similarly, the Board of Selectmen and our Town Administrator have agreed that the closure of all Town buildings will remain in effect until May 18 unless extended by Governor Baker’s direction.

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For those residents that are experiencing anxiety or other health concerns regarding the COVID-19 health emergency, please remember that resources are available to you to help you cope with this crisis.   These resources include the following:

 

Crisis Text Line: Text “connect” to 741741 or www.crisistextline.com/textline. Text help line if you are having anxiety related to COVID-19

 

Parent Support Groups: the Parental Stress Line number is 1-800-632-8188 and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Additional Parent and Caregiver Support can be found at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/parent-and-caregiver-support

  

The Berkshire Chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness: 413-445-1136

Can call to speak about coping with tough times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://namimass.org/online-and-phone-support-options/

Please visit this website to find options accessible during this time

 

Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, press 1 or text 838255

Free confidential resource for Veterans in crisis

 

Massachusetts Emergency / Crisis Services: call 1-877-382-1609 at any time (24 hours each day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year).  If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse disorder or crisis, the Emergency Services Program is available to anyone.

 

The Emotional PPE Project: The Emotional PPE Project (“PPE” stands for Personal Protective Equipment, an acronym widely used by health care providers) connects health care workers in need with licensed mental health professionals who can help.  No Insurance.  No paperwork.  Just a trained professional to speak with.  Free of charge.  Contact the Project at emotionalppe@gmail.com

 

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As a reminder, annual Town elections will take place on May 11, 2020, at the Sheffield Senior Center, with polls open from 9 AM to 7 PM.  Voters may also vote by Absentee Ballot or by Mail Ballot instead of at the Senior Center; please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 413-229-7000 x 151 for information on how to obtain an Absentee Ballot or a Mail ballot.

 

You can also go to the Town of Sheffield webpage (www.sheffieldma.gov), click on “Departments” and scroll down to and click “Town Clerk”, and on the right side of the page click “Annual Town Election and Voter Information” to find a sample ballot, Absentee Ballot Request Form, and Early Voting Ballot Request Form.

 

Stay well.