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Posted on: April 9, 2020

[ARCHIVED] COVID-19 Update January 6, 2021 10:15 AM

Acton COVID-19 Update

Current information about the Town of Acton's response to the COVID-19 situation

 

Acton Covid-19 update

COVID-19 Dashboard

We hope you find this new format for COVID-19 updates useful.   A new dashboard with daily data updates will be published in Acton's Covid-19 Information Centerhttp://www.actonma.gov/covid19


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Confirmed Cases

It has been reported to Acton Public Health that at this time there are 557 cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Acton with 41 individuals in isolation, 486 recovered and 30 fatalities (many of these at congregate care facilities).  Above is a chart showing the cumulative number of cases in Acton in blue and the daily trend in current cases in red.  The chart below shows the daily trend in current cases as red bars.  


current cases

Governor Baker

PRESS RELEASE: Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Vaccination Plans for First Responders, Provides Vaccine Update


BOSTON — On January 5th the Baker Polito-Adminstration outlined plans to vaccinate the Commonwealth’s first responders, the next priority group within Phase One of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
The Administration also launched a new interactive COVID-19 daily dashboard to provide a more user-friendly tool for the public to access data on the impact of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.
First Responder Vaccinations: Vaccinations for first responders, the third priority group within Phase 1 of the Commonwealth’s vaccine distribution timeline, will begin Monday, January 11. There are over 45,000 first responders across the Commonwealth, a diverse group that includes fire, police and EMTs, who serve state, local and regional entities.
 The Administration, through the COVID-19 Command Center and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, has worked with first responder organizations and departments about the best ways to vaccinate first responders effectively and safely. Based on these conversations, the Commonwealth today announced three options for first responder vaccinations:

  1. Qualifying departments may request vaccines to be administered on-site.  Departments that would like to vaccinate their own first responder staff must follow the guidance for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Program (MCVP) and have the capacity to vaccinate 200 individuals.
  2. First responders can schedule an appointment at a first responder vaccination site. View a list of locations here.
  3. Mass vaccination sites will also be available for first responders to access the vaccine, which will be launched by the Commonwealth in the coming weeks.
First responder departments and organizations can visit www.mass.gov/firstrespondervaccine to learn more about these options.
Vaccine Phase 2 Priority Group Adjustment: The Commonwealth today is updating its Vaccine Distribution plan today. Based on this recommendation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory group, we are updating prioritization so that individuals age 75+ are included in Phase 2, Group 1, along with individuals of all ages with 2+ comorbidities. This follows revised recommendations from
the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) issued on December 22. Following the ACIP change, the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Advisory Group convened December 23 and 30 to discuss any changes to its previous recommendations were warranted. The Group came to consensus on a single change to the current recommendations, taking into particular consideration ACIP’s highlighting of individuals age 75 and older as being at particular risk of serious complications of COVID-19.
The revised vaccine distribution timeline will be reflected on www.mass.gov/covidvaccine later today.
Interactive COVID-19 Dashboard: The new interactive COVID-19 dashboard contains all the data elements of the current daily dashboard in addition to some of the elements from the weekly dashboard, such as the positivity rate and the testing rate for cities and towns. This interactive feature will allow users to view all the data points from the daily dashboard and several from the weekly dashboard live on the website, with an added ability to customize the data view. For example, users may explore data by focusing on certain data points or a specific period of time.
New interactive features offer the ability for users to: 
  • select specific timeframes through a date filter
  • hover over certain sections for further explanation and more details  
  • view specific information like the positivity rate and the testing rate for different cities and towns by both map and bar chart
While the new interactive format has been designed to improve the user experience, the many data points currently being reported remain the same, including: 
  • COVID-19 overview and trends
  • cases, testing, hospitalization and deaths
  • higher education and long term care facility data
  • breakdowns by city and town

Researchers and others interested in the raw data still have the ability to see and download the raw files from the website, as can be done currently.  The Department of Public Health will continue to refine the data available on the new dashboard, with additional enhancements planned in early 2021. The new dashboard, powered by Tableau, will be available on the current webpage.


