The Walpolean

Small Business Association (SBA)

Economic Injury Disaster Relief Loans Approved

This information is part of a longer article about the COVID-19 response that will appear in the upcoming issue of the Clarion.  This information is being released early in order to get the information to those who need it as soon as possible.

NH has received approval for Economic Injury Disaster Loans as a result of COVID-19.  The loans are available not only to small businesses, but also to local non-profits, homeowners and renters.

The SBA toll-free line has been established to answer questions at 1-800-659-2955. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, the SBA and its Resource Partners, NH Small Business Development Center, SCORE and Women Business Centers will be providing workshops to answer questions and to help small businesses with the loan application process. Here is the link for the NH SBA Office:

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/nh/concord

NH small businesses can now access and apply for Economic Impact Disaster for assistance here.  

Please feel free to contact me with any COVID-19 response questions.

Rep. Lucy Weber

lwmcv@comcast.net

499-0282 

Emergency Order Expands Benefit Eligibility

This information is adapted from a longer article about the COVID-19 response that will appear in the upcoming issue of the Clarion.  This information is being released early in order to get the information to those who need it as soon as possible.

 Emergency Order 5   This order, issued this week, expands available unemployment benefits in a number of significant ways.  You may be eligible for benefits even if you never were before or your situation is not what would have qualified before.

This means that you are eligible for benefits if you have to stay home to take care of a child because school is out, or if you need to care for an elder whose day services program has closed.

Self-employed people and others who are not normally eligible for unemployment benefits may qualify for benefits so go online and apply even if you are not sure if you qualify.  The sooner you apply, the sooner you will receive a benefit if you are eligible.

Here is the web site to apply for benefits.  On the left-hand side of the page, go down to the maroon button labeled File a Claim for Benefits: https://www.nhes.nh.gov  

Here is a link to instructions for completing your application:  

https://www.nhes.nh.gov/forms/documents/nhes-0170.pdf

As of this writing, the web site is overburdened, so keep trying.  If you need assistance by telephone, the number is 271-7700.

If you are an employer, the good news for you is that none of these claims will be charged against you; they will be a claim on the system as a whole.

You can find the text of all the Emergency Orders as they are issued here.  New orders are still being issued, so check back for updates.

https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/emergency-orders/

Please contact me if you have questions about these or other COVID-19 response measures.

Rep. Lucy Weber

lwmcv@comcast.net

499-0282

A good note about being OPEN from Caitlin and Chris Caserta. – Lil

“I just wanted to pass along that the Farm Store at Walpole Valley Farms will be open daily from 10-3 until further notice.

We are well stocked with meats, pork, chicken, turkey, & beef. We also have eggs, cheese, jam, maple syrup, and more.

The grocery store is a daunting place for many right now so we’re happy to be of service. We are also happy to deliver within Walpole for those folks who can’t go out.

Please feel free to share and take care and stay healthy!”

Caitlin & Chris Caserta

Dear Patrons,

Due to the continued precautions being taken, Governor Sununu has canceled Inter-Library Loan services. We will no longer be getting deliveries from other libraries. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We were all hoping for one more delivery before things were shut down.

Thank you for your continued support of the library and our staff during this chaotic time.

Keep an eye on our social media. We’ll be offering new virtual services soon!

Justine Fafara
Library Director

Please let folks know that the Walpole Historical Society April 10th speaker event is cancelled.  This was the Connecticut, New England’s Great River presented by Adair Mulligan.  We plan to reschedule this for a later time.  Many thanks  Sally

ii was also asked if I knew how one could volunteer to deliver food or shop for others who might need assistance.  I contacted Tara Sad and received this information.

If people would like to help, they can volunteer with River Valley Seniors At Home, a membership organization of volunteers who help with transportation, shopping, etc.  We are not healthcare workers or housekeepers.  But we do bring food – both cooked and groceries – to people.  I have also offered our services to deliver Joanie Joan’s food to people.

I had an inquiry this morning to see if I knew what our local restaurants are doing in response to the mandate that NH restaurants and bars practice social distancing and provide take out or delivery only.  I have since checked in at Joanie Joan’s, Soencer’s Place and Burdick’s.  ( Diamond’s, The Hungry Diner, and Lola’s already have the Take Out option in place.)

All three spots now have Take Out Service in place.  Burdick’s has a Take Out menu in place on their website, Joanie Joan’s has one in progress.  Spencer’s Place has the regular menu this noon and specials tonight that include corn beef and cabbage as well as bangers and mash.  Both Burdick’s and Spncer’s Place mentioned curbside service.

As one who really prefers not to cook and believes in supporting local businesses, this is really good news.  I, for one, would like to thank them in advance!