Glastonbury Town Manager Provides Weekly Coronavirus Update

From the Town of Glastonbury :

June 1, 2020

Please review the following town updates, which have been summarized here for resident convenience.

Glastonbury COVID-19 Figures as of 5/31/2020

As per CT Department of Public Health (DPH) lab testing data available 5/31/20, Glastonbury has 1,425 residents who have been tested or determined positive for COVID-19. Of those 1,425 residents, 278 are laboratory-confirmed or presumed positive cases of COVID-19. There have been 73 COVID-19-associated deaths to date, 54 of which were in residents ages 80 and older. Data from DPH is considered preliminary, and data changes as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. In an ongoing process of data assessment, DPH continues to modify how certain disease-positive lab results are considered, slightly changing some previous counts. As seen in previous weeks, the greatest number of positive cases is seen in the age group 80 years and older. The number of tested individuals across all age ranges has risen significantly from last week, due to an increase in testing availability, and a focus by DPH to enter testing information to support the new Contact Tracing program. The greatest number of tests are shown in the 50 -59 year age group. A total of 164 females and 114 males are positive. Click here to view the State of Connecticut COVID-19 website, including resources and data points.

Updates from Governor’s Office: Amendment to Gatherings Limit, Hair Salons ReOpen

• Barbershops and Hair Salons may reopen as of June 1, provided they follow sector rules issued by the CT Department of Economic and Community Development.
• Effective June 1, 2020, Social and recreational gatherings limit increased to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, and subject to safety restrictions and existing orders/business sector rules.

Parks & Recreation Summer Programs Update

Due to the pandemic and associated regulations/limitations, Glastonbury Parks and Recreation has modified, updated, and cancelled or suspended many of their summer programs. Their seasonal brochure has been updated to reflect these changes and program participants are being notified of any changes that affect their family’s registrations. Click here to view their revised brochure.

The Following Town facilities are OPEN:*

• Dog Park – Open with conditions. Click here to review Dog Park requirements.
• Tennis Courts at GHS and Addison – Open with conditions. View Tennis Court guidelines
• Boat Launch and Indoor Boat Storage at Riverfront Park – Open for the season!
  • Click here to learn more about the boat launch.
  • Contact Parks & Recreation to reserve your indoor boat storage space: (860) 652-7679.

*Residents should please use the above facilities at their own risk. The Town will NOT be sanitizing surfaces at each site. Social distancing and face masks/coverings should be used at all times per the Governor’s Executive Orders and CDC guidelines.*

A more detailed update regarding the future reopening of Town Hall and other municipal facilities will be forthcoming.

Attention Restaurateurs - Temporary Outdoor Dining Application

Restaurant owners looking to apply for a temporary outdoor dining application should visit the town website and submit completed application/supplementary documents to planning@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Reminders

• Most in-person events / programs cancelled through at least June 20 per Governor’s Orders.
• Face Masks for Residents in Need – Visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/mask to submit a request form. Masks are NOT designed to replace other preventative measures and wearers should continue to practice social distancing and heed all CDC hygiene guidelines.
• Legal notices will be posted online until further notice at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/legalno....
• Marriage Licenses - Available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please click here to request a marriage license appointment with the Town Clerk’s office.
• Tax Deferment Program Approved - Final day to pay July tax installment without interest is October 1, 2020. Click here to review eligibility and application requirements.
• Transfer Station (TS) and Bulky Waste Facility (BWF) Accepting All Standard Items – Reduced schedules still in place. Visit Operating Hours web page for more info.
• Written testimony (public hearings) and Public Comment – Electronic forms:
  • Public HEARINGS - click here to complete the form
  • TOWN COUNCIL -www.glastonbury-ct.gov/TCpubli...
  • ALL OTHER Board/Commission Meetings - www.glastonbury-ct.gov/publicc...

Resources:

• Grocery services for residents in need. Click here to view options.
• Virtual programs, fitness classes, and ways to stay engaged while safe at home are available on the town website at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/stayeng....
• Glastonbury COVID-19 updates - www.glastonbury-ct.gov/covid19
• State of Connecticut COVID-19 updates, visit www.ct.gov/coronavirus

• Data reports: (click here to subscribe to the Governor's email updates)
  • Data on nursing homes in Connecticut as of May 27, 2020
  • Data on assisted living facilities in Connecticut as of May 28, 2020

Donate or Volunteer

• General Volunteer Work - Contact Glastonbury Social Services to discuss opportunities to help your neighbors in need at socialservices@glastonbury-ct.gov.
• Mask Making - To volunteer to make face masks for residents in need, or, if you are able to donate mask making supplies, please contact Anna Park at anna.park@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Johnson, Town Manager

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