Enfield, CT|News|
New Signs Say Swimming, Picnicking Prohibited At Scantic Park
New signs explaining the prohibitions have been posted at the park entrance, but many chose to ignore them Thursday afternoon.
Tim Jensen, 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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Westport, CT|News|
Westport First Selectman Issues Remarks On 4th Of July
The coronavirus pandemic has made the 2020 Fourth of July different from any other.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Lydall Awarded Defense Department Protective Mask Contract
Manchester-bsed Lydall Inc. has been awarded a federal protective mask contract.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Among 3 States With Lowest Coronavirus Rates
Connecticut's positive coronavirus test rate has become lower and lower.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
No Coronavirus Patients Currently At Greenwich Hospital
For the first time since mid-March, Greenwich Hospital does not have any patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in their care.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Tolland County Civil Courthouse Scheduled To Reopen
The Tolland County Civil Courthouse is slated to reopen later this month.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
UConn Releases Updates On Fall Semester Reopening
University of Connecticut officials Wednesday released an update on rules for beginning the fall semester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Restaurant In Center of Somers Reopens
The Copper House Tavern reopened Tuesday after an absence of several months.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Police Chief Issues Statement On '8 Can't Wait' Reforms
The Darien Police Department has incorporated several aspects of the suggested reforms.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Luc's Lemonade Stand Fundraising For Middlebury Firefighters
Lucas Oskwarek​​, 12, can't open his stand this Fourth because of the pandemic. That hasn't stopped him from trying to help his community.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Hospital Coronavirus Drive-Thru Testing Site To Shutter
A steady decrease in new COVID-19 infections has prompted Nuvance to deploy the testing resources elsewhere in their system.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Stores In CT Once Again Collecting Fees For Reusable Plastic Bags
Gov. Lamont had stopped stores from collecting plastic bag fees at the start of the coronavirus crisis. That policy is now history.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Hits 2 Important Coronavirus Milestones
Connecticut recorded its most coronavirus tests and there was a record-low positive rate.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Bethel Library: It's Time To Return What You Borrowed In March
Checked-out library materials may be returned in the outdoor drop-box located by the building entrance.​
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Forms Civilian Review Panel For Police Complaints
The panel also will assist the department, in addition to the Westport Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service, with hiring.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Free Meal Program Continuing In Vernon During Summer
Vernon's Youth Services Department, will be continuing the local free meal program for the summer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Schools Reopening Plan Targeted For August Distribution
The goal is to have a "fall semester re-opening plan" to families of Vernon school-aged children by late summer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
The Place 2 Be Owner On Restaurant Expansion — 'Why Stand Still?'
An ambitious plan to expand to West Hartford and Hartford shows the character of the restaurant industry, The Place 2 Be owner says.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Number Of States On CT Coronavirus Quarantine List Doubles
Connecticut, New York and New Jersey have added more states to the list of those whose residents must self-quarantine upon arrival here.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Summer Sidewalk Stroll​ To Kick Off
Ridgefield stores will be spilling out onto the sidewalks for the summer-long event.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Back-To-School: Students Can Choose Remote Learning
Schools have until July 24 to submit a plan to the state Department of Education explaining how they will handle the reopening requirements.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Big E Officially Called Off For 2020
The Big E has been called off for 2020 because of safety concerns related to the coronavirus.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Antibody Screening Added To Vernon Coronavirus Testing
The Town of Vernon and Priority Urgent Care have announced antibody screening.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Gigante's Too Reopening In Wallingford
In a surprise, the owners announced that the popular deli is reopening a little more than a month after saying it was closing for good.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Baseball Is Back In North-Central Connecticut
In the absence of American Legion baseball this summer, the CT Elite Baseball Association was formed to provide players a chance to compete.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Professor At WCSU In Danbury Studies Coronavirus Impact
WCSU’s Associate Professor of Anthropology Christine Hegel is measuring the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on informal workers.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Those Connecticut Traveler Self-Quarantine Rules Demystified
Know someone who is coming to CT from a state with a high risk of coronavirus infection? They may want to read this...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Town Park Beach Is Back In The Swim, With New Rules
Volleyball court​? Check. Grills? Check. Picnic tables? Check. Basketball courts? You'll have to wait. And don't forget your mask...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Library Postpones Reopening Building To July 6: UPDATE
Among the restrictions, no more than 150 people will be allowed in the building at any time.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT School Reopening Plan Draws Criticism From Teachers
Connecticut's largest teacher unions said the plan didn't instill confidence. U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes also said it needed more work.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Man Launches New Fly-Fishing Business Amid Coronavirus
After suffering personal & financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic, Paul McConnell turned to his passion to help weather the storm.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|News|
Salons And Phase 2: New Rules But A Smooth Operation
A Patch editor had a haircut to test out the salon scene under Phase 2 reopening rules.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Beating The Coronavirus: A Farm Goes Online, In Ridgefield
80 percent of Horseshoe Farm's business was with the local restaurants that the coronavirus clobbered. It was time for that pivot...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Stays Course In Coronavirus Battle, Country Has Worst Day
The latest daily update showed Connecticut's figures trending in the right direction as the country had its worst single-day for infections.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT's Back-To-School Plan Released: What You Need To Know
Connecticut's back-to-school plan requires students and staff to wear masks and calls for possible distance learning.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Takes Down Christopher Columbus Statue: Update
The statue was dedicated to the city in 1940.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien To Move Coronavirus Testing Site Away From High School
The testing site has been in a parking lot at Darien High School since the spring.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
An Odd Travelers Wednesday For Former Enfield Mayor
Former mayor Scott Kaupin has volunteered at Connecticut's PGA Tour stop for more than three decades, including serving as 2002 chairman.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT 'On Track' To Contain Coronavirus New Report Says
A new study explains in detail how Connecticut is doing with regard to slowing down the spread of the coronavirus.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Popular Vernon Historical Society Book Sale Finally On Tap
The popular Vernon Historical Society book sale is on tap for the end of this month into July after being delayed by the coronavirus.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
