Mayor Bennett Reveals Plans For “Re-Opening” Terre Haute

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind – On Friday Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett provided an update on city government will operate in conjunction with the most recent Executive Order from Governor Holcomb. The Mayor said that the outline below will show how the city will “re-open” in the days and weeks ahead.

City Of Terre Haute

Beginning May 11th
– All City buildings will remain closed to the public.
-City employees are working but some will
continue working remotely. You may call 311 for
assistance with city government.
– City parks are open, but playgrounds and
restrooms remain closed.
– Golf courses remain open and continue following
all CDC guidelines.

 

Beginning May 24th
– All city park playgrounds, restrooms and indoor
facility rentals will open to the public.

 

On May 25th
– Memorial Day services at Woodlawn and Highland
Lawn Cemeteries have been cancelled.

 

Beginning May 26th
– All city employees will be back to their normal
assigned work locations.
– City Hall offices and all other city locations will
begin limited public access from 8:00 am – 12:00
pm each business day.

 

Beginning June 8th
– Deming Park pool will open (weather permitting).

 

Beginning June 14th

– Public access restrictions will be lifted at all city
locations. Normal business hours will resume with
full public access available.
– The Parks Department Nature Center, Torner
Center and Native American Museum will reopen.
– All city park programs, softball leagues and the
Deming Park train will begin operating.

 

 

On July 4th
– The annual fireworks show will be conducted at
Fairbanks Park.

 

Note: This schedule was created in conjunction with the Governor’s “Back on Track” plan and timeline and is subject to change based on new information and CDC guidance.

 

The Mayor went on to say that we have been very fortunate as a community to keep our COVID-19 numbers at a very manageable level so far. With retail opening back up this week, places of worship opening this weekend and restaurants and personal services (hair and nail salons, spas, tattoo parlors, etc.) opening up next week, now is not the time to let our guard down.

Bennett said that it will be extremely important to continue to social distance from others, wash your hands regularly, wear a mask when in public places and stay at home if you are sick. Those over 65 years old and those with high-risk health conditions should continue to stay at home as much as possible to continue protecting yourself from infection.