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Local Tax Payment Deadlines Postponed to June 1

In order to provide a measure of tax relief to Bellingham residents and businesses, the Board of Selectmen has adopted key provisions made possible under new state legislation called “An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19.” The policy includes extending the due date for FY 2020 fourth-quarter real estate and personal property tax bills to June 1, 2020.

The due dates of FY2020 motor excise, water, sewer, and trash bills has also been extended to June 1, 2020 for bills previously due between March 10 and May 1, 2020.

The due date for applications for property tax exemptions and tax deferrals has been extended to June 1, 2020.

The town has also elected to waive interest and late-payment fees for Fiscal 2020 bills with a due date on or after March 10,

where payment is made late but received by June 30, 2020.

Please note that this policy does not apply to any bills that were due prior to March 10, 2020.

“We urge folks to make their tax payments on time; however, this program offers a temporary measure of flexibility for those waiting on stimulus or unemployment funding to come in,” said Chief Financial Officer Mary MacKinnon.

The details of this policy are available on the town’s website at bellinghamma.org via a link called “Notice to Taxpayers,” which may be found on the COVID-19 page as well as the Collector/Treasurer page.

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conquered, I’m going to start dating there was a lot of misinformation on ture, a cough, shortness of breath or six-foot distance, avoiding gatherings, my wife.” social media sites throughout town. aches, then consult your primary care not touching your face, and wiping Days are no longer a sprint; they’re Having department heads on the tele- physician and he or she will determine down surfaces. “People also call to ofa marathon. cast means that correct information if a test is needed and direct you to the fer help,” he said. “Some are willing to The meetings and the TV updates gets out, and having our public health proper place.” provide vehicles. They’ve stepped up focus on just about every town-wide nurse (Esther Martone) answer quesAnother helpful hint offered by Mar- in a big way.” aspect—police and fire procedure tions on TV is a big plus.” tone was about masks. She advised not Bellingham’s economy will take a during the pandemic, recycling center Questions for the nurse are sent to to disinfect them for re-use. “For re- hit when the dust settles, and Fraine hours, social distancing at grocery an email address (COVID19@belling- use, wash your hands before you take is concerned that some small busistores, mask use in public, controlling hamma.org), and Fraine directs them the mask off (touching the straps only), nesses “may not be able to recover.” trash, etc. “It’s all about the needs and to her. place it in a paper bag (a new bag each He also says the town won’t know about wants and keeping the public safe,” Martone provides daily updates on time), then wash your hands again,” closures until “we’re back in business.”

Poirier said. “Making the town safe is the number of Bellingham’s positive she said, indicating that masks may The town’s chief financial officer, Mary our main purpose.” cases, the number of people who’ve be reused in an emergency if they're McKinnon, said that local budgets may Poirier, who labels the virus as the recovered and how many are being only being used for 10-15 minutes at need to be amended because “state aid worst crisis he’s dealt with in his 25 monitored. The numbers change a time. She does not recommend reus- will be impacted.” years as a firefighter, lauded residents’ continually. For example, on April 3, ing a mask more than 5 times.

Diminished revenue is a reality, cooperation during what’s basically Bellingham had 14 positive cases and Martone also informed viewers how and that became very evident after become home confinement. “Towns- four had recovered. Twelve days later, long the virus remains on different restaurants were forced to offer only people are watching the telecasts (ch. on April 15, Martone reported 35 posi- surfaces. Plastic or metal hold the virus take-out meals. “The local meals tax 11, Comcast; ch. 45, Verizon) and un- tive cases with the recovered number for 3-4 days. On paper or cardboard it is an example of how municipal revderstand what we’re trying to do,” he at 15. The number tested on April 3 lasts 24 hours. enue can be affected,” Fraine said, said. “The only way to get through this was 107; by April 15 that total was 159, Fraine noted that his office receives “but that pales in comparison to what is to work together, and all department and one Bellingham resident had died. about 20 phone calls daily that deal restaurant owners and employees are heads have been working diligently to The count on April 24, was even more with COVID-19 and issues related to experiencing.” keep everyone safe.” sobering: the number of cases was 67, it. He’s also bullish on how the town Bellingham’s health agent, Bruce Denis Fraine, who’s been Belling- the number of deaths remained at two. has responded to the government Wilson, monitors a variety of areas ham’s Town Administrator for 33 The nurse deals with a variety of directives to prevent spreading the for the LEPC. He inspects restaurants, years, has played a key role during the questions on TV. She was asked wheth- virus—washing hands, maintaining a LEPC – continued on next page pandemic, working as a liaison with er produce and frozen food packages all departments and ensuring that ac- should be washed before being placed www.BellinghamBulletin.com curate information gets to the public. in a refrigerator. She also was quizzed P U B L I S H E D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S “I follow the directions of the LEPC on how one can get a COVID-19 test.

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– continued from previous page keeps tabs on trash disposal, conducts shoppers of social distancing at the routine inspections and meets (via registers and crews wipe down areas Zoom) with department heads, the and spray carriages. Traffic in the aisles State Department of Public Health and flows one-way and early shopping for seniors remains at 6-7 am daily. the town’s public health nurse.

Pickering said that tape on the floor “I check restaurants to see if people are congregating or violating social reminds shoppers of distancing, and distancing,” Wilson said, “and people he noted that carriages are wiped behave to stop disposing of personal fore being given to customers. The deli protective equipment outside grocery and bake shop, he said, are self-serve stores. That includes masks, gloves areas, and there are no limits on customers entering Stop & Shop. Seniors and wipes.”

