DUNSTABLE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health would like to announce that we have renewed our Trash and Recycling Contract for another 3 years with G.W. Shaw & Son with no increase in the subscription fee. This will be the 4th year that we have been able to keep the fee at $300.00.
Your yearly subscription with the Town of Dunstable for the Curbside Trash and Recycling program expires on June 30, 2021. Three renewal options are …
Read moreNecessary Health Care Documents By Edward H. Adamsky
With the current Covid-19 situation, we are all feeling worried about our potential health issues. There are several legal documents necessary to protect your health and wellbeing.
The first is the Health Care Proxy. This is a document that appoints an Agent to make medical decisions for you if you cannot do so yourself. You can name a primary Agent and an Alternate Agent. The power of your Agent comes into effect …
Read moreMiddlesex Sheriff’s Office urges residents to be alert for scams, fraud
MEDFORD, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is reminding residents to be alert for scams and fraud targeting people across the country, including newly emerging scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past several weeks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General have all issued warnings regarding COVID-related scams.
According to the FBI, they have seen …
Read morePlanning for a Child with a Disability By Edward H. Adamsky
As a parent of a child with a disability you may be anxious when thinking about your passing. It requires careful thought and planning. The choices available may impact not only your child with a disability but your other children and grandchildren. The needs of the child with a disability must be considered but the needs and desires of the other family members cannot be overlooked.
You will want to consider the government …
Read moreLowell Quilt Exhibit Features Personal Journeys
The Brush Art Gallery & Studios ~ 256 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852
http://www.thebrush.org ~ 978-459-7819
Exhibit Title: Setting Sail – Annual Art Quilt Exhibition
Exhibit Dates: August 7 to Sep 18, 2021
Artist Reception: Saturday, August 14, from 2 to 4 PM
Lowell, MA – “Setting Sail” (guest curated by Mary Walter) is a juried Art Quilt exhibit showcasing quilts inspired by the idea of Setting Sail; meaning to start a journey …
DUNSTABLE EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
518 Main St, Dunstable, MA 01827 www.dunstablechurch.org Pastor Bobby Ross pastorbobby@dunstablechurch.org 978-649-6251
DECC is a welcoming church at the heart of the Dunstable community. “We gather to glorify God, to Grow in Christ and to live the gospel in the world.”
We are grateful to be able to join in worship and learning with technology and well-spaced seating in our building, and we welcome all who wish to participate. If you would like to join …
Read morePlan for Aging with Your Spouse – By Edward H. Adamsky
You and your spouse probably have made many plans over the years: vacations, big purchases, investments, retirement. But have you planned for getting old? This really is something that needs to be thought out. Where are you going to live in the future, especially if you cannot manage stairs and steps? How are you going to pay for help if you need it? What kind of help might you need and how would you …
Read moreHEALTH CARE AGENTS AND ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS
By Edward H. Adamsky
The Massachusetts courts have a procedure to deal with people with mental health issues for whom the medical professionals would like to prescribe anti-psychotic medications. Based on the 1983 case of Rogers v. Commissioner of Department of Mental Health, the system provides for a Guardianship proceeding. The Court may appoint a person with authority to consent to extraordinary medical procedures such as anti-psychotic medications to treat the mental health …
Read moreNEW HELP TO QUIT MENTHOL TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Gift Cards Totaling $50 Can Motivate Smokers and Vapers to Quit
Smoking and vaping may put people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19, especially because they can weaken the immune system and damage the lungs. So, this is an especially good time for those who smoke or vape to try to quit.
In addition, as a result of a new law, menthol tobacco products have been removed from regular stores in Massachusetts. With menthol …
Read moreBeneficiary Designation Mistakes to Avoid By Edward H. Adamsky
Remember that your Will or Trust only controls assets that are not controlled in some other way. Many of your assets pass by Beneficiary Designation rather than through the terms or your Will or Trust. The common ones are Life Insurance and Retirement Accounts. You can also name beneficiaries on bank accounts with the ITF designation (a misnomer as it stands for “In Trust For,” but is really just a beneficiary designation) and you can …
Read moreTHE WISH PROJECT
WISH LIST Dish Soap, Hand Soap, Face Masks, Baby Wipes, 4T/5T Pull ups, Size 5 & 6 Diapers, Market Basket Gift Cards, Disinfecting Products, Feminine Products, Shaving Cream, Hand Sanitizer, Paper Towels, Laundry Soap, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste, Body Wash, Deodorant, Razors, Shampoo, Conditioner, Sunscreen for the whole family. Baby wipes, Baby blankets, Diaper bags, Children’s toothbrushes, Tear free shampoo and body wash for babies and toddlers. Infant travel systems – car seat and stroller combo …
Read moreDUNSTABLE SENIOR NEWS
Dunstable Council on Aging Barbara Martin chairman, Mary Dow secretary
Donald Pottle, Vincent Hollins, James McManus
Assistant to the Elderly Anne Fenochetti 978-649-4514 # 223
Program coordinator. Susan Tully 978-649-6750 sjt0213@verizon.net
Dunstable Seniors ……we are a peer group for those over 60.
The Mission of the Dunstable Council on Aging is to serve as a supportive family resource as emerging needs of Dunstable residents become more complex; and to advocate for and provide, in a …
Read moreSHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran will be meeting remotely until it is deemed safe to meet at our building space, 21 Washington Street in Ayer, Ma. Please come and join in our online service. If you visit our FB page and website you will be able to see how you can join in on our service. We hope to ‘see’ you there! Pastor Rev. Susan Gaeta, www.sov-lc.org (978) 540-0768…
Read moreNASHOBA NURSING SERVICES & HOSPICE NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH
In response to the Governor’s guidance, Nashoba Nursing is cancelling all Well Adult clinics until further notice.
To the residents of the towns of Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow and Townsend – all Well Adult clinics are cancelled until the end of April. The updated schedules will be listed at www.nashoba.org. If you need to get in touch 978-772-3335 ext. 340.…
Read moreSOCIAL DISTANCING CHART
A Note from Dunstable Animal Clinic
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all and the Dunstable Animal Clinic is no exception. Based on the recommendations of the CDC and AVMA we are taking the following precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Staff only are being allowed in the building.
When you come for an appointment call the office (978)649-6513 and a staff member will come out to get your pet with a slip lead that will be disinfected …