KEY POINTS: Since yesterday’s update, an additional 35 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 194. This includes the first case to be reported out of New London County. Governor Lamont today signed his ninth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, taking further actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in…
Governor Lamont signs “Stay Safe, Stay Home” exec order
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that part of the ongoing civil preparedness and public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he is directing Connecticut residents to “Stay Safe, Stay at Home.” Under today’s executive order, the governor is directing all non-essential businesses and not-for-profit entities in Connecticut to prohibit all in-person…
Mystic Aquarium offering free online resources for fun & learning
Mystic, CT – While animal welfare and human health remain the top priorities for Mystic Aquarium, the iconic Connecticut attraction is keenly focused on developing fun, educational opportunities to engage families. Online resources are not only providing much-needed educational content for children learning from home but are connecting team members at Mystic to their community…
CT DMV Announces Additional Extensions and Waivers Related to DMV Business
WETHERSFIELD, CT – The Department of Motor Vehicles – acting on the recent Declaration signed by Governor Ned Lamont – has added vehicle registrations, emissions testing and other items to the extension period for Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 8, 2020 are automatically covered…
Stamford Opens Cummings Park COVID-19 Testing Site
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin today announced a new COVID-19 drive-through testing site at Cummings Park in Stamford. This testing site is jointly operated by the City of Stamford’s Department of Health and local family practitioner Murphy Medical Associates. The Cummings Park testing site is operational effective immediately and will provide testing Monday through…
FCCF Announces New COVID-19 Resiliency Fund-More Than $500,000 Already Raised
Norwalk, CT – The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund has been established by Fairfield County’s CommunityFoundation with the support of generous seed funding from a cross-section of individuals, private foundations, corporations and other concerned entities. The Community Foundation is pleased to share that more than $500,000 has already been pledged by these Founding Fund Partners who have each contributed at least…
CT Gov: 63 new cases in state, presidential primary moved to June 2, other news
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday’s update, an additional 63 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the state wide total to 159. This includes the first cases to be reported out of Tolland and Windham Counties. There are three fatalities in Connecticut due to complications from COVID-19. Governor Lamont today signed his eighth executive order pursuant to…
CT DEEP Suspends Enforcement on Connecticut’s Bottle Bill
Hartford, CT – The CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a statement this week notifying the public that the agency will be suspending enforcement of the state’s container deposit law (AKA “the Bottle Bill), in response to the COVID-19 crisis unfolding in Connecticut. The agency has stated that it will not be…
Wilton Library closes drive thru window through March
Wilton, CT – With the ever-changing environment and as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread in Connecticut, Wilton Library has made the difficult decision to close its drive thru window operation and the building to the public effective immediately through March 31. Wilton Library’s executive director, Elaine Tai-Lauria said of the decision, “At this time,…
Norwalk Mayor Rilling updates: no new cases last 24 hours in Norwalk; salons, spas to close tonight
Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 5:30 p.m.…