Sean Morse of Market Basket and can shop early, 6-7 am daily.

The COVID-19 virus has claimed lives Brian Pickering of Stop & Shop appeared on TV on April 3 to update the and changed routines and lifestyles. public on the rules in place to handle What hasn’t changed is the LEPC’s mission. It’s striving to keep Bellingham large crowds at their stores.

Morse said 147 shoppers are allowed safe, and it’s acutely aware that times into Market Basket with 10-15 filtered have changed dramatically. in when others exit. Signage informs

IMPORTANT NOTICE: MASKS MANDATORY IN PUBLIC PLACES As of Monday, April 27, and until further notice, the Board of Health has deemed it necessary to take the additional step of requiring residents to wear masks/ facial coverings in public places in an effort to prevent the further spread of coronavirus in Bellingham (the reasoning being that the number of COVID-19 cases is still rising and people can have the virus without showing any symptoms).

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Bellingham Fire Chief Steve Gentile reminds residents in need of emergency assistance to please wear something covering your nose and mouth, presumably a scarf or surgical type mask prior to their arrival.

Please let the paramedics know if you have been sick with fever or have travelled recently. Also, please have your family move to another room to limit contact.

Please use a mask or face covering when out in public; if you walk, please maintain a six-foot separation from others; if you do not have to go out, please stay home. Most importantly, wash your hands often!

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Brief Ceremonies Scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend

by Ken Hamwey, Contributing Writer Bellingham’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, scheduled for May 17, has been canceled because of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee will honor the service and sacrifice of departed veterans with brief ceremonies at each of the town’s memorial squares on May 23, starting at 9 am.

On Memorial Day, May 25, starting at 1 pm, the committee will conduct brief ceremonies at the Memorial Middle School, at the World War 1 and Peterson Memorials at Old Town Hall and at the Civil War and War Memorials at the town common.

Jim Hastings, chairman of the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee, will lead the ceremonies and will be accompanied by clergymen, a threeman rifle volley team (if available), committee

members and town officials. The public is invited but must abide by social distancing regulations.

Each of the ceremonies will open with an invocation and conclude with the playing of “Taps.”

“It’s unfortunate that the annual parade and ceremony had to be canceled this year, but we can’t forget the service and sacrifice of fallen and departed veterans who paid the ultimate price,” Hastings said. “We’ll honor their memory at brief ceremonies at each memorial location.”

MAY 23 (beginning at 9 am): The memorial squares that the committee will visit, in order, are Walter Lenkits (WWII), Hartford Avenue and Plymouth Road; Herbert B. Arnold (WW I), Hartford Avenue and Maple Street; Theodore B. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Hall (WWII), Maple Street and Pine Street; Charles W. Turner Memorial Bridge (Medal of Honor, WWII), DATE EMAILED: Hartford Avenue at McDonald’s; Edward Baldiga

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(WW II), Hartford Avenue and North Main Street; Thomas Berardi (Korea), Hartford Avenue and Monique Drive; Edward L. Spencer (WW I), Bellingham Center; John Peterson (Vietnam), Cranberry Meadow Road and Indian Run Road; Albert Prefontaine (WW II), South Main Street and Elm Street; Armand Levesque (WWII), Linwood Avenue and Westminster Street; Leandro F. Rotatori (WWII) and Augusto L. Bozzi (WWII), entrance to Advanced Auto, Pulaski Boulevard; Harold Trudel (WWII), Route 126 and Bellingham Street; Francis T. Monterio (WWII), Center Street at Pulaski Boulevard.

MAY 25—Memorial Day (beginning at 1 pm): Bellingham Memorial Middle School; WWI and Peterson Memorial (Old Town Hall); Civil War Memorial & War Memorial (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Panama, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom).

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It is news to no one that life has changed in the past month with the reality of the COVID-19 virus in our community. But how it is impacting local families, especially those with children at home, is a story we wanted to know more about. We checked in with several local families with school-age children to find out how they are managing, what has changed, and what they are doing to keep their children calm and continuing to learn even as learning has shifted from school classrooms to vir-

tual classrooms and schooling at the dining room table (and elsewhere).

We also checked in with several families who had been home-schooling their kids before the advisory for residents to stay home. Their experiences add to the picture of how Bellingham families are coping with the shifting landscape of life with a dangerous virus in the community.

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continued from previous page has suddenly missed out on all sorts I to continue working, mostly from to 5 times (he is now 100% remote), of rites of passage for graduation be- home, and the need for the kids to and our daughter and I have been fore (hopefully) leaving home for col- do their school work. We typically fully remote/distance learning and lege in the fall. She said, “The class break the day up regarding school working. Zoom and Google hangouts of 2020 parents are disappointed for work. We aren’t making the kids get have become the norm. our seniors because they’ve missed up at a certain time unless they have “With the three of us living in a so much that they’ve been looking an online class session. Letting them small house we have had to coorforward to, events they’ve seen other wake up on their own makes for a dinate calls and meetings so that classes and siblings go through as a happier household in general. we are not yelling over one another. rite of passage, and which transition “Our 5th-grader is fairly self-suffi- After all, there are only so many them from high school to their life cient, but still needs reminders to get places to go in these ranch houses after. We hope they will be able to assignments done. Our 1st-grader in Wethersfield. We set up a weekly reschedule these events when it is needs a lot more hand holding, schedule of activities, from baking safe, as much as possible, instead of which is challenging while we are and art projects to movie and game outright cancelling. The administra- trying to work. On nicer days we are nights, trying to keep the restlesstion seems willing to work with us being more flexible with their school ness at bay and add some normalcy as much as possible, though much schedules, allowing for more outside to our lives.” depends on national and state direc- time. It is good for them to get fresh Christie DaCosta offered yet anothtives. We’re hopeful for them. This is air and unwind. The kids have been er perspective on their family’s sudthe first 8th-grade class to move up doing more household chores now, den change in routine. Her children to the high school, so they’re used including doing dishes, helping make are ages 10 and 5. She explained, to being flexible, but parents and meals, cleaning and laundry.”

