Since Governor Ned Lamont closed all public schools in Connecticut through at least March 31, 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Stamford Public Schools announced on Monday that they will now be closed through April 10, 2020. One of the reasons for the extended period is the already scheduled Spring Break week from April 6…
Bridgeport, CT – City of Bridgeport officials announce the Transfer Station will reopen March 18th, 2020 for normal business hours; 7AM – 3PM. Sanitation/garbage pick-up remains on schedule while recycling will continue to be postponed until further notice. Residents are reminded to bag household trash for toters and at the Transfer Station to protect staff…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 27 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing…
WETHERSFIELD, CT – Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Sibongile Magubane announced effective as of the close of business on March 17, 2020, all DMV Branch Offices will be closed to the public for the transaction of business until further notice. Employees will continue to report to their work locations, unless otherwise instructed, and…
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today announced that the Office of the Attorney General has received 71 complaints regarding large price hikes on basic supplies like hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and toilet paper since Gov. Ned Lamont declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies on March 10 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.…
Bridgeport Hospital will activate a Specimen Collection Center for COVID-19 to ensure “proper testing of patients that have received a physician’s order and that have a scheduled appointment” and minimize the hospital’s exposure to the virus, according to a media release by the City of Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security/Emergency Communications. The…
Supermarket chain Stop & Shop said that beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020, it will start opening its stores early to accommodate its older customers. From 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. every morning stores will be open only for customers 60 years of age or older and there will be a clearly marked designated entrance for…
Norwalk, CT – Today, Monday, March 16, 2020, Mayor Harry Rilling announced that Norwalk City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. This overrides previously announced walk-in services and hours to any City or Public School offices located inside City Hall. Members of the public who feel they have urgent matters are…
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 15 Connecticut residents tested positive, bringing the total positive cases reported in the state to 41. Governor Lamont today signed another executive order, this one taking the following actions: Revises the previously enacted prohibition on large gatherings to a capacity of 50 people, and adds religious gatherings to the…
Waterbury, CT – The Palace Theater management in accordance with the Governor’s directive to prohibit all gatherings of 50 people or more, has postponed all events and activities through April 30th. The list of postponed events are: Jersey Boys, March 17 Palace Pursuit: Trivia Night, March 19 Showbiz Dance Competition April 3 – 5 Finding…