We re taking this very seriously : COVID mask rules return to more CT shoreline towns
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As Middlesex and New London counties experience “substantial” spread of virus, more leaders in shoreline towns are reinstating rules that require masks in public buildings.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media
Multiple shoreline towns began requiring face coverings in municipal buildings this week, following the guidance from state and federal authorities that masking indoors is necessary to combat the spread of the COVID delta variant.
Leaders in Clinton, Westbrook, Killingworth and Essex said Tuesday they reinstated mask mandates for public buildings, mirroring similar steps taken in recent days by New London and Guilford.
CT shoreline towns are lifting beach restrictions, but some policies may stick around
John Moritz
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People enjoy the warmth and sunshine at the Surf Club town beach in Madison during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the town limited the beach to 50 percent capacity, a restriction that is being lifted this summer.Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media
MADISON When flocks of quarantine-weary beachgoers topped the limited capacity at Hammonasset State Park on busy weekends last year, officials in charge of nearby town beaches said overflow crowds brought added pressure and concerns about the virus to their shores.
In Madison, the town cut capacity limits at its largest beach in half and banned non-residents from using beach parking on the weekends and holidays. Along the coast, other towns took similar measures to limit out-of-towners from the beaches.
On the Move: Black Hall Outfitters, Firestone opening in Westbrook, Middletown
Larry McHugh
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Larry McHugh is president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce in Middletown.Contributed photo / Larry McHughShow MoreShow Less
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LabCorp of Cromwell held a grand opening April 14. From left are Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Cromwell Division Chairman Rodney Bitgood, Regional Manager of Business Development of the Connecticut Division Brian Bartel, Associate Vice President, FQHC Northeast Diagnostics, Joe Palughi; LabCorp Vice President Ken Sprague, Town Manager Anthony Salvatore, Chamber past chairman Jay Polke, Director of Planning and Development Stuart Popper, and Chamber President Larry McHugh.Contributed photo / Middlesex County Chamber of CommerceShow MoreShow Less