Westbrook Business COVID Information

Great news from Governor Mills office: January 28, 2021
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1, 2021. The decision is the result of Maine’s improving public health metrics, including a decrease in Maine’s positivity rate and new COVID-19 cases per million.

Starting February 1, those businesses that had been subject to the requirement may resume evening operating hours while continuing to follow other public health and safety requirements outlined in the COVID-19 Prevention Checklists.

Maine is a pretty special place, and lucky for us, made up of the best people. Now, we really all need to do our part to keep COVID at bay. Infections, hospitalizations, and yes, deaths, are on the rise across the country. Let’s keep Maine in a better state. We’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel — working together, we can get through this.
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"Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills Administration today announced that it will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9:00 p.m. in order to limit activities that could contribute to the transmission of COVID-19"

Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate and Hospitalizations Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills Administration today announced that it will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9:00 p.m. in order to limit activities that could contribute to the transmis...

Just want to remind Westbrook Businesses that the COVID grant is still running and we are available to help with signs, masks, hand sanitizer or education. You can call me at 207-899-6863 or email me at [email protected]

“Short of closing businesses and schools and requiring people to stay home, which is the last thing I want to do, especially during the holidays, we are running out of available public health tools to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Maine. Hospitalizations are on the rise, more people are getting sick, and more people are dying,” Mills said.
The governor’s executive order also clarifies that claiming a medical exemption is not an excuse to enter or remain in an establishment without a face covering.
Mills said the clarification is a result of reports from retailers of individuals abusing the exemption.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities exist to protect such individuals as well as others from COVID-19 in public settings.

There is a new round of grants that has opened up for Maine Businesses. Please take a look at this website to see if your business qualifies. The portal to apply opens tomorrow morning at 9am.

Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program | Department of Economic and Community Development Maine’s Path to Recovery *Deadline extended to October 29, 2020 - Phase One awards announced* In addition to the threat to public health, the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the global business environment, causing severe supply-chain disruptions, reduced consumer spending, and unprece...

Governor Mills Launches $40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Small Businesses. Please see link below:

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-launches-40-million-economic-recovery-grant-program-support-maine-tourism

Governor Mills Launches $40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Small Businesses | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills Governor Janet Mills announced today an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and retail small businesses. Backed by $40 million in Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), the Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant Program is focused specifically ...

A few reminders about recent executive orders from Governor Mills office:
Masks need to be worn in public settings, no matter physical distancing.
When you are in a restaurant, you should only have your mask off when actively eating or drinking.
Bars, restaurants, and tasting rooms have to close at 9pm.
Please click on the link below for more information.

https://www.maine.gov/covid19/

Home | Covid-19 A message from Governor Janet Mills Time and again, Maine people have risen to the challenges put in front of us. We have survived blizzards, ice storms, depressions, booms and busts. We’ve suffered loss — as a state and as families. We have conquered them because we are a strong, resilient peop...

Important information from the Governors office regarding 9pm closing for restaurants and bars.

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COVID numbers are increasing and I just want to check in on my friends who own businesses, how are you holding up? What can we do to help?

We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” said Governor Mills. “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple.”

Following Record COVID-19 Cases, Governor Mills Announces New Face Covering Executive Order On the day Maine recorded 183 new cases of COVID-19, the highest single-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Janet Mills announced an Executive Order requiring Maine people to wear face coverings in public settings, regardless of the ability to maintain physical distance. The n...

This is not COVID related but good information and resources for businesses.

We are so pleased to announce the new Recovery & Relaunch Resource Center! Here to help the small businesses of Maine as they reassess and move forward toward recovery. For access to all the resources please visit: www.mainesbdc.org/resource-center/home/

Information about face masks and seated food and drink businesses. This information is from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development website."Require employees to wear cloth face coverings. Because employees may be in an enclosed space for a prolonged period, it is important for them to wear face coverings even when physically distanced. It is acceptable for kitchen staff to wear a face shield in lieu of a face covering when the kitchen or weather is warm and would cause face coverings to become wet or soiled quickly. Face shields must extend below the chin and back to the ears."

Seated Food and Drink Service | Department of Economic and Community Development COVID19 Prevention Checklist Industry Guidance Last updated: Oct 20, 2020 The State of Maine has adopted a staged approach, supported by science, public health expertise, and industry collaboration, to allow Maine businesses to safely operate. The plan is available at www.maine.gov/covid19/restartin...

On October 6, Governor Mills announced Maine will start Phase 4 of the reopening plan. This Phase of the plan will lessen some restrictions on businesses. Please take a look at the announcement.

Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills Starting October 13, indoor seating limits are increased, enforcement of face coverings is strengthened statewide

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This page has been created as a resource for Westbrook businesses to access information related to COVID 19. This page does not replace any information provided by the State of Maine or the CDC, but meant as a central point to access information. If you have questions or want to see specific information shared here, please email me at [email protected].