Reopening Princeton Businesses 'Is A Good Sign': Lambros

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros says Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement on Wednesday to begin opening some small businesses "is a good sign."

"I think this is a good sign that we are flattening the curve and taking a cautious path toward reopening. I believe this slower more gradual reopening will help retailers restart their businesses. Retailers will need to be able to accept online payments and phone orders and have a curb side pick up mechanism in place," said Lambros who has served on the Princeton Merchants Association and the Greater Princeton Chamber of Commerce. "The municipality is working closely with the business community to help support the new demands put on our businesses and help them through this process."

Murphy's announcement is part of plan to restart New Jersey's economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.

New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don't miss local and statewide announcements about novel coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.

Murphy will reopen non-essential retail stores for online and phone ordering and curbside pickup, and will also allow non-essential construction to start back up, all effective 6 a.m. on Monday. Read More: Gov. Phil Murphy To Reopen More NJ Businesses Amid Coronavirus

Drive-thru events will also be allowed to happen, with social distancing guidelines, effective immediately.

The Princeton Patch has set up a directory to see what township businesses are open and closed. Read More: Princeton Local Business Guide: What's Open or Closed

• Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.

Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here.