New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
East Haven Town Hall closure extended again
EAST HAVEN — Town Hall, which has been closed to the general public since Nov. 6, will stay closed through Jan. 4 “due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in our community” and the surrounding area, Mayor Joe Carfora said.
As things currently stand, “there is an increased risk for the spread of COVID-19 infection to Town Hall employees,” Carfora — who is still at home recovering from his own bout with coronavirus — said Friday in a release.
“In an effort to keep town hall employees safe so that town government can continue to function, the East Haven Town Hall will be closed to public traffic through Jan. 4,
2021, with limited exceptions for essential services by appointment only,” Carfora said.
“While we continue to work hard to limit any disruption to public services, we do request the public’s co-operation by only requesting in-person appointments when absolutely necessary, and conducting routine business with the town via email, online through the website, through the mail or by telephone,” the release said.
The mayor’s administration, working with the East Shore District Health Department, “continues to monitor and evaluate the situation in our community and the surrounding area,” it said. “Additional information regarding the status of Town Hall will be provided no later than 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29.”
Carfora first announced the closure Town Hall on Nov. 6. On Nov. 13 he extended it to Nov. 30, then on Nov. 23 he extended it again, this time to Dec. 7.
The following department-by-department information remains in effect:
Town Clerk’s Office: No in person title searches shall be allowed. Searches can be performed using the available online platform at www.searchiqs.com. Land record recordings and the filing of death certificates by funeral homes, will be done by appointment only. Contact the Town Clerk’s office at 203-468-3201.
For birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses (for insurance purposes only) and other copies, contact the Town Clerk’s office at 203-468-3201.
All other in-person services are temporarily suspended, including Notary Public and marriage license applications. For questions about these services, contact the Town Clerk’s office.
Rules regarding the transfer of paperwork for all circumstances and services will be monitored and directed by the town clerk, and should be strictly adhered to for everyone’s safety.
Tax Office: No in-person tax services will be provided. Tax payments can be processed online at www.townofeasthavenct.org. The Tax Collector’s Office may be reached at 203-468-3307.
Building Department: The building department office will be closed to the public. Building permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis and by appointment only. The building department can be reached at 203468-3216.
Assessor’s Office: The assessor’s office will be closed to the public. The Tax Assessor’s Office can be be reached at 203-468-3233.
Planning & Zoning: The P & Z Department will be closed to the public. Questions should be directed to the Zoning Office at 203-468-3357 or the Town Attorney’s Office at 203-404-5155.