Seaside is our community downtown that attracts big crowds in the season. They have a great deal of responsibility for the decisions they make. They take it seriously and I respect their leadership immensely. They were the first to make decisions based on science and facts, then take necessary action. Seaside owners and management team will always do what they must to protect everyone: merchants, employees, visitors, guests, locals and anyone who visits our area.
Several restaurants have been open and serving takeout for all this time while the commercial district remains closed. Go support them. They would appreciate it. Some of the restaurants decided to close for the time being as they work on plans for future operations.
Merchants will be back when they are prepared to handle crowds and not before. They are working on reopening with a new normal and they will continue to help provide leadership for our entire area.
The chapel and seaside foundation have been working to help employees and businesses in addition to other steps taken to relieve hardship and help their own during this time. You can read about the town's preparation and response on their website. You can also donate.
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In a letter written to key stakeholders below, SCDC states they will work as a community to create milestones to reopen, assuring health and safety remain their priority.
Seaside | Seaside Commercial District will remain closed
Seaside | The Chapel at Seaside is Fundraising
On March 27th, the Chapel initiated a fundraising campaign to provide financial support to laid off or furloughed workers of Seaside-based businesses. The campaign, anchored by $100,000 matches from the Robert Davis Family Foundation and from the Chapel, was very successful, raising over $300,000 and allowing support of over 260 workers from 30 businesses.