Reopening Basking Ridge Businesses 'Is Welcomed'

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Ryan McCloskey with the Basking Ridge Business Alliance says Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement on Wednesday to begin opening some small businesses could help pave "the way for businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19."

"Many businesses are looking forward to opening their doors as the Coronavirus situation improves so any opportunity for businesses to safely conduct commerce is welcomed. We hope that easing of the restrictions prove to be successful so that further easing can take place, paving the way for businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19," said McCloskey.

McCloskey went on to praise local township businesses that have been able to find creative ways to continue to operate during the pandemic. And asked residents to continue to shop local.

"An opportunity for the community to continue supporting local businesses on a larger scale is welcomed and it's more important now than ever to support our community's small businesses. We hope that the easing of the restrictions is putting businesses on a strong footing towards a strong recovery," McCloskey said.

Murphy's announcement is part of plan to restart New Jersey's economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Murphy will reopen non-essential retail stores for online and phone ordering and curbside pickup, and will also allow non-essential construction to start back up, all effective 6 a.m. on Monday. Read More: Gov. Phil Murphy To Reopen More NJ Businesses Amid Coronavirus

Drive-thru events will also be allowed to happen, with social distancing guidelines, effective immediately.

The Basking Ridge Patch has set up a directory to see what township businesses are open and closed. Read More: Basking Ridge Local Business Guide: What's Open or Closed

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