Halloween Still On, But Some Things Spooking Officials: Patch PM

Falmouth MA

06 October, 2020

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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 6. Here's what Patch has been covering south of Boston and on the Cape and Islands today. Halloween is still on in Massachusetts, but to what extent is anyone's guess. Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday afternoon local communities will have final say over Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treating, but he did advise caution as the coronavirus numbers continue to tick upward across the state. There are no rules or mandates beyond established COVID-19 ones, Baker said. Instead he offered tips and guidance, saying indoor parties "are a really bad idea" and encouraged trick-or-treaters to go out only in small groups. "Wear a mask," Baker said. "Not just a mask of Superman or Wonder Woman. Wear a real mask." Read the full story here Top Stories on Cape Cod CVS Apologizes For Prescription Delays At Cape Stores Cape Cod residents reported there have been delays refilling prescriptions at CVS Pharmacy locations in East Falmouth and Mashpee. According to the Cape Cod Times, several residents complained that both pharmacies were behind on filling new prescriptions and refilling existing ones. Mashpee resident Lorri Landers told the Times a pharmacist told her the pharmacy was 1,200 scripts behind and eight days behind in prescription refills. She also accused the Mashpee CVS of violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, alleging the pharmacists called out her prescriptions by name in front of eight people. Matt Blanchette, a CVS spokesperson, apologized for the delays and said they were isolated to those two Cape Cod pharmacies. Blancette also said privacy with patient information is part of the company's policies, so any potential HIPAA violation will be investigated. Falmouth High School Returns To In-Person Learning On Monday, a weekend teen party in Woods Hole forced Falmouth High School to shift to fully remote learning. But the change was short-lived, the school will returned to in-person classes Tuesday. The weekend party involved several Falmouth students getting together without wearing masks or practicing social distancing, Principal Mary Gans said. Gans said she was "profoundly disappointed" that students would put the school community at risk. But after consulting with town health officials and school nurses, Gans said the hybrid model at Falmouth High School will resume. "We have no evidence of any COVID-19 cases associated with the party," Gans said in a statement. "As long as we continue to wear masks, wash our hands, and practice physical distancing while at school, we are following the guidance to remain safe. As we look ahead, I am hopeful that students will make responsible decisions, and strive to support us in our efforts to make Falmouth High School a safe and healthy school for all." Top Stories South of Boston Quincy Woman To Face Murder Charge In Stabbing A Quincy woman was ordered held without bail after prosecutors said she fatally stabbed a 24-year-old Quincy man. Alyssa Dellamano, 22, pleaded not guilty to murder and misleading police during an investigation. She is scheduled to return to court for a probable cause hearing Dec. 2. According to police the stabbing happened around 10:45 p.m., on Sept. 11, in a parking lot near the intersection of Hancock and Woodbine streets. The victim, Cameron Nohmy, previously of Milton, was taken to Boston Medical Center but did not survive his injuries. Braintree Schools Could Expand In-Person Learning Elementary and middle school students in Braintree may see their time in the classroom expand by the end of the month. At the school committee meeting on Monday, Superintendent Frank Hackett said students in grades 1-8 could see their half-days of in-person classes become full days. Hackett said this could happen as soon as Oct. 26. The high school, which has been fully remote since the start of the school year, is also slated for the return of in-person classes this month. Braintree High School's hybrid model is scheduled to begin Oct. 13. Across Massachusetts Today First His Head, Now His Home: Columbus Statue Loses North End Spot The beheaded Christopher Columbus statue will not return to North End Park. 10,000 Wanted For At-Home Coronavirus Testing Study In Boston Are The TestBoston study is looking for people within 45 miles of Boston to take part in the six-month project. Man Accused Of Driving Through Crowd Of BLM Protesters In Court Witnesses said the Needham man shouted at them then drove his car through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters outside Newton City Hall.