capacity restrictions

Massachusetts took another step toward the “new normal” Monday as the state relaxed a series of COVID restrictions and began to offer walk-in appointments for vaccine shots. As part of Step 4, Phase 1, both indoor and outdoor venues such as the TD Garden and Fenway Park are allowed to admit fans at 25% of their regular capacities, up from…

Connecticut took another step towards fully reopening Friday. Restaurants, retail stores, houses of worship among other establishments no longer have to limit the number of people allowed inside.           It comes just in time for the first day of the men’s NCAA college basketball tournament, but restaurants say it’s not a slam dunk for them. “It’s not going to...

In just a couple of weeks, several businesses, including gyms, will see capacity limits go away. Masking, social distancing, and cleaning protocols will remain.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that on March 19, capacity limits will be removed at restaurants, gyms, personal services, retail and more, though masks and distancing remain in effect.

For about a year, businesses have dealt with various restrictions, and eliminating the capacity is news many say they’re glad to hear. And they hope for more of that good news in the coming weeks and months. “We actually had our busiest day in a year yesterday,” said Malibu Fitness Co-owner Jack Banks. At Malibu Fitness in Farmington, machines...