Face masks, shields available
EAST LONGMEADOW — TigerPress, a company that offers digital printing, commercial printing and custom package printing at 50 Industrial Drive, is giving away free face shields and masks to all first responders.
Identification is required, and quantities are limited, a press release from the company states. Shields and masks are also available to the public for a reasonable cash-only fee to help cover out-of-pocket costs for first responders’ materials.
“It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the courageous men and women in our community who unselfishly put their own health in harm’s way to help keep us safe during this extremely difficult time,” said Reza Shafii, president of TigerPress.
Masks and shields are available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the release, the company expects to assemble hundreds of shields and masks each day and have enough materials for thousands. Residents may also pick up materials and assemble their masks and shields at home.
Ed Demetrion, vice president and event coordinator, said the initial response has been overwhelming.
“We had requests from numerous police and fire departments, EMTs and ambulance companies throughout Western Mass,” he said. They’re so appreciative of our efforts.”
With questions, email FirstResponders@TigerPress.com.
SPRINGFIELD — In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, the Bacon Wilson law firm is offering a free series of web discussions using Zoom video conferencing, allowing attorneys to communicate directly with the public about important legal topics.
Having kicked off this week, the Legal Living Room discussion series will continue on Tuesday, April 21, when employment law attorneys Kathryn Crouss and Meaghan Murphy will address employment topics.
According to a Bacon Wilson press release, Tuesday’s discussion will focus on: employee rights and employer responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act relevant to employment considerations; severance agreements; Massachusetts and federal expanded unemployment benefits; aid for small businesses; and the Payroll Protection Plan. Crouss and Murphy will take questions and customize discussion content.
Additionally, family law is the topic on April 28, followed by real estate on May 5.
Legal Living Room web discussions are free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a spot, email Carolyn Coulter at ccoulter@baconwilson.com.