Boston to return to Step One of Phase Three of the Reopening Massachusetts plan as COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts are expanded.
As Boston s COVID-19 numbers trend modestly downward and Massachusetts continues to expand access to vaccination against COVID-19, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston will return to Step One of Phase Three of the Reopening Massachusetts plan on February 1, 2021. I want to thank everyone who continues to do their part to protect our city, said Mayor Walsh. While there has been some improvement in recent weeks, it s still vital that everyone remains vigilant. Wear your masks. Avoid gatherings. Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces. Think about the simple steps you can take on a daily basis to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Jan 22, 2021
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) According to Mayor Marty Walsh, curfew hours for Boston businesses will be lifted next week, but the next wave of businesses can t reopen just yet.
Effective Monday January 25th, the statewide Stay At Home Order between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and the Early Closure Order requiring certain businesses to close by 9:30 p.m. will both be lifted.
The state is also extending the temporary limit on capacity and gatherings, currently at 25 percent, until February 8th.
At a press conference Friday, Mayor Walsh said businesses in Boston will be allowed to stay open past 9:30 p.m. starting Monday, but he said the list of allowed in-person activities in the City will not change.
Cambridge extends rollback of commonwealth’s Reopening Massachusetts Plan
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The city of Cambridge announced that it is extending its rollback to a modified Phase II, Step 2 of the commonwealth’s Reopening Massachusetts Plan until at least midnight on Feb. 1, or until further modified, in an effort to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Cambridge.
Additionally, to ensure the safety of the public and city staff, in-person appointments at city buildings, including contactless holds pick-up at the Cambridge Public Library, will continue to be suspended until at least Feb. 1 as well. While city buildings will remain closed to the public, city offices will be open and many city services can be accessed online or over the phone.
Updated on January 7, 2021 at 9:09 am
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As coronavirus cases climb, many cities and towns are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions, leaving small business owners in limbo. Many of them are worried statewide closures will be next.
On Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced he is extending the city’s restrictions for at least three more weeks. The modified Phase 2, Step 2 that the city is now under keeps businesses like movie theaters and gyms closed, among other restrictions.
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For Melina DiPaola, the owner of Ride spin studio in Boston’s North End, the news was devastating. She was just about to reopen the studio after spending $8,000 on plexiglass dividers and other sanitation equipment when she found out Boston was temporarily closing gyms.
Updated on January 7, 2021 at 9:11 am
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As coronavirus cases climb, many cities and towns are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions, leaving small business owners in limbo. Many of them are worried statewide closures will be next.
On Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced he is extending the city’s restrictions for at least three more weeks. The modified Phase 2, Step 2 that the city is now under keeps businesses like movie theaters and gyms closed, among other restrictions.
For Melina DiPaola, the owner of Ride spin studio in Boston’s North End, the news was devastating. She was just about to reopen the studio after spending $8,000 on plexiglass dividers and other sanitation equipment when she found out Boston was temporarily closing gyms.