Coronavirus Guilford: Town Creates Task Force, Limits Gatherings

GUILFORD, CT — First Selectman Matt Hoey announced the town has created a COVID-19 task force led by health, emergency management and other town department heads in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

"This is a message from First Selectman Matt Hoey. All Guilford residents should be assured that Town officials have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.

We have convened a Task Force which is being led by Health Director Dennis Johnson, along with members of the Town’s Emergency Management Team and Town Department Heads.As recommended by the State Department of Health, the Town is limiting gatherings at town sponsored events to under 100 people.

The Town is also being vigilant in keeping town facilities clean.

All Parks and Recreation sponsored activities, programs and events are cancelled or postponed until further notice. This includes senior meals, events and program activities.

The Guilford Free Library has also canceled all programs. Senior bus services for medical appointment and necessities will continue to be available.

Guilford Interfaith Volunteers is looking to expand their capacity to deliver meals to seniors through the Meals on Wheels program. We anticipate an increase in demand for those who traditionally participated in the daily Senior Lunch Program. To meet this demand Meals on Wheels would benefit from additional volunteers to deliver meals. If you are interested in volunteering, they can be reached at 203-453-8359.

We also understand that the youth sports organizations have delayed the start of their respective spring sports programs and activities.

Guilford Public Schools closed Friday until further notice. As school officials cannot be sure that this illness will run its course in two weeks, they have decided to identify this closure as “indefinite” but not less than 2 weeks. This decision was made in consultation with and with the support of the health departments, elected officials and emergency management professionals. For more information regarding the school closure, please visit the Guilford Public Schools website: www.guilfordschools.org/coronavirus for current information about COVID-19 including preventative measures and resources for talking with your children.Be assured that town leaders are taking every precautionary measure to keep our community safe.