Manasquan's Business Push: Pedestrian Zone For Dining, Retail

MANASQUAN – Manasquan has found a way to drum up business amid the coronavirus crisis.

Manasquan has passed a resolution authorizing a Main Street pedestrian zone for dining and retail on Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout the summer.

Here's what will happen:

• The zone will start on June 17th and extend through Sept. 17th
• Main Street will close from 6 to 10 p.m. Only walking traffic will be allowed from South Street to Route 71.

Manasquan officials say the efforts will be coordinated with Gov. Phil Murphy’s "stage two" plan to restart the economy and reopen business.

Manasquan officials there will be more details announced in the upcoming weeks.

New Jersey issued rules and guidance for outdoor dining amid the coronavirus outbreak this week now that Murphy said that restaurants and bars can resume operations at 6 a.m. on June 15.

Don't expect indoor trivia or karaoke nights to return right away. Now tables are going to have to be 6 feet apart, they're going to have to be outside, buffet and salad bars will be gone and only takeout will be offered if the weather gets bad.

Employees at the bars and restaurants will have to wear masks. And if you want to go inside, you'll have to wear a face covering, too. But you can only be there for a very short period of time.
And instead of waiting for a table at the door, you may have to wait in your car.

You can see the whole list of new rules and regulations here: Here's What To Do At NJ Bars, Restaurants Under Coronavirus Rules