"This is toughest it's ben in 20 years," Tavern 42 owner Cheryl Moran said. Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday that COVID-related restrictions will soon be lifted for businesses. "It's been a challenge," Phil Barnett of Wood 'N Tap said. Monday, the news businesses have been waiting for came from Gov. Ned Lamont. "Weâre going to essentially end all remaining business restrictions," Lamont said during his Monday briefing. It will be done in two parts. On May 1, there will be no limits on table sizes. Customers will also be able to order alcohol without food, and the curfew will be pushed back to midnight.