NOTICE COVID-19
As of November 23, 2020, the North
Branford Town Hall will be open by
appointment only until further notice.
If there is something you need assistance
with please contact the appropriate department and they will come outside to
assist you.
Town Manager 203-484-6000
Finance 203-484-6002
Purchasing 203-484-6005
Building 203-484-6008
Engineering 203-484-6009
Planning
& Zoning 203-484-6010
Tax
Collector 203-484-6011
Assessor 203-484-6013
Town
Clerk 203-484-6015
Fire
Marshal 203-484-6016
If you are paying your taxes, there is a
drop box located in the front of the building (circular driveway near the
flagpoles) on top of the stairs you will see the drop box. The drop box will be checked daily.
We are also restricting access to the STW Community and Senior Center, Atwater Library and Edward Smith Library. These public buildings will be closed to the general public
but will
be open by appointment only until future notice.
All
inquires may be directed to the Town Manager at 203-484-6000 or email: townmanager@townofnorthbranfordct.com
Click here for COVID-19 Resources
Below is information for East Shore District Health Department regarding COVID-19 vaccination
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccination---Phases
Phases of the COVID-19 Vaccination, and how
you access vaccine
We
know it's important to each resident of our state to know when they'll be
eligible for a vaccine, and what the instructions are to get one. The process
may be a little different for everyone, but you can always visit this page to
find out which phase you may be in, find more details about future phases, and
see where the state is.
Where we are: The state is in phase 1a, and has started
vaccinations. Information about phase 1a is below. We expect that Phase 1a will
last until January or early February, so not everyone in eligible populations
will be vaccinated immediately. The state continues planning for future
phases.
Phase 1a
Connecticut
is currently in for Phase 1a of vaccine roll-out. Those eligible to receive
vaccine, based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
recommendations, in Phase 1a are:
Healthcare
Personnel: All
paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential
for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.
Long Term
Care Facility Residents: Adults
who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical
and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.
First
Responders at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their response to medical
emergencies such as Emergency Medical Technicians, Police, and Fire.
Phase 1a does not include
healthcare personnel that do not have the potential for direct or indirect
exposure to patients or infectious materials. For example, if you are providing
telehealth services and do not currently work in a healthcare setting providing
in-person care, you are not be eligible for vaccine in phase 1a.
How to get access to a vaccination
Healthcare
personnel who have questions about how to receive vaccine should contact their
organizational leadership and speak with their Employer Coordinator, a staff
person who has been designated to ensure the right people in your workplace
gain access to the vaccine.
Vaccine
administration for healthcare workers will be available at hospitals,
outpatient clinics, and local health departments. Vaccine is expected to be
very limited in December, but all healthcare personnel should be able to
receive their first dose of the COVID vaccine during the month of January if
they have not already received it in December.
Residents of long-term care facilities should talk to their facility leadership
and contacts about receiving vaccine. All vaccine clinics in long-term care
facilities will be administered by CVS and Walgreens as part of a program
coordinated by the federal government, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Eligibility for specific populations
|
Population |
Eligibility
Information |
|
Doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare providers
seeing patients |
Yes |
|
Licensed pharmacists and registered pharmacy
technicians working on site in pharmacies |
Yes |
|
Custodial, dietary, administrative & support staff
working in patient care settings |
Yes |
|
First
Responders (police, fire, EMS) |
Some – if
actively responding to medical 911 calls or involved in care for COVID or
suspected COVID cases. |
|
School
Nurses |
Yes |
|
Home
health providers, homemaker companions, PCAs |
Yes |
|
Dentists,
dental hygienists, and other oral health staff |
Yes |
|
Laboratory staff |
Yes |
|
Students
doing clinical rotations |
Yes |
|
Death care workers entering healthcare settings,
homes, or with exposure to decedents |
Yes |
|
Clinicians practicing exclusively telehealth |
No |
|
Employees of healthcare organizations working away
from patient care settings or from home |
No |
Upcoming Phases
We
are committed to ensuring that we provide vaccinations to those who can have
the most significant impact on public health, and we appreciate our residents
patience as we work through this process. Those who will be eligible for
vaccination in upcoming phases between January and May has not been finalized,
but we anticipate it will include:
· Critical Workforce
· Other Congregate Settings
· Adults Over 65
· High Risk Individuals Under 65
No
decisions have yet been made about the prioritization of individuals beyond
Phase 1a. Our decisions about priority order for Phase 1b and beyond will be
made based on ACIP guidelines, our State’s allocation subcommittee advice, and
ultimately the decision of the Governor. ACIP and our allocation subcommittee
are making their recommendations based on multiple factors – including
maximizing the benefits of vaccine access, mitigating the spread of the
pandemic, and mitigating health inequities.
How to get access to a vaccination
The
State is actively working on this process in combination with employers and
providers. Those in critical workforce should stay in communication with their
employers, and those in congregate settings should stay in communication with
their facility leadership.
Other
populations should remain in close contact with their medical providers as more
detailed plans are released.
Summer and Fall Phases
Vaccinations
for eligible members of the general public is not expected to begin until this
summer. Residents should know that vaccinations are expected to be available
where you would regularly get vaccinated: at pharmacies, doctors offices,
community health clinics, local health clinics, and through other
providers.
Michael A. Pascucilla, M.P.H., REHS
Director of Health