Glastonbury Town Manager Gives Weekly Coronavirus Update

From the Town of Glastonbury :

May 11, 2020

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

Glastonbury COVID-19 Figures as of 5/10/2020

As per CT Department of Public Health (DPH) lab testing data available 5/10/20, Glastonbury has 714 residents who have been tested for COVID-19. Of those 714 residents, 217 are laboratory-confirmed or presumed positive cases of COVID-19. There have been 58 COVID-19-associated deaths to date, 44 of which were residents over the age of 80. 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 has modified how certain disease-positive lab results are considered, slightly changing some previous counts. As depicted below, the greatest number of positive cases is seen in age groups 80 years and older. Testing is highest among working age groups between 30 and 69 years of age. A total of 132 females and 85 males have tested positive. Please click here to see real-time updates from the State of Connecticut pertaining to COVID-19 data.

Reopen Connecticut Plans in Progress for State overall and Glastonbury Community

On May 9th, Governor Lamont’s administration announced the details of the first phase of reopening the state. A document outlining safety protocols for businesses who may elect to reopen as early as May 20th, (restaurants, offices, hair salons, etc.) is now available here on the state of Connecticut website. In response to the onset of this phased approach, Town of Glastonbury staff have begun discussions to define a short and long term reopening strategy for town operations. All town operating protocols will be under review and updates will be published to the town website as soon as they are available.

Reminders

• Tax Deferment Program Approved – The final day to pay the July tax installment without interest is October 1, 2020. Click here to review eligibility and application requirements.
• Face Masks Available for Residents in Need – Visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/mask to request a mask using our online form. Masks are NOT designed to replace other preventative measures and wearers should continue to practice social distancing and heed all CDC guidelines – e.g. hand washing. The state is also continuing to distribute free face coverings to eligible essential businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Eligible businesses as defined as essential by the Department of Economic and Community Development, can request up to two free face coverings per employee by filling out the form at ctcovidresponse.org.
• Transfer Station Open Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for Select Recyclables – Effective May 7, the TS will be open on Thursdays, (in addition to the Tues/Wed/Sat schedule) but for select recyclables only. Please practice social distancing and wear a face mask while visiting the facility. Click here to view the Transfer Station's weekly schedule of hours and acceptable items..
• Submit Public Comment or Written testimony Electronically using the following links:
  • TOWN COUNCIL Meetings, visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/TCpubliccomment
  • ALL OTHER Board/Commission Meetings, visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/publiccomment
  • 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.

Donate or Volunteer

• Donate to Glastonbury Gives – This program funds the Food/Fuel banks and other town assistance programs. Visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/glastonburygives for more information or donate online now! (Donations are tax deductible.)
• General Volunteer Work - To discuss volunteer opportunities to help your neighbors in need, please contact Glastonbury Social Services at socialservices@glastonbury-ct.gov.
• Mask Making - If you would like to volunteer to help make cloth 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.

Resources:

• Grocery Services and resources are available to residents in need. Click here to view options.
• Legal notices will be posted online until further notice at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/legalnotice.
• 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/stayengaged.

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 CT with COVID-19 as of May 6
  • Data on Assisted Living Facilities in CT with COVID-19 as of May 6

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact Town staff at any time for assistance or with any questions.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Johnson
Town Manager

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