Slowly and cautiously, Braintree is reopening for business with guidance from the state and town. In the Braintree Chamber of Commerce’s third COVID-19 update, business owners learned about the governor’s reopening plan and when businesses can reopen. The meeting was held by video conference on May 21 and led by Chamber Chair Kim Kroha of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. Here’s what you need to know: Four phases for reopeningState Senator John Keenan and Margaret LaForest of the Mass. Office of Business Development previewed the reopening plan’s four phases. Advancing to the next phase will require a positive trend in public health metrics. All businesses and service providers must comply with mandatory safety standards for adequate social distancing, hygiene protocols and cleaning. In addition, specific sectors should follow recommended best practices. Sectors eligible to reopen in phase 1 are construction, manufacturing, office spaces, laboratories, hair salons and barbershops, car washes and pet grooming. Businesses can use this Covid-19 control plan template to self-certify their compliance with the safety guidelines and display this compliance attestation poster to the public. There will be no drop-in inspections, but employers and employees can report unsafe work conditions, which will trigger an inspection. Under the “Safer at Home” advisory, people at high risk should continue to stay home except for essential errands. Public health officials anticipate another surge of COVID-19 cases that will coincide with the annual flu season. “The fall will be very challenging,” said Sen. Keenan. Facial coverings are required
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The Braintree Chamber of Commerce hosted its second COVID-19 update with Mayor Kokoros, State Senator John Keenan and members of the real estate community on May 11. Meeting by video conference, participants discussed the pandemic’s impact on residential and commercial renters and landlords as well as the broader business community. Incoming Braintree Chamber chair Kim Kroha led the meeting. Coronavirus update from Town HallThe mayor reported that 78 Braintree residents have died of Covid-19 to date, and 65% of cases are in nursing homes and long-term-care facilities. The number of new cases is declining, although the numbers are “far higher” than could have been anticipated at the start of the crisis.
The mayor expressed his commitment to working closely with business owners to reopen safely after the governor lifts restrictions and issues guidelines.
“We want everyone to get back to work, but we also don’t want everyone to get exposed,” the mayor said. Given that Braintree’s numbers are higher than the state average, the town likely will require stricter measures than those ordered by the state, he added. Braintree’s elected officials briefed members of the local business community in a videoconference hosted by the Braintree Chamber of Commerce on April 27. The virtual meeting featured Mayor Charles Kokoros, Town Council President Shannon Hume and Braintree’s two state senators: Walter Timilty and John Keenan. Here is the recap: Thanks to outreach from the Braintree Town Council, the list below shows how local restaurants and small businesses are continuing to serve Braintree through the coronavirus COVID-19 situation. These organizations are employers, taxpayers and integral parts of the community. Many of them have given generously to Braintree’s schools, youth groups and nonprofit organizations. Now they need residents’ support more than ever. You can help them by ordering takeout and purchasing gift certificates. About This List The Braintree Chamber of Commerce is happy to support the Town Council’s work by updating this list here on our website. If you own a Braintree business and have an update, email [email protected] and [email protected]. You do not need to be a member of the Braintree Chamber to be listed here during the coronavirus situation. >> Braintree residents: Bookmark this page and keep watch for updates! |
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