Marlborough Declares State Of Emergency Over Coronavirus

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant declared a state of emergency in the city on Monday afternoon, and with it is shutting down City Hall to the public and suspending some city programs.

"This declaration allows the city the ability to take necessary action to address, respond, and mitigate the spread of the virus and will facilitate the use of city, state, and federal resources in this crisis," Vigeant said in a statement.

Marlborough has so far had only one presumptive positive case of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. But the city isn't taking any chances, and is taking more precautions:

• City Hall is closed to the public beginning March 17; city departments will be available by phone, and bills can be paid online
• The senior center, library, and all schools are closed
• Parks and recreation programs are postponed
• The senior volunteer tax work program is suspended, as is the public service internship

For students, Marlborough will launch a mobile breakfast and lunch program on March 18. Both the Meals on Wheels and the Marlborough Community Cupboard are open. senior transportation assistance is still available by calling 508-485-6492.

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