The Town of Enfield, New Hampshire has announced their adoption of a face mask ordinance via a press release.
According to the release, the ordinance, which requires citizens to wear face masks in public spaces, went into effect on August 3rd. On Monday, the Enfield Select Board listened to the public’s opinions on the necessity for a mask mandate amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The people of Enfield’s strong support, coupled with strong evidence and the CDC’s guidance led the board to vote in favor of the mandate.
The ordinance will reportedly only be in effect under a public health pandemic/state of emergency as specified by Governor Chris Sununu. Initial infractions will result in a written warning on first offense, a $50 fine on second offense, a $100 fine on third and all subsequent offenses. The ordinance gives enforcement power to the Enfield Police Department and Town Health Officer.
“The Enfield Board of Selectmen and other town officials feel strongly that everyone has a role to play in getting this disease under control,” said Town Manager Ryan Aylesworth. “We recognize that wearing a face mask can be somewhat cumbersome, but the inconvenience of wearing a mask in a variety of settings will help us minimize exposure, avoid sickness and deaths, and lessen economic disruption associated with COVID-19,” he added.
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