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Council enacts 10‑month moratorium on new massage‑therapy business licenses

City Council of the City of West Haven · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Citing enforcement gaps and risks of illicit activity, the West Haven City Council adopted a 10‑month moratorium on new massage‑therapy business licenses to allow a comprehensive rewrite of local licensing and enforcement rules; existing licensed businesses are exempt.

The West Haven City Council voted April 13 to enact a 10‑month moratorium on acceptance, processing and issuance of new massage‑therapy business licenses to allow staff to review and update the city's regulatory framework.

Councilwoman Catherine Tucker introduced the resolution in the Health and Wellness Committee, and the council adopted the committee’s unanimous recommendation. The moratorium takes effect…

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