“We can’t wait. It’s been hectic, very hectic but we’re doing what we have to do,” says owner Peter Camerdella.

He tells News 12 they plan to be very cautious, screen everything and insist on customers keeping their distance.

Carol Hinchcliffe, the owner of Thrive Fitness, says her business has been offering virtual classes in order to stay afloat over the past few months.

Thrive Fitness had only been open for 11 days prior to the global pandemic.

Many business owners are looking forward to Phase 2 of the state reopening because they’re anticipating seeing their businesses return to normal.

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