Paula Tracy

Seacoast beaches reopen June 1; first case of rare COVID-related child illness reported

Friday, May 22, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Gov. Chris Sununu announced the June 1 reopening of Hampton Beach and the other ocean beaches on Friday for exercise-only, no sunbathing. Softball and baseball practice and yard sales can restart immediately. And next week, Sununu said yoga and Zumba classes can begin at the gym, along with many personal care businesses like tattoo, massage, nails, and tanning, with restrictions. READ MORE

Task Force seeks Sununu’s OK to reopen Seacoast beaches

Thursday, May 21, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Gov. Chris Sununu will soon receive a memo of agreement for limited reopening of the ocean beaches between his task force and the communities with Seacoast beaches, including Rye and North Hampton. READ MORE

51 new COVID-19 Cases at reported at Villa Crest in Manchester

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

The state on Wednesday reported 149 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, eight new deaths and outbreaks of the highly contagious virus at two new long-term care facilities. READ MORE

Task Force mulls reopening kids sports, acupuncture, bowling, movies

Monday, May 18, 2020 Paula Tracy 1

The Governor’s Economic Reopening Task Force heard about trying to reopen youth baseball and softball on Monday, and a strategy for acupuncturists to again see their patients. READ MORE

Child care, some outdoor attractions to reopen as restaurants serve outside

Monday, May 18, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Child care centers and equestrian facilities can reopen immediately as well as outdoor attractions for 10 or fewer people for biking, canoeing, kayak rentals, outdoor driving ranges, small fishing charters, and guide services for hunting and fishing. READ MORE

Will wedding venues be next to reopen?

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Gov. Chris Sununu’s economic reopening task force listened to two hours of public comment on proposed reopening guidelines Friday with many urging them to support opening tattoo studios, restaurants, spas, charitable gaming, and Hampton Beach. READ MORE

Panel votes to reopen Hampton Beach, now up to public health and Sununu

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Get out your sunscreen, face mask, and coordinate that new, three-piece swimsuit now – the one with the face covering. The Governor’s Economic Reopening Task Force unanimously voted to support a Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce proposal that would allow for the first phase of reopening the state’s largest ocean beach. READ MORE

Sununu details $595 million COVID-19 Spending with focus on ‘Main Street;’ new outbreak at Villa Crest

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Paula Tracy 1

Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday announced $595 million in relief for Main Street businesses, hospitals, nursing homes, farms, higher education, and childcare from the CARES Act’s $1.25 billion awarded to the state. READ MORE

Employment and medical experts join Kuster, Pappas, for 10th ‘town hall’ Q&A on COVID-19

Thursday, May 14, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

For the 10th week, U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas fielded phone calls May 13 from residents and business owners across the state concerned about COVID-19. They were joined by experts on health and unemployment benefits.
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Sununu talks reopening, others say it’s too soon

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Paula Tracy 0

Testing the state’s 1.3 million residents is at about 3 percent now with daily testing averaging 1,478, she said. The daily positive rate was 5.5 percent Wednesday, the lowest it has been reported to date. It had been hovering at about 10 percent last week with about 1,100 tests given daily. READ MORE