Glens Falls reopening – UPDATED 6/30/2020

Glens Falls reopening – UPDATED 6/30/2020

Here are documents distributed by the City of Glens Falls midday on Wednesday, May 20, about reopening for business. EDIT: This post was updated with the new form on June 30, 2020

REOPENING LETTER – CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION

REOPENING FORM – CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION   (OUT OF DATE)

REOPENING FORM AS OF JUNE 16,2020   (OUT OF DATE)

** CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED REOPENING FORM AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 **

The letter reads:

Dear City Business Owners and Managers,

As we enter the first of four phases in the reopening process due to the COVID 19 pandemic, it is our goal to support City businesses in opening swiftly and safely. The following information has been compiled to help prepare your business in this endeavor. All reopening must be done in accordance with New York State guidelines. Utilizing this information will help to ensure your business is in compliance once you are cleared to reopen by the state.

New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool
https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/nyforward

Industries Reopening by Phase
https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase

New York Forward Business Affirmation
https://forms.ny.gov/s3/ny-forward-affirmation

New York Forward Business Re-Opening Safety Plan Template
https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYS_BusinessReo peningSafetyPlanTemplate.pdf

We are requiring each business to complete a City of Glens Falls Self-assessment and Affirmation of Compliance Form prior to reopening. Once you have met all the requirements and drafted your reopening safety plan, fill out the form and verify compliance with each item. The form must be signed and submitted via mail or email to:

Address:

City of Glens Falls Fire Department
134 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Email: firefp@cityofglensfalls.com

Each business will be required to post a completed copy of this form at every entrance used by the public.

Sincerely,

Mayor Daniel L. Hall

** CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED REOPENING FORM AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 **

Kate Austin-Avon
kate@advokate.net

Kate E. Austin is known for her creative advocacy. She is a regular speaker on branding and social media with educational institutions and Chambers of Commerce. She owns and operates Advokate, LLC. Currently she serves on the boards of the Glens Falls Business Improvement District, is on the World Awareness Children’s Museum’s Advisory Council, and is involved in the Jackson Heights PTA. Originally from Killington, Vermont, she studied art at Hartwick College and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Art from Empire State College. She is a mother of three.