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Town Hall, Most Municipal Offices In Enfield to Close Thursday

A winter storm projected to drop a foot or more of snow has prompted Enfield officials to deter non-essential travel for their employees.

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A winter storm projected to drop a foot or more of snow has prompted Enfield officials to deter non-essential travel for their employees.
A winter storm projected to drop a foot or more of snow has prompted Enfield officials to deter non-essential travel for their employees. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

ENFIELD, CT — Town Hall and most administrative offices in Enfield will be closed Thursday, as a heavy snowfall is expected to begin Wednesday night.

Gov. Ned Lamont has urged Connecticut residents to avoid unnecessary travel Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area, effective from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday. Heavy snow is expected, with accumulations of 11 to 15 inches anticipated.

Exceptions to the closures in Enfield are essential employees in the police, public works and EMS departments, as well as emergency shelters, according to a message from Town Manager Christopher Bromson.

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