GRANT COUNTY — Following restrictions by Gov. Jay Inslee on gatherings of over 50 people and guidance from local and state health officials, many cities across the county are cutting back nonessential services through the end of the month.

In Moses Lake, the city’s museum and arts center, as well as its visitor center, will be closed effective Tuesday, as well as public lobbies of other city buildings. Bills to the city can be paid electronically, or checks and money orders can be deposited by mail or at the drop box behind the civic center annex.

In addition, all city permitted public events with planned or forecasted attendance of 50 or above, as well as recreation classes and programs that cater to vulnerable populations, are canceled through March 31. This includes city Parks and Recreation Department classes, both indoor and outdoor, on city facilities, as well as Beginning Soccer.

Non-essential public meetings will be temporarily suspended, as well as other public meetings of 20 or more in city facilities. Meetings and event reservations at city facilities will also be suspended.

City council and planning commission meetings will continue with social distancing modifications, including increasing spacing between chairs and encouraging residents to attend the meeting through GoToMeeting.com by clicking “join” in the top right of the website. A meeting ID will be provided prior to meetings.

In Ephrata, public lobbies and access will be closed effective Wednesday, and Building and Planning services will be available by appointment only by calling at 509-754-6964. Bills can be paid by phone, by mail, online or via the dropbox in the city hall parking lot.

In addition, all recreation classes and programs, as well as non-essential meetings will be suspended until at least March 31.

City council meetings will continue to occur but will observe social distancing recommendations, including increased space between chairs at meetings.

City Administrator Mike Warren said the measures will be in place until the end of March, when they will be re-evaluated.

In Quincy, public lobbies and access will be closed effective Tuesday. Bills can be paid by phone or online.

In addition, all recreation classes and programs are suspended until at least March 31, and refunds will be made for canceled programs.

City council and planning commission meetings will continue but will observe social distancing recommendations, which includes increasing the space between chairs at meetings.