Town of Fairfield News
5/22/2020 - 5.22 COVID-19 UPDATE
Dear Fairfielders,
Today I held a press conference my Emergency Operations Team to provide an update and information for the towns Phase One re-opening plan.
You can watch it by clicking the image below, or read additional details through the links at the end of this message. |
|
While each of our lives, our normal activities and traditional celebrations have dramatically changed, I hope every member of our community will remember the reason for this holiday weekend. Memorial Day is the day that we collectively come together as a nation and set aside time to remember those who fell on the field of battle in defense of our country and the freedoms that we hold dear as Americans.
Since the founding of our nation, nearly 1 million American service members have died both at home and abroad. They left behind loves ones and friends and sacrificed their lives so each and every one of us can live in the greatest country in the world.
While we aren’t able to come together for our traditional Memorial Day parade or the many ceremonies our community hosts this year due to the ongoing public health crisis, I hope that each and every Fairfielder will keep our fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country in your hearts and minds throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
If you have an American Flag, I hope you’ll proudly display is this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. |
|
|
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION:
|
|
|
For a list of open retail shops and outdoor dining restaurants in Fairfield:
|
|
|
Check capacity at the beaches before you leave your house:
|
|
|
Guidelines for all town spaces:
|
|
|
For an in depth look at active cases in Fairfield:
|
|
|
Local testing for COVID-19:
|
|
|
Resources for Fairfield business owners:
|
|
|
An update from the First Selectwoman, Police Chief, Fire Chief & Health Director:
|
|
Per the Governor's Executive Orders:
Gatherings: All social and recreational gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited.
Face Coverings: When in public and a six-foot distance is unavoidable, face coverings are required to be worn.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School shared with me the Wind Ensemble's virtual performance and Memorial Day tribute. Click to watch the beautiful performance here.
Thank you to all Fairfield residents for your continued patience and support as we get through this together! Enjoy this holiday weekend. |
|
Sincerely,
Brenda L. Kupchick
First Selectwoman |
|
BEACH STICKERS: Residents who previously had a beach sticker automatically have an online account, even if they always applied in person. Your user name and password can be provided by Park & Recreation. Email them here: recsupport@fairfieldct.org
If you purchased a beach sticker but haven't yet received it, we are allowing residents to show your email receipt which contains your license plate for admittance to the beaches.
All beach area permit parking is in effect. |
|
 |
The Fairfield COVID-19 Relief Fund was established to provide limited, one-time assistance to Fairfield residents who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Use of the funds must be directly related to the effects of the virus. Donate to the fund or apply for relief by visiting www.fairfieldct.org/covidrelieffund
|
|
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Each department will have new guidelines as to how you can reach them on various services. Please visit this summary page for an overview and follow links to specific departments for more information. |
|
Important COVID-19 Links:
|
|
|
Contact Information:
For general questions you can call 211
Hartford HealthCare’s COVID-19 Clinical Command Center hotline, staffed by healthcare professionals, is now available to the community. To reach the 24-hour hotline, call 860.972.8100 or (toll-free) 833.621.0600.
YNHH has a call center number it’s 1-833-ASK YNHH that’s open from 7am - 7pm.
For additional information and prevention tips, refer to the Health Department website at: www.fairfieldct.org/health or the Fairfield homepage under news at www.fairfieldct.org. |
|
|
|
PREVIOUS COVID-19 UPDATES:
|
|
|