Salem, MA|News|
'Summer Of No Good Choices' For North Shore Schools: Patch PM
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Dave Copeland, 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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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Reopening Update: Masks Required For All Students
The state guidance does not require masks for pre-kindergarten and first grade students, but district officials said Burlington would.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Loses Out On Coronavirus Relief Over Email Error
​ An email error cost Falmouth up to $400,000 in federal coronavirus relief.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem School Board Sees 'No Good Choices' For School Reopening
The school committee began discussing three plans for the reopening of schools this fall.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly School Board Reluctant To Send Kids, Staff Back To School
"The risk of losing someone, a student or a teacher, is just far too great," Ward 2 school committee member Kelley Ferretti said.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Teachers' Union Opposes Full Reopening Of Schools
"We don't believe that reaching only the bare minimum of safety standards is acceptable," the Arlington Education Association said.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover School Survey: Most Parents Likely To Send Kids To School
Four percent of parents said they are "not at all likely" to send their child in if schools reopen in person in the fall.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
MA Music Industry Perseveres Amid Coronavirus
Boston rockers Ripe and a music executive explained the grittiness it takes to survive while the coronavirus threatens the entire industry.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Schools Prepare Plans To Open With Tents
Last week Newton Public Schools district officials presented the latest on the plans to open. This week, that includes tents.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham's Leland House To Close After 140 Years
Founded in 1879, the Leland Home has served thousands of seniors. Now the 19 currently residing there will have to find new care and a home.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Businesses Hit With Coronavirus Safety Complaints
More than a dozen businesses in Waltham have been targeted since the AG's office started collecting complaints in May.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester's 20th Harvey Ball Will Be Online In 2020
The ball, named after the smiley face artist, will take place on World Smile Day in October.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham School Committee To Discuss Plan To Reopen Schools
On Wednesday, the School Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss —​and possibly vote on—​ the district's plans to reopen in Sept.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Shawsheen Tech Focusing Planning On Hybrid Reopening
The administration has not figured out how to have full in-person reopening while meeting state physical distancing requirements.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Food Insecurity In Waltham And MA On The Rise
"The number of people coming for help have not gone down; we would have thought they would," Myriam Michel of Healthy Waltham told Patch.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
WATCH: Burlington Schools Fall Reopening Presentation
School officials adjusted plans from their School Committee presentation. Middle school students would attend in person for two full days.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Quincy, MA|News|
Quincy Establishments Close After Positive Coronavirus Tests
Three Quincy bars or restaurants had employees test positive within the past week.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Smiles Shine Through For Masked Foxborough Restaurant Staff
Masks have protected us but blocked people from seeing our smiles. But a Foxborough restaurant found a solution.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Surveys: 1/4th Of Parents Unsure About All Reopening Options
More than 5 percent of Wilmington families said their kids would not enroll or return to school in each possible scenario.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Closed Waltham Italian Restaurant May Reopen: Report
Il Capriccio had to close its doors permanently because of the coronavirus, but there may be hope for it, according to a food blogger.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Families, Teachers Split On Reopening Options
The Tewksbury School Committee will be holding a public workshop Aug. 5 ahead of a vote on the final plan the following day.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools Leaning Toward Hybrid Learning Plan This Fall
Back-to-school plans are taking shape in Reading.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Schools Need More Staff To Reopen
With the first day of school a little more than a month away, officials are still working through various reopening scenarios.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Back-To-School Plans Start Taking Shape
The district is aiming for a fall "re-entry" but says remote learning will be a likely component of the plan.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Pandemic Claims Framingham Brew Pub
Framingham Beer Works opened in 2013 as the westernmost outpost of the Boston-based chain.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Schools Plan Multi-Model Approach This Fall
The district said families will have the option to be fully remote as it works to fit in-person, hybrid and remote plans together.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Families, Staff Mostly Support In-Person School
Surveys of parents and staff show sizable minorities of both groups unlikely to return for in-person school.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover Schools Prioritizing In-School Learning For Fall Opening
In all scenarios, at least some students would learn remotely, district officials told the School Committee, Thursday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
School Surveys: Woburn Families, Staff Support Hybrid Return
The hybrid model won plurality support over both fully in-person or remote learning.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Schools Planning Hybrid Learning Model For The Fall
Full return is not viable while fully remote learning is not necessary, Superintendent Glenn Brand told the School Committee.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins Showings At Cape Cod Drive-in
The Yarmouth Drive-in will host a watch party that lets people get in one car and enjoy a Red Sox game from the safety of their vehicle.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Music Returns To Newton Parks
The New Phil Strings will be playing July 26 at the Newton Centre Playground for free.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Mansfield, MA|News|
Mansfield Schools Survey Shows Support For In-Classroom Learning
Preliminary survey results show 68.5 percent of parents plan to send students back to school if in-classroom learning is offered this fall.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA School Building Guidance: Classes Become Cohorts
Classes could shrink down to cohorts to minimize student interactions and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Schools May Start Fully Remote In Fall
Students might attend virtual classes through October before beginning a hybrid learning model, according to officials.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA School Bus Guidelines: Vastly Reduced Capacity, Masks For All
Massachusetts school buses will have one-third capacity and all windows will be open except during "extreme weather."
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland's Coach Grill Reopens With New Renovations
The Boston Post Road restaurant stopped dine-in service in March due to coronavirus.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Schools Plan Mixed In-Person And Remote Models
Elementary students would all go to school for mornings only, while middle and high school students would be split into alternating groups.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Harvard Researchers Issue Reopening Guidance For School Districts
The guidelines are based on the number of daily new cases per 100,000 people in each district, and have four levels with varying priorities.
Colleen Martin, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
New Business Brings Wellness Fad To Needham Street
Even as a number of businesses have had to close up shop because of the economic effects of the pandemic, this business is about to open.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
