BOH issues guidelines for reopening golf courses
By Mike Berger
A view of the 13th hole at Ponkapoag Golf Course
With the governor’s recent decision to reopen golf courses, the Canton Board of Health on May 7 issued a set of local guidelines for golf course operations in Canton.
According to the BOH guidelines, golf courses may permit individuals to access the property so long as there are no gatherings of any kind, appropriate social distancing measures are strictly followed, and both the operator and golfers adhere to all established guidelines. These include a requirement that all staff wear face coverings and that all indoor club facilities as well as putting greens, driving ranges, and chipping areas remain closed. Additionally, no caddies or golf carts are allowed, and groups are limited to no more than four players at a time.
Golfers must use their own clubs and are required to stay in their car until 15 minutes before their tee time and return to their car immediately following play. For a complete list of golf course guidelines, visit the Board of Health Announcements section at town.canton.ma.us.
Town COVID-19 Update
Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Charles Doody reported in the town’s May 8 COVID-19 message that since April 28, Canton has seen a “flattening” of its curve with 15 new cases being diagnosed over an 11-day period. As of May 12, the town of Canton had 252 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were reported on May 11. There have been 29 coronavirus-related deaths in Canton as of May 8, according to the state Department of Public Health. Statewide, there have been 79,332 confirmed cases and 5,141 deaths, including 7,046 cases and 663 deaths in Norfolk County.
Doody said residents’ efforts to stay home, maintain social distancing, wear a face covering, and wash their hands frequently are having an impact on reducing the number of new cases in Canton. “Your continued commitment to keeping yourself and each other healthy is vital in returning to normal sooner rather than later,” he said. Doody asked that all residents comply with the governor’s order to wear a face covering in public when it is not possible to maintain a distance of six feet from others. Face coverings are mandatory when visiting grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail stores. Exceptions include children under 2 years old and those unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition.
Doody said officials have noticed that many young people continue to gather without social distancing or wearing a face covering. “Please encourage your teens to help keep their parents and grandparents safe by wearing a face covering in public and maintaining their social distance from one another whenever possible,” he said.
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Posted by Mike Berger
on May 15 2020. Filed under News, Town Government.
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