“We have been trying hard to stick seniors are feeling a sense of anxiety Another family with two parents to a schedule to make things easier. and loss at the abrupt end of their who typically work outside their home In the beginning the kids looked at high school careers. It’s heartbreak- shared their experience with shifting it as an extended vacation, but now ing to think that the Thursday they to working remotely from home. Erin we’re sticking to a normal school walked out of BHS could be their last Hall sent us a quick note between schedule. They have a bedtime and day in the Bellingham schools ever.” her virtual meetings. She said, “Our then in the morning they each have lives have significantly changed in the to stick to their school schedule that Working-From-Home Parents Those who are lucky have been last month. My husband and I both we put in place early on. We’ve been able to continue working from home, worked full-time out of the house, we (me but the added challenge of support- both had significant commutes www.BellinghamBulletin.com to Cambridge and him to Worcester) ing their children’s schooling P U B L I S H Ewhile D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S our 12-year-old 6th-grader had maintaining36 their own work Rakeville Circle •schedule Bellingham, and MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com school, the BMS play, jazz band, called creativity on everyone’s d to confirmhas receipt of thisfor proof.

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trying to enjoy more time outdoors when the weather cooperates. It’s definitely been a challenge trying to keep everyone occupied all day and not wanting to go anywhere. At the same time we’re loving our extra family time and the memories we’re making.”

Another Bellingham mom who asked that we not use her name is currently laid off from her job in a medical office. Her children are 16 and 12. She told us, “Every day I encourage the kids to get on the laptop so they can do the school work they’ve been assigned. We currently have one laptop and there are arguments from them sometimes that they don’t want to go first. Otherwise the kids are agreeable and many times do their work, but some days there is annoyance with my reminders. When they are not in the mood I try to respect it. These are not easy times we are living in, and everyone is trying to do the best we can when we can. If I can talk them through the struggle so that they can get back to the work, I consider that a win.”

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their dad, in addition to their typical school work.

They’ve been right there with Dan learning all the technology required to ‘make church happen’ (live streaming, videography, sound technology, recording and producing, etc. etc.), helping him get it all up and running. They’ve been investing exponentially more hours in their music as well, knowing it needs to be recorded as best as possible because it’s harder to record well than to be heard live.”

The Sylvia family has always sung together after dinner, but during this crisis they have made a point of recording and sharing extended musical sessions together so that parishioners (and others) can feel a little more connected. Here’s a link to one of their sessions of after-dinner music sharing (there are up to 11 sessions as of this writing, posted on the Anglican Church of the Redeemer Facebook page): https://www.facebook.com/ redeemerfranklin/videos/222022002189779/?ep a=SEARCH_BOX

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We wondered if homeschooling parents would feel much change from their routine, and perhaps not surprisingly, in some ways they really have not seen much difference, and yet, they too have felt profound impacts on their family life. One homeschool mom with two children, ages 10 and 7, pointed out that in their normal routine, they stay home for schooling one day a week, heading out for group activities and other educational trips the other days of the week. Now, they continue to homeschool, and they find plenty of educational opportunities right in their own backyard, but they are still aware that life is not the same.

Lisa Sylvia, mother of six, ages 17 to toddler, whose husband Dan is the priest at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Franklin, noted that her children’s homeschooling experience has remained pretty consistent, especially for the younger ones, but her older children have been deeply involved in assisting their dad in making the shift to all virtual church services. The children have usually been involved in baseball each spring, so they are really feeling the loss of this activity. As it is, the older Sylvia children are getting a crash course in all things virtual.

Lisa explained, “It is absolutely fair to say that our family has been impacted by the needs of the church in this strange time. Dan has been working overtime to keep the church connected,

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tion was able to provide reimbursement for all students to receive free meals. Bell then put in place a program to offer free meals to every family with children under the age of 18, regardless of income.

Bell expressed a debt of gratitude to her staff of 21 women who work in shifts of 4 at any time. “This effort could not happen without our amazing group of ladies coming in to make and serve food while wearing masks and gloves, all the while maintaining distance guidelines.”

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Bell said, “Our school nurses and staff are helping out as well, since we have had school-based C E R T I F I E D F I N A N C I A L P L A N N E R food pantries.” She continued, “I want to offer a personal thank-you to my amazing team. This could not happen without them! We have received so much support from Superintendent Peter Marano, our administration team, school committee n Specializing in small-business members and district staff volunteers. I am so problem-solving for tax, financial proud to be a part of this caring and strong town.”

