HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE — Gov. Charlie Baker activated up to 2,000 Massachusetts National Guard members late last week to assist with the state of emergency declared March 10 as the region continues to respond to the spread of the coronavirus.
The National Guard is ready to assist local communities and to react to requests for assistance through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Some of these requests could include, but are not limited to: medical, transportation and logistics.
More information on the scope and nature of the Massachusetts National Guard’s response support missions will be released as the situation develops.
ATHOL — Beginning Monday, March 23, Market Basket will adjust store operating hours, opening at 7 a.m. and closing earlier at 6 p.m. every day at all locations. Senior shopping hours (age 60 plus) will continue to be in effect Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7 a.m.
“We are committed to serve our customers and community in the best possible way during this challenging time,” said Arthur T. Demoulas, CEO of Market Basket, in a press release. “The adjusted closing hour of 6 p.m. is to provide our hard working associates the opportunity to rest and recharge, while we utilize the evening hours to stock and prepare our stores for the next day’s business. The heart and soul and stamina of the Market Basket team along with the tremendous support and understanding of our customers is remarkable and greatly appreciated.”