John Zaccardi drives the Margate senior citizen bus.
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY
MARGATE – The city has closed the Martin Bloom Pavilion and temporarily suspended some services provided to senior citizens amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.
The Martin Bloom Pavilion, where seniors enjoy lunches and activities, will be closed for the month of January, City Administrator Richard Deaney said Thursday, Jan. 6. The city has also suspended the senior bus service, which transports seniors to doctor’s appointments and the supermarket.
Deaney said the city knows the patrons who regularly utilize the bus service, and with the help of volunteers and the Margate City Fire Department, will deliver groceries to their homes.
The city has also postponed a five-week program for the disabled. The program will be held at a later time, he said.
Deaney said several employees, including three firefighters, one in the Police Department and one at City Hall are out with COVID-19, but are expected to return to work when they feel better.
The city has also established a mandatory mask-wearing policy at the Municipal Building and at Historic City Hall, where the Municipal Court, Board of Commissioners and Planning Board conduct their meetings. Additionally, operation of city vehicles will be limited to one employee per vehicle.
The board has also canceled its 3 p.m. work session/capital meeting on Jan. 20. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m.
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