Public health experts offer advice for safe holiday shopping and family gatherings FAIRFIELD, CT – The winter holidays in November and December typically are a time when people meet up with family and friends to celebrate together. Not this year, however. The ongoing pandemic—especially with its current surge—is going to make our holiday tables look…
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Governor announces approval of first permit for a restaurant to use a state highway right-of-way for outdoor dining
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has approved a permit for Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining as the restaurant makes efforts to comply with the requirements of phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant,…
Alive@Five, other Stamford Downtown Summer Concerts Canceled
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Downtown regrets to announce that they will be cancelling the 2020 Alive@Five and Wednesday Nite Live concert series. “It has not been an easy decision to make, but we believe it is the best one considering the present circumstances,” said David Kooris, President of Stamford Downtown. “Stamford Downtown is committed to…
Lamont, Cuomo, Murphy announce alignment of state policies to allow marinas and boatyards to open with conditions
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced that marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers in their states will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services…
Norwalk’s Maritime Garage Gallery Extends Call For Art for Next Exhibit
Norwalk, CT – The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery has extended its call for art for its next exhibit, entitled “DeFACEment: Through Artistic Eyes ”. The new deadline for submissions is April 30, 2020. The exhibit, which was to open on April 30 has been postponed and is expected to open mid-2020, at…
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Temporarily Closes Effective March 17 as a Public Health Precaution
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo today announced plans to temporarily close the Zoo, effective Tuesday, March 17, as a public health precaution. All education and public programs are cancelled or postponed. The City of Bridgeport and state of Connecticut leaders have called on businesses to close to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 following…