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Read MoreMassachusetts will move forward with the re-opening of its economy during March, allowing indoor performance venues to re-open, restaurants to operate without a percentage seating capacity and event venues to welcome additional customers.
Governor Charlie Baker announced today that the commonwealth will move to Phase 3 Step 2 of its re-opening plan on March 1. Massachusetts will then move to Phase 4 Step 1 on March 22, subject to public health data.
The March 1 changes include:
“The percentage capacity restriction first adopted for restaurants in the midst of the December surge will be removed, but six-foot social distancing limits of six people per table and 90-minute limits remain in place,” Lt. Governor Karyn Polito said.
The changes due on March 22 are:
Other Phase 4 industries such as amusement parks, bars, nightclubs and parades will not re-open until a future step.
Residents must continue to wear masks and are encouraged to avoid contact outside of their immediate households.
“Massachusetts businesses are encouraged that the commonwealth is moving forward to ensure the safe re-opening of the economy. Every step toward re-opening is a step toward economic recovery,” said Brooke Thomson, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
If you have questions about reopening or want more information, please contact: Brooke Thomson at: bthomson@aimnet.org