WELLSVILLE â The Wellsville Town Board mandates that all employees wear face masks, and the town supervisor will brook no complaints or objections.
After receiving a complaint that town officials and employees werenât following face mask recommendations, Supervisor Shad Alsworth laid down the law Wednesday night during a board meeting, requiring all employees to wear face masks while in close proximity to one another and especially when dealing with the public
âAll employees and all those visiting town offices are required to wear face masks and I donât care about opinions or objections,â he said. âThe bottom line is weâre doing what we have to do to keep everyone safe.â
Town of Wellsville tightening COVID-19 protocols
Town council responds to complaints, rising numbers
WELLSVILLE The Town of Wellsville is tightening up its COVID-19 protocols.
Town Supervisor Shad Alsworth said the town has received complaints from residents regarding some alleged lax enforcement on town property. In response, the town is instituting a 10-foot social distancing policy, an extra buffer from the six feet recommended by public health officials, and reemphasizing that masks are required of “all employees or anybody visiting town facilities.”
In addition, the town board is asking each department head to provide a backup plan in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.