Allows businesses to use street spaces

As it did last summer, Beacon said it will allow local businesses to expand operations into outdoor areas and parking spaces to accommodate social-distancing requirements imposed by the state in response to the pandemic. 

Businesses can apply at bit.ly/beacon-parklet. The “parklet” program will run from May 1 to Nov. 1. While the program was primarily used by restaurants in 2020, city officials said in 2021 it will be open to retailers, gyms and personal care services.

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Thomas de Villiers

The “parklet” option should be limited to restaurants or Beacon will look like Canal Street in New York City. And where will residents and tourists park? [via Instagram]

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Melissa Nastasi

Ugh. I have enough problems parking in Beacon as it is. My tenant lot is filled with tenant-only parking signs and out-of-towners still fill them Thursday to Monday. [via Instagram]

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