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Hawk Was Off to a Great Start—And then Came Coronavirus

yet another Lab, a female named Scout, and Written by Marjorie Turner Hollman, Contributing Writer will pick her up from the breeder in the next few School Resource Officer Len Gosselin weeks. Gosselin plans to take both Hawk and recently retired his narcotics/searchScout with him to the schools once they have and-rescue dog Spyder after their 9 reopened, which has now been moved to the and a half years of collaboration. “I’ve fall, for the 2020-’21 school year). worked 27 of my 28 years on the job as “You never know when you get a puppy,” Gosa canine officer,” Gosselin said. selin noted. “From the very beginning, Hawk has He was ready for something new and been so easy going and laid back. I hope the thought raising a puppy to first be a female will be the same. Hawk’s only challenge comfort dog in the schools would be is that he has a sensitive stomach, so we have a good place to start. Gosselin got apto feed him the $95-a-bag dog food.” proval from Chief Gerry Daigle, School With the approval of the school department, Superintendent Peter Marano and Town both Hawk and Scout will become part of the Administrator Denis Fraine to start taking team that spends time in the schools offering a dog with him to Bellingham schools. comfort and joy to both the students and the He purchased Hawk, a male black Labstaff. Gosselin plans to take the dogs step by rador Retriever, with his own funds and step from being comfort dogs to helping them for several weeks was able to introduce attain their K-9 Good Citizen certificate, and he Submitted photo Hawk to the children of Bellingham. It plans to train them to eventually be narcotics/ Before the school shutdown: Resource Officer Len Gosselin holds www.BellinghamBulletin.com costs at least $10,000 to purchase a fully search-and-rescue dogs.

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During this global COVID-19 pandemic, ponents for a donation. local hospitals are experiencing a shortage “Our machines are printing headpieces, of supplies and have expressed concerns which will accept clear plastic shields,” exabout running out of personal protective plained Dr. Matthew Connors. “We are part equipment (PPE) when the virus peaks in of a coordinated effort not only among our Massachusetts. The Blackstone Valley Vocastaff but throughout the 3D printing comtional Regional School District, in partnermunity, in partnership with Mark Lyons, Seship with other technical high schools, is nior Education Strategist at AET Labs, who answering the call to aid with the shortage reached out to the schools he has worked of medical supplies in their communities. with to see if there was interest in creating In addition to their substantial donation of the shields. We are producing the parts, PPE to Milford Regional Medical Center in then coordinating a pick-up time with Lyons, March, the District continues to respond to who then coordinates the donation to the the shortage actively.

3D printers are producing face shield components to aid with the various hospitals.”

BVT staff members are hard at work, but “We are not the only school that jumped shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the state. not in the way that you might expect. “With at the opportunity to help,” said James other. They accessed their shop laboratories and a long-standing reputation for completing costAukstikalnis. “But we are proud to do our part, transitioned the equipment to their home-based effective trade learning linked community service helping when we can, and joining others across workspace. This synchronized arrangement enprojects within its thirteen municipalities, BVT is the commonwealth who have stepped up to the abled personnel to honor the preferred working eager to help and respond,” said Superintendentplate, offering donations of medical supplies and conditions advisedwww.BellinghamBulletin.com during the coronavirus panwww.Bellingha Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “This time, it is 3D printing essential parts.” demic and put the very skills that theyPteach their E D B High Y T School E C His P R participating O P U B LinI C A T P U B L I S3D Hprinters.”

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A Time to Reflect, Treasure, Appreciate

As comments were collected from Senior Center ing at home for anything! We’re learning what’s staffers, certain common threads went through important and what is not. I want to see my family each conversation. While acknowledging the and friends.” severity of the situation, these people also saw “I feel fabulous!” Nancy Champney, who handles opportunity and light. accounting for the Center, continued, ”We treasure “I’ve found in times of crisis, it really brings out our family and friends even more now, but we’ll the beauty in people,” observed Supportive Adult have to put hugging on hold.” Her son comes Day Care program Coordinator Terri Graham. “I over for dinner, but they sit far apart. “Eating with truly feel blessed to be a part of the Bellingham a mask on is challenging.”

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“Being able to actively and creatively respond to the shortage of supplies with 3D printing speaks to our mission,” said Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “We are proud of the endeavor that is underway in concert with our staff and Senators Moore and Fattman.

Ironically, the District originally acquired major equipment upgrades with the help of our Senators and State Representatives Murray, Soter, Muradian, Frost, and McKenna and now finds itself perfectly utilizing those resources beyond the classroom.”

“We will continue our 3D printing efforts as long as resources allow us to help address the shortage of supplies for medical staff and healthcare providers on the front lines,” said Dr. Matthew Connors. “I am happy to report that over the last few days, we were able to print 100 face shields to be sent to hospitals and medical facilities across the Commonwealth.”

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“The first couple of weeks of the closure was re- in the U.S. who needs special education.” (https:// ally just maintenance of the current content they en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualized_Educawere exposed to,” Marano explained. “Now there tion_Program) Marano didn’t think online meetings will be new content pushed out.” Teachers will would be equitable or fair, promising those families be available to connect with students who need who had meetings that they will work together on additional support or assistance, creating “office how to approach those in the future. hours” online.

Marano noted that it’s important to be patient “We’ll be flexible at this time to ensure that all and understanding during this closure. He promstudents—every student—has access to this cur- ised to meet students where they are and make riculum,” he promised. Helping students to en- adjustments if needed. Though they won’t be able gage in meaningful and productive learning can to cover all course material, they’ll do their best to be achieved through a combination of educator- move forward with new content, and he promised directed learning and student self-directed expe- to continue to follow the guidelines of the Departriences such as offline opportunities. Marano and ment of Education and the state and local Board the teachers want students to participate in all of of Health. these opportunities to the best of their ability, and He told parents about the district’s breakfast and flexibility is a must, making sure there is plenty of lunch service, which is providing meals for all Belltime to access teachers and ask questions for sup- ingham children 18 and under. (See Marjorie Turner port with feedback on work submitted. This might Hollman’s article, “Meals Program Continues Deaffect transcripts, something they will be working spite School Closings,” on page 10 for details.) on in the future.

