With many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted at beaches in the region, a busy summer season is expected.
Local beach operators and officials are gearing up to welcome more visitors this summer and reopen some amenities, from amusement rides to concession stands. While many beaches are easing residency restrictions and stricter capacity limits put in place last summer, some restrictions remain in place and vary by beach.
Pre-season pass sales at Ocean Beach Park in New London have been brisk. People are anxious, park manager Dave Sugrue said.
City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said he s looking forward to a return to normal at Eastern Point Beach.
Published May 28. 2021 11:07AM
A Memorial Day celebration will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with a ceremony, guest speaker, and light lunch at VFW Post 1265, 160 South Broad St., Pawcatuck. The event will observe COVID-19 pandemic safety regulations and social distancing guidelines. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The Westerly-Pawcatuck parade will not be held this year. A headline in the May 5 edition and a story in this week s Night & Day section were incorrect. Loading comment count.
Published May 23. 2021 11:16PM
WESTERLY (AP) Westerly Hospital has recently received a total of $1 million in gifts from two foundations.
The pledges were from the Alfred M. Roberts Jr. Charitable Foundation and the Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation, according to the hospital s foundation, The Sun reported Thursday.
“We are grateful for these landmark gifts from two very generous organizations that have long supported Westerly Hospital,” Patrick Green, the hospital s president and CEO said in a statement. “These gifts will help augment the world-class clinical programs at Westerly Hospital and allow us to further upgrade our facility so that it reflects the extraordinary care that is provided to our patients and their families.”