New Canaan Coronavirus: Town Hall Starts Limited Hours Tuesday

From the Town of New Canaan: NEW CANAAN, CT — Due to health concerns for the general public and our town employees raised by COVID-19, First Selectman Kevin Moynihan today announced that starting Tuesday March 17, 2020, Town Hall will begin operating with limited hours and by appointment only for essential services that require in-person meetings.

Town Hall will be open for public access during the daytime between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm only. We encourage residents to conduct normal business and service requests via telephone, e-mail or online, where possible.

For business or services requiring meetings with town employees, Town Hall will be open for visitors by appointment only. For meeting appointments, please come to the side (rear) door of Town Hall and a greeter will receive you and help you to your destination.

Please call the department you need to meet with below to make your appointment between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Finance Office 203-594-3022
Fire Marshal’s Office 203-594-3030
First Selectman’s Office 203-594-3000
Health Department Office 203-594-3037
Human Resource Office 203-594-3108
Human Service Office 203-594-3076
Information Technology Office 203-594-4357
Land Use Offices 203-594-3012
Parking Office 203-594-3040
Public Work’s Office 203-594-3054
Recreation Office 203-594-3600 (at Waveny House)
Registrar’s Office 203-594-3060
Tax Assessor’s Office 203-594-3005
Tax Collector’s Office 203-594-3064
Town Clerk’s Office 203-594-3070

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From the Town of New Canaan: NEW CANAAN, CT — As supplies of sanitizing products become scarce and people resort to mixing their own concoctions, please be aware that the mixing of certain chemicals can prove very dangerous if done incorrectly.

Following is a brief list of chemicals that should NOT be mixed:

• Household bleach and ammonia – this mixture produces a toxic gas called chloramine. It causes shortness of breath and chest pains.
• Household bleach and vinegar – This will produce chlorine gas which will cause coughing, breathing problems, burning and watery eyes.
• Household bleach and rubbing alcohol – This produce chloroform which is highly toxic.
• Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar – This combination produces peracetic/peroxyacetic acid which is highly corrosive.

Many home-made sanitizers can be found on line – just make sure to follow instructions carefully.

As always, do not hesitate to call 911 if mixing accidents occur.

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