Date: 7/15/2020
EASTHAMPTON – As the city and the Commonwealth continue the gradual process of reopening after months of closures and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Easthampton’s breweries are again shifting their business models.
On March 15, Baker announced the prohibition of on-site food and beverage consumption at restaurants and bars for three weeks. On March 23, Baker followed that up with an order for non-essential businesses to cease operations. Breweries were deemed essential businesses by Gov. Charlie Baker when closures first occurred in the spring, but those with thriving taproom and event hosting aspects of their business were forced to pivot hard to remain viable.