Ridgefield Coronavirus Update: Mask Pickup, Marconi Back On Job

RIDGEFIELD, CT—First Selectman Rudy Marconi is back at his town hall desk after recovering from COVID-19, which he came down with in early April, town officials said. He has been working from home using Zoom meetings, conference calls, emails and texting to manage town business for the last four weeks until he tested negative on Tuesday, May 12 and doctors cleared him to return.

Statewide thermometer distribution

State officials will be distributing 50,000 infrared thermometers it has secured for small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship to support safe reopening activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Entities that would like to request a thermometer can fill out the forms located at ct.gov/coronavirus in the “Access to Personal Protective Equipment” section, or through the links provided below:

• Small businesses: Any small business in the state that has between 2 and 100 employees are eligible to receive one thermometer per physical address. Eligible businesses seeking to request thermometers should click here.
• Nonprofits: Nonprofits located within Connecticut are eligible to receive one thermometer per physical address. To request thermometers for nonprofits, click here. Social services and direct care nonprofits may request a thermometer through the process outlined in this memo o
• Places of worship: Places of worship are eligible to receive one thermometer per physical address.To request thermometers for places of worship, click here.

Mask pickup

Only those who have ordered masks should pick them up at on Tuesday, May 19 at the Boys and Girls Club from 10-12. You must bring a PRINTED PAPER copy of the email that you have received confirming distribution instructions. If you have questions email: pio@ridgefieldoem.org

The State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) is continuing their mask distribution program to businesses with less than 50 employees. Businesses are eligible to receive up to two surgical masks per employee. To apply please go to: https://www.ctcovidresponse.org/request-masks-for-ctsmall-business. Once you apply, check your email frequently for further instructions on pick up. • Reopen Ridgefield Guidelines can be found on the town website: www.ridgefieldct.org and on the ECDC website: www.ridgefieldct.com. For questions call the hotline: 203-431-2718.

Coronavirus case update

Health Director Ed Briggs reports there are 180 cumulative positive COVID-19 tests and sadly, 40 deaths, all but three associated with care facilities.

Reopen Ridgefield

If you want to register your business opening date and your service descriptions, call the hotline. Reopen Ridgefield Hotline: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at 203-431-2718.