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Memorial Day is days away and state leaders are encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy the holiday weekend. Getting Connecticut back to business was the message state leaders pushed during a news conference in Hartford Wednesday afternoon. “I have spent the last year-plus saying, ‘Stay safe, stay home,’” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “Today, I’m telling you, get out...

Gov. Lamont Wednesday urged vaccinated Connecticut residents to begin enjoying restaurants, businesses, and tourist destinations to help get the state’s economy emerge from the pandemic.

Many COVID-19 restrictions were lifted Wednesday and there have been a range of reactions to the changes.

Many businesses are breathing a little easier knowing they can operate without restriction, With the state removing virtually all business restrictions Wednesday, establishments are looking forward to getting back to business as usual or as close to it as possible while maintaining a safe environment. Among the businesses affected the most have been bars and nightclubs. This morning, for the…

The state of Connecticut lifted many restrictions starting today, including ending the indoor mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated. Gov. Ned Lamont’s decision to lift restrictions comes after the CDC announced last week that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most indoor settings. The other restrictions being lifted will include size limits and social distancing...

The state of Connecticut will lift many restrictions starting Wednesday that have been in place since the beginning of the pandemic. This includes ending the indoor mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated. The other restrictions being lifted will include size limits and social distancing rules for businesses, such as large event venues, bars and nightclubs. Gov. Ned...

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As Connecticut begins to ease its COVID-19 restrictions for businesses this month, Foxwoods Resort Casino has announced it will lift most of its protocols as well. Foxwoods said all slot machines will be on and ready for play. During the pandemic, only certain slot machines were operating to ensure social distancing. The casino said capacity restrictions will slowly be lifted…

Beginning Saturday, restaurants will be able to remove some restrictions surrounding outdoor dining and will expand their hours.

Lisa Antonecchia from Creative Concepts by Lisa explains the updates.

As businesses begin to expand as we slowly emerge from the pandemic, many say they are having a tough time hiring employees.

Beginning next month, venues are set to begin hosting events like weddings and banquets. The preparations come after Governor Lamont announced rollbacks in COVID-19 restrictions set to begin in May. Joanna Ciavarella and her husband, Frank, have had to play the waiting game to exchange their vows surrounded by loved ones. Constant changes in guidelines forced the New York couple…

Beginning next month, venues are set to begin hosting events like weddings and banquets. The preparations come after Governor Lamont announced rollbacks in COVID-19 restrictions set to begin in May.

Since March of 2020, Connecticut bars and nightclubs that do not serve food have been closed. In less than a month, that will change as virtually all business restrictions will be lifted on May 19. Relief, is how one bar manager says he feels finally knowing an actual date he’ll be allowed to reopen. “We never were sure of when…