COVID-19 Information
Latest Updates on Phase IV
Read more about the latest info on the Phase IV Re-Opening.
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan
Phase IV Re-Opening Order - No.66
March 22, 2021 Appendix for Gathering Limits
Vaccine Eligibility Timeline
Governor Baker announced the dates that all remaining residents and certain worker groups will be eligible for a vaccine.
The Commonwealth’s detailed timeline adheres to the original timeline for the three phases announced in December.
Appointments will be offered based on eligibility and available appointments nearby. It is expected that more sites will come online as part of the preregistration process in April.
Timeline for remaining groups:
- March 22nd: Residents 60+ and certain workers
- April 5th: Residents 55+ and residents with one certain medical condition
- April 19th: General public ages 16 years of age and older
The full timeline is available at mass.gov/COVIDVaccinePhases.
Preregistration Form for Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccines at Mass Vaccination Locations
How It Works:
- Fill out this form to preregister for a vaccine appointment at a mass vaccination location. Preregistration is only available for mass vaccination locations.
- After you preregister, you will receive weekly status updates on your preferred contact method. If you get an appointment somewhere else, please remove your name from the preregistration list by replying to these updates.
- They will contact you when there are appointments available for you and provide you with a link to use to select and book your appointment.
Vaccination Location Details
This page has a map of COVID-19 vaccination locations with contact details and sign-up information for individuals currently eligible to be vaccinated.
Vaccine locations for eligible and active priority groups and phases
COVID-19 Vaccinations for People Ages 75 and Older
People ages 75 and older are eligible for the vaccine beginning on February 1st. Individuals age 75 or older can begin making appointments for dates Monday, February 1 or later as early as Wednesday, January 27.
Please note, it may take several weeks to get an appointment at a location near you. As more vaccine supply arrives in Massachusetts, additional appointments will become available.
Link to Vaccination Details: Information for people ages 75 and older
Steps to Book an Appointment:
Go to COVID-19 vaccination locations and click on the map.
Select a location, schedule an appointment online.
Have your important information with you, such as your insurance card
Fill out the self-attestation form, which will need to be presented at the appointment.
COVID-19 Massachusetts Vaccination Attestation Form
If you live, work or study in Massachusetts you can use this attestation form to demonstrate you are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Link to Form: COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation Form
Boxborough Case Updates
From March 30, 2020 to March 29, 2021 there have been a total of 176 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Boxborough. COVID-19 Interactive Data Dashboard
COVID-19 Response Reporting
Daily and cumulative reports on Massachusetts COVID-19 cases, testing, and hospitalizations.
Link to COVID-19 Dashboard: COVID-19 Interactive Data Dashboard
Not Feeling Well? Get Tested.
Find a COVID-19 testing site at mass.gov/stopthespread.
Federal CARES Act
Learn more about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act:
COVID-19 and Unemployment: What you need to know
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on Massachusetts workers and businesses. The Department of Unemployment Assistance has resources for anyone impacted by the pandemic.
For additional details: COVID-19 unemployment information
The Boxborough Police Department has assigned Officer Tyler Mc Elman as the COVID-19 Response Officer. He will be the contact person for the department in all matters related to the public health emergency. Officer McElman will be working closely with the Town's Council of Aging and Community and Social Services Director and Officer Robert Arakelian, the department's social service coordinator.
Officer McElman may be reached via email and by phone at 978-264-1768. A voice mail may left for non-emergency situations. Please note that if you have an emergency, the number to call is 911.
Limited Personal Contact & Face-to-Face Interactions
As Covid-19 virus continues to spread it is the Boxborough Police Department's desire to keep our staff and members of the public healthy. Therefore, will be limiting personal contact and face-to-face interactions whenever possible. This will allow us the ability to continue to serve our community.
Records Requests
Please call or email the police department for any records requests:
- Email Records Access Officer: Lieutenant Warren J. O'Brien, or call 978-264-1742
Phone Calls
We ask that individuals call by telephone, rather than come to the police station. The front door to the police station shall be locked at all times and the lobby can only be accessed in a true emergency. If you must come to the police station please utilize the video intercom system to the left of the front door. The dispatcher on-duty will speak with you and determine the best way to assist you. Please note that this is only a temporary measure, however, we do not know how long these restrictions will need to be in place.
If you have a non-emergency matter, the dispatcher will gather your contact information and an officer will contact you via telephone. Please Note: This is for Non-Emergency matters only (such as, a past stolen item, or a scam report, etc.). Crimes in progress (such as violence, assaults, etc.) should be reported via 911 and officers will respond as they ordinarily would.
If an officer does respond to a call for service, he/she will maintain 'social distancing' and will ask that you do the same (keeping separated by approximately six feet). Officers will not shake hands or make any other personal contact unless absolutely necessary.
Temporary Changes
Please note, the Boxborough Police Department is on-duty, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. If you need police assistance, it will be provided. These temporary measures will be reviewed on a continuous basis. When, or if, changes are necessary, they will be communicated to the public. Again, The Boxborough Police Department is open for business, ready and able to respond to your needs.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS
Effective Monday, February 8th at 5:00 AM, those businesses and other sectors in Massachusetts currently limited to 25% capacity following an across the board capacity reduction on December 26, 2020 will be permitted to increase to a 40% capacity limit. Businesses and activities affected by the adjustment include:
- Lifting 25% Capacity Restriction–
- All businesses in the list below, currently limited to 25% capacity, will return to 40% capacity, as previously allowed. (The sector-specific industry standards dated in December 2020 will apply.)
- Arcades and Recreational Businesses
- Driving and Flight Schools
- Gyms/Health Clubs
- Libraries
- Museums
- Retail
- Offices
- Places of Worship
- Lodging (common areas)
- Golf (indoor areas)
- Movie theaters (no more than 50 people per theater)
- Restaurants will now be limited to 40% of their seated capacity and, as under the 25% capacity rule, employees will not count toward the limit
- Close Contact Personal Services will now be limited to 40% capacity and, as under the 25% capacity rule, employees will be not count toward the limit
- A limit of 5 people per 1000 sq. feet applies for smaller businesses without an available fire occupancy capacity
- There continues to be no capacity limits on manufacturing, construction, and laboratories—these sectors have never had capacity limit
- Gatherings Order
- The gatherings limit will stay at 10 indoors, 25 outdoors
- The Commonwealth remains in Phase 3 Step 1 of Reopening (Order No. 58)
- indoor performance venues and indoor recreation businesses like roller rinks and trampoline parks remain closed
- All changes are effective Monday February 8th at 5:00 AM