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NORTH STONINGTONÂ â Those seeking to conduct business in-person at town hall will need to do so by appointment only through the end of the year.
First Selectman Michael Urgo said town departments will continue to provide in-person services by appointment only beginning Friday. The effort will continue until the start of 2021, at which time the town will reevaluate whether it will be safe to reopen.
âWeâve been able to manage well, but North Stonington is not immune to the latest outbreak,â Urgo said. âWe have, across the region, definitely seen an exponential increase in recent weeks. The decision to close to non-appointments through the holidays is an effort to protect both our staff and the public.â
STONINGTONÂ â For the past seven years, Stonington Human Services and local police have partnered to host a childrenâs holiday party at Stonington High School and annual Stuff-A-Cruiser toy drive during the second Saturday in December to enhance community spirit and help those in need.
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will prevent the two organizations from hosting their traditional holiday gatherings for safety reasons, the two organizations have partnered with fire departments across town to hold a community-wide alternative in 2020 designed to keep traditions alive and deliver holiday spirit to those throughout Stonington.
This Saturday, the agencies will unite with volunteer fire departments across the community to host the first-ever unified Santa Run, an event that will see Santa Claus drive through all six of the townâs fire districts as a way of delivering holiday cheer to children and families who would otherwise be unable to see joll