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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
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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. Victor DaSilva 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 pre vent the spread of COVID-19. Folks can feel safe keeping social distance in our huge showroom. Linda Johannessen What A Find! Consignment whatafindfairhaven.com
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 conces sion 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.”
Interstate Navigation, Inc. (Block Island Ferry) blockislandferry.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
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We quickly modified the way we conduct our business during COVID19. We take the responsibility of protecting our team members, clients, and realtor referral partners seriously. We routinely conduct Zoom meetings with our loan originating team. During the pandemic we are having our clients sign on their laptops or phones. Our closings are being held in a sanitized safe environment while than 25 people were to be cancelled. For the floral industry, this meant all our big events such as weddings, funerals, craft shows, and any other networking events/ @FallonsFloralDesign
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The mission of Denis Closet is to provide employment to women in the community while being a resource for quality clothing, beautiful jewelry, and accessories in a fun fashion shop housed in a historical building that was restored to house the boutique. We are following the Massachusetts guidelines as we move through various phases. We provide sanitizer and require facial masks. Cleaning has always been a priority and sanitizing is crucial. We have separate dressing rooms and clothing that is tried on is removed from inventory for three days. Denise Squillante Deni’s Closet deniscloset.com
We had to adjust like everyone else and work harder. We are blessed to be a local family-owned business with great staff and customers who we consider family. We are working through this together while providing safe and quality dining through curbside takeout, outside firepit dining, and inside dining with three spacious rooms. Mark Stone Portas Da Cidade
When quarantine came in March, nonessential businesses were forced to close, social distancing was being strictly enforced, and all gatherings with more workshops would no longer be the same. To stay safe and still stay afloat as a new business, have been offering contactless deliveries, enforcing the use of masks, and sanitizing everything repeatedly. Since everyone is spending a lot more time on the internet, we are rebuilding our website, working on our social media accounts, and creating as much content as possible in attempts to attract more online customers and spread the word about our business. We will also be implementing some more online opportunities such as online plant sales and even a couple giveaways in hopes to build our online network! Fallon Gonsalves Fallons Floral Design portasdacidade.com
Even though the State mandates regarding COVID19 have limited the ways in which we all interact, we here at Dartmoor Gifts are thrilled to now be open. Our loyal as well as new customers have been eager to finally venture out to socialize and purchase items for their homes and gardens, or to just reward themselves with a gift after a few months of captivity. To date, it has been a busy season with customers following protocols in wearing a mask upon entering and keeping six feet apart from others as designated by the markings on the floor. To help keep our customers healthy and safe, signs have been posted intermittently around the shop to remind everyone of the social distancing regulations. We also regularly disinfect frequently used surfaces, pens, door knobs etc. Lea McBratney Dartmoor Gifts 201 Horseneck Rd., Westport, MA
We have been very encouraged by the ever-increasing business activity in the past few weeks. We are confident that people will continue to shop in a safe and considerate manner. Denis Tetrault Patenaude Jewelers patenaudejewelers.com
We have been very busy with more people than ever staying home this year. Adirondack chairs have been particularly popular because it seems like a lot of people are putting fire pits in. Dining sets have been popular too. It looks like people are really sprucing up their houses instead of spending money on vacations, and we’re happy to provide them with the high-quality, locally produced products they’re looking for. Pam McCaffrey Bristol Patio bristolpatio.com
We are now open, but we were never completely closed even when the door was locked. Customers ordered online and we delivered to their home or car. Now, we can see that there is always a need for a beautiful gift to mark a relationship, an anniversary, or a personal occasion. Couples who have had to postpone their wedding celebrations are going ahead and getting married on their original wedding date, with just a few people in attendance. The parties will come later! Nancy Plante Plante Jewelers plantejewelers.com
Our outdoor seating has always been a huge draw, and COVID has given us the opportunity to expand it. Our customers can’t get enough of the spectacular view of the Allen’s Pond Sanctuary, Buzzard’s Bay, and the Elizabeth Islands while they wait for the call telling them their food is ready at the window. Alicia Caroll The Bayside Restaurant thebaysiderestaurant.com
We’ve been taking things day by day, but we’ve been able to keep operating at our regular hours and are extremely grateful for every customer who have called ahead to place orders for the past few months. We’re so happy that we get to keep serving delicious, authentic food to the area. Amy Johnson Hartley’s Original Pork Pies goldbelly.com/ hartleys-original-pork-pies
We’re still offering innovative appetite quenchers and 38 of some of the rarest craft and imported beers on draft, all to be enjoyed outdoors on our deck. Due to limited seating, reservations are required and all reservations are limited to 90 minutes. Howie Mallowes Rose Alley Ale House thebaysiderestaurant.com
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