Southbury Launches Summer Four-Day Workweek Pilot Program

SOUTHBURY, CT — The Town of Southbury will pilot a four-day workweek for Town Hall and the Senior Center this summer, beginning June 1 and running through Aug. 31.

The trial schedule will maintain the same total weekly work hours for participating employees, who will work condensed days with a half-hour lunch. Town officials plan to gather feedback from employees and the public during the program and will decide in mid-August whether to make the schedule permanent.

During the pilot period, Town Hall and the Senior Center will operate Monday through Thursday with extended hours—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The offices will be closed on Fridays. Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments will continue to operate on their standard schedules.

Southbury joins other Connecticut municipalities, including Vernon, Plainville, and Redding, that have implemented similar workweek adjustments. Officials said the shift is intended to enhance employee well-being, improve work-life balance, and remain competitive in a shifting labor market, while also offering residents more flexible access to in-person services.

“Although many of our residents take advantage of the wide range of online services the Town provides, we welcome those who choose to come into town hall for more personalized service,” said First Selectman Jeff Manville. “We are excited to begin this pilot program to better serve both residents and employees and enhance their experience with the Town of Southbury.”