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Basketball, Tennis Courts In Southington Closed

The local health department has ordered all basketball and tennis courts in Southington closed.

There is less hoopla in Southington amid coronavirus concerns.
There is less hoopla in Southington amid coronavirus concerns. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The local health department has ordered all basketball and tennis courts in Southington closed, effective Thursday.

The order includes all courts on both municipal and school property, town officials said.

"The purpose of these closures is to help enforce social distancing practices needed to stop the spread of COVID-19," town officials said.

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