Chris Sununu acted legally when he issued an order last week banning crowds of 50 or more in the state. The order came March 16 as part of the Republican’s emergency measures to control the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. In addition to prohibiting public gatherings of that size, Sununu also mandated that all bars and restaurants sell food for takeout or delivery only. The step on limiting public gatherings, though, was challenged last week in Merrimack County Superior Court by David Binford of Bath, Eric Couture of Manchester and Holly Rae Beene of Manchester. The three residents said they planned on attending gatherings, including religious and political gatherings.

Source: Daily Sun March 24, 2020 14:03 UTC