Waltham, MA|News|
Small Waltham Gym Adjusts Amid Coronavirus, Looks Ahead
What's happening at Blue Fusion Fitness is emblematic of what's going on at a number of small fitness studios around Waltham - and beyond.
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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Woburn, MA|News|
Read: Woburn's Detailed Hybrid Reopening Plan
After Tuesday's Woburn School Committee vote to reopen with a hybrid model, the district released its detailed plan.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington School Committee Votes For Remote-To-Hybrid Phase-In
The transition timeline was left at the superintendent's discretion, based on safety measures and public health data.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree School Reopening Presentation Scheduled For Thursday
Several parents said they have questions about how special education will be addressed in the Braintree reopening plan.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Youth Baseball Limits Spectators At Games
Youth baseball officials said the change came following a complaint filed with the town last week from someone that drove by the fields.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn School Committee Votes To Reopen With Hybrid Model
The committee voted six to one to approve Superintendent Matthew Crowley's recommended model.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington School Committee Approves Hybrid Reopening Plan
The committee voted four to one in favor of Superintendent Eric Conti's recommended reopening model.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover School Committee Approves Hybrid Reopening Model
Students will spend two full days per week learning in person and three learning remotely.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover School Committee Approves Hybrid Plan, Full-Day HS
The committee voted Monday night after hours of discussion to move forward with a hybrid model —​​ modified.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Public Schools Answers FAQs On Reopening
The 18-page frequently asked questions document covers the hybrid and remote learning models, the online learning academy and more.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
N. A. School Committee Schedules 4 Meetings For Reopening Vote
The district is expected to provide a final decision to the state by Friday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover School Officials Present Hybrid Reopening Plan
The Andover School Committee is due to vote on a reopening model at their meeting Monday evening.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington School Officials Recommend Hybrid Reopening
The district is planning to split grade 1 to 12 students into two cohorts, half in school Monday and Thursday and half Tuesday and Friday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn School Committee Sets Sept. 16 Start Date
The committee will vote on the district's reopening model on Aug. 11.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Opts For Remote Start To School Year
The School Committee voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a remote learning plan this fall.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
WATCH: Burlington Reopening Update On Spaces And Air Quality
The district has hired a third-party engineering firm to evaluate its HVAC systems.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Multiple School Committee Members Not Ready To Vote On Reopening
Two members said at the committee's Tuesday meeting that they would not vote on any reopening plan, Monday, without more information.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury School Committee Selects Hybrid Reopening Model
The committee also voted to set Sept. 16 as the district's student start date.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
$270K+ Committed To Coronavirus Relief Programs In Arlington
The town has awarded 41 percent of its total available funding for three local relief programs.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Teachers Union Join Call For Remote School Reopening
Over 30 area teachers unions signed an open letter calling for a "gradual phased-in approach," beginning with distance learning.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Teachers: 'No Safe Way' To Reopen Schools In September
"At this point, we believe that there is no safe way to reopen Salem’s school buildings at the beginning of the scheduled school year."
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Will Start School Year With Distance Learning
The Swampscott school committee approved a plan that calls for a possible transition to hybrid learning in late October.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
School Officials Take Questions Ahead Of Reopening Decision
The Tewksbury School Committee will decide Thursday whether the district will open in-person, remotely or with a hybrid model.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Will Open School Year With Hybrid Learning
In a letter to parents, Superintendent Josh Vadala said he is recommending a hybrid learning model and a four-phase school reopening plan.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Teachers Want Remote Start To School Year
The union representing Swampscott teachers was one of 30 teachers' unions signing a letter calling for distance learning in September.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Teachers Want Remote Start To School Year
The union representing Marblehead teachers was one of 30 teachers' unions signing a letter calling for distance learning in September.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Teachers Want Remote Start To School Year
The union representing Danvers teachers was one of 30 teachers' unions signing a letter calling for distance learning in September.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Teachers Want Remote Start To School Year
The union representing Beverly teachers was one of 30 teachers' unions signing a letter calling for distance learning in September.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Leaning Towards Remote Or Hybrid School Reopening
"With each day that goes by, the feasibility of the full in-person option decreases," Marblehead Superintendent John Buckey wrote to parents
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Start School Year Fully Remote
District officials said they will move toward a hybrid model once they have addressed ventilation and testing issues.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Teachers Union Joins Call For Remote School Reopening
Over 30 area teachers unions signed an open letter calling for a "gradual phased-in approach," beginning with distance learning.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Teachers Union Joins Call For Remote School Reopening
Over 30 area teachers unions signed an open letter calling for a "gradual phased-in approach," beginning with distance learning.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland To Begin School Year Fully Remote
The Wayland School Committee voted on a back-to-school plan on Monday.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Reopening: Hybrid Model, More Detailed Plan Soon
The district's hybrid plan calls for splitting students into two cohorts which will spend two days per week learning in person.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Connors Pool In Waltham Closed Amid Coronavirus Concern
The Department of Conservation and Recreation said someone at the pool came in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Survey: Tewksbury Public Library Prepares To Reopen
The library is asking what services patrons will use when it reopens.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Memorial Library To Reopen By Appointment Monday
Limited in-person services will be available when the library reopens Monday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover Schools Leaning Toward Hybrid Reopening Model
The district submitted its three plans to the state, Friday, with hybrid as the "predominant" model at all levels.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Schools Recommending Hybrid Model
In the initial plan, most students would be split into two cohorts that attend either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Hybrid Model The 'Preferred Model' For Woburn Schools Reopening
Full in-person return was found not to be feasible by district officials, while remote learning is the "least favored" option.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
