text: Coronavirus Update – Town of Tyngsborough Buildings Closed to the Public Beginning 3/16/2020 | Town of Tyngsborough - Official Site
  Coronavirus Update – Town of Tyngsborough Buildings Closed to the Public Beginning 3/16/2020
  Mar 15, 2020 | Town News
  Tyngsborough Provides Update on Coronavirus Response
  TYNGSBOROUGH — Town Administrator Matthew Hanson wishes to provide residents with the latest information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and the following measures being taken by the Town:
  All town buildings, including schools, are closed to the public effective immediately. Buildings will be staffed and phones will be answered.
  All public meetings will be postponed for the next two weeks while officials continue to monitor the situation. These meetings will be rescheduled as soon as it is deemed appropriate.
  Council on Aging Meals on Wheels, Medical Equipment Loaning program and Senior bus program will continue to run and the Center will be staffed for the foreseeable future.
  Residents are asked to call the Tyngsborough Police dispatch center to file reports and for all non-emergencies. Dispatch can be reached at (978) 649-7504. Written statements and photographs for minor incidents, property crimes and other similar reports will be accepted by email.
  The Police Department will continue to receive firearm license applications; however, fingerprinting and photographing will be discontinued until at least April 6.
  Events not canceled at this time:
  Town Election (5/12/2020)
  Residents can conduct most town business online here. Town officials will continue to assess the situation and determine alternative solutions to gatherings that require physical interaction. Town officials will make every effort to handle as much business as possible via phone and electronic platforms.
  All bars and restaurants will only be able to serve takeout customers. Residents, business owners and community members are asked to abide by these newest guidelines from the Governor's office.
  The Tyngsborough Emergency Management Team, consisting of the Board of Selectmen Chairman, Town Administrator, Fire, Police, Board of Health and other town officials, are meeting regularly to asses the situation and determine next steps.
  More information can be found on the town website here and will be shared on Tyngsborough social media platforms.
  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.
  For more information, visit the DPH website by clicking here and the CDC's website by clicking here. Information will be posted on the town's website as well: http://www.tyngsboroughma.gov/.