Town of Swansea Shares Updated COVID-19 Guidance from CDC Amid Uptick in Cases

swanseamass on July 29, 2021

SWANSEA — Town Administrator Mallory Aronstein, Public Health Nurse Emily Lachance and Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Eric Hajder wish to share the latest safety recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases within Swansea.

The Swansea Board of Health reports a 200% increase in COVID-19 cases within the community since July 14. Over the course of July 1 through July 14 there were nine confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 within the community. Since July 15, the number of COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed with there currently being 27 confirmed or probable cases.

“Over the past couple of weeks, the Town of Swansea has experienced a significant increase in COVID-19 cases,” Town Administrator Aronstein said. “Out of an abundance of caution and in line with best health practices, we recommend that our residents wear face masks while indoors to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and its Delta variant.”

Residents who have not already done so are urged to get vaccinated. Doing so greatly reduces the risk of significant illness from COVID-19, including the Delta variant. To find a location where you can be vaccinated, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov.

Swansea Free Public Library Partners With Community Organizations to Offer Summer Programming Opportunities

swanseamass on July 22, 2021

SWANSEA — Town Administrator Mallory Aronstein and Library Director Eileen Dyer are pleased to share ongoing summer programming opportunities hosted by the Swansea Free Public Library and its community partners.

“During the summer months, we strive to offer numerous programming opportunities that appeal to all of our residents,” Director Dyer said. “We thank our community partners for assisting us in planning and hosting these programs and events, and encourage residents to take advantage of all that we have to offer this summer.”

Through collaboration with several local organizations, the library has expanded programming opportunities this summer to include a Swansea Village Concert Series, StoryWalk and more.

Annual Appointments – You must be sworn in to serve.

swanseamass on July 12, 2021

Anyone who was recently appointed by the Board of Selectmen on June 29, 2021 to serve on any board, committee or commission must report to the Town Clerk’s Office to be sworn in prior to attending your committee, board or commission’s meeting.  Please bring with you, the letter of appointment that was mailed by the Board of Selectmen’s Office.  if you have any questions, please call the Clerk’s Office at 508-678-9389 ext. 2  Thank You!

Swansea Fire Department Provides Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

swanseamass on July 8, 2021

SWANSEA — Fire Chief Eric Hajder and the Swansea Fire Department are recommending that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for potentially serious storm impacts as Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to impact New England late tonight into Friday.

Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass near/over southeast New England on Friday as a tropical storm. A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in effect for Bristol County, indicating that tropical storm-force winds are expected within this area during the next 36 hours. Damaging winds and power outages are possible where Tropical Storm Warnings are issued. The peak wind forecast for Swansea is 15-25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

A Flash Flood Watch is also currently in effect across much of southeast New England due to the potential for flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall.