Coronavirus Greenwich: Town Hall Closed To Employees: Camillo

GREENWICH, CT — First Selectman Fred Camillo, in consultation with his emergency management team, has ordered Town Hall closed to all employees, effective at 10 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2020.

These changes will remain in effect through April 22, in accordance to the order issued by Gov.
Ned Lamont.

All employees are expected to work from home and be available by phone and email during
business hours. Department Heads and Supervisors shall provide guidance and responsibilities
to employees based on operational needs. Given the unprecedented fluidity of this situation,
expectations and operations may change at any time.

So that employees are able to telecommute which will enable us to provide municipal services
to the extent possible, Town Hall will be open to employees only from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday,
March 23, 2020, so they may retrieve the items necessary to be able to telecommute.

At 10 a.m., access to the building will be limited to department heads only and Health Department
employees. (To sign up for Greenwich breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

 All Police and Fire sworn personnel, including Public Safety Dispatch, will continue to
work their assigned schedules.
 DPW’s Sewer Division will continue to staff its operations, adjusting staff levels to the
extent possible, based upon its needs.
 To help reduce the public exposure to the coronavirus, the Holly Hill Transfer Station will
be open. We ask that all users abide by traffic arrangements and staff direction to
maintain proper distancing. If you can wait to come to Holly Hill, please do so!
 The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course will close at the close of business, Sunday, March
22, 2020.
 The Parks & Recreation Department will continue to staff its operations at Town parks
and beaches, and monitor attendance.

“As we continue to monitor the growing numbers of those infected with the COVID-19 virus, it
is imperative that the Town continue to operate as safely as possible and provide necessary
services to our residents. To that end, we are making these temporary adjustments to our
operations,” First Selectman Camillo said.

“This is a difficult decision but a necessary one to ensure the health and safety of our employees
and our residents,” Camillo said. “I ask our residents to continue with their civility and
patience as we navigate these uncharted operational waters. It may take longer than usual for
us to respond to each query but be assured we are doing our very best to maintain municipal
services.”

The Greenwich Department of Health continues to monitor patients who are at home,
investigate patients contacts with follow up as needed, as well as maintain patient public health
nursing services to the elderly and homebound.

Patient caseloads are in flux making it difficult to report exact real time positive cases from the
local level, according to Health Director Caroline Baisley. As of Friday March 20, 2020, there
were approximately 25 cases reported in Greenwich.

The Health Department will continue to receive residents’ calls and answer concerns on
designated phone lines: 203-622 -7865, 203-622-7703, 203-622-7614, 203-622-7842 and 203-
622-7836. For more information on limited services during this time please visit the Department
of Health’s webpage .

As of Saturday, Greenwich Hospital reports their tests have returned 64 positives with
nine Greenwich residents testing positive. Fourteen patients are 14 hospitalized. These people
come from all over the state as well as Westchester County. As more testing is available, we
expect to see more patients test positive.

Please reach out to your doctor or healthcare facility if you have an upcoming appointment for
the latest information on hours of operation and visitor restrictions. Many offices are now
offering telemedicine services during this time.

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, call your doctor or healthcare facility before visiting.
If you have questions about COVID-19, call 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644), or check the
website: https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-...

Camillo also reminds residents to maintain social-distancing of at least six (6) feet and not
to congregate in groups of more than five (5) people. There are many reports of groups
gathering for pick-up games and athletics in various parks and fields, and gatherings at the
beaches.

Camillo reiterated, “If there continues to be an issue with groups gathering in the parks and
beaches, I will close all of those facilities as well.”

The Police Department reminds residents that if you are experiencing mild symptoms of illness
and are not in a high risk group that you contact your personal physician rather than call 911. If
you have mild symptoms, do not go to the emergency room before contacting your doctor for
direction. If you have any serious symptoms, please do not hesitate to call 911. Please save
911 for real emergencies.