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 Center: http://www.actonma.gov/covid19

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Confirmed Cases

It has been reported to Acton Public Health that at this time there are 655 cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Acton with 49 individuals in isolation, 575 recovered and 31 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.  

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When can  I get a vaccine?
When can  I get a vaccine?

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, Updates to Phase Two

Vaccinations for Individuals 75+ to Begin on February 1 as part of Phase Two
 
BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced an expansion of COVID-19 vaccination sites in all parts of the Commonwealth, including new mass vaccination sites, pharmacy locations and local sites. By mid-February, the Administration expects there will be 165 vaccination sites in the Commonwealth.
 
The Administration also announced updates to plans for Phase Two of the Commonwealth’s distribution plan. Individuals 75 years or older will now be the first priority group in Phase Two, and individuals 65 years and older have been moved into the second priority group, in addition to individuals with two comorbidities. Starting on February 1 individuals age 75 or older can be vaccinated. Vaccination sites can be found on the Commonwealth’s map at mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap.
 
Vaccination Site Expansion
 
The COVID-19 Response Command Center has been working with health care providers, local officials, pharmacies and others to set up additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the Commonwealth, with a focus on accessibility and geographic equity.
 
As of this week, Massachusetts plans to have 103 publicly available vaccination sites. Between these sites and other vaccination clinic sites (e.g. congregate care, health systems), the Commonwealth currently has the capacity to administer 242,000 doses of vaccine per week. This capacity is significantly more than the 173,175 first and second doses that the Commonwealth expects to receive from the federal government this week.
 
By mid-February, the Administration expects there will be 165 publicly available vaccination sites. Between these sites and other vaccination clinic sites (e.g., congregate care, health systems) the Commonwealth will have capacity to administer 305,000 vaccinations per week. This capacity is significantly more capacity than the 189,640 doses that the Commonwealth expects to receive from the federal government that week.
 
It is important to note that the state’s capacity to vaccinate is not the same as the number of shots administered. Vaccine capacity is determined by the state’s plan to establish sites, staff and logistics in place to do 305,000 doses by mid-February. But, the actual number of vaccinations administered to residents depends on several variables, including the availability of doses from the federal government. 
 
The Commonwealth is planning to set up the capacity to administer more doses than we are currently receiving from the federal government. If Massachusetts continues to get the same number of doses from the federal government that the state is getting now, there could be empty seats at vaccine sites. 
 
The Administration also announced new mass vaccinations sites in Springfield, Danvers and Boston:

  • The Springfield site at Eastfield Mall will open on January 29.
  • The Danvers sites at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel will open on February 3. 
  • In collaboration with the City of Boston, a site at the Reggie Lewis Center will open the first week of February.
These are in addition to sites already announced at Gillette Stadium and Fenway Park. By mid-February, the Commonwealth’s mass vaccination sites will have the capacity to vaccinate 76,000 people each week. The Administration expects to open at least seven mass vaccination sites as vaccine distribution continues. These mass vaccination sites have the ability to significantly and rapidly scale up operations if vaccine supply from the federal government increases.  
 
In addition to the mass vaccination sites, the Administration is establishing public vaccination sites at a variety of different locations in every region of the Commonwealth. Public vaccination sites listed on the map include places like pharmacies, community clinics, and other providers and organizations that have experience administering vaccines efficiently and safely. This week, 44 new public vaccination sites will open. These include new pharmacy and retail locations such as Big Y, Wegmans, Price Chopper, Retail Business Services at Hannaford and Stop and Shop Pharmacies, and CVS Health.
 
While many sites across the Commonwealth are open to all eligible individuals, some sites will be operated by local communities specifically for the residents in their community or the residents in their region. This week, 11 new restricted vaccination sites will open.
 
A map with all locations is available at mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap. Each location has additional details on eligible groups and signup details. The map is updated frequently as more sites come online.
 
 
Phase Two Priority Group Updates
 
The Administration announced updates to Phase Two of the distribution plan, which will begin February 1st for the first priority group. Individuals 75 and older will now be the first priority group in Phase Two.
 
Consistent with CDC guidance, individuals 65 and older and individuals with 2 or more comorbidities will now be the second priority group.
 
Later this month, individuals age 65 or older and individuals with 2 or more comorbidities will be eligible to get the vaccine. The exact date will depend on the vaccine supply from the federal government and the uptake and demand for vaccine appointments.
 
Along with the addition of individuals age 65 and older into part 2 of Phase Two, the Commonwealth updated the listing to no longer specifically list Public and Private low income and affordable senior housing as its own category, as all individuals over the age of 65 will be eligible to receive vaccine by part 2 of Phase Two regardless of where they live.
 
The order of Phase Two will now be:
  • Individuals 75+
  • Individuals 65+ or with 2+ comorbidities
  • Early education and K-12 workers, transit, utility, food and agriculture, sanitation, public works, and public health workers, and
  • Individuals with one comorbidity.
 
All Phase One eligible priority groups are now eligible for vaccinations, which includes all health care workers, residents and staff of long term care facilities, and congregate care facilities, home health care workers and non-COVID-facing health care workers and first responders.
 
 
The Administration will announce further updates on timing for other priority groups as the Commonwealth gets more information on vaccine shipments from the federal government. To learn more about the eligible groups, visit mass.gov/COVIDvaccine.
 
How to Get a Vaccine
 
Individuals with questions about how to get a vaccine should follow these steps:

  1. Visit mass.gov/COVIDvaccine to find your phase and priority group
  2. If you are eligible: use mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap to find a vaccine clinic near you
  3. Make an appointment online and fill out the attestation form
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Vaccine Information
Acton First Responders Received Vaccine over the last few weeks

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 

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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.

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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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