🌱 Schools Reinstitute Mask Mandate + New Connectivity Program

Morning, people of Marietta! Dan Casarella here with your brand-new edition of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Much colder; p.m. snow, 1-3". High: 30 Low: 18.

Here are the top two stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta City Schools are requiring students and faculty to wear masks upon their return this week. Superintendent Will Hampton stated in a Facebook post that this mask mandate is in response to the increasing spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including visitors, will have to wear a mask in all district facilities. (Marietta Times)
2. A new Affordable Connectivity Program has been created to help Marietta residents in low-income houses afford broadband service and internet-connected devices. This program is a part of the affordability connectivity program that Congress recently passed. The ACP gives users a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service for eligible households. (Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

• Bungee Fitness At Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics (5:30 PM)
• January Membership Meeting At Der Dog Haus (5:30 PM)
• Introduction to Weaving At BB2C Markerspace (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This past Dec. 30, Deputy Tullius responded to 600 Main Street, Waterford Township, to a report of a domestic incident. It was reported that Tyler Boothby had placed his hands on the victim and caused physical harm to her. (Facebook)
• There are two part-time employment opportunities in the Marietta area - www.wcplib.info/employment. (Facebook)
• New Year, new events! Make attending all of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce new quarterly events your New Years Resolution.(Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.