A changeover to a new phone system at Town Hall South will be taking place this morning around 9:30 am, according to Director of Emergency Communications Maureen Will.

The system change will cover the police, Parks & Rec and Social Services departments. It mirrors the system already in use at Newtown Municipal Center.

"We anticipate a very smooth transition," Ms Will told

 The Newtown Bee Tuesday morning. "After the [changeover] it's a matter of training for staff."

During the changeover there may be some slight interruption in service for the routine lines only, said Ms Will.

"There will be no disruption in emergency 911 service and calls," she said.