Glastonbury Town Manager Provides Weekly Coronavirus Update

From the Town of Glastonbury:

May 27, 2020

Please review the following town updates, which have been summarized here for resident convenience.

Glastonbury COVID-19 Figures as of 5/24/2020

As per CT Department of Public Health (DPH) lab testing data available 5/24/20, Glastonbury has 1,223 residents who have been tested or determined positive for COVID-19. Of those 1,223 residents, 268 are laboratory-confirmed or presumed positive cases of COVID-19. There have been 71 COVID-19-associated deaths to date, 55 of which were in residents ages 80 and older.

Data from DPH is considered preliminary, and data changes as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. In an ongoing process of data assessment, DPH continues to modify how certain disease-positive lab results are considered, slightly changing some previous counts. As seen in previous weeks, the greatest number of positive cases is seen in the age group 80 years and older. The number of tested individuals across all age ranges has risen significantly from last week, due to an increase in testing availability and a focus by DPH to enter testing information to support the new Contact Tracing program. The greatest number of tests are shown in working age groups between 30 and 69 years of age. A total of 155 females and 113 males are positive. Click here to see real-time updates from the State of Connecticut pertaining to COVID-19 data.

The Town facilities below are OPEN as of the week of May 18.

Residents should please use these facilities at their own risk. The Town will NOT be sanitizing surfaces at each site. Social distancing and face masks/coverings should be used at all times per the Governor’s Executive Orders and CDC guidelines.

• Dog Park – Open with conditions. Click here to review Dog Park requirements.
• Glastonbury High School (GHS) Track and Field
• Tennis Courts at GHS and Addison – Open with conditions. View Tennis Court guidelines
• Boat Launch and storage at Riverfront Park – Open for the season!

Transfer Station (TS) and Bulky Waste Facility (BWF) Accepting All Standard Items Beginning May 26

While the BWF and TS facilities will continue to operate under reduced schedules, ALL materials typically accepted at each facility will again be permissible, effective 5/26. Fees and permits apply as outlined in the Waste Disposal Guidelines. This update supersedes all previous updates regarding limitations on acceptable items at these facilities. Before visiting the facilities, please note:

• Face masks/coverings and social distancing are required at all times at the facilities.
• Please provide exact change for cash transactions whenever possible to minimize social contact.
• New Refuse Permit issuance (purchase) remains SUSPENDED until further notice. Residents who do NOT currently have a permit may dispose of items for the applicable fee (proof of residency required). Click here to learn more.

The following services are AVAILABLE (no longer SUSPENDED) as of the week of May 18:

• Car Seat Safety Inspections – Appointment required.
• Fingerprint services – by appointment only with Police Department
• Pistol permit application processing (Police). Walk-ins welcome M-F, 8am-4pm, excluding holidays. Must wear a mask and submit to a temperature check. Should NOT come in if experiencing COVID symptoms.
• Interior inspections - Health and Building Inspection Departments.
• Inspections of water treatment waste water systems and septic systems for New Construction: Inspections must be scheduled with an Inspector and only the site contractor is to be on site during the inspection. Contact Health Department to schedule.

Marriage Licenses – Appointment request form

The Town Clerk is processing marriage licenses BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please click here to request a marriage license appointment. All requests will be answered and appointments scheduled in the order in which they were received. If you have any questions, or are unable to submit the web form, please contact the Town Clerk's office at (860) 652-7616 or townclerk@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Attention Restaurateurs - Temporary Outdoor Dining Application

Restaurant owners looking to apply for a temporary outdoor dining application should visit the town website and submit their completed application & supplementary documents to planning@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Community Development Conducting Administrative Review Meetings through Zoom

Staff will be conducting Administrative Review Meetings digitally through Zoom starting in June 2020. Meetings will occur every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Deadlines for application submission will be every first Wednesday of the month. A digital copy of applications and plans are required, along with 8 hard copies of plan sets. Please email Community Development to make an appointment to drop off your hard copy plan sets at planning@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Reminders

• All in-person events / programs cancelled through at least June 20 per the extension on the Governor’s Executive Orders. Residents currently registered in Parks & Recreation programs scheduled to begin after June 20 will receive a program status update no later than May 26.
• Face Masks Available for Residents in Need – Visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/mask to submit a request form. Masks are NOT designed to replace other preventative measures and wearers should continue to practice social distancing and heed all CDC hygiene guidelines.
• Tax Deferment Program Approved –Final day to pay July tax installment without interest is October 1, 2020. Click here to review eligibility and application requirements.
• Submit Public Comment or Written testimony Electronically using the following links:
  • TOWN COUNCIL - www.glastonbury-ct.gov/TCpubli...
  • ALL OTHER Board/Commission Meetings - www.glastonbury-ct.gov/publicc...
  • Public HEARINGS - click here to complete the form
• May is Mental Health Awareness month – A free weekly speaker series on a variety of mental health topics is being offered this month on Zoom through YFS. Click here to learn more.

Resources:

• Grocery Services and resources for residents in need. Click here to view options.
• Legal notices will be posted online until further notice at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/legalno....
• A variety of virtual programs, fitness classes, and ways to stay engaged while safe at home are available on the town website at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/stayeng....

Quick Links for COVID-19 updates related to:

• Glastonbury - www.glastonbury-ct.gov/covid19
• State of Connecticut COVID-19 updates, visit www.ct.gov/coronavirus
• The following reports are provided by the Governor’s office. To receive these reports and all updates from his office, click here to subscribe to his email service.
  • Data on nursing homes in Connecticut as of May 20, 2020
  • Data on assisted living facilities in Connecticut as of May 20, 2020

Donate or Volunteer

• Donate to Glastonbury Gives (Food/Fuel Banks and Assistance Programs) – Visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/glaston... for more info or donate online now (tax deductible).
• General Volunteer Work - Contact Glastonbury Social Services to discuss opportunities to help your neighbors in need at socialservices@glastonbury-ct.gov.
• Mask Making - To volunteer to make face masks for residents in need, or, if you are able to donate mask making supplies, please contact Anna Park at anna.park@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Johnson, Town Manager

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed are the author's own.