New Summerfield announces closure of City Hall lobby

A press release dated March 30, from the City of New Sunmerfield advises the decision has been made to close the lobby. The official release states:

"Since COVID-19 has continued to spread Mayor Barrow has made the decision to close the lobby at city hall to the public until further notice to protect the citizens we serve, as well as the staff of the City of New Summerfield.  All other cities in Cherokee County have closed their lobby’s as well.  Mayor Barrow also thinks it’s best if we cancel the April meeting If you have any questions please call me or Jane. 

"Staff will be available by phone and email at city offices, but people will not be allowed inside the building as part of the measures against the virus.  All emergency services and regular city services will continue as normal. These proactive measures have been taken by the city to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, in conjunction with the state-wide public health disaster issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbot.

"City hall employees can be reached by phone at (903) 726-3651, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  If you need to make a utility payment we have the night drop located in the front door or you can pay online at www.newsummerfield.us , under utility payments or by calling the office at 903-726-3651 option#1.  Any overage paid on utilities in the night drop will be credited to the customers account. 

"For our online court payments, you can go to www.newsummerfield.us or pay over the telephone by calling the Municipal Court Clerk at 903-726-3651 option #2.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause."