March 19, 2021

Capitol News March 19

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Below you will find important information coming out of the State Capitol this week.

Residents 45 & Up Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations TODAY

Beginning today, all residents aged 45 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. On April 5th, residents aged 16 and older will be eligible.

For more information, click here. Phone assistance is also available by calling 877-918-2224 8am-8pm Monday through Friday.

New COVID-19 Rules in Place TODAY

Beginning today, all capacity limits are now eliminated for the following businesses, while face coverings, social distancing, and other cleaning and disinfecting protocols will continue to be required:

• Restaurants (8-person table capacity and 11PM required closing time for dining rooms continues)
• Retail
• Libraries
• Personal services
• Indoor recreation (excludes theaters, which will continue to have a 50% capacity)
• Gyms/fitness centers
• Museums, aquariums, and zoos
• Offices
• Houses of worship

Gathering sizes are also revised to the following amounts

• Social and recreational gatherings at private residence – 25 indoors/100 outdoors
• Social and recreational gatherings at commercial venues – 100 indoors/200 outdoors
• All sports are allowed to practice and compete, and all sports tournaments will be allowed, subject to Department of Public Health guidance
• Connecticut’s travel advisory is now recommended guidance as opposed to a requirement.

For more information visit ct.gov/coronavirus or the DECD guidance page.

CT Department of Revenue Services and U.S. Internal Revenue Services Push Tax Filing Deadlines

The CT Department of Revenue Services has announced that the deadline to file 2020 state income taxes has been extended to May 17, 2021.

This announcement comes one day after the federal Internal Revenue Services also pushed tax filing deadlines to May 17.

To read more, click here.

Carpino: Milling and Resurfacing on I-91 Northbound Exits 21 to 23 in Cromwell and Rocky Hill

CTDOT is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Interstate 91 northbound exits 21 to 23 in Cromwell and Rocky Hill starting on Monday, September 22 ,2025. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on I-91 northbound Exits 21 to 23 […]

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Carpino Organizes Community Service Project

State Representative Christie Carpino invited elected board members from both Portland and Cromwell to join her for a community service initiative at Connecticut Foodshare to help the greater good. Carpino along with the local elected officials and students volunteered by working a two-hour shift at Connecticut Foodshare in Wallingford on Saturday afternoon. Connecticut Foodshare plays […]

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