Greensburg closes all municipal facilities to public to prevent coronavirus spread

Greensburg will close all city facilities to the public “until further notice” effective Wednesday, though some city employees will report to work as usual and the rest will work from home, officials said.

City leaders decided on the policy after meeting with county health officials and representatives from Excela Health about the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Robert Bell said.

“We decided this was probably in the best interest of not only the community, but also the best interest of our own employees,” Bell said.

The policy includes City Hall, Lynch Field, Kirk S. Nevin Arena, Mt. Odin Golf Course and all city parks.

“We will still provide the services we usually provide, just on a limited basis,” Bell said.

City police announced this week that the department would change some of its policies because of the pandemic. For some non-emergency calls, which do not require immediate police response, officers will take reports over the phone rather than in person. The department will no longer unlock vehicles except in emergency situations, such as a child locked in a vehicle.

The Westmoreland Hockey Association had two major tournament scheduled at Kirk S. Nevin Arena over the next two weeks. Both were cancelled prior to the city’s closure.

Those who need to drop off materials to the city — including permit applications or service payments — can do so at the outdoor drop box located at the police dispatch window at City Hall, 416 South Main Street. Those with an emergency should call 911.

Those with questions about the new policy are asked to email the city at administration@greensburgpa.org.