As you know, Governor Lamont has declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies. The Governor’s declarations also make clear that the chief executive officers of municipalities have emergency powers under Connecticut General Statutes Section 28-8a to take such actions as they deem necessary to mitigate disasters and emergencies.
While the declarations permit the governor to take certain actions related to the closure of schools and large gatherings, at this time those decisions are still being delegated to local municipal and public health officials as they are on the ground closest to the circumstances in each respective community and are empowered to make the best judgements regarding specific events.
This page will be continuously updated with information for towns and cities in Connecticut to address the current pandemic.
Webinar Resources
January 28, 2021 - AARP Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall with NLC CEO Clarence Anthony
Town Hall Recording
January 26, 2021 - National League of Cities Webinar: How Local Leaders Can Support Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations
NLC Webinar and Presentation
January 25, 2021 - Georgia Municipal Association Hosts Dr. Anthony Fauci for COVID-19 Update
Covid Update
June 9, 2020 Webinar: Opening Municipal Park & Recreation Summer Programs & Facilities and Planning for the Return to Play
Opening Municipal Park & Recreation Summer Programs & Facilities and Planning for the Return to Play: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Opening Municipal Park & Recreation Summer Programs & Facilities and Planning for the Return to Play: Webinar Presentation
Returning to the Rinks
Summer Camp Protocol
May 27, 2020 Webinar: Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Planning for the Future: Webinar Presentation
May 20, 2020 Webinar: Returning to Work Phase 1: Practical Issues Every Employer Needs to Consider (Essentials for the Municipal Employer, Part III)
Returning to Work Phase I: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Returning to Work Phase I: Webinar Presentation
May 14, 2020 Webinar: Stretches to Keep you Loose While Working from Home
Stretches to Keep you Loose While Working from Home: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording.
May 13, 2020 Webinar: Supporting your Business Community in the Time of COVID-19
Supporting your Business Community in the Time of COVID-19: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording.
Supporting your Business Community in the Time of COVID-19: Webinar Presentation
April 29, 2020 Webinar: Preparing Municipalities for COVID-19 Long Term Recovery
Preparing Municipalities for COVID-19 Long Term Recovery: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording.
Preparing Municipalities for COVID-19 Long Term Recovery: Webinar Presentation
CT Rises: Planning for Long-Term Disater Recovery - A Guide and Toolkit
Recovery Structure for COVID-19
CTRecovers
April 28, 2020 Webinar: Re-forecasting Budgets in an Uncertain Economy
Re-forecasting Budgets in an Uncertain Economy: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Re-forecasting Budgets in an Uncertain Economy: Webinar Presentation
April 21, 2020 Webinar: Our New Normal: Supporting Employee Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19 & Beyond
Our New Normal: Supporting Employee Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19 & Beyond: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Our New Normal: Supporting Employee Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19 & Beyond: Webinar Presentation
April 8, 2020 Webinar: Connecticut at the Moment: The Latest Information on the Coronavirus Response in CT
Connecticut at the Moment: The Latest Information on the Coronavirus Response in CT: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Connecticut at the Moment: The Latest Information on the Coronavirus Response in CT: Webinar Presentation
Executive Order No. 7S
Municipal COVID-19 Program Certification
Municipal Tax Relief Deferral Form M
Breakdown of Municipal-Related Executive Orders
April 7, 2020 Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Essentials for the Municipal Employer - Part II
COVID-19 Essentials for the Municipal Employer - Part II: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
COVID-19 Essentials for the Municipal Employer - Part II: Webinar Presentation
April 1, 2020 Webinar: Addressing Homelessness in the COVID-19 Era
Addressing Homelessness in the COVID-19 Era: Webinar Recording
Addressing Homelessness in the COVID-19 Era: Webinar Presentation - Dr. Richard Cho
March 25, 2020 Webinar: Executive Orders and Municipal Meeting Technology
Executive Order No. 7B
Executive Order No. 7C
Executive Order No. 7H
Executive Order No. 7I
Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut’s actions related to COVID-19
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO A MODIFIED CALENDAR FOR THE FY 2020-2021 GENERAL AND CAPITAL FUND BUDGETS AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDERS 2020-7B, 7C AND 7I
Executive Orders and Municipal Meeting Technology: Webinar Recording
Executive Orders and Municipal Meeting Technology: Webinar Presentation
Executive Orders and Municipal Meeting Technology: Webinar Presentation: Technology Platforms
March 25, 2020 Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Essentials for the Municipal Employer
COVID-19 Essentials for the Municipal Employer: Webinar Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
COVID-19 Essentials for the Municipal Employer: Webinar Presentation
National League of Cities Webinar with Hud Englehart: COVID-19 Crisis Communication: How to Make Your Messages Hit Home
NLC Webinar - One Sheet
NLC Webinar - Recording - GoToWebinar will ask for your name and email address to view the recording
Connecticut Resources
Connecticut Voices for Children - More Than a Health Crisis: Long-Term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Connecticut Youth and Families
Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF)
ACIR Best Practices Guidelines and other Resources - The Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Affairs (ACIR) has released Best Practices Guidelines to assist “municipalities in their response to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this effort is to provide local officials with solutions that meet local needs and are in sync with state expectations.”
