Enfield Mayor Bob Cressoti

Recently, three areas were brought up that were unnecessary and/or not business friendly to the Code of Ordinances. The Town Council is now in the process of making changes.

The first one involved Chapter 18 Businesses as it related to Massage Therapy Establishments.

Written in 1967, this code required hygiene standards as well as requiring employees to be “modestly attired. Diaphanous, flimsy, transparent, formfitting or tight clothing is prohibited. Clothing must cover the massage therapist’s chest at all times. Hemlines of skirt, dresses or other attire may be no higher than the top of the knee.”

Clearly, massage therapy was viewed differently then.

Last month, a physical therapist in Hazardville sought a permit to add massage therapy to his medical practice. He was presented with a three-page application that included information about inspections by the police and public health officials.

Can you imagine being at a massage therapy appointment and the police arrive to make their twice yearly inspection?

This will be deleted to reflect the fact that the state Dept. of Public Health and the North Central District Health Dept. has jurisdiction over these licenses.

A second suggestion was made by the town clerk, Sheila Bailey, to streamline how food trucks receive permits.

Currently, food trucks must apply per time slot, and pay for each permit.

For example, a food truck on Main Street that operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. must pay $50 to the Planning and Zoning office, and then apply for a permit covering the 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. period, and then a second permit covering the 2 to 9 p.m. period.

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While this does not apply to special events, it is a cumbersome and costly process that should be converted to annual fees to eliminate both the onerous burden on the business owner and the town staff members who must process these permits.

And finally, the Town Council is deleting the division of the Chapter 10 Animals referring to vicious dogs, as the state laws are the ones that the town uses to enforce.

Prior to deletions or revisions, the changes are sent for a public hearing to receive citizen feedback.

The town’s ordinances, along with its charter, are available online for all to view. It is located under the Town Clerk’s Department tab on the website.

ENFIELD — The town was informed on Jan. 24 that Lego will be moving its operations to its Boston office when its lease ends in 2026.

“Enfield has been their home for almost 50 years and we were sorry to hear this news,” Mayor Bob Cressotti said. “But, on the other side, we were relieved to hear that all employees were being retained, and those who choose not to will be eligible for job transition assistance.”

The building, built for Lego in 1975, is owned by Winstanley Enterprises and is shared with Coca Cola as the other tenant.

“LEGO has been a very generous corporate citizen especially as it relates to the Family Resource Centers and we hope to continue that relationship as one of their key legacies in this area,” Town Manager Ellen Zoppo-Sassu said.