An Emergency Proclamation issued March 17th by Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones and set to expire at midnight tonight (Tuesday), is being extended until further notice.  City Administrator John Lund says a few changes were made to the original proclamation (Some of which were previously mentioned). They include:

• The Park equipment closure and door-to-door sales suspension have been incorporated into this proclamation.

• The Library is ending curb side pickup, they will notify everyone when this will resume.

• The closure of the City Hall lobby and bathrooms is noted.

• The Street Department building is now closed to the public.

• Additional language that bridges the City’s meetings with the Governor’s proclamation. Specifically, City Council, committee, board and commission meetings that must occur shall either be done electronically and/or limited to less than 10 people in a room with a minimum six-foot distance between individuals. City employees shall make every accommodation reasonably possible to encourage public participation in said meetings while complying with this section.