Coronavirus Information Update

Posted: March 5, 2021

STATE INFORMATION

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 228, allowing indoor wedding receptions to operate at 35% capacity of the room in which they are held, up to 150 individuals. Outdoor wedding receptions are to permit up to 150 individuals. Both capacity limits exclude venue staff. Receptions will be required to follow indoor and outdoor dining guidance, which requires that people eat and drink while seated and wear face coverings at all other times.

Additionally, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 229, extending the prevention of New Jersey residents having their utilities disconnected through at least June 30, 2021. The order applies to all residential gas, electric, and water utilities, both public and private. Furthermore, the utilities will not be permitted to charge late fees nor fees to reconnect services that have been disconnected.