Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the availability of 50+ pop-up COVID-19 testing sites throughout the Commonwealth for individuals who have recently participated in large gatherings. These free testing sites will be available throughout the Commonwealth on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18. The Administration is urging anyone who has […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $41 million to address urgent food insecurity for Massachusetts residents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding implements the recommendations of the Food Security Task Force, which was convened by the Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center in response to increased demands for food assistance. The […]
Sea Grille at Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel In Phase II of the Reopening Massachusetts plan, restaurants in Massachusetts are permitted to offer outdoor table service by meeting mandatory safety standards and recommended best practices starting the week of June 8, 2020, The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) […]
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is preparing to significantly ramp up service across all modes as part of Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. Effective June 21, regular weekday service will operate on the Blue Line; increased weekday service will operate on the Red, Orange, Green, and Mattapan […]
On June 1, The Board of Directors for Discover Central Massachusetts confirmed the appointment of Monique M. Messier as the new executive director of the region’s travel and tourism organization. Monique has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, serving most recently as director of sales for Discover Central Massachusetts over […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that Phase II of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan will begin on June 8th. Businesses and sectors set to begin opening in Phase II are subject to compliance with all mandatory safety standards. See full video presentation here. On May 18, the Administration released a four-phased […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an Executive Order that provides a detailed list of businesses and activities that fall into Phases II, III, and IV of the Commonwealth’s Re-Opening Plan. The Order also permits all Phase II enterprises, including retail, to begin preparations to safely resume operation in advance of the […]
