Adept adaptations To call COVID-19 a “disruption” would be the understatement of the century – local businesses of every kind have had to get creative and find brand-new ways to keep offering their services to a sociallydistanced community. He’s what some of them had to say about how they’ve been able to adapt. COVID-19 has brought sewing back to households across America! Due to face coverings and masks being our current “normal”, many people have either come back to sewing or have picked it up for the first time. Fabric Treasures welcomes and applauds all of you! We are here to help maken projects fun, unique, and more affordable.
Amy Nadeau
Fabric Treasures amysfabrictreasures.com
I think the biggest challenge is being able to staff people to work. Obviously, the restaurant is not nearly as busy as before the shutdown – we just don’t know what to expect. Like most restaurants, we are all trying to adapt and learn as we go along, and continue to open until there is a vaccine, however long that may take.
Interstate Navigation has been proactive in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Working with the CDC, RI Department of Health, and the Town of New Shoreham, we have implemented several new measures, including limiting ferry capacity to 50%, closing concession stands, and pushing ticket sales online. Our focus has been on education and cooperation. Passengers are required to wear a mask while purchasing their tickets and in order to board. Mask compliance is greater in the cabin area than on the open air decks. Compliance while boarding and disembarking has been strong. We will continue to do our part to keep our crew and passengers safe and appeal to our passengers to be socially responsible.”
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Sagres Restaurant sagresrestaurant.com
We hope everyone has remained well during this world health crisis. Many people have been forced to take time off from work during the pandemic. Some folks took the opportunity to do some home projects including rearranging and redecorating their space. Since our return we have taken in some great furniture and decor. We hope to meet many new people as the economy is carefully reopening. We ask everyone to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Folks can feel safe keeping social distance in our huge showroom.
Linda Johannessen
What A Find! Consignment whatafindfairhaven.com
At the Blount Clam Shack & Market we are allowing four customers in at time to shop inside; the seafood market and our year-round shack is for strictly takeout only! The Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront is all outdoor dining with tables being properly cleaned after each use and all tables are six feet apart (no reservations required). Blount also has a factory store in the Fall River Industrial Park, the Blount Company Soup Store, which serves great products at a great cost all year-long. Remember that under our masks, we are all smiling at you and thanking you for your amazing support!
Patrick Gaudreau
Blount Clam Shacks & Markets blountretail.com
— HOURS — Mon. & Tue. 8:30-4:30pm Wed. & Sat. 8:30-12 Noon Thu. 8:30-5pm • Fri 8:30-6pm
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