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BRIDGETON CITY OFFICES CLOSED TO “WALK-IN”
TRAFFIC DUE TO COVID-19
As state and local jurisdictions attempt to slow the
spread of the Covid-19 virus, the City of Bridgeton joins a growing list of
municipalities closing offices and facilities to the public. While nonessential
City offices will no longer be open to “walk-in” traffic, municipal departments
and divisions will be available by phone, email and for specific business, through
scheduled appointments.
“After consulting with local health officials and getting
the latest guidance from County and State officials, we made the decision to
close City offices and facilities to the normal daily foot traffic that comes
in.” said Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly
In order to assist members of the public attempting to do
essential business, City official will be posting guidance on the City’s
website (www.cityofbridgeton.com)
to help inform residents on which phone numbers and web pages to access for the
various forms and applications they might need. Residents are also encouraged
to call departments with questions as they arise. In addition to City Hall
closing, the Library is closed and Municipal Court will be closed through March
27th. The Police window will remain open to the public.
In addition to using email and regular mail, City
officials will be expanding the use of the drive-up window at City Hall Annex,
located at 181 E. Commerce St, for an expanded number of functions including
marriage certificates, birth and death certificates, and other municipal
business. Officials are also working to place a secure drop box at the front of
City Hall Annex which should be available to the public within the next 10
days.
“We’re in unchartered territory in terms of this virus
and the shutting down of normal business activity. We ask the public to be
patient with us as we figure out procedures and iron out the wrinkles.” Kelly
said.
In addition to amended procedures for doing business with
the City offices spelled out on the website, Kelly said that everything from
enforcing parking ordinances to conducting public meetings is being examined to
figure how to balance public health and safety with the need to provide
services.
“I told my staff and my department heads that now, in the
face of this virus, is when we earn our pay because now is precisely when
public service calls on us to be creative, resourceful and imaginative and now
is when it matters most” said Kelly.
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