Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2020, 12:42PM EDT
Message from FIRST SELECTMAN OFFICE, Matthew S. Knickerbocker, First Selectman
Bethel Coronavirus Preparedness Update
Friday, March 13, 2020
Dear Community Members:
Bethel has partially activated its emergency operations center in response to the evolving information now available about the spread of the novel coronavirus.
New information is being evaluated on a daily basis. As a result of this morning’s review, the following changes are being implemented by the Town of Bethel:
- Bethel Public Schools are closed today, Friday, March 13th and will remain closed through Friday, March 27th.
- The Bethel Senior Center will also remain closed through March 27, at which time the threat level will be reevaluated.
- Senior Center van service is suspended through March 27th.
- The Bethel Public Library is curtailing hours of operation. Please visit the library web site for more information: https://www.bethellibrary.org/
- Parks & Recreation programs are suspended through March 27th. Please contact the Parks office directly for more information: 203-794-8531.
The Bethel municipal center remains open for business during regular hours at this time.
However, we ask members of the public not to visit town hall if you are unwell or experiencing symptoms of illness. Please visit the town website and take advantage of online services whenever possible. https://www.bethel-ct.gov/
This information will be updated as often as necessary as new data becomes available.
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