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Volume 15, Number 11
Friday, June 5, 2020
Clients head to reopened barbershops, salons By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Despite restrictions on waiting areas, chair spacing and even conversation, customers flooded back to area salons and barbershops Monday. Hair dressers said they’re facing a backlog of clients, particularly since many scheduled hair appointments late last month, but had to postpone after Gov. Ned Lamont reversed the plan to reopen barbershops and salons. “My book is full until July,” said Tiffany Cruz, owner of Anna V. Salon in Wallingford. “I’m working seven days a week for the next few weeks.” Sherry Bronson, owner of Trey’s Barbershop in Southington, said the shop’s four barbers are booked all week with appointments.
“Everyone has been coming in this morning,” Bronson said. “Which is a great thing, we’re excited about that.”
State restrictions, extra measures In order to reopen, Lamont required the closure of waiting areas, six feet between chairs, masks for both clients and hairdressers, additional sanitation and the display of a number for customers to call to report pandemic restriction violations. For Trey’s Barbershop, that meant moving barber chairs to allow for more space. Bronson said she’s also using a touch-free thermometer to take customer’s temperatures at the door.
Sherry Bronson gives a trim Monday to Ron Davis at Trey's Barbershop, 101 Center St., Southington. Despite restrictions on waiting areas, chair spacing and even conversation, customers flooded area salons and Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See Haircut, A2 barbershops.
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How farm shops are adapting amid coronavirus Farm employee Ben Schulz, 17, helps a customer with a curbside pickup order at Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road, Southington.
By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Locally grown food, plants and fresh air are some of the reasons people enjoy going to farm shops, farmers markets and garden centers. The COVID-19 pandemic has made these businesses even more popular.
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