Enfield Requiring Masks In Town Buildings During Business Hours

ENFIELD, CT — The town of Enfield has implemented a mask requirement for all its municipal buildings, effective Monday, during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Employees and visitors are required to wear a mask upon entering municipal buildings and in public areas within the building, including hallways, restrooms and meeting rooms, according to an order from the office of Town Manager Christopher Bromson.

Greeters will offer a mask to visitors who arrive without one. Exceptions will be made for persons with health issues that prevent them from wearing a mask, Bromson said

"We are taking this action due to the increase in positive cases of COVID-19, because Hartford County has now reached levels of “high community transmission,” and based upon the recommendation of the Director of Health for the North Central District Health Department," Bromson said. "We believe that the mask requirement is consistent with the guidelines issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the CDC. We greatly appreciate the cooperation of all visitors and employees as we work together to reduce the spread and incidence of COVID-19."

The town will continue to monitor the rates of transmission in Enfield and will make policy changes accordingly, he added.

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