Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker's Community Update on Monday, June 1
Indoor/Outdoor GatheringsOver the weekend, Governor Lamont issued several new directives designed to ease restrictions on gatherings and certain events as part of the plan to reopen Connecticut's economy. The following is effective today:The limit on indoor gatherings is now 10; the limit on outdoor gatherings is 25. Restriction: no contact sports or sports that require sharing of equipment (see text of executive order 7TT with details here: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-7TT.pdf?la=en
Spiritual Gatherings
Religious and spiritual gatherings is limited to 25% of indoor building capacity, or up to 100; up to 150 people outdoors.
Hair Salons
Hair salons and barber shops may open. Click this link for guidance on reopening: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DECD/Covid_Business_Recovery/CTReopensHairBarbershopsC5V051220.pdf?la=en
Face Masks
Use of face masks or cloth covering in public areas near other people is still mandatory.
Further business and recreational sectors are expected to reopen on or about June 20th. To see the full list of business types currently open and opening soon, as well as additional guidance for each, please see the state COVID-19 website here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Most state parks and beaches are open or partially open. However, many have had to close their parking lots very early in the day due to heavy utilization. If you are planning a family outing, you should check the state website under "What's Open In CT". You may also subscribe to get real time up-to-the-minute updates on park openings or closing by "following" the state park system on Twitter: @CTStateParks.
CLIFFORD J. HURGIN MUNICIPAL CENTER REOPENS MONDAY, JUNE 1ST:
The municipal center will again be open to conduct in-person business beginning Monday morning. However, please note the following:
- Appointments are required in advance. See the town website for department phone numbers here: https://www.bethel-ct.gov/content/117/default.aspx
- You must enter and exit only through the doors nearest the General Purpose room, where you will be asked a few short health screening questions and will be given a guest pass.
- You will be required to wear a mask during your visit to town hall.
For more information, please see the town's website by clicking here: https://www.bethel-ct.gov/ and click the red COVID-19 banner at the top of the page.
I want to thank everyone in our community for your willingness to work together through this crisis and for all the help and care so many of you have given your neighbors and community members. Your actions continue to be truly inspiring.
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to join our e-news mailing list to have these updates delivered directly to your email. Click here to join the mailing list: https://www.bethel-ct.gov/content/81/6723.aspx
Please continue to take care of one another, and stay safe. Things are getting better, and we will get through this together.