Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 13, 2020 COVID-19 | from page 1 wide range of steps taken across the state, throughout the country and worldwide. At Wednesday night’s FiWe Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go ~ Renzo’s Entertainment Schedule ~ Wednesday: DJ George * Thursday: Joey Canzano * Friday: Smokin Joe Saturday: Bill Pezzulo * Sunday, 3:30 p.m. : DJ George Entertainment Wed. Thru Sat. 7:30 p.m. 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere Facebook.com/ 781-284-5600 advocate.news.ma nance Committee meeting, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said he plans on having a meeting soon of all town department heads before announcing plans on what actions the town will take. Late Wednesday, Crabtree posted a public announcement on the town’s website, titled “Town of Saugus Update Regarding COVID -19.” “Although there are currently no presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Saugus, Town offi - cials continue to closely follow the guidance issued by the state and federal governments,” Crabtree said. “Town of Saugus officials including Health, Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Schools, Parks and Recreation, Senior Center Services, Human Resources, Library, and Administration will collaborate in a planning and response meeting to discuss the impacts of Governor Baker’s declaration of a State of Emergency as well as next steps for the Town of Saugus. “Based on the state’s actions cancelling in-person conferences, seminars and SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Sunday Located Adjacent to Rite Aid Pharmacy in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED WINTER SKATING SCHEDULE ATTENTION! 12-8 p.m. $7.50 Monday Private Parties Tuesday School & PTO GROUPS 7:30-10:30 p.m. Adult Night 18+ only $8.50 Wednesday Private Parties Thursday Private Parties 3-11 p.m. $7.50 Friday Saturday Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 12-11 p.m. $7.50 Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 Skates included in price/Blades $3 Bowling Alleys, 2 snack bars, video games. 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Crabtree added that Information regarding specific cancellations or postponements will be issued by the activity’s sponsor or host. “It is important to note that Town government and departments remain in operation,” the town manager said. “This is an evolving situation, and we will adjust our response as circumstances require. Town Offi cials will continue to update the community as new information becomes available. The public’s patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.” Meanwhile, the town government urged residents to follow preventative measures recommended by the state, including the following advice: • Wash your hands often. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Clean things that are frequently touched. • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. • Stay at home if you are sick. • Older adults and those with health issues are urged to avoid large crowds and events. 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There was talk of anticipated cancellation of various events in town and school buildings aimed at large crowds. Meanwhile, the Baker-Polito Administration announced new guidance for Executive Branch employees in order to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This includes discontinuing all outof-state work-related travel, canceling or virtually holding conferences, seminars and other discretionary gatherings, informing employees not to attend external workrelated conferences, seminars or events, reminding employees feeling sick with fever or fl u symptoms to not come into work and encouraging high-risk employees to talk with their supervisors to review possible alternative work assignments. Regular internal government business will continue, and these new measures complement other precautions that have been put in place in recent days encouraging proper self-care and hygiene and increasing cleaning and sanitizing of Executive Branch buildings and offi ces. “Today, I have declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts to further support our response to Coronavirus,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We will continue planning and preparing to mitigate the spread of this disease, and have issued new guidance for Executive Branch employees in the Commonwealth. I urge employers and other large organizations to follow our example and limit or eliminate non-essential travel, limit or eliminate large events where possible, and explore telework where appropriate for your organization. We are also urging older adults and COVID-19 | SEE PAGE 7
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