Governor Charlie Baker announced updates to the state’s reopening plan and mask mandate on May 17, days after the CDC announced that masks are no longer required in most situations for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Massachusetts…
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Baker Announces Plan to Eliminate Remote Learning for Elementary Schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
New Capacity Restrictions “For Most Industries” Across the State
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced additional statewide restrictions following the increase in COVID-19 cases after the Thanksgiving holiday and the potential for another increase following the Christmas and New Years’ holidays. Baker said that these restrictions are in addition…
Baker announces new capacity restrictions “for most industries” across the state
New restrictions will affect Encore casino, restaurants in Everett Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced additional statewide restrictions following the increase in COVID-19 cases after the Thanksgiving holiday and the potential for another in-crease following the Christmas and New Years’…
A Step Backwards: Baker Administration Announces Statewide Rollback to Step Three
The Baker administration on Tuesday announced that all Massachusetts cities and towns will roll back to Step Three, Phase One of the state’s reopening plan, effective Sunday, December 13. Following increases in hospitalizations and cases after the Thanksgiving holiday, the…
Baker Proposes Revised FY2021 Budget
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, made an announcement regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, which has been updated since its initial filing in January to reflect almost $1 billion in additional spending. “This update budget plan reflects…
Baker Extends Stay at Home Advisory, Closure Of Non-Essential Businesses until May 18
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon extended the stay at home advisory and closure of non-essential businesses until May 18. The original order was set to expire on May 4. Additionally, Baker extended the ban on gatherings of 10 or…
Remote Learning: Baker Announces Closure of Schools for the Remainder of the School Year
Gov. Charlie Baker confirmed on Tuesday what many knew was probably coming – the closure of schools for the rest of the academic year. In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Baker announced that all Massachusetts public and private schools will…
Baker Keeps Residents Informed as State Prepares for Surge
As Massachusetts begins to enter a surge in coronavirus cases, Governor Charlie Baker continues to provide updates and make new announcements to keep the people of the Commonwealth safe and informed. As of April 13, Massachusetts had 26,867 confirmed cases…
Baker Announces Community Tracing Collaborative and Relief Fund
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker continues to provide nearly daily updates to residents. As of Monday, April 6, Massachusetts, had 13,837 cases of COVID-19. Governor Baker said that…