BERLIN — Wearing a mask or face covering in public places is now required in Berlin. The city council Monday night voted 5-3 in favor of a 60-day emergency ordinance. But in a nod to those opposed to the ordinance, the city will not impose penalties for noncompliance during the first 30 days. And the council will review the ordinance at its Dec. 14 meeting and decide whether to keep it in place the entire 60 days. In another change, the ordinance will cover children down to 5 years of age.
Mayor Paul Grenier said the ordinance is designed for public safety and education and not to be punitive. He estimated 70 percent of the public voluntarily wears a mask when out in public shopping, dining and socializing. He said he would like to get that rate up to the 85-90 percent range.
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