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opportunities for seniors to participate in these great events that they love to do and deserve to do, but realize we’ll have to play it by ear and go with the guidance from the state.” The MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) is planning to begin sports May 4th, but that will also depend on decisions made at the state level.

“We’re all doing the best we can,” Marano finished. “Let’s be safe and healthy through this unprecedented time. It’s unbelievable where we’re at. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my years of education, and I know my colleagues feel the same way.” He encouraged parents to call or email with any other questions and then handed the call over to School Committee chairman Mike Reed, who wrapped things up by thanking Marano and expressing his admiration, a sentiment echoed in parent comments.

“Mr. Marano, to you and your administrative team, to all of our district employees in all the capacities we have, thank you,” Reed said. “We’ve asked so much of you. We’ve asked you to transform our school district from a brick-and-mortar facility to create a virtual learning environment for our kids, and I know that so much has gone into it by all of your team members and you personally. Truly just boundless dedication, innovation, support, and selflessness by all of our team members who put this plan together. We’re proud of it. We appreci-

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To all the students and parents listening he added, “We recognize and appreciate the unprecedented challenges that are facing all of you,” acknowledging families’ health, economic, and employment struggles on top of creating a virtual learning environment at home. “We know that that’s a remarkable challenge, and I’m so proud of what people have accomplished and really impressed with the positive attitude that’s been put forward and expressed countless times. That’s the only way we’re going to get through this together. You’ve all shown great patience, great courage, and I can’t thank you enough for your positive approach to this unprecedented and very difficult situation.”

Marano was open to having another Zoom conference call, which would be announced on the school website at www.bellinghamk12.org. Questions can be directed to the administration at 508-883-1706.

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“Focus on whatever blessings you have,” Read Senior Center Director Josie Dutil’s update below.

First of all, I miss you all! The past 6-7 weeks have been so quiet at the Senior Center that I have gotten to know all of the sounds associated with every functioning machine and/ or appliance in the building. From the hum of the water fountain compressor, to the heat kicking on above, to the occasional toilet flushing without anyone even in the bathroom—all sounds that only remind me that this building is lacking the joyful laughter we were so accustomed to hearing.

For the past four weeks, Dan McLaughlin and I have been sharing the task of “manning” the building from Monday through Thursday.

I’m here 8am-noon and Dan is here noon-4pm. The phone calls to the building get forwarded to my cell phone on the weekends so that nobody ends up in crisis without anyone to help. I’ve been on a daily 9am online Zoom conference with all of the town’s department heads

as we get updated on cases in town and as we all help each other handle the many NEW situations that arise because of the newness of what we are all dealing with. Please keep the men and women on the police and fire departments; the medical personnel, including nurses, doctors, and custodians; and grocery workers and delivery personnel in your thoughts and prayers. They bravely put themselves in harm’s way for our protection and safety, and we all owe them a debt of gratitude.

And you would be so proud of all of the Senior Center staff who have figured out how to attend a Zoom meeting online from home, something that we implemented in week three of this shut-down. During our Zoom meetings we update each other on the calls we have made to seniors throughout the week and on how we can continue to support those who are most vulnerable.

I’ve had the opportunity over the past few weeks to help distribute meals to seniors in need through the

generosity of the Coachmen’s Lodge, which had reached out to Denis Fraine and wanted to donate 200 lunches on Friday, March 27th. And Representative Mike Soter’s campaign donated 200+ Easter meals made by PJ’s Bar & Grill for distribution on Easter Sunday. Although it may not seem like much, these gestures brought much joy to many.

On another happy note, the Hockomock Area YMCA reached out to us to see if they could provide food to some seniors in need with our help. Normally we would transport seniors to the local food pantry on Wednesdays, but since our transportation services ended, we have not been able to do that. On Wednesday, April 15th, Paola Echeverry began picking up 20-25 bags of food and delivering them to those in need. We hope to continue doing this until our transportation services return to normal.

One of the most exciting things that took place was the replacement of the floor in the Supportive Day Program room; I wish I could share pictures

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in the newsletter, but by the time the job was done, this newsletter was already sent to the printer. We’ve also instituted a weekly Happy Hour Zoom on Thursdays at 4pm.

We understand that this is all very hard on our seniors, but know that the social distancing will eventually work in ridding us of this viral threat.

My hope is that you have discovered a new hobby to occupy your time or a new series of shows on television to entertain yourself. Maybe some of you have taken this time to learn a little more about technology so that you can Skype or Zoom socialize with your grandkids. Perhaps you’ve managed to get a little more exercise into your daily life by spending time in your yard or pacing around your apartment. Or maybe you’ve spent time picking up the phone and calling old friends to talk about the good www.Bellingham ol’ days. All of these habits will help SUBMITTED PHOTO P U B L I S H E D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S us combat loneliness and get to the Bellingham Youth Basketball’s Challenger Program gives students with special needs an opportunity to participate 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com other side of this pandemic with fewer in a team sport. The team is sponsored by Mass Ink Tattoo. Members of the team and helpers shown above include Please respond to confirm receipt of this proof. Carefully review the ad and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such as address, tel. number, etc. While we make every effort to insur scars from depression and/or anxiety.

