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Town Hall to remain open on voting days

NORTH CANAAN — In an effort to consistently maintain normal governing operations, Town Hall will no longer close when the polls are open.

A review by the Registrars of Voters has determined that closing Town Hall’s offices on Election Day is not required. The Secretary of the State’s office confirmed town employees can work regular hours as voting is going on.

One exception remains for elected officials. On municipal voting days, candidates on the ballot who have offices in Town Hall are prohibited from interacting with voters heading to the polls. Such officials may work on Election Day but may not leave their offices or have conversations with voters.

The new policy of maintaining regular office hours during town votes went into effect for the Region One budget referendum held Tuesday, May 7.

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