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COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating
Covid-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating New guidelines for trick-or-treating on Halloween have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The guidance was published on the CDC website Monday night, Sept. 21. "Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC said. "There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.  "If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters." The CDC offered several …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: Nearly 60 Layoffs Planned For Local Seller Of Music Fest, Sports Tickets COVID-19: Nearly 60 Layoffs Planned For Local Seller Of Music Fest, Sports Tickets
Covid-19: Nearly 60 Layoffs Planned For Local Seller Of Music Fest, Sports Tickets A local online retailer of music festivals, sports games, and theater has plans to layoff nearly 60 employees due to the ongoing economic damage wrought by COVID-19. On Thursday, Sept. 10, Director of Human Resources for TicketNetwork.com David Brogan, officially told the Connecticut Department of Labor that Ticket Network is planning to reduce its staff by about 60 employees between now and December. TicketNetwork sells admission to large entertainment, concert, sporting, and other such events. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on how many people can gather together, many venues have canceled …

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
COVID-19: 'The Farm', A Popular Music Venue, Gets Shut-Down Order COVID-19: 'The Farm', A Popular Music Venue, Gets Shut-Down Order
Covid-19: 'The Farm', A Popular Music Venue, Gets Shut-Down Order A homeowner who has held “live concerts” at his home has been issued a cease and desist order from the city. James Welch, the owner of “The Farm” on Moody Road in Enfield, is adamant that he is not holding concerts. Instead, The Farm has had some backyard cookouts, where there was music and social distancing was enforced, he said. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, large gatherings of 100 or more people are not permitted. The measure is expected to help stop the virus’ spread. The Farm has had five live music events since June, according to Patch. Enfield officials say the events appear to be p…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
COVID-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say COVID-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say
Covid-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say The flu vaccine will not interfere with the body's ability to fight off COVID-19 -- in fact, according to the CDC, it is more important now than ever before to get vaccinated.  Less than 50 percent of adults got a flu vaccine in the 2017-2018 flu season, according to the CDC; an even smaller percentage of adult minorities were vaccinated that year, according to the agency.  Although social distancing is still encouraged in light of the pandemic, officials recommend making an exception to get vaccinated.  "Since hospitals and doctors' offices are going to be very busy ca…

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by Christina Coulter
News
Northampton Main Street Closed To Traffic During COVID-19 Improvements Northampton Main Street Closed To Traffic During COVID-19 Improvements
Northampton Main Street Closed To Traffic During Covid-19 Improvements Downtown Northampton is undergoing a major, but temporary, renovation to make it a more practical place to eat, shop, and play during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work begins on Tuesday, Aug. 18 and it will disrupt traffic during construction. Work is expected to end on Aug. 22. Parts of Main Street will be closed to vehicles Aug. 20-21. Updates will include a temporary bike lane, artwork, and a new bus stop configuration. Construction will start next week on installing temporary measures along Main Street to improve people’s ability to social distance. Northampton has already launched a pro…

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by Kristin Palpini