Greenwich Town Hall To Close Tuesday Due To Snowstorm

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Town Hall will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 12, due to the impending snowstorm that's expected to impact the region.

Essential employees for snow removal and storm response will still be needed to report for work, but should check with their supervisors, according to a statement from First Selectman Fred Camillo.

Other town employees will be working remotely on Tuesday, and residents will still be able to call Town Hall if they have questions or business that needs to be addressed.

The decision to close Town Hall was done out of "an abundance of caution," Camillo said.

A winter storm warning is in effect for all of Connecticut, and currently the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting that snow will become heavy at times by 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Moderate to heavy snow is expected for Greenwich with a range of 6 to 10 inches possible for the town, according to the NWS forecast as of Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to be breezy with wind chill values between 20 and 25 degrees.

During the storm, Camillo said people should stay off the roads if at all possible. Residents should be extra cautious if they must drive during these potentially hazardous conditions and leave extra time for their travels during the storm.

People should also limit their time outside, and if they do need to go out they should wear layers of warm clothing and keep an eye out for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

People also should reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.

If a warming center is needed, the Margenot Atrium of the Public Safety Complex at 11 Bruce Place will be open for people come in and charge small electronic devices.