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Small Business Administration Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Registration for the Small Business Administration Restaurant Revitalization Fund is open. The application for funds starts on Monday, May 3rd. Priority is given to minority & veteran owned businesses in the first 21 days. After 21 days it is open to all eligible on a first come, first served basis.
Register Here: https://restaurants.sba.gov
SBA Information on RRF: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/Restaurant%20Revitalization%20Fund%20Program%20Guide%20as%20of%204.28.21-508_0.pdf
Sample Application Form: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/SBA%20Form%203172%20RRF%20Application%204.20.21-508.pdf
COVID Webinar
The November 15, 2021 recording is available. Please click here to access the recording
The September 9, 2021 webinar is available. Please click here to access the recording
The June 16 webinar recording is available. Please click here to access the recording.
Attorney General Maura Healy's Press Release Advising Tenants of their Rights During the Pandemic
Please follow link here for the Attorney General's Press Release advising to inform tenants of their rights during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Meals Available for Adult Individuals Living with a Disability
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MetroWest Aging and Disability Consortium partners now offer home delivered meals to individuals over age 18, living with a disability in the community. For Eligibility Information Contact an Aging and Disability Resource Consortium Partner BayPath Elder Services 508-573-7200. HESSCO 781-784-4944, or MetroWest Center for Independent Living 508-875-7853. Meals provided at no charge. Meals delivered to your home Monday through Friday. Funding for this service provided by the U.S. Administration for Community Living through COVID-19 response grant
Governor Baker’s Reopening Plan
On May 18 Governor Baker released a report providing some detail about how businesses and other entities in Massachusetts will be allowed to reopen in the coming weeks and months. Residents and Businesses are encouraged to visit the following webpage with links to the various State provided reopening standards and guidelines - Reopening Massachusetts.
School and Town Notices
- COVID MESSAGE February 11 2022
- December 10 2021 COVID message
- September 24 COVID message
- September 18 COVID message
- May 28 COVID message
- April 16 COVID message
- April 2 COVID message
- Feb 2 COVID message
- March 12 COVID message
- Feb 17 COVID message
- January 29 COVID message
- January 8 COVID Message
- December 18 COVID Message
- December 11 COVID message
- November 20 COVID Message
- November 6 COVID message
- October 23 COVID message
- October 2 COVID message
Resources to help answer common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak
Here are links to some questions and answers regarding COVID-19
- Massachusetts Q and A about COVID -19 Outbreak
- CDC Q and A about COVID- 19 Outbreak
- Mask Guidance
- COVID-19 Response Reporting
- Testing Information
If your question is not addressed here, please submit it below.
Submit a COVID-19 question
Do you have a question about COVID-19. Click the image below to access the form or send an e-mail to covid19@town.canton.ma.us
COVID-19 Information Flyers with Tips and FAQ’s from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in various languages:
English Spanish Chinese Portuguese Haitian-Creole Vietnamese
Prevention Videos
- Stop the Spread of Germs
- Help Prevent COVID-19 with Social Distancing
- How Young People can help prevent COVID-19
- Coping with Stress and Fear from COVID-19
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Additional Links
- Centers for Disease Control Website
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health Website
- World Health Organization Website
- Hand washing Information
- Harvard Medical School Website
- Mass 211 Website
- Massachusetts Buoy self assessment website
- US Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Small Business Guide
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard - NEW
- Online COVID-19 Public Resources Map - The map shows the location of resources available to the public during COVID-19 pandemic, such as food banks, spiritual health and Project Bread site locations
- Massachusetts Launches a COVID-19 Text Message Notification System Text “COVIDMA” to 888-777 for Important Updates. You can also text 02021 to 888-777 and signup for Town specific notices
- Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use
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Massachusetts Nursing Home Family Resource Line
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the launch of the Nursing Home Family Resource Line – a dedicated phone line to connect family members of nursing home and rest home residents with the information and resources they need. This new phone line provides one central contact for families and community members who have questions about the nursing home or rest home care their loved one is receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Nursing Home Family Resource Line is staffed from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, seven days a week. Staff will field questions on a range of topics and coordinate across state agencies to help provide answers.
Massachusetts Nursing Home Family Resource Line: 617-660-5399
Open Every Day - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
COA Outreach
If there is someone in Canton that you are worried about, because they fall into any of these categories:
- Lives alone
- Lack access to resources due to financial constraints
- Do not have a support system
- Do not have transportation
Please contact Robin Tobin, Outreach Worker or Diane Tynan, Director at 781-828-1323 or email dtynan@town.canton.ma.us Please know that all Town Departments, The Canton Food Pantry, HESSCO Elder Services and volunteers are working together during these trying times