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Rochester Community Bulletin Board

1 day ago

From Paula and Kevin Dougherty and their fabulous Uphill Farm:First butterhead lettuce of the year! It did well we think. Order in our online store for on-farm pickup or pickup tomorrow at the Randolph Farmers Market. openfoodnetwork.net/uphill-farm/shop

We're transitioning to fresh new late spring crops:Rainbow Swiss chard, head lettuce, a new batch of sweet leaf lettuce, and radishes this weekend. We still have veggie, flower, and herb plant starts too. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rochester Community Bulletin Board

2 days ago

Green Up Day! TOMORROW, 8-4 pm, Town Park. Get out for some good exercise and do good work helping to Green Up our Town!

Join your neighbors on Green Up Day on Saturday May 30, 8 am -4 pm at Rochester Town Park. Come to the station at the Park anytime during the day and pick up some trash bags. Tell us what sections of Rochester you would like to clean up and we will put your route on our map. We will have a dumpster available for your full bags. Thank you for all your help in making Rochester beautiful! ... See MoreSee Less

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Rochester Community Bulletin Board

3 days ago

More from the Vermont Department of Health Updates for today, May 28th

Be Smart, Stay Safe
The state is closely monitoring case data and trends as Vermont reopens and the weather warms. If Vermonters continue to follow good hygiene practices, wear facial coverings, and keep up physical distancing — and the state continues its strong testing and contact tracing capabilities — the outlook is good to control the spread of the virus.

Safely Connect With Friends and Family
As more of Vermont reopens, many of us are taking small steps to seeing our friends and family again. Read our one-page guidance to help you weigh the risks to prevent new cases and serious illness from quickly increasing. As we make decisions, we can lower risks by:
• Taking health and safety precautions
• Staying closer to home
• Keeping social circles small
• Protecting those at higher risk
Testing Information

More COVID-19 Pop-Up Test Sites Open for Asymptomatic Vermonters
The Health Department has opened nearly two dozen additional pop-up sites located throughout the state to test people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 for the virus. Specimen collection is happening with the assistance of trained Emergency Medical Service providers and members of the Vermont National Guard.

• Appointment slots are still available. Find locations and make an appointment to be tested at humanresources.vermont.gov/popups. You can also call 2-1-1 or 802-828-2828. All clinics operate from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We especially encourage health care workers, first responders, child care providers, and people returning to Vermont – such as college students, people who winter out of state and second home owners – to consider being tested.

Vermonters With Even Mild Symptoms Should Call Their Doctor to Be Tested
People with even mild symptoms are encouraged to call their health care provider to get tested. This includes parents of children who have possible symptoms. Your health care provider will ensure you receive proper care and treatment.

If you don’t have a health care provider: Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a community or hospital-connected clinic.

Guidance for Vermonters

• If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the hospital.
• If you are having even mild symptoms of COVID-19, call your health care provider.

Most information is available online: Visit our regularly updated Frequently Asked Questions or use the chat bot to ask your COVID-19 question.
• New question added: What is known about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19?

• If you still have health-related COVID-19 questions, call the Health Department at 802-863-7240.
• For non-health related questions, dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-652-4636.

Food Distribution
The Vermont Foodbank and the Vermont National continue to distribute meals to those in need throughout May and June. Supplies at each site are limited. For the full list of locations and details, visit: vem.vermont.gov/pods

Make Wearing a Mask a Habit
As Vermont gradually opens, wearing face coverings is more important than ever. Recent evidence indicates masks do seem to reduce respiratory droplet transmission, but compliance must be high for this strategy to work. Taking our mask with us when we go out is as important as is taking our car keys and wallets.

Even with a mask, we still need to keep 6 feet between ourselves and other people. Learn more about why and how we need to wear masks.

Keep a List of Your Close Contacts
Health officials suggest that Vermonters keep a journal of contacts – a list of other people with whom you have been in close contact with each day. If you get sick, this will make it easier to get in touch with those people and so they can take precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19, including being tested if recommended.

Take Care of Your Emotional and Mental Health
Feeling anxious, confused, overwhelmed or powerless is common during an infectious disease outbreak. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs emotional support, help is available 24/7:

• Call your local mental health crisis line
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
• Text VT to 741741 to talk with someone at the Crisis Text Line.
• For more information visit healthvermont.gov/suicide. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rochester Community Bulletin Board

3 days ago

Posted today by Heather Lynn at the Wild Fern. If Heather makes it, you know its good...And Tonight’s Menu Folks! It’s best to pre order!
Been a busy morning! I’m kinda a real baker today! I awoke at 6: 30am!! 😃 ... See MoreSee Less

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