Waltham, MA|News|
Connors Memorial Swimming Pool Has Reopened In Waltham
Connors Memorial Swimming Pool at the corner of River and Newton streets has reopened. Here's what to know.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Massachusetts: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Massachusetts are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Trash Piling At Foxborough Parks, Fields A Growing Concern
Several Foxborough town employees argued it's not safe for them to empty trash barrels in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Schools Prepare To Open In September
On the heels of state guidance, Waltham is preparing a plan for reopening schools in the fall.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover Town Meeting Again Delayed, To Aug. 22
The meeting may be postponed again, to mid-September, Town Moderator Sheila Doherty said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
MBTA's C Line To Be Closed For 1 Month In Brookline
Shuttle buses will replace trollies between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle, but business owners hope it doesn't keep you from shopping.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Selectmen Approve Business Use Of Town Parks
The Board voted Monday to approve expedited access to town parks for businesses like yoga and dance studios and fitness centers.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Schools Prepare Plans To Open In September
On the heels of new state guidance, Newton is preparing three plans for the possibility of reopening schools in the fall.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
BPS Superintendent: 'Kids Need To Be Safely Back In School'
The state issued the first set of guidelines for reopening schools this fall. Superintendent Eric Conti called them "incredibly thoughtful."
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Business Gives Away Masks To Get Through Pandemic
Infinity MedSpa owner Jasmin Taliadouros began giving away masks at the height of coronavirus, now she's turned it into a charitable effort.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover To Develop Three Back-To-School Plans, Hold Public Forum
The state issued the first set of guidelines for reopening schools this fall. Superintendent Sheldon Berman called them a "good first step."
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Uno's Pizzeria In Boston's Kenmore Square Has Closed
Uno's opened in Boston in 1979 on Boylston Street. Now that location is closed.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester's Redemption Rock Latest Local Brewery To Reopen
Redemption Rock joins a growing list of Worcester-area craft brewers offering sit-down service following coronavirus shutdowns.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Begins Developing Three Back-To-School Plans
The state issued the first set of guidelines for reopening schools this fall, and Beverly administrators wasted no time getting to work.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Cape Beaches To Have Fewer Life Guards This Summer
Social distancing guidelines have made it impossible to house enough lifeguards on outer Cape beaches this summer, officials said.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham's Reagle Music Theatre To Hold Virtual Fundraiser
Entertainment venues including in Waltham, are struggling to make ends meet until they can turn the lights back on and throw open the doors.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Stoughton, MA|News|
Stoughton Library Loaning Out Chromebooks For Front Porch Pickup
Books aren't the only thing you can take out of the Stoughton Public Library.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Reopening Beaches, Athletic Fields, City Offices
Framingham officials announced a raft of new openings coming up as the pandemic slows down locally.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Struggling Brookline Businesses, This Committee Wants To Help
"We just want people to know we're here and that they are not alone and we have resources," said Kara Brewton of Brookline Planning.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Wright's Pond, Tufts Pool To Reopen With New Policies
Hours of operation and the availability of day passes have changed this summer to ensure COVID-19 health and safety measures are in place.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Revises Outdoor Dining Rules For Safety And Noise
The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to approve changes requested by the Planning Board.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Foxborough Passes Reduced Budget Amid Coronavirus
Town officials scaled back the initial budget proposal for Fiscal year 2021 by almost $2 million because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Pizza Spot Closes For Good Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza on Needham Street has closed, joining a growing list of restaurants that said the pandemic was just too much.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Amid Frustration, Newton To Allow Expanded Al Fresco Dining
Newton restaurants will now be able to serve diners at tables set up in parking spaces in front of their businesses.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts On Track To Contain Coronavirus: Here's How
Just 149 coronavirus cases were reported in Massachusetts Monday, a 97 percent drop from the highest daily number of 4,946 on April 24.​
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Will Hold Summer Recreation Programs
The programs will have new rules to help with social distancing, including limiting groups to 10 children.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Lifeguards Return To State Beaches In MA
Full waterfront services started back up for Massachusetts beaches Saturday, June 20, according to the state.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Salem, Beverly Closing Coronavirus Quarantine Site For Homeless
The site, which opened in April, served 31 people, none of whom tested positive for the coronavirus.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Second Shared Streets Route Opening In West Somerville
The city plans to roll out additional routes this summer to open up low-volume and residential areas to pedestrians and cyclists.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
111 Medford Teachers Let Go, But Many Could Return
Facing a $3.5 million budget cut due to the coronavirus crisis, the district issued pink slips to more than 100 teachers Monday.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Summer Recreation Programs To Go Forward
Programming will be announced Monday, and registration will begin two days later.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Offers 'PPE Starter Kits' To Small Businesses
The kit includes disposable face masks and hand sanitizer, as the state economy continues to reopen.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Sets Opening Dates, Guidelines For Pools, Playgrounds
The city also announced new face covering guidelines during the hot weather months.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts 'Excessive Deaths' Falling To Normal Levels
Health experts say the number is more telling than the reported coronavirus deaths in determining whether the coronavirus is under control.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Public Market Reopens With Coronavirus Safeguards
The market, which held a grand opening just a few weeks before coronavirus hit, will open in a reduced capacity Thursday.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Take-Out Parking Zones Set Up In Downtown Framingham
The City Council approved new 15-minute zones in the downtown area for people to grab to-go orders.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable Officials Release Guidelines For Outdoor Dining
Barnstable town officials said they are streamlining permitting to make it easier for restaurants to open for outdoor dining.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Allows Restaurants, Retailers To Use Public Ways
Town Council approved a plan making it easier for restaurants and retailers to operate outside.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
New Danvers Restaurant Opening After Coronavirus Delay
The TaVern at 156 Restaurant & Bar had planned to open in mid-March. Then coronavirus happened.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Jack's Abby Reopening In Framingham With 150-Seat Beer Garden
The Jack's Abby return comes as Massachusetts enters phase 2 as coronavirus slows. Other local restaurants are also opening outdoor spaces.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Offers City Land To Restaurants As Case Growth Remains Low
The city added just eleven new cases over the last week.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