Updates from Board of Selectmen Meeting

Use the following link to view the latest updates from the Board of Selectmen Chair.
http://www.actonma.gov/bos 


Testing Information

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides comprehensive information about COVID-19 testing including an updated list of testing locations.  More information is available at https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-testing.  An interactive map showing testing locations is also available using the link on the left. 


Town Services

Town Services Hotline (978) 929-6600

The Acton Town Services Hotline is available to connect residents with a live worker to receive information and answers to their questions about the latest government news, COVID-19, and Town services in general. Hotline workers also help answer questions related to the topics such as  town meetings, financial relief programs for residents and business owners, and Town reopening plans. The Acton Town Services hotline number is 978-929-6600 and is open on Monday through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


Java with John Program

For the latest COVID information other updates from Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti and guests tune into the Java with John program Fridays at 10am.  View previous episodes using the link shown to the left.  This program is produced by the Acton Council on Aging in collaboration with ActonTV.  The weekly program is also broadcast live on local FM radio at Acton's station WAEM 94.9 FM. 


Make an Appointment for Curbside or Window Service

Due to the increase in COVID cases all Town Hall services are now by appointment only.  Appointments can be made to meet at a service window or in the rear Town Hall parking lot for curbside.  All town buildings  remain closed to the public while Massachusetts’s State of Emergency is in effect. The closures are being ordered out of an abundance of caution in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and promote social distancing.   Town Hall services are still operational and staff is available during normal hours throughout the work week. Please use www.actonma.gov to use the numbers below to contact staff.
Finance Department
Residents may call or email to make an appointment.
  • Assessor’s Office:  978-929-6621, assessor@actonma.gov 
  • Collector’s Office:  978-929-6622, collector@actonma.gov
  • Town Clerk's Office: 978-929-6620, clerk@actonma.gov
Land Use Department
In-person customer service by appointment only. Call or email to make an appointment.
  • Building Division:  978-929-6633, building@actonma.gov
  • Conservation Division:  978-929-6634, nr@actonma.gov
  • Health Division:  978-929-6632, health@actonma.gov
  • Planning Division:  978-929-6631, planning@actoma.gov
Town Manager's Office 
  • 978-929-6611, manager@actonma.gov
Town Services Hotline 
  • 978-929-6600



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Library Curbside Service

Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Acton Memorial Library is temporarily suspending all in-person browsing appointments. The good news is we are able to add more on demand curbside hours this week and next week!
Come to the library during curbside hours and call 978-929-6655, option 2. A library staff member will bring your holds outside.

For further updates on library hours and services, please go to our website at actonmemoriallibrary.org


Transfer Station

The Acton Transfer Station will continue operating with the adjusted schedule for the initial reopening. The facility is currently open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first hour (7-8 a.m.) is designated for Seniors (65+). The Transfer Station will also begin to accept payments (checks only) at the office for bulky items by early June. Staff are continuing to look at how to re-introduce some recycling streams such as polystyrene in later phases.
The purchase of Transfer Station and Recycling Facility vehicle stickers are now  available online.
 For more information on the Transfer Station and Recycling Center, please call 978-929-7742.


For Additional Updates on Town Services go to the COVID-19 Information Center http://www.actonma.gov/covid19



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2021 Annual Town Meeting

At its meeting on October 5th the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to delay the 2021 Annual Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 5 to a date to be determined, but not later than June 30, 2021.

COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Residents 

The Acton Boxborough United Way has announced further details on the COVID-19 Emergency funding now available for Acton and Boxborough residents.  Frequently Asked Questions about the A-B United Way COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Residents. How to Donate to the COVID-19 Impact Fund from Acton-Boxborough United Way


Acton’s COVID-19 Information Center: http://www.actonma.gov/covid19

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