- All school buildings in Methuen will be closed for this two-week period through at least March 27. School-sponsored events and activities during this period are also canceled or will be postponed. Community-based rentals of school facilities are also canceled. High school sports are cancelled by the MIAA through at least March 30.
- The K-8 Before and After School Ranger Program is also canceled.
- For students needing meals, starting Wednesday, March 18, grab-and-go breakfasts will be available from 7-9 a.m. at the upper school side of the Tenney Grammar School, 75 Pleasant St. Lunches will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Given the inherent vulnerability of senior citizens, the Methuen Senior Center will be closed to all visitors beginning on Monday, March 16, for an anticipated two-week period.
- The Senior Center staff will be at work during normal business hours and available to assist seniors via telephone and e-mail.
- The Meals on Wheels program will continue without interruption.
- All recreation, library and senior center programming are suspended as of Friday afternoon, until further notice.
- The Library staff is hard at work to find ways to continue to serve the community during this time. The Library has a large variety of online information sources, as well as e-books and magazines for all ages, available at the library web site and through their on-line catalog, at www.nevinslibrary.org. The building will be staffed each day, and residents can call to check in if there is anything they need. Contact the Library at 978-686-4080, or 978-722-2666 or email contactcirc@nevinslibrary.org .
- The 2020 Baseball and Softball Clinic has been cancelled
- City Hall will remain open; however, anyone who is experiencing any symptoms associated with the virus should refrain from visiting any City department. Citizens are encouraged to utilize online services available on the City website www.cityofmethuen.net.
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