PPE, Business Assistance Available To Andover Businesses

ANDOVER, MA — Assistance including professional consultation and starter kits of personal protective equipment are available to Andover businesses, the town said Friday.

The starter kits include masks and hand sanitizer and are available Monday and Wednesday to businesses that fill out this form.

Business assistance is available from Small Business Strong, a partnership that was created to help small businesses get through the economic crisis, "with a particular focus on those that are minority- and women-owned." Professional consulting on areas like finance, operations and marketing is available for free.

The town also asked residents to continue to wear face coverings when entering businesses, as well as whenever 6 foot separation isn't possible. Only one resident has the virus, as of Thursday, but nearby communities including Lawrence still have active outbreaks.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.