While several community-use town locations are closed, workers and staff for Town of Branford continue operating amidst the changing scope of COVID-19 precautions. Updates are being posted at www.branford-ct.gov, where residents can also find updates on the status of scheduled public meetings. The COVID-19 messages are also appearing as posts on the Town's official Facebook page (Town of Branford CT).

As of 9 a.m. on Monday, March 16, the latest Community Message from the Town of Branford was the following, which was first posted on Saturday, March 14:   

"COVID 19 Community Updates - Community Messages Regarding COVID 19

March 14, 2020: As you know, The Town of Branford is working closely with the East Shore District Health Department, federal, state and healthcare providers to monitor the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The town is initiating the following measures to limit the exposure of our residents to the virus:

Schools - All schools will be closed effective Monday, March 16, 2020 including all after school activities until March 27, 2020.

Parks and Recreation - Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, the Parks and Recreation Department will suspend all programs for two weeks. For more information, please click the following link http://branfordct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx or call 203-488-8304.

Senior Center – Beginning Monday, programs and activities held at the Canoe Brook Senior Center will be suspended for two weeks. Other services such as social service assistance applications will still be available. For more information, please click the following link: https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments/senior-center or call 203-315-0684.

Libraries - Beginning March 13, the James Blackstone Memorial Library and Willoughby Wallace Library are closed to the public. Please contact the libraries via phone or email for additional information. For more information, please click the following link: https://www.branford-ct.gov/facilities/... or call JBML 203-488-1441 or WWML at 203-488-8702.

Animal Shelter - Effective today, the Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter will suspend all volunteer activity for two weeks and the building will be closed to walk in visitors. Please contact the shelter directly to schedule an appointment. For more information, please click the following link: https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments/animal-shelter or call 203-315-4125.

We are strongly encouraging residents to utilize online resources as much as possible. At this time, all town departments will be staffed during normal business hours. Contact information for all departments can be accessed through the following link: https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments.

The town remains committed to providing essential services during this public health emergency while also ensuring the health and safety of our employees."