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lenge. Teachers are taking “lessons that even though the state has clear with clear directions and expecta- we spoke with are already taking learned” from this experience as well. expectations for our school day, we tions. The teachers have graded as- “lessons learned” and looking toward Streichert observed, “I have some are working through an unprecedent- signments and provided feedback in the day they can welcome children amazing parents who have been ed time, and we cannot ignore the a timely manner. This past week they back to their classrooms. Streichert so helpful to me and their children fact that this is a stressful event for started with weekly Google hangouts offered, “In the future I think I will be through this experience. I couldn’t everyone. People handle stress differ- to supplement the assigned work, and more willing to have my students try have done this without their buy-in ently. We need to be cognizant of the my daughter has liked these as a way different ways to present information and help getting students on devices challenges brought by this stress as of seeing classmates and teachers.” and get them used to using technolThe challenge of managing tech- ogy very early in the year. However, I and consistently completing work. I we push out our lessons each week. am amazed at the creativity of some We will have families who get sick, we nology requirements has not al- still think the most important part of of my students and how they have will have families that are separated ways gone as smoothly as some teaching is the human component. really put their mark on some of their because of a need for safety. All these might have hoped. Anna Rogers, Being there for my students and havwith children ages 10 and 6, noted, ing those social/emotional human assignments. I have gotten TikTok factors are at play each day.” videos of academic assignments, While parents are struggling to fill “While there has been some confu- experiences are just as important videos of nature walks and collections the role of teachers with their children sion about using Google Classroom as academics. I would never want to of number patterns, and Easter egg at home, they are all aware of the on- and where to find assignments, the teach only through a computer. I love patterns too. This has allowed my going support they are receiving fromFORteachers OFFICE USEhave ONLY all been really good my classroom and my kids.”

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Phil Gareau, one of the owners of Bungay Brook Golf Club, came up with the idea that “three flags coming together can symbolize how all Americans are coming together at this very trying time in our country.” He purchased piping, three American flags and lights for the tops of the flagpoles so that his display would be visible at night. He built it to stand 21 feet high. It will remain for the entire season, which the Club owners are hoping will begin soon.

The Gareau family’s Bungay Brook Golf Club has been open for business since 2002. It is a public nine-hole championship par 36 course comprising a 300yard driving range and putting green.

The Clubhouse and Legacy Grille (bar/ restaurant) are housed in the original post and beam barn that was built on the farm in the 1700s; the barn was moved to its current location, then renovated and enlarged. Today, the business is operated by three of the brothers, a nephew, and the remaining sister, along with their staff.

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Governor Baker Signs Bill Granting Liability Protections to Health Care Workers & Facilities

BOSTON—Governor Charlie Baker has signed legislation that will shield the state’s health care workers and medical facilities from the threat of lawsuits and civil liability while treating patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

This bill, Senate Bill 2640, closely mirrors legislation filed by Governor Baker on April 8. The bill was enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate on April 17 and is now Chapter 64 of the Acts of 2020.

The new law will ensure that doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians and other health care professionals will not be subject to lawsuits or liability when they provide health care services in good faith. These protections also extend to medi-

cal facilities, including the temporary field hospitals established at Worcester’s DCU Center and at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to treat COVID-19 patients, as well as to volunteer organizations that provide the use of their facilities to assist with the state’s pandemic response.

The new law does not provide immunity to individuals or facilities for damages caused by an act or omission constituting gross negligence, recklessness or conduct with an intent to harm or to discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. It also does not provide immunity from consumer protection actions brought by the Attorney General, or from false-claim actions

brought by or on behalf of the Commonwealth.

State Representative Michael Soter (R-Bellingham) commented, “This bill works to shield those who are on the front lines every day doing their best to address this pandemic. The bill will give some peace of mind to health care workers, while also keeping protections in place for patients and their families. I’m thrilled to see that the legislature took action on this proposal.”

Soter noted that the protections contained in the new law are retroactive to March 10 (the day Governor Baker declared a State of Emergency) and will remain in effect until the State of Emergency is lifted.

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BOSTON—The House of Representatives and spring of 2020 would be given the opportunity gram during the state of emergency. I was glad the Senate have approved legislation authorizing to take or retake the assessment at a later date. the House and Senate worked swiftly to get this the Board of Elementary and Secondary EducaThe bill also mandates that the requirement for legislation on the Governor’s desk.” tion to waive MCAS testing requirements for the a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of indiAdditional provisions contained in House Bill 2019-2020 academic year due to the disruptions vidual students be waived for the remainder of the 4616 include language caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic and the 2019-2020 school year.

• allowing for the in-person verification requireongoing State of Emergency in Massachusetts, and Because some participating cities and towns may ments to be suspended, waived, delayed or the Governor has signed it into law. not be able to finalize a budget on time this year, simplified for both the Massachusetts Rental State Rep. Michael Soter (R-Bellingham) said House Bill 4616 would also permit regional school Voucher Program and the Residential Assistance that in addition to the proposed MCAS changes, districts to suspend the statutorily-required vote for Families in Transition (RAFT) program for the House Bill 4616, an Act to further address chal- on the approval of their Fiscal Year 2021 budget duration of the State of Emergency; lenges faced by municipalities, school districts and until after June 30. To provide for the continued • moving the date by which the MBTA board must state authorities resulting from COVID-19, would operation of the regional school district in the abapprove a preliminary budget from March 15 also allow regional school districts to delay final- sence of a completed budget, the Commissioner to May 15; and FOR OFFICE USE ONLY izing a Fiscal Year 2021 budget beyond June 30, of Elementary and Secondary Education would be • moving the date by which the MBTA must suband extend the deadline for school districts to file authorized to certify one or more 1/12th interim mit aDATE final budget to the advisory board from EMAILED: progress reports mandated by the 2019 Student budgets until a new budget is finalized.

