FALMOUTH — Town Hall services will be limited to appointments only until at least Friday, Dec. 11 due to COVID-related staff shortages, according to an announcement on the town’s website.
According to Town Manager Nathan Poore, two employees recently tested positive and another is waiting for their test result. Employees who were in close contact to the those at Town Hall with COVID-19 have all tested negative. One employee is quarantining due to a positive case in their household.
About half of Town Hall staff are working in their offices. There is no evidence that COVID-19 is being spread within the Town Hall, Poore said.
Staff will be monitored throughout this period and updates will be posted on the town’s website under News and Announcements, as well as on social media. Online services will continue to be available. For services that cannot be conducted remotely and require an appointment call 781-5253.
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