Town Offers Free Masks to Community

The Town of North Reading in collaboration with the North Reading Police & Fire Departments, Community Impact Team, Human Services, and COVID-19 Response Team is providing free disposable masks to the community via safe drive-in pick-up.

On Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00am-10:30am, residents age 60 and over as well as those with medical challenges are invited to pick up their masks at the North Reading Middle/High School. Anyone else who wants masks may visit the pick-up from the safe site from 11:00am-1:00pm. Each person will receive five pre-packaged masks.

Those seeking to pick up masks should enter the North Reading High School via the main driveway on Park Street and proceed around the building to the pick-up/drop-off area at the front doors where they will receive their masks and proceed back out the access road to Park Street.

Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto noted, “This is the Town’s third mass-distribution of masks. We are hoping to re-stock homes prior to the fall months when the flu season begins.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu season peaks between December and February, but can begin in October.

Residents who are in need of a facial covering sooner than August 22nd may contact the Elder Services Department by calling 978-664-5600.

The Town of North Reading wishes to thank Stop & Shop, Alliance Private Wealth, Converse, the Friends of Elder Services, and Moynihan Lumber for their contributions to support this project.

For questions, please contact Chief Don Stats at (978) 357-5100 or email dstats@northreadingma.gov.