Town of Harwich Covid-19 Resource Page

*Please note this page will be updated regularly and all info is subject to change--Check back frequently for updates

MA State Resources 

• https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information#daily...

Barnstable Country Resources

• Vaccination Information
• COVID-19 Help Line: (774) 330-3001 - Barnstable County
• Testing information

Information Resources 

• Emergency Order For Face Coverings
• CDC Recommendation Regarding The Use Of Cloth Face Coverings
• Nursing Home Resource Line: 617-660-5399 (9AM - 5PM)
  • dedicated telephone line that will connect family members of nursing home and rest home residents with the information and resources they need. This resource was created so that family and community members have one central contact that they can reach out to if they have questions or concerns about the care their loved one is receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak
• Cape Cod Healthcare Testing Guidlines
• Buoy Health Symptom Checker
• CDC Covid-19 Information
  • What to do if you think you are sick
• Mass 2-1-1
• Massachusetts COVIDMA Text Alerts
  • Get the latest info about the Coronavirus in Massachusetts sent right to your phone.
    • To get up-to-date alerts, text COVIDMA to 888-777

Case Counts

• https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting#covid-19-c...

 Town Department Information

• Council on Aging OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 508-430-7550

  • The Council on Aging is continuing to provide essential services to seniors in the community. These services include:
    • Daily lunch distribution (Monday through Friday)
    • Assistance getting groceries and medications (transportation to grocery stores and pharmacies or     delivering groceries/medications to homes)
    • Transportation to essential medical appointments*
              *Contingent on driver availability. Must provide at least 4 days notice.
  • Social support phone calls – let the COA know if you would like to receive social phone calls from volunteers in the community to fight against isolation and loneliness. The COA is also looking for volunteers to make these phone calls to a few people each day.

To learn more about any of these services, please call the Council on Aging at 508-430-7550. If we do not answer, please leave a message and we will return your call within 24 hours (Monday-Friday). You may also email COA Program Specialist Julie Witas at jwitas@town.harwich.ma.us or COA Director Emily Mitchell at emitchell@town.harwich.ma.us to learn more!

• Health Department

  • Face Mask Wearing Requirement
  • https://www.harwich-ma.gov/health
  • Video Message from Health Director 3/17/2020
  • Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert Message 3/21/2020

• Town Hall

  • Town Hall is CLOSED- Contact individual departmens via email or phone

• Fire Department

  • Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions 

• Treasurer/Collector

  • Local Action Update For Real and Personal Property Taxes, Exemptions and Water Bills
  • Bill payment by phone
  • Should you need to contact us, email is the best way to communicate, as we cannot always get to the phone. abullock@town.harwich.ma.us or knepper@town.harwich.ma.us 
  • The due date for FY 2020 4th quarter real estate and personal property taxes has been extended to June 1, 2020. Pay online via “Online Payments” link, by mail using envelope provided, or use the payment drop box located on the back of Town Hall. As always, please do not place cash in the drop box.

• Community Center/Cultural Center

  • Community Center Weight Room is open by appointment only please call 508-430-7568

• Youth Services

  • Youth counseling services
  • Community therapists offering Telehealth services

• Disposal Area

  • The Dump is open-- Recycling is being accepted in a "single stream collection"
  • The Treasure Chest is CLOSED

• Channel 18

  • Public meetings filmed via GoToMeeting  

• Town Clerk

  • Open Meeting Law regarding Covid-19

• Cemetery

  • The Cemetery Office is closed to the public. Access is restricted to those families who need to purchase a grave for an imminent burial. The Cemetery Administrator will arrange to meet with families at cemetery locations to purchase a grave, only two individuals are allowed to attend the sales appointment.
  • Burials are taking place as scheduled. (Burials are limited to 10 people. We know that this is a difficult time and have been recommending services when possible to be postponed to a later date.)

  • Burial procedures have changed and the Cemetery Administrator will advise. If you have any questions feel free to contact Cemetery Administrator, Robbin Kelley 508-430-7549.

• Monomoy Schoo District

  • School District Covid-19 Info page

• Conservation

  • The Conservation Department continues to conduct inspections, ensure compliance with state and local wetlands law, issue permits, care for our conservation lands, and communicate with the public via phone and email.  You can contact the Conservation Department at 508-430-7538 or ausowski@town.harwich.ma.us or nsmith@town.harwich.ma.us  

• Town Clerk

  • Town Clerks office will be offering limited service. More information here.

• Family Pantry of Cape Cod

  • New Operating Procedures

Other Resources

• Unemployment related to Covid-19 
• Barnstable County Emergency Hotlines
• Registry of Motor Vehicle Guidlines related to Covid-19