Hundreds more nonessential R.I. businesses ordered closed beginning March 30

Mary MacDonald

March 28, 2020 5:05 pm

Gov. RAIMONDO — GOV. GINA M. RAIMONDO met with organizers of a peaceful rally in Providence on Friday and said she's committed to finding ways to promote racial equality in Rhode Island. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

PROVIDENCE — Gov. Gina M. Raimondo's order on Saturday for the closure of all noncritical retail establishments in the state effective Monday, March 30, will impact hundreds of establishments that so far have avoided a closure by requiring patrons to separate themselves. The state-ordered closures for retail locations will extend until April 13, but do…