Good Morning Gloucester

CBSN Boston is reporting “Gov. Charlie Baker is allowing some businesses in Massachusetts to reopen under a new plan revealed Monday that includes hair salons, barbershops, construction, manufacturing and places of worship.”

The news report continues: “The stay at home advisory now becomes a safer at home advisory. Masks are still required when you can’t maintain social distancing and visits to family and friends are again discouraged. Trips to nursing homes and pickup sports are still off limits. There was no announcement on any plans yet for the 2020-21 school year.”

May 18th (today) the following will begin Phase 1:

“• Places of worship with guidelines and outdoor services are encouraged

• Essential businesses, manufacturing and construction

• Hospitals and community health centers can start with high priority preventative care and treatment for high-risk patients

• Public transit riders on the MBTA will be required to wear masks”

Then, next Monday Memorial Day May 25 with restrictions

“• Personal services – hair salons, barbershops, pet grooming (curbside drop off/pick up) – all by appointment only

• Car washes – exterior washing only

• Laboratories and life sciences facilities

• Offices (not in Boston) but must be less than 25% maximum occupancy; work from home strongly encouraged

• Retail for remote services and curbside pick up

• Beaches, parks, drive-in theaters, athletic fields and courts, outdoor adventure activities, most fishing, hunting and boating, along with outdoor gardens, zoos, reserves and public installations – all with guidelines

• Day Care: Childcare operating at reduced capacity and on an emergency basis for children of workers with no safe alternative to group care.”

It appears there will be weekly steps taken toward reopening Massachusetts and heading to what Gov. Baker is calling “a new normal”.

This information and additional details can be viewed here: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/05/18/massachusetts-reopening-plan-governor-charlie-baker-press-conference-update-businesses-list/?fbclid=IwAR1f2qJY1AKaK1pQSIe16P2w-m63qvueJwtPGwLzfNxGphzxL4BHupXh_SM

Excuse me while I go make a hair appointment……..

 

An updated list of Gloucester restaurants (as of May 18)  offering items other than strictly menu items such as groceries, essentials, and pantry selections. These are limited and changing daily so check associated web pages or Facebook pages to assure the latest information.

The Cape Ann Chamber has been doing an outstanding job keeping up with the tidal wave of changes to local businesses.  For regularly updated information check out their page linked here.

The Retailers chart updated May 14 at 12:07 PM available here.

The Pharmacies, Groceries and Convenience Stores updated May 14 at 12:56 PM available here. 

The Banks Chart updated May 14 at 12:08 PM available here.

The Takeout and Delivery chart updated May 15 at 12:32 PM available here or below. This information changes rapidly to keep a close eye on your favorite restaurants and cafes through their Facebook or web pages.

Click to access Cape-Ann-Take-Out-Delivery-List-5.15.20.pdf

 

 

photo from Rina Cavalleri

Still sheltering at home and looking out from the living room. Some photos from the last week or so (plus the tree at Niles Pond with its coronavirus PPE). Today is the Seventeenth of May, Norway’s national holiday, with no parades this year. But Anne-Lise and I are celebrating – skaal!