For Immediate Release - East Haven Town Hall – Limited Access- through Monday, January 4, 2021 due to COVID-19 - Essential Services available.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (East Haven, Connecticut)
December 4, 2020
Official Release
Office of the Mayor of East Haven
Re: East Haven Town Hall – Limited Access- through Monday, January 4, 2021 due to COVID-19 19- Essential Services available.
Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in our community, and in the surrounding areas there is an increased risk for the spread of COVID-19 infection to Town Hall employees. In an effort to keep town hall employees safe so that town government can continue to function, the East Haven Town Hall will be closed to public traffic through January 4, 2021, with limited exceptions for essential services by appointment only.
While we continue to work hard to limit website, through the mail, or by telephone.
The administration, along with East Shore Health District, continues to monitor and evaluate the situation in our community, and the surroundings area. Additional information regarding the status of Town Hall will be provided no later than 2:30 PM, Tuesday, December 29, 2020.
The following Departmental information remains in effect.
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.
We understand that this is an inconvenience for all stakeholders but 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.
Mayor Joseph A. Carfora