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by Ken Hamwey, Contributing Writer keen ability to relate to playAny time a dire situation occurs, like the coronaers, whether starters or revirus pandemic, feel-good stories usually surface, serves, make him a valuable especially ones that involve volunteers. For the asset and obviously a key last 10 years, Tom Hammann, who has lived in piece in the Blue Raiders’ conBellingham all his life, has been a volunteer coach tinual success. They finished for the Hopedale High boys basketball team. A with a 20-5 record overall. former captain and star for the Blackhawks during “My role is to be supportthe 1982-83 season, when they rolled to the Tri ive, especially for the kids Valley League championship, Hammann doesn’t who don’t get much playing collect a dime for time spent at Hopedale practices time,” Hammann said. “I try to or games. emphasize the value of teamHis volunteer work is a labor of love, and he work, and when I’m asked for definitely qualifies as Bellingham’s gift to Hopedale advice, I’m happy to give it.” basketball. The Blue Raiders ended their season in Hammann credits Cordani March by winning the Division 4 Central Sectional for scheduling strong nontitle and sharing the State championship with 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 league opponents. When the Abington after the MIAA canceled all playoff finals 508-883-3252 (Tel &all Fax) www.BellinghamBulletin.com dust settled, of the Divibecause of the coronavirus. www.BellinghamBulletin.com Website: www.bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: email@bellinghambull sion 4 Sectional champs were The 54-year-old Hammann was disappointed P U B L I S H E D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S P U B L I S H E D B Y T E C H P R O P U B L I C A T I O N S teams that Hopedale had that the State final was canceled but doesn’t fault 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 • Tel/Fax: 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com 508-883-3253 • email@BellinghamBulletin.com photo by Steve Bassignani played.

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best 0-1 team in Massachusetts.” getting the ball into the right hands at the right I was intent to stay calm and never thought about Hammann doesn’t sit near Cordani or jayvee time. Hammann kept the engine purring, the link missing any of them. I ended with 22 points and coach Tom D’Urso during games. He sits at the to the squad’s top shooters—Cliff Lander and 12 assists.” opposite end of the bench. “I don’t want too many Roger Canestrari Jr. When Bellingham opened the tourney against cooks in the kitchen,” he said. “There’s no reason The results were magnificent—îa 17-3 record Oliver Ames, it won easily—by 28. Hammann finto have three coaches talking to the kids. Every and the TVL title. At one point, the Blackhawks ished with 15 points and 10 assists. year, one of the players is designated to sit next were 15-0. “When we beat Ashland, we started the Also a star in baseball, Hammann played second to me for every game. We talk about the game game with a 28-0 lead after the first quarter and base for three seasons, hitting .400 as a sophoin progress, about strategy and even things that went on to score 98 points,” Hammann recalled. more and finishing with a career .340 batting averaren’t game-related.”

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY When the season ended with a loss to Rockland age. “Our teams were .500,” he said. “My top thrill Always upbeat and optimistic, Hammann injects in the second round of the tournament, banquets came as a sophomore against Holliston. I got a DATE EMAILED: a light spirit when the team’s mood gets tense. and celebrations followed. “I remember how the winning RBI-single off all-star hurler Rich Glickman “What I liked Circle about • our team this year its town gotBY:wrapped up in our success,” Hammann in a 3-2 victory.”

36 Rakeville Bellingham, MA was 02019 commitment to play at a (Tel high &level,” 508-883-3252 Fax) he said. said. “Everywhere you went, people knew who you After graduation, Hammann went to Dean Col“They played together and learned some valuable were and offered their best. It was an exciting time.” lege for two years, playing basketball and baseball. www.bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: email@bellinghambulletin.com life lessons. They were kind, on and off the court.

Hammann created much of that excitement. He A second baseman, he excelled, hitting .300 for They picked each other up. Looking ahead, they started in the backcourt for two seasons, his junior two seasons. In basketball, he played guard in a know that the memories of 2020Fax/Email: will be good. year ending in a .500 campaign. His senior year, reserve role. After getting his associate’s degree, They’ll cherish them.”

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TheChanges 5-foot-9, point guard seven. We knew that have a special team in in Bellingham and later worked at the Alternative guided the Blackhawks in stylish fashion, always our final season.”

School,” Hammann said. “I coached junior high DATE EMAILED: Did they ever! basketball and jayvee baseball in Bellingham and 36 Rakeville Circle • Bellingham, MA 02019 Hammann averaged 12 points and eight as- Franklin. I also was an assistant in football at BellBY: sists. Lander starred at center, Canestrari was a ingham, coaching the defensive backs.”

508-883-3252 (Tel & Fax) phenomenal off-guard, and Mike Reed and Pat Hammann left education in 1994 and started his : www.bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: email@bellinghambulletin.com Tannen were quality players at forward. Kevin Win- own construction company—Hammer’s Construcship often got lengthy stretches of playing time tion Co. In 2008, he was hired in Hopedale as the off the bench. facilities manager for the town’s three schools. CallFax/Email: “I was proud to be one of the leaders of the ing his mom (Barbara) and his late father (Richard) AD PROOF team,” Hammann said. “We were a classic run- role models for their encouragement, Hammann Clean-Ups Mowing • Mulch More pt of this proof. Carefully review• the ad shown below&and respond ASAP with any changes/corrections, such and-gun team.

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Business clients have called us to ask if “business interruption”coverage is included in their business owner policy and if it would apply.

