Monday News : MA Looks to Increase Number of Hospital Beds; City of Gloucester COVID-19 Update

News Podcast – News from Rockport Music – Weather – Governor Baker Speaks Sunday at Temple – Video of the Day features Kenny Rogers who passed away Friday at age 81.

Podcast Headlines:

MA looks to increase number of hospital beds; City of Gloucester COVID-19 update; Lynn closes City Hall, other public buildings; Tick season likely to be bad; Meals on Wheels struggling for delivery drivers; Newburyport pizza shop donating to students in need

North Shore Today newscast with Rick Moore and Bill Newell

Weather: Dry for a while

Rockport Music Cancels Shows Through April

ROCKPORT – In light of the newest recommendations regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Rockport Music is cancelling all Shalin Liu Performance Center events through the end of April. The Rockport Music offices and box office will also be closed to the public with staff working remotely until further notice. Rockport Music staff will respond to all emails and voicemails as soon as possible during the coming weeks. Rockport Music will continue to keep our patrons updated as the situation develops.

Leadership is working to reschedule the cancelled concerts into the summer and fall. Additional cancellations beyond April include:

May 3: Justin Hayward

May 5 & 12: Berklee’s Adult Music Making Classes

May 7: Palaver Strings

Rockport Music is committed to the health and safety of our patrons, staff and volunteers, and hope you will remain safe and healthy in the coming weeks. More details will be provided in the coming weeks. For additional updates, visit our website at rockportmusic.org.