Notice to All Town Residents of Mattapoisett

As of Friday March 13th, 2020 the Town of Mattapoisett has instituted several measures as it relates the Covid-19 situation. The Town is cancelling all meetings next week and will reassess if this will continue based upon updates and data we continue to obtain from our various public health information sources. In addition, please note the following:

• At present, the Council on Ageing Office will remain open with staff available to answer any question our seniors may have during this period.
• Activities in the Council on Aging Center are cancelled for all next week. Further updates for subsequent activities will be sent as needed.
• The Council on Aging Center will be open for walk-ins, but we ask that if we can help you by phone, please reach out instead of coming in.
• Since it is important for seniors to have access to their medical appointments, we will continue to provide COA Drivers for those that require the service. Please follow the scheduling system in place to avail your self of this service. The Town also understands that numerous senior citizens need the COA bus service to do their grocery shopping and we will be continuing this service also.
• The Town will keep the Public Library open for patrons to come in and get books and other library materials. All meetings, story hours, gatherings or groups of people using the Library for gathering purposes are cancelled until March 31st. We will reassess the decision to continue this restriction when we have more information.Town Hall will remain open next week during the regular hours 8am to 4pm; however, no meetings will be held.So that the Town can keep as many public offices and services open, we ask the following of those who will need to visit any town locations:
  • Please do not come into any public building if you have had any respiratory illnesses, the Flu, or have traveled out of the United States within the last two weeks.
  • We will assist you in any way we can by you calling the Selectmen’s Office at 508-758- 4100 Extension 4. so that you will not enter a public building should you have any symptoms or concerns for your health.Respectfully,Paul Silva
    Chairman
    Jordan Collyer
    Vice Chair
    Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen