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Updated COVID-19 Information

New Mitigation Measures Announced
Posted on: November 5, 2020 - 3:27pm
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Governor Baker this week announced new COVID-19 mitigation measures that begin tomorrow, November 6, 2020. To see the town's updated COVID-19 information page, please click on the red banner on the town's Web site or follow this link:

Please note, the Town of Hubbardston is currently designated as a RED COMMUNITY. While this does not yet impact Hubbardston's businesses, schools or public spaces, residents are advised to follow federal, state and local guidelines to limit COVID-19 spread. Click here to see the state's community level data.

The state's new COVID-19 measures include:

Stay At Home Advisory: The revised Stay At Home Advisory instructs residents to stay home between 10 PM and 5 AM. The Advisory allows for activities such as going to work, running critical errands to get groceries and address health needs, and taking a walk.

Early Business Closures: Gov Baker issued a new executive order that requires the early closure of certain businesses and activities each night at 9:30 PM. The following businesses and activities must close to the public each day between the hours of 9:30 PM and 5:00 AM. To see the order, visit this site.

Face Covering Order: Gov. Baker announced an updated order related to face-coverings. The revised order requires all persons to wear face-coverings in all public places, even where they are able to maintain 6 feet of distance from others. The revised order still allows for an exception for residents who cannot wear a face-covering due to a medical or disabling condition, but it allows employers to require employees to provide proof of such a condition. It also allows schools to require that students participating in in-person learning provide proof of such a medical or disabling condition.

Gatherings Order: Gov. Baker signed an updated order restricting gatherings. The order reduces the gathering size limit for gatherings at private residences: indoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 10 people and outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 25 people. The limit on gatherings held in public spaces and at event venues (e.g. wedding venues) remains the same. The new order also requires that all gatherings (regardless of size or location) must end and disperse by 9:30 PM.