East Haven Town Hall Shutters After Latest Coronavirus Cases

EAST HAVEN, CT — Initially reported as two cases, Mayor Joseph A. Carfora now confirms there are four cases of COVID-19 in East Haven Town Hall. While he said the cases are in people in a non-public area of the building, the building will be closed to the public through Nov. 30. Workers will still be performing essential tasks but services for the public must be done by appointment only.

Carfora said that "all contact tracing and proper evaluations have been conducted by the East Shore Health District. Those who require quarantine have been so informed, and are adhering to proper protocols," noting town and health officials are continuing to "monitor and evaluate the situation in our community, and the surrounding area."

Carfora said the community can expect an update on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

How Town Hall departments will operate

Town Clerk’s Office

No in person title searches shall be allowed. Searches can be performed using the available on-line platform at www.searchiqs.com. Land record recordings and the filing of death certificates by funeral homes, will be done by appointment only- please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (203) 468-3201 Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses (for insurance purposes only) and other copies, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (203) 468-3201 for direction.
All other in person services are suspended at this time which includes Notary Public and marriage license applications. If you have questions about these services, please 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 on line at https://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 may be reached at (203) 468-3216 to discuss your situation directly.

Assessor’s Office

The assessor’s office will be closed to the public. The Tax Assessor’s Office maybe 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.