Posts by Michaela Towfighi
If housing was built like a Disney ride, parts would be manufactured in a factory and assembled later on-site to create a sturdy, reliable structure. Or, on a smaller scale, like Lego pieces snapping together to complete a model.
But an unexpected lesson came in the form of what to do in the face of repeated disappointment when staffing shortages at Community Bridge NH – an organization that provides support for individuals with disabilities in the community – meant his services would put be on hold.
After Renee Johnson received a housing voucher, she thought it would make finding an apartment easier.
Now the shot is coming to fairs, farmers markets and other community events, including the North Haverhill Fair last weekend. The van’s deployment, and subsequent shots, are free of charge, with Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines all offered.
The days of shuttered doors and empty restaurants that gave way to pandemic precautions of outdoor dining or takeout-only are merely a memory. But as customers race back out to eat, one problem persists: There is not enough staff to serve them. Some restaurants have cut back hours or decided to close certain days of the week because they can’t keep pace with demand.