Updated on January 7, 2021 at 9:09 am
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As coronavirus cases climb, many cities and towns are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions, leaving small business owners in limbo. Many of them are worried statewide closures will be next.
On Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced he is extending the city’s restrictions for at least three more weeks. The modified Phase 2, Step 2 that the city is now under keeps businesses like movie theaters and gyms closed, among other restrictions.
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For Melina DiPaola, the owner of Ride spin studio in Boston’s North End, the news was devastating. She was just about to reopen the studio after spending $8,000 on plexiglass dividers and other sanitation equipment when she found out Boston was temporarily closing gyms.
Updated on January 7, 2021 at 9:11 am
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
As coronavirus cases climb, many cities and towns are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions, leaving small business owners in limbo. Many of them are worried statewide closures will be next.
On Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced he is extending the city’s restrictions for at least three more weeks. The modified Phase 2, Step 2 that the city is now under keeps businesses like movie theaters and gyms closed, among other restrictions.
For Melina DiPaola, the owner of Ride spin studio in Boston’s North End, the news was devastating. She was just about to reopen the studio after spending $8,000 on plexiglass dividers and other sanitation equipment when she found out Boston was temporarily closing gyms.