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Newtown Borough Planning Ahead For Outdoor Dining Reopening
Borough Council will discuss how they can help State Street restaurants make plans for outdoor dining once the county moves to yellow.
NEWTOWN, PA — Newtown Borough officials will discuss ideas for allowing local restaurants — which have been closed since mid-March — take advantage of the governor's yellow phase guidelines for outdoor dining.
The topic will be discussed during a Zoom meeting Wednesday. You can register to attend the Zoom here.
The agenda includes a segment on the process for allowing temporary permits for tents, outdoor dining, and alcohol consumption.
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Borough Council member Nicole Rodowicz said she expects council to discuss how they can help State Street restaurants make plans for outdoor dining.
Bucks County is expected to move to the yellow phase of coronavirus mitigation this Friday.
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Pennsylvania restaurants in the yellow phase of coronavirus mitigation will be permitted to open outdoor dining areas, provided they follow safety and social distancing guidelines.
Officials will also be discussing the possibility of an event to jump start the local economy once Bucks County enters the green phase.
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