Coronavirus Branford: The Latest Updates From First Selectman

BRANFORD, CT — First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove issued his latest community message on measures to limit the exposure of residents and town staff to COVID-19.

Resident Stickers – The expiration date for the current resident sticker (transfer station/beach pass) will be extended from March 31, 2020 to May 31, 2020.

Board of Finance – The Public Hearings for the FY ’21 Budget are postponed until further notice.

We are strongly encouraging residents to utilize online resources as much as possible. At this time, all town departments will be staffed during normal business hours. Contact information for all departments can be accessed here.

Parks and Recreation - Parks and Recreation Department have suspended all programs for two weeks. For more information, please click here or call 203-488-8304.

Senior Center – Programs and activities held at the Canoe Brook Senior Center will be suspended for two weeks. Other services such as social service assistance applications will still be available. For more information, please click here or call 203-315-0684.

Libraries - The James Blackstone Memorial Library and Willoughby Wallace Library are closed to the public. Please contact the libraries via phone or email for additional information. For more information, please click here or call JBML 203-488-1441 or WWML at 203-488-8702.

Animal Shelter - The Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter will suspend all volunteer activity for two weeks and the building will be closed to walk in visitors. Please contact the shelter directly to schedule an appointment. For more information, please click here or call 203-315-4125.

We are strongly encouraging residents to utilize online resources as much as possible. At this time, all town departments will be staffed during normal business hours. The town remains committed to providing essential services during this public health emergency while also ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

The town remains committed to providing essential services during this public health emergency while also ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

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