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Town of Maynard to Suspend Nonessential Town Programs and Services

MAYNARD — Town Administrator Greg Johnson and the Maynard Public Health Staff report that the Town of Maynard is taking a number of steps to limit the spread of COVID-19, the illness associated with the novel coronavirus, which the World Health Organization declared this week to be a global pandemic and which spurred President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency Friday.

The Town has put the following measures in place:

  • Maynard Town Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. The Town will re-evaluate this scheduled as necessary.
  • The Maynard Public Library will be closed on Monday, March 16 and plans to reopen on Monday, March 30.  No fines will be charged on the days that the library is closed. 
  • There will be no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, March 17.
  • The Water/Sewer rate public hearing originally scheduled for March 17 will be held on April 7.
  • The Council on Aging will be closed to the public Monday March 16 through Friday, March 27 . The Town will re-evaluate this schedule as necessary. The COA van service is continuing to provide transportation for essential services only (medical appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacies, etc.). Staff will be available via phone Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 978-897-1009.
  • Residents interested in providing donations for senior citizens can send electronic gift cards to the Council on Aging at [email protected] or mail physical gift cards to Maynard Town Hall, Attention COA 195 Main Street Maynard, MA 01754
  • Public Health staff has contacted all Maynard food establishment with information on specific Food Code requirements that will help establishments and employees limit the potential spread of Coronavirus or any influenza virus as well as a list of EPA approved disinfectants, and food code regulations.
  • Governor Charlie Baker announced on Friday that the state is banning gatherings of more than 250 people in Massachusetts. The ban includes, but is not limited to community, civic, public and leisure gatherings, faith-based events, sporting events with spectators, concerts, conventions, fundraisers, parades, fairs, festivals, and any similar event or activity that brings together 250 or more persons in a single room or space.

“We continue to make decisions that we believe, in consultation with our public health staff, are in the best interests of our residents,” Town Administrator Johnson said.

If anyone displays symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, cough or shortness of breath, they should not come to work or school and they are advised to contact their primary care physician.

The DPH recommends that residents continue with good hygiene practices including:

  • Practice good hand hygiene! Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds including under your fingernails. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol content) can be used when soap and water are not available.
  • Keep your hands away from your face.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing with a tissue and discard it immediately. Cough into the sleeve over your elbow instead of your hand. Wash your hands often when coughing and sneezing.
  • Stay away from people who are sick and stay home when you are sick.

For more information, visit the DPH website by clicking here and the CDC’s website by clicking here.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Maynard Fire Captains Undergo Media Relations and Social Media Training

MAYNARD — Fire Chief Anthony Stowers is pleased to report that all four of Maynard’s fire captains today underwent a half day of media relations, public information and social media training in an effort to better inform citizens about the hard work of the Maynard Fire Department on a day-to-day basis.

Captains Angela Lawless, Timothy Gray, John King, Michael Parr attended the training class on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. The training was conducted by John Guilfoil from the town’s public relations contractor JGPR.

Maynard’s Fire Captains, with John Guilfoil from JGPR.

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Maynard Firefighters Battle Garage Fire

MAYNARD – Chief Anthony Stowers reports that the Maynard Fire Department battled a residential garage fire early Monday morning.

Firefighters responded to 89 Summer St. at 6:39 a.m. for a report of a building fire. The first arriving fire companies, Engine 2 and Ladder 1, found heavy smoke showing from the detached garage upon arrival, and a working fire response was requested. This sent additional firefighters, including crews from Stow, Concord, Sudbury, Acton and Boxborough to the scene.

Firefighters pulled two hose lines and were able to quickly knock down the bulk of the fire and prevent it from spreading beyond the garage area. No one was injured.

Chief Stowers praised the firefighters, led by Capt. Angela Lawless, for working quickly to prevent damage to the home. The garage, located just to the left and rear of the main home, was also saved but sustained fire and smoke damage.

“Captain Lawless and her crew did a fantastic job of quickly knocking down the fire and performing overhaul to keep it from totally destroying the structure,” Chief Anthony Stowers said. “And as usual our mutual companies proved invaluable in helping to keep the fire contained, and to assist with two other emergencies at the same time in Maynard.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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*Media Advisory* Maynard Fire to Conduct Live Burns for Training

Maynard Fire Department
Anthony Stowers, Fire Chief, EFO/CFO
1 Summer St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-9003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory* Maynard Fire to Conduct Live Burns for Training

MAYNARD — Chief Anthony Stowers reports that the Maynard Fire Department will conduct a two-day firefighter training, which will include rescue operations and live burns on a property in town.

WHEN

Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 20

WHERE

1 Rockland Ave.

WHAT

The training will take place over the course of two days. The first day will focus on Rapid Intervention Team training, where firefighters will practice rescuing themselves and fellow firefighters during an emergency. Firefighters from Acton, Stow, and Concord will also participate in day 1 of training.

The second day will concentrate on putting out fires in real time. Live fires will take place throughout the day on Oct. 20 on designated property. There will be a large number of fire apparatus in the area, which may restrict access on and around Rockland Avenue.

Permission for this training was granted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The Maynard Department of Public Works will put up temporary fencing around the area, and debris is expected to be removed within 30 days of the training.

“Hands-on trainings are essential for a firefighter’s growth and development as a public safety official,” Chief Stowers said. “Conducting a live burn is one of the best ways to teach real-time strategy and life saving measures. We appreciate our residents’ patience and support as we train to become even better firefighters.”

Any residents with questions or concerns are asked to contact Chief Stowers at 978-897-1016.

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Chief Anthony Stowers

Maynard Fire Department
1 Summer St.
Maynard, MA 01754

Business Line: 978-897-1014

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