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Emergency Management Director urges caution as pandemic continues; town keeps remote operations and protective rules
Summary
Emergency Management Director Kevin Beattie told the Selectboard 'the overriding health need right now is to slow the spread of the virus to ensure the protection of the vulnerable and high‑risk populations.' The Town maintained remote services, mask guidance and supply distribution while continuing coordination with regional partners.
The Selectboard received a regular briefing from Emergency Management Director Kevin Beattie on pandemic response. Beattie updated the board on local coordination with neighboring towns, regional food distributions, and shelter planning while reiterating health guidance and the town's operational posture for the winter months.
"The overriding health need right now is to slow the spread of the virus to ensure the protection of the vulnerable and high‑risk populations," Beattie told the board during the November updates, summarizing the public‑health rationale for ongoing restrictions and the town's mask guidance. The board kept town offices operating with appointment‑only access and continued remote meeting procedures; staff and emergency personnel are maintaining supply caches in case of local emergency needs.
