Coronavirus Cases Extend East Haven Town Hall Closing To Dec. 7

EAST HAVEN, CT — Mayor Joseph A. Carfora has extended the closure of Town Hall to the public through Dec. 7.

In a statement, Carfora said that due to confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in a limited, non-public area of Town Hall, the need for people exposed though close contact having to quarantine, and the "increasing risks of COVID-19 infections," the hall will be shuttered "with limited exceptions for essential services by appointment only."

Town Hall was first announced closed after an early November report of two positive cases there.

Then, on Nov. 14, the case count went to 4.

Carfora said that the town and East Shore District Health "continue to monitor and evaluate the situation in our community, and the surrounding area." He said a Town Hall closing update will be provided Dec. 3.

"While we continue to work hard to limit any disruption to public services, we do request the public's co-operation by only requesting in-person appointments when absolutely necessary, and conducting routine business with the Town via email, on-line through the website, through the mail, or by telephone," Carfora said.

Here are the procedures for doing business with some town departments, per Carfora.

Town Clerk’s Office

No in person title searches shall be allowed. Searches can be performed using the available on-line platform at www.searchiqs.com.

Land record recordings and the filing of death certificates by funeral homes, will be done by appointment only- please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (203) 468-3201
Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses (for insurance purposes only) and other copies, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (203) 468-3201 for direction.

All other in person services are suspended at this time which includes Notary Public and marriage license applications. If you have questions about these services, please contact the Town Clerk’s office. Rules regarding the transfer of paperwork for all circumstances and services will be monitored and directed by the Town Clerk, and should be strictly adhered to for everyone’s safety.

Tax Office

No in person tax services will be provided. Tax payments can be processed on-line at https://www.townofeasthavenct.org. The Tax Collector’s Office may be reached at (203) 468- 3307.

Building Department

The building department office will be closed to the public. Building permits will be issued on a case by case basis and by appointment only. The building department may be reached at (203) 468-3216 to discuss your situation directly.

Assessor’s Office

The assessor’s office will be closed to the public. The Tax Assessor’s Office maybe be reached at (203) 468-3233

Planning & Zoning

The P & Z Department will be closed to the public. Questions should be directed to the Zoning Office at (203) 468-3357 or the Town Attorney’s Office at (203) 404-5155.

Carfora said while he understands the inconvenience the closing presents for many, "We ask that you recognize that this policy is being implemented for your safety and the safety of Town Hall staff in order to stop any further community spread of COVID-19. "