Governor Baker has issued an emergency order to close all nonessential businesses through April 7 ('stay-at-home advisory')

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Financial Help:

  • Norton Human Services located at the Council on Aging is now able to process emergency SNAP (food stamp) applications (for any age) over the phone. If a resident’s income has recently changed due to the virus or if they would like more information call the Human Services Department at 508-285-0235.
  • Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19) - To assist individuals who cannot work due to the impact of COVID-19, the Baker-Polito administration has filed emergency legislation and emergency regulations that allow people impacted by COVID-19 to collect unemployment if their workplace is shut down.
  • Step-by-Step Instructions for Filing - Created by UFCW Local 328
  • "All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services."
    Online services: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices
    Phone number: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
  • Updates from the IRS regarding Tax Filing

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The Library will be temporarily closed beginning Saturday, March 14. Out of an abundance of caution and in an attempt to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Board of Trustees have decided to close the library for at least two weeks. All due dates will be changed and fines accrued during this period will be waived. ​Click here for the full announcement.
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We encourage you to follow the recommendations for minimizing the spread of the virus (see below for more information). We will continue to update our website, social media, phone message, and send an email newsletter with changes when we have them.
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