Bolinsky: Governor issues – Executive Order 9B – fines for improper mask wearing and social distancing

Posted on September 16, 2020 by jdooley

Last night, Governor Lamont signed Executive Order No. 9B – his 70^th – which amends current self-quarantine guidelines for travelers from other states with high COVID-19 levels and imposes fines for people who do not properly wear certain protective equipment.

With regard to the implementation of fines, the order enacts:

Authorization for the issuance of fines: Authorizes the commissioner of Public Health, local health departments, municipal chief elected officers, and state and local police to issue…

Posted on September 16, 2020 by jdooley

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*** EXTENSION OF LOST WAGES PROGRAM ***

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I know some of us are still struggling with reduced or lost wages in these challenging times so, I wanted to be certain you knew the state Department of Labor announced this week that the Lost Wages Assistance program has been extended for…

Posted on September 3, 2020 by jdooley

I want to let constituents know that the state’s Acting Consumer Counsel Richard E. Sobolewski announced that all Eversource customers will be provided another opportunity for public comment on Eversource Energy’s recent rate increases and related issues.

The additional public comment hearing comes following the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) consideration of the Office of Consumer Counsel’s (OCC) Motion requesting further opportunity for live public comment on behalf of those ratepayers…