Posts Tagged ‘restrictions’
Update: Del. Religious Freedom Court Test
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Delaware Governor John Carney are seeking to move the case along and want a ruling on whether the governor has power to restrict religious activities during a health crisis, as was claimed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to legal representatives, clarification is desired as cases start to increase…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware State House Republican Caucus said Tuesday that the Carney administration should ‘reconsider its actions’ as the two-year anniversary of the official arrival of COVID-19 in the First State nears. An Open Letter to Gov. John Carney Dear Governor: As we quickly approach the two-year anniversary of the official arrival of COVID-19…
Read MoreBerlin Revises Building Operations Following Recent COVID-19 Cases
The Town of Berlin is modifying building operations in response to employees recently testing positive for COVID-19. Effective today (Tuesday), the Planning Department and Visitors Center are open to the public again. Berlin Town Hall will only be open to the public on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. until January 3rd. “Our top…
Read MoreBerlin Reopens Town Hall, Invites Attendance At Public Meetings
Berlin is immediately opening its town buildings and meetings to the public. Mayor Zack Tyndall said people who attend meetings in person will be required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. In-person attendance will be limited. “We will continue to monitor the State and County positivity rates to help keep our staff…
Read MoreDel. Emergency Order Update Eliminates Most Business Capacity Restrictions
Governor John Carney Wednesday signed the 28th modification to the original state of emergency COVID-19 order, which allows most business capacity restrictions to go away effective May 21st. School bus distancing requirements are also updated, and other changes that were announced last week are formalized. According to Carney, the following changes take effect at 8:00…
Read MoreFerry To Allow Foot / Bicycle Passengers Again
The Cape May – Lewes Ferry will again allow foot passengers and bicyclists to travel starting this coming Monday. The ban was implemented due to COVID-19 metrics at the time. Bicyclists and foot passengers will be required to make a reservation and must arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. Also, the passenger salons on…
Read MoreMilton Theatre Temporarily Closes Due To Pandemic Restrictions
The Milton Theatre is closed for an indefinite period due to COVID-19 mandates. The theatre had several screenings and events scheduled during the holiday season. According to its website, the Milton Theatre will e-mail ticket-holders about the status and their options. Interested patrons may also e-mail the Milton Theatre box office.
Read MoreGov. Carney Announced Additional COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor John Carney Thursday announced additional restrictions that cover business operations, crowd size and a curfew for restaurants and bars as the state attempts to confront a winter surge of coronavirus. Carney signed the fourth revision to the omnibus emergency order that enacts the new restrictions as of Monday, December 14th at 8:00 a.m. The…
Read MoreNational Federation of Independent Business Reacts to Gov Carney’s Additional Restrictions
Today, Governor John Carney announced additional restrictions on businesses saying they are necessary due to recent state data on COVID-19. Beginning Monday, November 23 at 8am, the capacity for indoor operations at bars and restaurants will be limited to 30 percent of fire capacity. Additionally, all indoor gatherings outside of private homes must be limited…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Additional Restrictions to Slow Community Spread of Coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional restrictions statewide to slow community spread of COVID-19 as Delaware and the country experience a surge of cases, hospitalizations and deaths heading into the winter months. The restrictions will be formally issued in a revision to the Governor’s omnibus emergency order later this week. Governor Carney’s order will…
Read MoreMaryland Restaurants, Non-Essential Businesses Push Back Against Continuing Restrictions
Some Maryland businesses that were deemed non-essential during the pandemic say they’ve waited long enough. Several of them gathered with Eastern Shore lawmakers in Grasonville Monday to call for a wide reopening of establishments to allow for indoor dining at restaurants, and to put people back to work at fitness centers and attractions on the…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry allows bicycle riders to come aboard again
Bicyclists are now able to travel on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry once again. The Delaware River and Bay Authority is revising some travel restrictions imposed earlier during the coronavirus pandemic. Cyclists are able to check in at the toll booth and have full access to the outer decks, as do vehicle passengers. However,…
Read MoreDelaware lodging industry urges Governor to ease restrictions
In a letter sent to Governor John Carney, the Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association (DHLA) urged him to reconsider his restrictions on leisure travel rentals. As part of the 10th modification to his State of Emergency declaration issued on April 6, the governor closed commercial lodging to leisure guests. The category includes hotels, motels, inns,…
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