Leng Announces Emergency Orders #7, #8 And E.O #1 Amendment Regarding Child Care Centers In Hamden

Press release from the Town of Hamden:

June 12, 2020

Mayor Curt Balzano Leng has announced two new Emergency Orders for the Town of Hamden, and an amendment to Emergency Order No. 1 Regarding Child Care Centers in the Town of Hamden.

The two new Orders, which are titled Emergency Order No. 7 Regarding Parks, Playgrounds and Fields, and Emergency Order No. 8 Regarding the Required Use of Face Coverings in Public, were both signed by Mayor Leng this past Friday, June 12th, 2020. In summary, effective changes and revisions within the new Orders are as follows:

• Playgrounds, Playscapes and Splash Pads shall remain closed for the duration of the public health emergency for the Town of Hamden, unless earlier modified, extended or terminated.
• On June 20, 2020, the Town of Hamden Dog Park shall be reopened, shall be limited to 25 people at a time and all visitors shall abide by all State regulations and orders, including all social distancing protocols of not less than 6 feet apart at all times as advised by the Centers for Disease Control. This shall remain in effect unless earlier modified, extended or terminated.
• The reminder of the Mayor’s Emergency Order No. 3 shall remain in effect for the duration of the public health emergency unless earlier modified, extended or terminated.
• On or about April 16, 2020, the Mayor of the Town of Hamden issued Emergency Order #6 regarding the required use of face coverings in public and which was due to expire on June 15, 2020 and the Mayor has extended that order for the duration of the public health emergency for the Town of Hamden, unless earlier modified, extended or terminated.

Mayor Leng also issued an amendment to Emergency Order No. 1 Regarding Child Care Centers in the Town of Hamden. That Executive Order is hereby rescinded, effective June 20, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and, at that time, all child care centers operating in Hamden shall be in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Orders and any implementing orders issued by the Office of Early Childhood.

Commenting, Mayor Curt Balzano Leng said, “As the world, and our community, continue to adapt to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we must be vigilant in ensuring that Hamden is following the correct steps to mitigate the continued spread of this virus in our Town. We will continue doing this through careful planning and proactive public health measures, such as the wearing of facial coverings in public and the continued closures and limited re-opening of public facilities. Hamden’s goal is to get back to business, but to do it safely and with all precautions necessary. These Emergency Orders, and amendments, are further crucial steps in this process.”

Hamden residents wishing to view the full texts of Emergency Orders issued by Mayor Leng may do so by visiting www.hamden.com for more information. If you have any questions, please call the Office of the Mayor at 203-287-7100 or, if you have an emergency, please always dial 911 immediately.

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