Connecticut Towns Bring Back Resident-Only Beach Policies, But Is That Legal?

Where We Live · Jul 21, 2020 · 49m

With the weather getting hotter and many indoor activities limited because of the pandemic, a trip to the water is a great way to cool off.

But not every Connecticut community has a beachfront or river in town, and many wealthy communities with waterfronts have a history of limiting water access to residents only. Some of those restrictions have reappeared this summer in response to COVID-19.

This hour, we talk about the implications of excluding access to our state’s natural waters, especially during a pandemic.

First, have you been hit by quarantine fatigue? Many residents have…