MARCH 2021

Re-Opening Updates

• In-person events can increase to 150 beginning March 15. Responsible parties are required to notify the local health departments five days in advance of the event taking place. A form was developed to make it easier for the responsible parties to submit the event information and for the county to receive and share the information. The form can be found HERE.

• New York State guidance permits some businesses to open more fully. These changes include wedding/event venues and arts and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants to host patrons at 75 % capacity. More details: 

• Beginning March 15th:Weddings and Catered Events Can Resume Statewide following guidelines HERE.
• Beginning March 19th:Restaurants can move to 75% Indoor Capacity. The Food Services guidelines will be updated with this information. 
• Beginning March 22nd: Non-residential Social Gatherings:
• Indoor maximum will increase to 100 people
• Outdoor maximum will increase to 200 people
• Beginning March 26th: Indoor Family Entertainment Centers Can Open limited to 25% capacity – guidelines have not yet been issued. 
• Beginning April 2nd:event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen – guidelines have not yet been issued but the following details have been released:
• Restricted to 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors
• With proof of a negative COVID test prior to entry, capacity can increase up to 150 people indoors and up to 500 people outdoors

• Beginning April 9th: Outdoor Amusement Parks can open at 33% capacity – guidelines have not yet been issued. 

• Beginning April 1st: Domestic travelers will no longer need to quarantine upon their return to New York State if they did not come into contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. This is detailed in an update found HERE..

• International travelers will still be required to quarantine upon their arrival to New York.

• All travelers, domestic and international, who meet the criteria found HERE to fill out a Traveler Health Form are still required to do so.

 VACCINE INFORMATION

COVID-19 or Coronovirus is a rapidly evolving situation. The Town of Pawling is working hand in hand with Dutchess County to monitor and address all issues that arise that affect our Town. We will continue to keep everyone updated as things progress and will be posting updates as we receive them on our Town of Pawling Facebook page.

 JUNE 2020 UPDATE

Pawling Town Hall, Annex and Lathrop will begin to gradually open up to the public beginning on Tuesday June 30^th and Thursday July 2^nd. The following week, we will be open on Monday July 6^th, Wednesday July 8^th and Friday July 10^rd. This phased re-opening will be effective in fighting the spread. Starting on Monday July 13^th, Town Hall will be open for normal hours of operation to the public, five days a week. As the facility opens back up to the public, residents and employees are encouraged and expected to follow social distancing and MUST wear a mask to enter the building. The public is still encouraged to only visit Town Hall if absolutely necessary and to use electronic and remote communication if possible.  

Courts: Reopening of the Town court and scheduled sessions will be in accordance with the guidelines and expectations set by the NYS Unified Court System.

MAY 2020 UPDATE

For guidance from NYS on the phased reopening, please visit here

To view the dashboard tracking each region's status in relation to meeting the reopening metrics please visit here

To view Governor Cuomo's NY Forward Initiative: A Guide to Reopening New York, please visit here.

To view County Executive Molinaro's "Restarting Dutchess" information, please visit here.

ALL TOWN OF PAWLING OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We will have staff available to answer calls and emails. This includes the Lathrop building. The outdoors at Lakeside Park will be open to the public EXCEPT FOR the Dog Park and the playground equipment. Please exercise good social distancing if you come to the park.

The Pawling Town Court will be closed until further notice. A  new date will be set when the Court reopens.

Bulk Pickup for the Town of Pawling is being POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL. We will notify everyone of the new date soon.

 Please visit the Dutchess County COVID-19 Community Impact Dashboard for up-to-date information and statistics on how our County is being affected.

For updates from our Recreation Department, please visit their Facebook page.

Dutchess County has declared a State of Emergency as of March 13. They have mandated that all gatherings over 20 people are prohibited. Please visit Dutchess County's Coronavirus site for the most up to date information affecting our County. 

Click here for the COVID-19 Fact Sheet

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Dutchess County 24/7 Crisis Services. They are an amazing resource for ANYONE who needs help. This is an extremely difficult time and there IS help out there for everyone! Call or text the helpline at 845-485-9700.

Stay up to date on Metro North service by clicking here

The Pawling Resource Center has plenty of food and supplies to assist our local seniors during this time. They have the ability to go shopping and set up delivery.  With all Senior programs throughout the area being cancelled, this is hitting our seniors the hardest and we want to be sure that they have everything they need. Please DO NOT HESITATE to call the PRC at 845-855-3459 to arrange any of these services, they are of no cost. They are open M-F from 10am-4pm and Saturday from 10am - 3pm. Please pass this message along to any seniors you know. 

March 16, 2020

The Transfer Station will remain open on it's regularly scheduled days. Attendants will only allow in 3 cars at a time. We ask that you please drop off your garbage and exit as quickly as possible and refrain from socializing.

As of Monday, March 16 at 8pm, all restaurants and bars must close to the public. Curbside takeout and delivery is still permitted. Read the announcement from Governor Cuomo. This closure includes movie theatres, gyms and casinos.

March 17, 2020

The Small Business Association (SBA) has made available federal loans to small businesses suffering an economic impact due to COVID-19. Please click here for more information and directions to apply

The NYS Department of Labor is waiving the 7 day waiting period for people who are out of work due to COVID-19. You can click here apply on line for benefits. We've been advised to tell you to be patient as they are experiencing some problems due to a much higher volume of claims. 

 March 18, 2020

Bulk Pickup for the Town of Pawling is being postponed and there will not be Bulk Pickup on April 4th. We will notify everyone of the new date very soon.

March 20, 2020

Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order that all "non-essential" businesses must reduce their workforce by 100% by Sunday, March 22 at 8pm. Please read the guidance to learn more and to see what businesses are classified as "essential.".

It is extremely important that we all practice the following to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands often and thoroughly
• If you cannot wash your hands, use hand sanitzer
• If you have any symptoms, STAY HOME
• If you are elderly or have a chronic condition, please stay home and avoid contact as much as possible
• Practice social distancing - stay 6 feet or more away from others
• Do not shake hands, hug or engage physical contact with others
• Sanitize surfaces often
• For further guidance, please visit the CDC website