Sabrina Schnurr / brookline@wickedlocal.com
O Leary s. Pomodoro. Matt Murphy s. L Accent Women s Fashion. These are just some of the Brookline businesses forced to close – temporarily or permanently – during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Like many throughout the state and country, small businesses in Brookline are struggling, and many owners are continuing to adapt to safety measures in order to stay afloat during the pandemic.
The number of small businesses open in Massachusetts has decreased by nearly 34 percent since January, according to Opportunity Insights’ Economic Tracker.
“I m really kind of grossed out by the state and the lack of support for small businesses,” said Michela Murphy, co-owner of family-owned Brookline restaurants Pomodoro and Matt Murphy’s Pub.