New Milford Mayor Pete Bass has released more details about his emergency order easing some local zoning restrictions in order to help restaurants have more room for outdoor dining.  Some roads will be made pedestrian only in the evenings.  Stores will also be allowed to have some sidewalk and road space. 

Bank Street will be closed to drivers Fridays and Saturdays 5pm to 11pm to increase space for outdoor retail and dining.  There will also be more outdoor dining space on Railroad Street. The top part of Bank Street will close at 4pm to allow cars parked on Bank Street to leave. On Railroad Street, Jersey Barriers will be set up to extend outdoor seating safely.

For restaurants outside of the main downtown area, Bass says they'll be allowed to use parking areas and other parts of the property for seating. 

Beginning June 1st, New Milford restaurants will be taking part in a "Welcome Back Dining Out" program. Restaurant Week will be June 8-14.   Other weekly promotions will continue through the 4th of July weekend.