Business

Gov. Baker Outlines When Different Industries Will Reopen; Changes to Stay-at-Home Order

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Construction, manufacturing, and places of worship will be allowed to open this week, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday, and more industries will follow in the next couple weeks, including offices and hair salons. Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito gave details of Massachusetts’ COVID-19 reopening plan Monday. More industries and activities will open in the next three phase. The phases will be at least three weeks apart, depending on the COVID-19 statistics and how well people are following the social distancing guidelines. The decision on when future phases of the reopening will be based on “six key public health metrics,” Baker said.

Business

See the Sectors Included in Phase 1 of the Mass. COVID-19 Reopening

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The areas opening in the first phase of the governor’s COVID-19 reopening plan are construction, manufacturing and houses of worship. East End Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis shared the information about Monday’s announcement which she received from the Mass. Municipal Association. Along with the sectors reopening, Gov. Charlie Baker will also unveil specific safety protocols which these workplaces and places of worship must follow. These go along with the safety standards for workplaces that were announced last week, which include social distancing, hygiene protocols, staffing and operations, and cleaning and disinfecting.

Around Town

Half a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week

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See the open houses around Watertown this weekend. $4,699,000 – 87 Summer St., Multi-family Home – 3 Family – 3 Units Side by Side, 8,991 Living Area Sq. Ft., 3 Units, 27 Total Rooms, 9 Total Bedrooms, Open House: Saturday 10-12

$1,599,000 – 85 Summer St. Unit 1, Condo – Townhouse, 3,012 Living Area Sq. Ft., 9 Room, 3 Bedroom, 3 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 10-12

$590,000 – 12 Olney St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,541 Living Area Sq.

Business

Good News for Watertown Pizza Lovers!

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Pizza Roma owner Joe announced he is back open for business this week. After closing temporarily for the COVID-19 shutdown, a Watertown pizza institution is back! Pizza Roma reopened on Tuesday and will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The pizzeria on Waverley Avenue is the latest restaurant to reopen in Watertown. A good place to learn about who’s open and specials being offered by restaurants is the Facebook group “Watertown and Surrounding Community, Eating Local Stimulus Plan.”

Business

Networking, PPP Pointers & Adapting to Social Distancing at an Online Coffee Connect

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Discuss ways to adapt your business to social distancing, hear PPP pointers and network at the Watertown Business Coalition’s second Online Coffee Connect on May 20. The free event will be held via a Zoom Meeting beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. The event will begin with a general session about how to pivot your business during COVID-19, followed by a choice of breakout sessions: PPP pointers, how to adapt to social distancing requirements, a discussion for non-profits, chat with folks in the hospitality industry, or just network. RSVP for the event by clicking here. The Watertown Business Coalition is a nonprofit organization whose members are local businesses that are invested in developing their business, growing our economy, and strengthening our community.

Real Estate

Four Open Houses Around Watertown This Week

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Four properties will hold open houses this weekend around town. $740,000 – 396 Charles River Road, Single Family – Detached Craftsman, 1,507 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom Open Houses: Saturday 12-1 Sunday 12-1

$559,000 – 88 Belmont St. Unit 88, Condo – 2/3 Family 1,200 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12:30-1 Sunday 11-11:30 Monday 4-4:30

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$879,000 – 176 Common St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,880 Living Area Sq.

Business

Watertown Business Group Hosting Online Forum for Restaurant Owners

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The Watertown Business Coalition wants to hear from restaurants and food service businesses in town, and will host a live online discussion. The WBC Restaurant/Food Service Conversation will be held on Zoom on Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. The discussion will be about strategies to help restaurants, caterers and others in food service during the COVID-19 shutdown, and as the state begins to reopen. Email info@watertownbusinesscoalition.com to RSVP and to get information about the Zoom meeting.