The warm weather has drawn more people outdoors.  That's also caused some more neighbor disputes as people have been living in close quarters for months.  Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton says the Governor has left enforcement of crowd gatherings up to local municipalities. 

A lot of people have been calling to report their neighbors having parties, with upwards of 20 people.  Boughton says an officer can't be posted on every corner, but the Unified Neighborhood Inspection Team is continuing to respond to complaints. He added that law enforcement will have a conversation with those offenders, but it will likely not end in arrest.

As distance learning comes to an end soon with students officially out of school, some Danbury residents are wondering when playgrounds, fields and the town park will open.  Boughton says not for a while.  He said for example, 4th of July weekend there could be upwards of 2,000 people at Danbury Town Park and social distancing can't be avoided.  He also noted that the mandate on face coverings can't easily be enforced. 

Until there's liability relief in case someone gets sick, Boughton says he's hesitant to open these facilities.  If it's dubious whether they should be open, or the area wasn't policed 24/7, the city could be sued.

There's been growing calls for religious institutions to reopen their doors.  Governor Lamont has noted that the state only restricted those gatherings to fewer than 50.  Boughton says online services should continue for the time being.  He understands people miss the social interaction and the tradition, but questioned at what cost.