Chief Edward Conley wishes to share changes being made to Gloucester Police Department’s procedures and enforcement protocols during the COVID-19 emergency. At this time, the state’s stay-at-home advisory remains in place until at least May 4. Gov. Charlie Baker is strongly urging all residents to practice social distancing (keeping six feet between each other) should […]
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City of Gloucester Provide Resources for Quitting Smoking or Vaping
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Public Health Director Karin Carroll would like to provide Gloucester residents resources to help cut back on or quit smoking and vaping and to help families avoid health problems and secondhand smoke during extended periods of time spent at home. “Taking steps to reduce or quit smoking and […]
City of Gloucester Provides Guidance to Help Manage Stress and Anxiety Surrounding COVID-19 Social Distancing and Isolation
GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Aiello would like to share tips to help residents alleviate their stress and panic surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while practicing social distancing. The COVID-19 outbreak and fear of becoming ill can cause stress and panic […]
Mayor of Gloucester, Board of Health Issue Emergency Order for Personal Care Businesses to Close by Sunday, March 22
In an effort to expand and continue the practice of social distancing in Gloucester, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Aiello announce that an emergency order has been issued for all personal care businesses in the city to close on Sunday, March 22.
City of Gloucester Encourages Residents to Make Use of State’s 24/7 2-1-1 System for COVID-19 Information and Referrals
This update includes material from the Department of Public Health. GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Aiello urge Gloucester residents and business owners to make use of the state’s newly expanded 2-1-1 system for information and medical questions regarding the coronavirus […]