Last week, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order No. 9K
(“Order”) -- the 79th such order -- rolling back the
State's reopening to “Phase 2.1” effective
November 6, 2020. This Order comes in response to the
alarming increase of COVID-19 cases statewide and implements
mandatory changes to restaurants, event venues, performing arts,
movie theaters, and religious gatherings. A copy of the Order
can be found here.
Phase 2.1 brings two notable changes from Phase 3: a mandatory
closing time and occupancy limits and caps. First, a 10 p.m.
closing time is implemented for in-person dining at restaurants,
entertainment and recreation venues (i.e. movie theaters, bowling
alleys, and performing arts theaters), and indoor and outdoor
events at commercial venues. For restaurants, the last
service for in-person dining must be at 9:30 p.m., but takeout and
delivery services may continue after 10 p.m. Note that this
time is still subject to change in the future by the
