Natick Schools, Libraries, Community Center Remain Closed

Press Release From the Town of Natick:

Posted March 15, 2020

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued updated guidance allowing health care providers to determine and provide patient testing. Please contact your physician to determine if you should be tested. A Massachusetts hotline 2-1-1 is operating 24/7 to provide updated information and answer questions regarding the Coronavirus. Town officials have been working through the weekend to keep residents and town staff safe. In addition, we continue to meet and coordinate with State Officials and our regional partners to ensure that the Town is taking any and all appropriate measures to respond to the virus.

Currently, it remains a fluid situation and will continue to keep the town website updated with the latest developments. If you do not have access to the internet, please call 508-647-6410 for updated information. As of this evening, the Natick Public Schools, Town Libraries, Recreation & Parks programs, and Community Center remain closed. Per order of the Governor, all public and private K12 schools will be closed through April 7th. The school superintendent will be in touch with the public as updates occur. Staff members at the Town libraries, Community Center, Recreation & Park will be available to answer phone calls.

Town Hall will be closed to the public Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17. Commencing on Wednesday, March 18, Town Hall will be open by appointment only until further notice.

Individuals seeking to conduct business, will be screened prior to the appointment. Please call the department you wish to visit in advance to make an appointment.

We are continually modifying our procedures to protect both staff and residents visiting Town Hall. Please keep checking the website for the latest updates.

This press release was produced by the Town of Natick. The views expressed here are the author's own.