Beverly, MA|News|
College Athletes Share Thoughts On A Forgotten Fall Sports Season
Endicott's Taylor Farrin, of Danvers, and Jaymie Capogniro, of Swampscott, talk seeing teammates, streamed scrimmages and hopes for spring.
Scott Souza, 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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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Declares Public Health Emergency, Requires Face Coverings
Those who do not adhere to the order, which applies to both in and out of doors, could get slapped with a $300 fine.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Mobicuts Is Beverly's New Barbershop On Wheels
Owner Eric Cagney said the coronavirus health crisis gave him the time and the push to open the new mobile business.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Book Store Shuts Doors On Weekends Over Mask Compliance
Wicked Good Books said crowds failing to wear face masks and use hand sanitizer are forcing it to go appointment-only on weekends.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Arts Center Tests In-Person Session This Fall
It's part of an ongoing effort, complete with new protocols, to help keep the center afloat amid pandemic.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Coronavirus Rates Rise, Town Upgraded To Yellow
There have been 14 new COVID-19 cases in town in the past two weeks, bringing the active case count to 20.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Coronavirus Rates Rise, City Upgraded To Red
There have been 53 new COVID-19 cases in the city in the past two weeks.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Baker's Daughter Diner Puts New Spin On Familiar Swampscott Name
Deb Newman elects to keep her new meatless diner, which opened last month, takeout-only amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Officials Still Assessing Halloween Safety, As Cases Mount
Trick-or-treating may not go forward if the city's case count continues to rise.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Schools Report 'A Few' Positive Coronavirus Cases
The city had "an increase in the number of positive cases" over the weekend, Superintendent Matthew Crowley said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Officials Ask Governor To Let Town Reopen Further
With its high-risk designation, North Andover is barred from moving into the next phase of reopening.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Hundreds Of Waltham Residents Hope To Avoid Eviction
An eviction ban in Massachusetts meant to protect renters from housing instability during the coronavirus pandemic​ is set to expire soon.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline's Kirrane Aquatics Center To Reopen
Here's what to know about the pool reopening in Brookline.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Could You Hold It For 8 Hours? Advocates Ask For Public Toilets
There are currently no portable toilets allowed for public use.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline To Host Panel On The Science Behind Combating Pandemic
It will give community members the opportunity to ask any questions they may have on the topic, said Health Commissioner Swanni Jett.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Cabot's 100th Celebration Goes Virtual In December
The centennial event will include live performances from the main theater livestreamed for free.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Most Merrimack Valley Sports On Hold With 6 High-Risk Communities
Five cities and towns were newly listed as high-risk by the state, Wednesday. Only sports like cross country and golf are unaffected.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
'A Disaster': Merrimack Valley Pavilion Waits Out Coronavirus
Outdoor activities like mini-golf and drive-in movies have kept the business alive, but the owner expects to have to close for the winter.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
After 20 Years As Waltham's Mad Raven, Pub To Reopen As Tessie's
Owner Mark McAuliffe said he was planning to reopen the Main Street bar as Tessie's West.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Schools Hybrid Model Delayed To Oct. 21
The latest school plan does not foresee full hybrid learning until Oct. 26, at the earliest.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly-Based ITK Solutions Group Announces New Partnership
The Beverly business will partner with Application Retail Transformation Ltd. to help retail companies transform their digital operations.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Charlestown, MA|News|
Boston's Plastic Bag Ban Is Back: What To Know
Stores can go back to supplying recyclable, reusable, or compostable checkout bags and charging a minimum fee of 5 cents per bag.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Deemed High-Risk Community In Latest COVID-19 Map
The town will not be permitted to move forward with Part 2 of Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline High School Community Member Tests Positive For Virus
In a letter home Brookline High School told families that a member of the "school community," had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover To Continue Hybrid Learning Despite Merrimack Cases
Town and school officials said Tuesday that the Merrimack outbreak is "not considered a threat to the North Andover Public Schools."
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Launches Grant Program To Help Small Businesses Recover
Small businesses can apply for small grants to cover a range of expenses including rent, staffing, utilities and inventory loss.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Boston Sports Club Closes West Newton Gym Amid Pandemic
BSC announced the permanent closure Wednesday.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester's Major Museums Reopen After Coronavirus Closures
The Worcester Art Museum and Worcester Historical Museum are reopening this week with public health precautions.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Granite Coast Tapping Into Ways To Keep Taps Flowing In Peabody
The Main Street brewery has adjusted throughout the coronavirus health crisis and hopes customers will do the same once the weather cools.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
20 Cities, Towns, Including Newton, Ask Congress For Relief Money
"Simply put, this pandemic has laid bare the systemic inequities that have persisted for far too long in our economy," reads a letter.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Supporters Rally To Support Waltham's 52-Year-Old Theater Company
Although the doors are closed amid pandemic, Reagle Music Theatre's board said they plan to use the $150,000 to fund online programming.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Schools Face Potential $350,000 Cut
School officials discussed the start of school, the calendar and potential cuts at Tuesday's School Committee meeting.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Getting The Danvers High Band Back Together Again
The 80-member Danvers band is looking forward to practicing together, albeit with coronavirus-related restrictions, once again this fall.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Why Food Trucks Are Popping Up In This Newton Neighborhood
"It’s been a lifesaver for us," said Jerry Dente, owner of Trolley Dogs Food Truck.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
North Shore Libraries Taking It Outside To Serve Public
As space and staff restrictions make indoor library use difficult amid the coronavirus, Beverly and Danvers among those popping up outdoors.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
MBTA Halting Commuter Rail To Gillette Stadium Until Spring
The coronavirus pandemic forced MBTA officials to halt a pilot program offering Commuter Rail between Gillette Stadium and South Station.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Man Puts Human Face To Coronavirus Death Toll
Waltham resident Alex Goldstein said he felt compelled to put a face and a story to the mounting statistics.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Students To Help Out With '3 Square' After School Program
Beverly High alumni and high school students are planning to host virtual activity and homework sessions with elementary school children.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
'She Has Single Handedly Changed Our Model': Newton Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their stories. Presented by Ring.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's Panini Pizza Co. On Comeback Trail From Fire
The takeout and delivery shop has been closed for five months following an April grease fire.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
