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After several long months, the South Coast is beginning to look like its old self again. We are still on the path towards a full recovery from COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped local business owners from finding creative solutions to the biggest problem any of us have ever faced. Bob G aw Preferred Residential Network
Missy Panchley Oakwood Estates
Susan Gurry Horner Millwork
218 Shove Street, Fall River prnafc.com
500 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea oakwoodseniorestates.com
1255 GAR Highway (Route 6), Somerset hornermillwork.com
We have been very lucky to not have any confirmed Covid cases at any of our properties. We did have a sanitization company come every week through the end of phase 1 and every other week in phase 2 to help keep our residents safe. That, and our maintenance personnel sanitizing twice a day, and some luck, has kept the residents and staff healthy. We have also put in measures regarding mask wearing, social distancing, and reducing capacity in the elevator and laundry room. Now that Massachusetts is in phase 3, we are slowly starting to get together for socially distant knitting, card playing, coloring, and outdoor lunches. Our waitlist continues to grow. I think people understand that we have safe, clean, comfortable properties.
Horner Millwork remained open the entire time because we were considered an “essential business.” Early on, that was a difficult thing for some employees and people to understand. We were providing products to hospitals and other essential businesses that were critical to treating patients and assisting first responders. In many parts of the state, building remained strong and we provided our customers with products to continue building homes which had a positive impact on our economy. We also saw many homeowners, forced to stay home and cancel vacations, take on house projects. Door screens were very popular as well as outdoor kitchens and decks. The biggest challenges we faced, and continue to deal with, is a shortage in staffing in our manufacturing.
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We are providing our Adult Family Care caregivers with free hand sanitizers, medical face masks, thermometers, and face shields. Anyone who is caring for and living with a friend or relative on MassHealth standard can apply today for personal protection supplies and a financial stipend up to $1,650 per month.
Sharon Vieira J&J Diamond Jewelers
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167 Borden Street, Fall River JJJewelry.com
We understand that not everyone is comfortable heading out into the public. With that being said, we are continuing to offer curbside pickup and appointment business to help accommodate everyone’s concerns.
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