BOSTON (WHDH) - Businesses are hoping to see a boost as the latest step in Massachusetts’ re-opening plan brings fans to stands and allows larger gatherings.
The state is set to move into Phase 4, step one on Monday, which will allow indoor and outdoor stadiums — like the TD Garden and Fenway park — to operate at 12 percent capacity. Restaurants near the Garden said they’re hoping the reduced restrictions bring more foot traffic, even if it starts slowly.
“Any percentage, even if it’s a 1 percent increase, it’s always good,” said Sergio Maffeo, manager of Mare Place. “I like to see it go up, I don’t want to see it go down again
Francsco Graceffa of Dolce Vita Ristorante in the North End said he was hopeful.
“I’m very optimistic, I hope things move in the right direction,” Graceffa said.
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