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Wyckoff Mayor Says Reopening Is 'Small Start' For Economy
In a message to the township, Mayor Tim Shanley said there was still work to be done "to get to the end of this pandemic."
WYCKOFF, NJ — In a letter to the township posted Thursday, May 14, Mayor Tim Shanley expressed cautious optimism regarding the reopening of non-essential retail business and construction.
"Our numbers have trended so well that the Governor is starting to loosen some restrictions on his Executive Order," writes Shanley.
"This is a small start at restarting our economy but we still have some work to do to get to the end of this pandemic and to have the Governor lessen more restrictions to permit in store purchases at nonessential stores and other activities."
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Per Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order, announced on Wednesday, May 13, non-essential retail like clothing and department stores can reopen, but only for online and phone ordering, as well as curbside pick up.
No customers will be allowed back inside the stores, according to Murphy.
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Non-essential construction will also be allowed to resume, as of 6 a.m. on Monday, May 18.
A request for comment to Mayor Tim Shanley was not immediately returned. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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