Cinnaminson Working On Plan For Outdoor Dining Return

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Cinnaminson is working on legislation to introduce Monday night that will accommodate local businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak now that Gov. Phil Murphy said that restaurants and bars can resume operations, Township Manager Eric Schubiger told Patch.

Restaurants and bars can resume outdoor dining at 6 a.m. Monday morning. Cinnaminson Township Committee is expected to take formal action at that night’s meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m.

Residents will be able to participate in the meeting via Zoom. Instructions can be found on the township website.

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The state has set forth the following guidelines all restaurants must follow:

• tables are going to have to be six feet apart
• buffet and salad bars will be gone
• takeout only will be offered if the weather gets bad
• employees at the bars and restaurants will have to wear masks

Anyone who wants to go inside will have to wear a face covering, and can only be there for a very short period of time. And instead of waiting for a table at the door, residents may have to wait in their car. Read more here: Here's What To Do At NJ Bars, Restaurants Under Coronavirus Rules

Murphy has been releasing "hard dates" and specifics on New Jersey's plans to reopen its economy during the coronavirus crisis. And he was expected to provide more details over the course of June. Read more here: Gov. Murphy: ‘Hard Dates’ For NJ Coronavirus Reopening