WTSA News For Your Friday, June 26th:
New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services says 40 new positive test results for COVID-19 were reported Thursday, for a total of 5,638. Ten additional deaths were reported for a total of 357. 47 people are in the hospital.
Seven new cases of covid 19 in Vermont, including one in Windham County. The statewide total stands at 1,191, with 93 in Windham County. Statewide deaths remain at 56, and 15 people are in the hospital. The Vermont Health Department will hold another day of covid testing in Brattleboro July first.
From the Dummerston town offices, Bunker Road will be closed to thru traffic today from the Putney town line (West Hill) to the intersection with the north end of Park Laughton Road in Dummerston. The closure is from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm to replace a large culvert. Please use an alternate route. If you should have question, contact the Dummerston town office at 257.1496.
A new fund will bring financial relief to self-employed New Hampshire residents who have suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Self Employment Livelihood Fund will provide up to $50,000 to self-employed people in the Granite State. Governor Chris Sununu said the need was apparent after thousands of self-employed individuals applied for help under the Main Street Relief Fund, even though they weren’t eligible for those funds.
A southern New Hampshire drought has worsened. while the remainder of the state continues to experience “Abnormally Dry” conditions. These conditions, a result of an exceptionally low snowpack this winter and lack of precipitation, have impacted rivers and streams, groundwater, soil moisture, and reservoirs. The Department of Environmental Services is asking those relying on private residential wells to begin conserving now. It is recommended that outdoor water use be limited, and water use be staggered, allowing the well time to recharge between demands.
Vermont Congressman Peter Welch and Vermont racial equity advocates gathered Thursday in front of the Vermont State House to highlight the expected passage of the Justice in Policing Act by the U.S. House .The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, cosponsored by Welch and 230 other House members, includes important comprehensive reforms to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. According to Welch, the nation must do more to build a more just society free of systemic racism that has held Black people down in our country for far too long.
The Vermont Commission on Women just released a new data dashboard report focusing on the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately and uniquely impacted women. For those who work in childcare and for those that rely on childcare to work, the loss of jobs and access have real and potentially lasting economic impacts for women. June 1st marked the first date childcare programs could reopen, but with limitations on numbers of children and challenging new health protocols. Some programs are closing, further limiting availability. Before COVID-19, over 70% of Vermont children 6 and under had all available parents in the labor force – the need for more quality affordable care is now likely greater than ever.
LOTTERY NUMBERS:
TRI STATE PICK 3 6-3-1
TRI STATE PICK 4 5-6-8-4
LUCKY FOR LIFE 1-8-18-27-46 LUCKY BALL 16
MASS CASH 2-9-10-27-29
WTSA SPORTS:
The NFL has advised its teams to expect an on-time start for training camps next month, league executive vice president/general counsel Jeff Pash said Thursday. For most teams, that means players will report no later than July 28 to begin preparing for the 2020 season. The Hall of Fame Game, the league’s annual preseason opener that was originally scheduled for Aug. 8, has already been canceled by the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s possible the four-week preseason will be shortened as teams focus on keeping their personnel healthy for the Sept. 10 start of the regular season.