Monticello, NY – As part of the national emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, many Sullivan County government offices and facilities will reopen to the public on Monday, May 24.
“This means most (though not all) offices will once again be open without appointments necessary,” explains County Manager Josh Potosek. “We’ll be operating close to the way we did pre-pandemic, although masks will continue to be required for anyone who has not been vaccinated.”
As the County will not be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access its facilities (except where required by law), the following guidelines will be in place:
For the Government Center in Monticello:
- Facial masks required throughout the building for anyone who has not fully completed their COVID-19 vaccine regimen (at least two weeks past the administration of the final dose of vaccine)
- Facial masks required for anyone accessing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and/or County Clerk’s offices, regardless of vaccination status
- Appointments still required for DMV and County Clerk’s Office; recommended but not required for all other offices
- Six-foot distancing required for unvaccinated individuals
- Check-in with Sheriff’s deputies in lobby no longer required
- No pre-screening to attend public meetings or enter offices, but signing in to an office (providing name and phone or email) will be required for contact tracing purposes
For Family Court in Monticello:
- Open for in-person filings, but email preferred for emergency filings or regular mail for non-emergency filings
- Facial masks and six-foot distancing required throughout the area for anyone, regardless of vaccination status
- Pre-screening and temperature checks remain in place
For the County Courthouse in Monticello:
- Facial masks and six-foot distancing required throughout the building for anyone, regardless of vaccination status
- Pre-screening and temperature checks remain in place
For the Sheriff’s Patrol and Civil Divisions in Monticello:
- Facial masks required throughout the building for anyone who has not fully completed their COVID-19 vaccine regimen (at least two weeks past the administration of the final dose of vaccine)
- Six-foot distancing required for unvaccinated individuals
For the County Jail in Monticello:
- Not currently open to in-person visits
For the Career (One-Stop) Center in Monticello:
- Not currently open to in-person visits (building is not owned by the County)
For the Department of Family Services and the Department of Community Services in Liberty:
- Facial masks and six-foot social distancing required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status
- Appointments recommended but not required
For Public Health Services in Liberty:
- Facial masks and six-foot social distancing required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status
- Appointments required
For the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty:
- Facial masks and six-foot social distancing required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status
- Limited visiting times remain in place, with pre-registration required – check County website for latest details before visiting
For the County Airport in White Lake:
- Facial masks required throughout County buildings for anyone who has not fully completed their COVID-19 vaccine regimen (at least two weeks past the administration of the final dose of vaccine)
- Six-foot distancing required for unvaccinated individuals
For Sullivan County Transfer Stations (Monticello, Mamakating, Cochecton, Highland, Livingston Manor, Ferndale):
- Six-foot distancing required at all times for unvaccinated individuals
- Facial masks required when indoors, or within six feet of others when outdoors, for anyone who has not fully completed their COVID-19 vaccine regimen (at least two weeks past the administration of the final dose of vaccine)
For Sullivan County Parks (Livingston Manor Covered Bridge, Stone Arch Bridge in Kenoza Lake, Fort Delaware in Narrowsburg, Lake Superior in Bethel, D&H Canal in Wurtsboro/Summitville, Minisink Battleground in Barryville):
- Six-foot distancing required at all times for unvaccinated individuals
- Facial masks required within six feet of others for anyone who has not fully completed their COVID-19 vaccine regimen (at least two weeks past the administration of the final dose of vaccine)
For the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville:
- Not currently open to in-person visits
These regulations may change as needed. Please refer to www.sullivanny.us for the latest information.