Town of Portland | Covid-19 Updates
Regular Updates will be posted here everyday at 12:00 PM
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Official Declaration of Civil Preparedness
Governor Ned Lamont - Executive Order Document
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Corona Days
Update - April 2, 2020
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Chatham Health District was notified by the State Department of Public Health that a resident of Portland has died of COVID-19 disease. The resident had been under care for their illness in the hospital for several weeks. This tragic loss is the first among residents in a Chatham Health District municipality.
There is currently ongoing community transmission of COVID-19 in all Chatham Health District communities. The District reports that there are 5 confirmed cases in Portland. Over the next few weeks, we expect to see the number of local cases of COVID-19 accelerate.
Chatham Health District is reminding all residents and visitors to practice safe social distancing:
---------Minimize your time spent out in the community
---------Stay at least 6 feet away from others while in public.
---------Avoid gathering in groups of more than 5 people.
---------Limit activities in public to only those that are essential.
Sanitizing surfaces, washing hands and using hand sanitizer are essential daily activities.
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Podcast Update on Coronavirus in Portland - Click Here
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Portland on the Move Newsletter (April 2020)
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Reverse 911 Message from First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield
Governor Lamont's Latest Information
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Chatham Health District Status Report for Middlesex County
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All town buildings are closed to the public through April 20th 2020
Staff are available by email and phone. Click Here for the Department Contact List
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Status Updates and Remote Instructions by Department
Status Update and Instructions for the Transfer Station (Updated April 2nd 2020)
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Status Update and Instructions for Land Use, Building & Zoning, Planning & Health
Update to Building Permit Fee Structure (April 1st 2020)
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Resource Directory for Portland Families from Portland Youth Services
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Status Update and Instructions for the Portland Food Bank
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School buildings are closed through April 20th 2020
Details concerning students' remote learning and School Food Service
Updates & Resources for Parents | Click Here
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Student Access to Remote Learning - Google Classroom | Click Here
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Should there be a need for school food service to be delivered – please call the Board of Education at 860.342.6790
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For emergencies, always call 911.
For general Statewide information call 211.
For regular updates from the state of connecticut sign up for CT ALERT | Click Here
Remote Meeting Access via Zoom
For the safety of all participants remote access is available via Zoom
Click Here to Join the Meeting
Follow the On Screen Instructions to Download and Install the Zoom Viewer
You can also join the meeting by
ID 8603426700
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Video Tutorials Are Available
Computer Users | Click Here
Mobile Device Users | Click Here
Planning & Zoning | Public Hearing | April 2nd 2020 | 7:00 PM
Inland Wetlands | April 7th 2020 | 7:00 PM
Economic Development | April 14th 2020 | 7:00 PM
Board of Selectman | Public Hearing | April 15th 2020 | 7:00 PM
Planning & Zoning | April 23rd 2020 | 7:00 PM
Board of Selectman | Budget Workshop | April 27th 2020 | 7:00 PM
Important Public Health Advisory
Closings & Cancellations
Portland Public Schools
Due to the executive order by the Governor of Connecticut, our school will be closed until April 20th or until further notice. If you have any questions about your child's school work, please reach out to their teacher or contact via email. You can view all emails on www.portlandctschools.org. Thank you and stay healthy.
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Updates for Parents | Click Here
Student Access to Remote Google Classroom | Click Here
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The Following Departments are Closed to the Public Effective Immediately
All Activities are Canceled at the Following Locations until April 20th 2020
Portland Library | Senior Center | Parks & Recreation | Youth Services | Town Hall
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Staff in these departments will be available by email and phone contact ONLY
Town Hall | 860-342-6700
Portland Library | 860-342-6770
Senior Services | 860-342-6760
Parks & Recreation | 860-342-6757
Youth Services | 860-342-6758
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Resources & Assistance Programs
Unemployment Resources
CT DOL Unemployment Guidance
For Workers Who Have Been Laid-Off or Furloughed
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Small Business Assistance Programs
Official Letter | SBA Issued Disaster Declaration CT-00046
SBA Offers Disater Asistance to Connecticut Small Businesses
La SBA ofrece asistencia en caso de desastre a las pequeñas empresas
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