Town Hall is set to reopen next week.
Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher said preparations are underway for the reopening, both
Antigonish Town Hall
physical and logistical. On the physical side of things, partitions are going up so there is a separation between staff and the public, as well as between staff when necessary. There will also only be one way traffic through the office. If people need to meet with staff beyond the front desk, it will have to be by appointment.
Boucher said staff has been exceptional in working from home over the last eight weeks or so, noting municipal services continued. In asking them to return on June 1, she said it is important for staff to feel safe. Boucher said she understands the cost of the changes will likely be included in this year’s budget.