BOSTON (WHDH) - Shops across Massachusetts were back in business Monday as part of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Phase One plan to re-open stores and other spaces, but their sales are very different.
Businesses can only operate with remote ordering and curbside pickup, and customers and employees have to follow strict guidelines, like wearing masks.
After nearly two months offline, recreational pot shops were open with curbside pickup Monday.
“We’re glad to be opening again and we’re going to do it safely,” said Solar Therapeutics CEO Edward Dow. “At least we’re here today and we’ll do our best moving forward.”
Similar scenes are playing out at Good Health in Brockton and Pure Oasis in Dorchester.
While car washes were up and running, with exterior washing only, pet groomers had to find socially distant ways to service their clients. Owners will bring pets into a kennel and then leave, letting groomers come out afterward to get the animals.
Office spaces can open at 25 percent capacity except in Boston, where they will be closed until June.
And, while it may not have been the best beach day in Massachusetts, they are back open and ready for people looking to beat the heat this summer.
Under the governor’s plan, beachgoers must remain 6 feet apart and 12 feet between towels.
Stacey Tosado was not intimidated by the guidelines and they did not keep her from enjoying the sand and surf in South Boston.
“Made some dinner got some wine and we just wanted to meet and socially distance appropriately,” Tosado said.
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