May 4, 2020: Plans for reopening

Phase

Town Office (207-345-3305)

Highway Department

Code Enforcement

Committees

1

May 1-15^th

Town Office functions will continue as they have for the last 30 days:

• Operating Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm with front office staff rotating weekly with the ability to work remotely when home
• Restricted access to the public and continued promotion of online and telephone services
• Limited services administered through the vestibule
• Increased hygiene practices including sanitizing between customers, wearing masks and gloves when engaging with the public

Highway Department will continue as they have for the last 30 days:

• Operating Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-4pm with crew members rotating weekly
• Crew members on off-rotation remain on-call for storm events and emergencies
• Crew members on duty maintain social distancing by taking separate vehicles and completing work in separate areas or outside when able
• Vehicles and facilities will be sanitized after every use

• Permitting and code related questions are taken over the phone and email
• Permits delivered via mail or dropped in vestibule during business hours
• Inspections done via streaming or thorough documentation submitted by builder
• When necessary, either temporary occupancy permitting granted after verification of key items or Code Officer completes inspections while maintaining social distancing

Committees will continue conduct as they have for the last 30 days:

• Non-essential meetings will be postponed until practicable
• Essential meetings will be held via streaming applications such as Teams or Zoom and maintain public accessibility under Freedom of Access laws
• Any meetings held in person will –

o    maintain the less than 10 person limit under the Governor’s order

o    participants will wear face coverings and maintain social distancing

o    meetings will continue to have written minutes available after the meeting

To register to participate in public meetings, individuals must register in advance HERE with the GoogleForm

2

May 18-29^th

Town Office functions will continue as found in Phase 1 with the following amendments:

• Appointments for new registrations, wedding intentions and multiple transactions will be taken by appointment from 8am-10am, Thursdays 4-6pm, or Fridays 8am-1pm.

Highway Department functions will continue as found in Phase 1 with the following amendments:

• Highway Crew will begin summer hours while continuing rotating as practicable

3

Starting June 1^st

Town Office functions will increase:

• Office will be open to the public for regular office hours.
• Increased hygiene and social distancing practices –

o    Plexiglass installed for each clerk’s window

o    A divider will be installed between counter stations on both employee and public facing sides

o    Masks will be required for customers entering the building

o    Only one customer per window will be permitted.  

Highway Department functions will increase:

• Full crew will return, and rotating schedules will cease
• Social distancing will continue to be maintained and masks will be worn for work indoors or for vehicle sharing

Code Department functions will increase:

• In person appointments will resume by appointment only and individuals will be required to wear face coverings
• In field inspections will resume as long as precautions such as social distancing can be achieved.

In-person committee meetings will resume as long as the Governor’s orders allow for 50 individuals to meet inside.