Jan 22, 2021 | State of Massachusetts, Vaccine
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced on 1-22-2021 that all residents in Phase One of the state vaccine distribution plan are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, effective immediately. Vaccinating the populations in Phase One now will preserve the...
Dec 23, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made an additional $17.5 million in grants available to support small businesses, microenterprises, and their employees, families and communities. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) will be administering these funds...
Dec 23, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration announced further restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, including new capacity and gathering limits. These measures will go into effect on Saturday, December 26 and will remain in effect until noon on...
Dec 22, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The temporary Executive Order will outline the following measures that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 26th and will continue until Sunday, January 10th, with a possibility of an extension of another week based upon available data. This pause will...
Dec 15, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration announced updates on the Commonwealth’s distribution efforts of the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as new guidance from the Department of Public Health (DPH) to help residents celebrate the holiday safely. On Monday, the...
Dec 9, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Governor Baker Announces New Restrictions Statewide for Capacity, Mask Compliance and Distancing Due to Increased Cases, Hospitalizations the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Sunday, December 13th, all communities in Massachusetts will return to...
Nov 20, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Department of Public Health updated its guidance and information for individuals in quarantine due to COVID-19. The guidance provides new information on the 14-day quarantine requirement, and the conditions that must be met to ‘test-out’ after at least ten days in...
Nov 6, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Stay at Home Advisory COVID-19 Order No. 53 Order Requiring Early Closing for Certain Businesses and Activities, Limiting Hours for Alcohol and Adult Use Cannabis Sales, and Modifying Chapter 138 License Renewal Requirements [download] COVID-19 Order No. 54 Revised...
Nov 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Early Business Closures, Revised Gatherings, Mask Orders Announced to Disrupt Growth of COVID-19 Cases the Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of targeted measures to disrupt the increasing trend of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Governor Charlie...
Sep 18, 2020 | Healthcare, State of Massachusetts
Influenza (flu) is a disease of the body’s respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu is caused by a virus and it can be very serious. Every year in the U.S. seasonal flu causes thousands of hospital admissions and deaths. Getting an annual...
Aug 7, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
DPH has posted a COVID Safe Practices Concern Form for individuals who wish to report concerns about non- compliance with the Commonwealth’s travel advisory quarantine, face covering, gathering, or other public health rules. DPH or a local board of health may follow...
Aug 5, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, State of Massachusetts
Effective 8/7, Rhode Island has been removed from the Department of Public Health’s lower risk state list for MA’s new travel order due to increases in both RI’s positive test rate and cases per 100,000. All travelers arriving in MA from RI must fill out a form,...
Jul 30, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, Healthcare, State of Massachusetts
All travelers entering Massachusetts—both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home—must comply with a new travel order. This includes students returning to campuses for the fall semester. The new travel order requires all visitors and...
Jul 28, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT REGARDING PUA: The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has revised the fact-finding instructions to make the identity verification process easier for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Some claimants who have...
Jul 27, 2020 | State of Massachusetts, Transportation
All Visitors And Returning Residents Must Comply, $500 Fine Per Day for Non-Compliance The travel order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/MAtraveler. Travel Order: Starting August 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including...
Jul 24, 2020 | Food & Shelter, State of Massachusetts
The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) provides matching benefits for SNAP households who purchase locally grown produce from participating Massachusetts vendors. HIP vendors include farm stands, farmers markets, mobile markets, and CSA farm share programs. Learn more...
Jul 9, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Under the updated gatherings order, indoor gatherings are limited to eight people per 1,000 square feet, but should not exceed 25 people in a single enclosed, indoor space. Outdoor gatherings in enclosed spaces are limited to 25 percent of the facility’s maximum...
Jul 9, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The following businesses will be eligible to reopen in Step One of Phase III, subject to industry-specific rules concerning capacity and operations: Movie theaters and outdoor performance venues; Museums, cultural and historical sites; Fitness centers and health...
Jul 1, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration announced new COVID-19 public health guidelines on travel and transportation. Effective Wednesday, July 1, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts, including residents returning home, are instructed to self-quarantine for 14-days. This...
Jun 22, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
License/Permits that expire between March and August have been extended. A summary of newly announced extensions are included in the chart that be found on the RMV website at ow.ly/ueqL50zLZoR
Jun 2, 2020 | Older Adults, State of Massachusetts
Beginning June 3, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration is easing family visitation restrictions at nursing homes, rest homes and assisted living facilities to allow for scheduled outdoor visits. In addition, long-term care facilities should continue to use...
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Governor 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...
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
The following detailed commentary provides guidance for industries on the reopening plan as of June 1, 2020. Unless otherwise stated, businesses expected to be authorized to re-open in future phases will be subject to certain limitations and guidelines that will be...
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Childcare Provider Reopening Order (PDF 115.98 KB)
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
An executive order providing further detail about Phase 2, as we continue to plan for a safe and responsible reopening. The order permits Phase 2 businesses + activities to begin preparing for their eventual opening. Executive Order Preparing for Phase II Reopening...
