Month: July 2020

Press Release: VA offers debt relief to Veterans through year’s end

Sarah Brush

Press Release:  VA Offers Debt Relief to Veterans Through Year’s End

WASHINGTON (July 9, 2020)  –  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its commitment to extend debt relief to Veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 to the end of 2020 by suspending certain debt collection actions.

The department recognizes Veterans and beneficiaries are still being greatly impacted by the coronavirus prompting the extension of financial relief.

“Veterans and their families should be focused on their health and safety during the pandemic,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “VA is taking action to give those with pending debts greater flexibility during these challenging times.”

VA is suspending all actions on Veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Treasury Department. This includes the suspension of collection action or extending repayment terms on preexisting VA debts, whichever the Veteran prefers.

For benefit debts, Veterans should contact the VA Debt Management Center at 1-800-827-0648.

For health care debts, Veterans should contact the Health Resource Center at 1-866-400-1238 or https://www.pay.gov for payments.

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Join North Andover Sustainability Committee and Keep Massachusetts Beautiful for “Talking Trash & Recycling” an interactive Zoom presentation ~ Two opportunities to attend!

Sarah Brush
Many people remain confused about what should go in their trash and what should go in their recycling bin. Today more than ever, there is a huge need for recycling education. Join the North Andover Sustainability Committee and Keep Massachusetts Beautiful for a Zoom presentation and discussion of ways we can all reduce waste and improve recycling. Two opportunities to attend!
Register for the presentation on July 28, 2020 at 10:00am here.
Register for the presentation on July 30, 2020 at 7:00pm here.
The Talking Trash & Recycling program is an interactive presentation that will teach you what really happens to your trash and recyclables here in North Andover. You will learn ways to reduce the amount of trash you generate, improve your recycling habits, make small changes to lead a more sustainable lifestyle, and help the town of North Andover achieve its solid waste reduction goals.

Safety Announcement from @NorthAndoverFD: Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Failure to Alert to Fire

Sarah Brush

Name of product:
Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors

Hazard:
The recalled heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.


Remedy:  Replace

Consumers who use the product in life-safety applications permitted by code (for example, in elevator shafts, or in lieu of smoke detectors, manual pull stations, or sprinklers in particular settings), or in residential attics or residential garages, should immediately contact a fire or security alarm professional for free replacement and installation of the heat detector.


Edwards 280 Series Mechanical Heat Detector CPSC Safety Notice –  20140

Advisory – EdwardsHeatDet_Recall_20200716


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