Business interruption coverage is often included routinely in business insurance policies to cover fixed costs that can’t be paid after a casualty loss at the business location. Typically covered casualty losses would include fire, smoke, water, vandalism and power failure.

In cases such as those just mentioned, the business insurance policy would pay for the resulting damage and offer some money to the business owner to pay fixed costs, which continue on but can’t be paid due to the casualty loss.

Unfortunately for our business owners, the reason they are closing or barely scraping by isn’t due to a casualty loss at their insured location as spelled out in the policy. Their business is suffering because of an indirect, non-casualty reason beyond their control.

One of our non-profit clients purchased a six-month liability insurance policy as required by all groups that use public places or places such as schools.

No sooner did their check clear than town and state officials outlawed public

gatherings. Given these unique circumstances, our client asked if anything could be done, and the insurer agreed to extend coverage for an additional three months at no charge.

Another one of our clients operates a restauranttavern that is now locked up tight. I suggested that we cancel their very expensive liquor liability insurance coverage immediately, thereby cutting their costs. We can and will resume coverage when they are allowed to reopen.

Local car dealerships are prohibited from opening their showrooms to the public, so car and truck sales have come to a screeching halt, if you’ll pardon my pun. The RMV is not allowing walk-in service. The RMV now requires you to schedule an appointment in advance in Worcester or one of their few other open offices.

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There are pros and cons to both playoff methods, but from Bellingham’s perspective the downside is that match-ups may result in more tournament travel than in years past, while the upside is that there will be fewer instances of TVL schools knocking each other out of the tournaments, and BHS will be credited with the quality of their schedule against TVL opponents.

In the past, teams from western Massachusetts had a shorter road to the tournament since they would play perhaps four games to reach the state finals while a team from the eastern part of the state might have to play six or seven games to reach the state finals. Connor noted that ultimately the number of teams advancing to tournament play (about 50% of schools) will be unchanged.

“It is the mechanism by which we get there and who we play once there that will change,” said Connor.

BHS Athletics COVID-19 Update

Since Governor Baker has ordered schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year, obviously the spring sports season is cancelled.

Even though the spring season will not be played, FamilyID is open for fall and winter sport sign-ups.

Athletic Director Michael Connor reports that members of the Class of 2020 will receive refunds while families of returning students will have the option of a refund or applying their spring sports fee toward a sport during the 2020-21 season.

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Library Offers Myriad Resources to Bellingham Residents At Bulletin deadline, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was still under a stay-at-home state of emergency. There are no plans to reopen the library until that order is lifted. And even once it is lifted, we will be working with the town of Bellingham’s Board of Health to determine what safety measures will be in place upon reopening. We anticipate that it will not be possible for us to resume all services immediately, and many may not resume for months or until this crisis is behind us. One service that we anticipate will be active upon reopening is a new self-checkout machine.

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• We ask that you please DO NOT drop off book donations at the library while we are closed.

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In the meantime, we want to let you know about • Online tutorials from Niche Academy can help you remote services that are available to you while we learn more about the online library resources that are are closed. If you need assistance using any of these available to Bellingham Library cardholders. These are tutorials on using all of our online resources, plus some resources, please let us know!

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Are you wondering how the real estate industry is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Throughout the quarantine, our brick-andmortar shops may be closed, but real estate sales are still happening. People are listing, showing, and viewing homes. Offers are coming in. But the way we do business has changed. Technology has proved to be indispensable. Virtual showings, Zoom meetings, electronic contract signatures and filings are now very normal.

A ton of traffic goes in and out of a home during a transaction. One thinks buyers and sellers of course, but there are also agents, photographers, home stagers, inspectors, appraisers, fire department personnel, public works professionals, cleaners, mechanical pros, and movers who might enter a house at some point.

With that in mind, we have been doing our best to adjust to everyone’s comfort level.

Feelings of safety and comfort are not the same for every person. Being forward thinking, having an open mindset and being creative are paramount to being considerate of each individual as we go through this time.

As we adhere to CDC guidelines by wearing face masks, gloves and booties when entering a home, we ask that anyone else entering a home do the same. To give everyone a level of comfort, our company requests that sellers and visitors sign a simple disclosure that no one has been out of the country, is sick with respiratory illness, or has knowingly been in contact with anyone positive for COVID-19.

Technology allows us to offer virtual showings with a FaceTime walk-through. It’s hard to imagine someone’s purchasing a home just by visiting virtually so think of it as a great possible ‘first’ showing to a personal follow-up visit if there is interest.

When at all possible, just one person, usually the agent, is opening doors and cabinetry etc. for a buyer to view. We do our best to disinfect areas that have been touched. One of the more radical changes you will notice is that the traditional open house has become a thing of the past—well, at least for now.

Agents are opting for virtual open homes, or open properties during a time frame, sequencing showings by timing and by limiting the number of people who are in a home at the same time.

Paperwork and signatures are being done electronically to minimize personal contact.

Traditional closings have changed too. For now, buyers and sellers are not sitting at the same table “passing papers” back and forth.

Regardless, separated by time and space, we are getting things done.

Real estate has always been social. A home sale is emotional. For me the biggest change now is that you can’t see someone’s smile behind a mask or shake their hand in congratulations. We are figuring that out, but it’s the hardest part. Regardless, along with America and the rest of the world, the real estate industry, as they teach in the Marine Corps, will improvise, adapt and overcome.

We wish you and your families good health, pray for those that are not well, and send out a public thanks to the many on the front lines who enable us to get through this as normally as possible.

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