Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Updates: Hospitalizations Increase Again
Coronavirus hospitalizations reached their highest level since July 23, but the number can ebb and flow between days.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Connecticut: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Connecticut are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Barlow In Redding Reopens In 'Weird' Times, Without A Glitch
...but the most important lessons at Joel Barlow High School this semester have nothing to do with Calculus or AP European History...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Stevenson Says 'No Proactive Enforcement' Of Lamont's New Orders
Darien's First Selectman Jayme Stevenson says town officials and police officers will enforce a mask fine if there is a complaint.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Group Sues Lamont Over Emergency Powers
The lawsuit contends that the coronavirus pandemic doesn't qualify as a civil prepardness emergency.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Sign Of The Times: Starbucks Closes Downtown New Haven Store
Starbucks is shuttering hundreds of stores due to COVID-19 and pivoting to pick-up/mobile ordering in its new stores.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Fundraiser For Meals On Wheels, Who Really Delivered In Pandemic
Guilford Interfaith Volunteers' meal service helped countless at risk folks. Now, it's time to give back by playing a little disc golf.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus School Closures
There have been coronavirus cases identified in more than a dozen school districts. Most are limited to a single identified case.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Updates: Fines For No Masks, Large Gatherings
Gov. Ned Lamont will be signing an order that will let local authorities fine people for ignoring mask or gathering mandates.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
As Demand Soars, Local Organization Helps Fight Childhood Hunger
Filling in the Blanks services families in Norwalk, Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan, and has even partnered up with a local pizzeria.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Bethel Rises To Challenge Of Coronavirus Food Insecurity
In Bethel, neighbors are opening their wallets and larders for neighbors hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Fate Of Halloween In CT: Here's What We Know, Don't Know
As if Halloween wasn't frightening enough, how will the spooky season be celebrated? There are no easy answers, Connecticut.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Coleytown Elementary To Reopen After Positive Coronavirus Test
The school was temporarily closed on Friday but will reopen on Monday, according to Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Cease and Desist Order Issued Banning Concerts On Enfield Farm
Five concerts were held on private farm property during the summer in violation of executive orders, according to an Enfield official.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Daily Bread Food Pantry Weathering Coronavirus Storm
The worst of the pandemic is behind Daily Bread, or so management hopes. But food, volunteers and money are still desperately needed.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
No Resolution On CT High School Football After Lengthy Meeting
Top officials of Connecticut's scholastic sports governing body met with health and government officials to further discuss fall football.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Toronto FC Inks Deal To Play 'Home' Matches In Connecticut
Toronto's entry in Major League Soccer will be playing "home" matches in Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Stamford School Closed Due To COVID-19 Case Will Reopen Monday
District officials said Stillmeadow Elementary School in Stamford is closed Friday "due to the need to complete COVID-19 contact tracing."
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Two People Test Positive For Coronavirus At Shelton School
Two "community members" at a Shelton elementary school tested positive for the virus. The school will remain open.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Gov. Lamont Coronavirus Approval Rating Among Highest In U.S.
Gov. Ned Lamont had one of the highest governor approval ratings for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Stamford Department Of Health Clinic Reopens
The city's Department of Health clinic has reopened and is accepting patients by appointment only.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Positive Test Rate Above 1 Percent 2 Days In a Row
Connecticut reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases Thursday.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
2020-21 Ski Season Expected In CT, But With A Different Look
Connecticut snow sports areas are expected to be open for the 2020-21 season, but with a different look amid coronavirus guidelines.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Thanksgiving Balloon Parade Canceled In Stamford
The 2020 Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular scheduled for November has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, event officials said.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Popular Milford Restaurant's Expansion Plans Approved
More space was needed in an effort to accommodate patrons during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
$20M Downtown Milford Project Approved, May Include Restaurant
The city's Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the project which is valued at nearly $20 million.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Sylvan Learning Center In Brookfield Wins Grant, Keeps Innovating
This business lost 70-80 percent of its revenue when the virus hit. It's rebounding through grants, grit and the kindness of strangers.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
WCSU In Danbury Reopens Dorms To Residents This Weekend
The WCSU dorms shuttered three weeks ago following a coronavirus warning will reopen this weekend.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Former Smashburger In Enfield Available For Lease
In the past 10 months, four of the six Smashburger restaurants in Connecticut have closed their doors, with Enfield being the most recent.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Lamont Extends Most Executive Orders: What You Need To Know
Gov. Ned Lamont is extending the majority of his executive orders. He wants to discuss them with legislators.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Approved For 2 More Weeks Of Lost Wage Assistance
The supplemental federal program provides an additional $300 per week to unemployed people with certain stipulations.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Chants of 'Let Us Play' Dominate Rally to Save CT Football
Hundreds of high school football players and countless coaches, parents and supporters turned out at a rally at the state Capitol Wednesday.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Updates: Positive Test Rate Reaches 1-Month High
The state had its highest one-day positive test rate since Aug. 11, according to state Department of Public Health officials.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Students Return To School In Greenwich
In one form or another, students returned to school in Greenwich this week and school officials are calling the first day a success.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
'The Great Apple Hunt' To Commence In Downtown Manchester
It's time for the The Great Apple Hunt of 2020 in Downtown Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Trumbull, CT|News|
Trumbull Schools Starts Unprecedented Year With Some Challenges
Trumbull Public Schools started its hybrid school year Tuesday, though not without some issues.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Motorcyle Business Featured On Discovery Channel Show
A Vernon motorcycle museum and restoration business had made it to a show on the Discovery Channel.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Students Return To School In Stamford, Only A Few Issues Reported
In one form or another, students returned to school in Stamford this week and school officials are calling the first day a success.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Pregnancy and Pandemic: 2020 Lends Vision For BOE Chairwoman
2020 has been a unique year in many ways for Tolland's school board chairwoman.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
New Tools Likely As CT Heads Into Fall/Winter Coronavirus Battle
Yale School of Medicine department chair Dr. Albert Ko said he is optimistic about Connecticut's ability to contain the coronavirus.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Mask Use High, Some Hesitancy Over Coronavirus Vaccine: Survey
Around one in five Connecticut residents don't plan to get the coronavirus vaccine, according to a new survey.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
