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As local restaurants and other businesses reopened this week, we were there

May 21, 2020 12:00 am • Last Updated: May 22, 2020 9:31 pm

By Carlos Virgen
Assistant Managing Editor for Audience Development

c.virgen@theday.com

People dine in the new outdoor seating area Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in the parking lot of Filomena´s in Waterford. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Restaurants and retail shops in Connecticut

opened on May 20 after months of closure due to the coronavirus. Reporters from The Day visited various locations in southeastern Connecticut to talk to customers and business owners.

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