In response to Gov.
Eric Holcomb’s most recent executive order, the Town of Porter is taking the
following steps to begin returning to “normal,” according to a statement
released this week.
“These steps are
meant to balance the safety of our employees and residents with the need to
maintain essential services in the town,” the statement said.
The Porter Town
Hall has re-opened to the public.
It did so under the
following conditions:
-- Doors will
remain locked. All visitors must be by appointment only. Call 926-2771 for
an appointment.
-- Anyone entering
the building must wear a mask.
-- One one person
will be allowed in the vestibule area at a time.
-- Sewer payments
will not be accepted inside the building. Residents can place the payments
in the box in the parking lot. The Town of Porter will not assess penalties,
fees, or interest on unpaid sewer bills until further notice. Shut-offs of
water service for non-payment have already been suspended.
-- No public
restrooms will be available at the town hall.
-- No more Porter
Beach parking permits will be sold.
-- Persons
requiring a building permit or contractor’s license should contact the
Building Commissioner at 405-8615 before coming to the building to begin the
process.
The Public Works
and Fire Department facility will remain closed to the public. Residents
should call the respective departments with any questions.
The Public Works
Department has returned to normal operations.
Playgrounds and
basketball courts remain closed in compliance with the governor’s original
stay-a-home order.
The parking lot at
Porter Beach remains closed as well.
“We will continue
to monitor the situation and open the lot as soon as we can do so safely and
in compliance with state rules regarding social distancing, group size, and
public facilities.”
Visit
www.townofporter.com or call the
following numbers if for have non-emergency questions or business:
-- Clerk-Treasurer:
926-2771.
-- Utilities:
926-4794.
-- Public
Works/Streets: 926-4212.
-- Building
Commissioner: 405-8615.
-- Fire Department:
926-1226.
-- Parks: 983-1042.
“We will continue
to follow developments at the national, state, and local levels and provide
additional updates as more information becomes available,” the statement
said.