ReOpen Connecticut
ReOpen Connecticut - Preliminary Guidance - May 8, 2020
CT Office of Legislative Research Summary Reports on Executive Orders (under recent publications)
OPM Executive Order 7S Guidelines
Application for Municipal Tax Relief Deferral Program Under Executive Order 7S
Governor's Executive Order 7S Section 6 - Municipality Program Election
State of Connecticut Coronavirus Information
New Haven COVID-19 Hub
AdvanceCT Connecticut's COVID-19 Response
CCM Municipal Labor Relations Bulletin: COVID-19 Response
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CREATION OF 4-CT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNITING DONORS WITH CONNECTICUT PROGRAMS RESPONDING TO COVID-19
4-CT The Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection
Groundwork Bridgeport: Listing of COVID-19 related resources for Individuals, Nonprofits, and Community Groups in Connecticut
UR Community Cares
CivicLift COVID-19 Response Sites
FLO Analytics Web-mapping Application, offers useful visualization data to help deal with the COVID-19 outbreak
FLO Analytics Web-mapping Instructional Video
CIRMA COVID-19 Resources
CT Data COVID-19 Resources
CT Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard
CT Travel Advisory
CCM Guidance Documents
Guidance Document 1 - Suspension of "In Person Open Meeting Requirements"
Guidance Document 2 - Suspension of In Person Open “Meeting” and “Adoption” Requirements”
Guidance Document 3 - Allowance of Suspension of In-Person Voting Requirements for Critical Time Sensitive Municipal Fiscal Deadlines
Guidance Document 4 - Suspension and Modification of Tax Deadlines and Collection Efforts
Guidance Document 5 - Validation of Executive Order 7I.131 – Suspension of In-Person Voting Requirements by the Public in the Municipal Budget Process
Guidance Document 6 - Key Municipal Powers covered by the Executive Orders: Budget Process, Other Sensitive Municipal Fiscal Deadlines and Contractual Matters and Law-Making
Guidance Document 7 - Procedures for Local Appointments and Elections Requiring In-Person Vote
Guidance Document 8 - Municpal Executive Orders
Guidance Document 9 - Extension of COVID-19 Executive Orders Pertaining to Municipal Meetings
Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Program Guidance Document
National Resources
US Treasury - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
APA Stress management for leaders responding to a crisis
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials - Infectious Disease Guiding Principles
Bloomberg Philanthropies is virtually convening experts in public health and City leadership to help cities respond to the Coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
CitiesSpeak: How Cities Can Help Bring COVID-19 Financial Relief to Residents
CitiesSpeak: Looking Beyond the Crisis: Helping Governments Navigate a COVID-19 Surge
CitiesSpeak: Seeking FEMA Assistance to the COVID-19 Pandemic
CitiesSpeak: The Deal is Done: How Much Can Cities Expect from the 3rd Coronavirus Package?
ELGL COVID-19/Coronavirus Resources Crowdsourced from Local Governments
EPA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for State, Local and Tribal Agencies and Associations
Follow-Up to White House COVID--19 Briefing Call on Wednesday, March 12
Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University: COVID-19: HOW TO BE SAFE & RESILIENT
How to Properly Wash Your Hands
ICMA - Coronavirus Resources: Plan and Prepare Now Before It Hits Your Community
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Global Case Map
MS-ISAC Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
National League of Cities - CEO Update Regarding COVID-19
National League of Cities - City, County and Corporate Support for COVID Testing and Contract Tracing
National League of Cities - Cities Fiscal Conditions 2020
National League of Cities - Coronavirus Response Resources for Local Leaders
National League of Cities - COVID-19: Local Action Tracker
National League of Cities - COVID-19 Local Response Principles
National League of Cities - Current Tools, Actions, and Resources
National League of Cities - Reopening in Cities Across the Country: What Does the Data Show?
PubMed Central - When the Next Disease Strikes: How To Communicate (and How Not To)
US Conference of Mayors - COVID-19: What Mayors Need to Know
White House Guidelines - Opening Up American Again
White House Coronavirus Guidelines
Other Resources
Social Distancing
What Is 'Social Distancing?' Here's How to Best Practice It as Coronavirus Spreads
Wondering About Social Distancing?
Technology
What’s The Right Way To Clean My Phone? How To Disinfect Your Phone Without Ruining The Screen
Four Pro-Video Conferencing Tools You Can Get For Free Right Now
Five Safe Telecommuting Practices for Municipalities
CitiesSpeak: Moving City Council Meetings Online in Response to COVID-19
CitiesSpeak: Three Keys to Speed in Government Service
RouteFifty: Local Governments Have Embraced New Technology to Weather the Pandemic, Survey Finds
Communications
Whitepaper: Preventing a Communication Breakdown
BlumShapiro: Best Practices for Local Governments in Managing Disruptions Caused by Coronavirus
Education
Public schools face a fall with a lot more costs and a lot less funding
Filtration and Air Cleaning
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force - Filtration & Disinfection
ASHRAE Position Document on Filtration and Air Cleaning
Other
CitiesSpeak: What's the Difference Shelter in Place, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home Orders?
CitiesSpeak: Sharing COVID-19 Information in Multiple Languages
Governing: Coronavirus Response Resources Guide for Government Leaders
The rocky road ahead: How will COVID-19 affect America’s already-questionable infrastructure?
From Other Municipal Leagues
Accelerate Indiana Municipalities: Provides examples of what local governments have been doing to take action in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maryland Municipal League: Has set up a Municipal Connections Page to enable information sharing between all Maryland city and town leaders for COVID-19
Michigan Municipal League: Partnered with Governor's Office to set up Question and Answer section for members on COVID-19 page. See answers here.
New York Conference of Mayors: Posted the Governor's Guidance on Local Enforcement of PAUSE
South Dakota Municipal League: Delivered and posted a letter signed by more than 160 municipal and county officials requesting Governor Noem to declare a public health emergency
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Initiated 10 Ways You Can Do Your Part: Going the Distance Together, published by UW-Madison Communication Collaborative for COVID19 Coronavirus
State Municipal League COVID-19 Resource Pages
Vaccinations
FEMA Releases Vaccination Planning FAQs