Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable Schools Release First Steps To Reopening Plan
See preliminary plans for the reopening of every school in the Barnstable school district.
Jimmy Bentley, 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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Brookline, MA|News|
Tell Congress To Save Your Cinema: Coolidge Corner Theatre
The pandemic has put movie theaters across the country at risk of going dark for good.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Schools Revealing Return To Instruction Plan This Week
The district will release the first draft of its plan no later than Saturday. The state is asking in-person learning be prioritized.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
For Natick Students, The Show Must Go On — Even In Pandemic
An original musical, "Twelve Years and What Worth," written by two Natick students prepares to debut, with a few coronavirus rewrites.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Mayor Kokoros Establishes $100K Relief Fund For Braintree Renters
Mayor Charles Kokoros said eligible residents could receive up to $4,000 in assistance to protect them when the eviction moratorium ends.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Healthy Waltham To Distribute Free Food At Pantry Pop Up Saturday
This pantry event is one of a number that have popped up around the city for those facing hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Resident To Host Backyard Comedy Night
One Newton resident said she thinks it's time for a little levity, and hopes it will help bring the in-person arts back into city life.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Schools Release First Steps To Reopening Plan
Superintendent Lori Duerr said vigilance will be needed once schools reopen to keep coronavirus numbers low and keep the schools open.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
MBTA Collecting Fares Again On Green Line, Buses, Commuter Rail
The MBTA has a new system in place to keep drivers distanced from passengers, ending months of free rides.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable Grants Temporary Liquor Fee Relief For Restaurants
Tequila Charlies, Hyannis Oyster Bar and others asked for relief​ because they are closed for the rest of the year amid the pandemic.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree Schools Launch Website For Reopening Updates
Braintree school officials created a 60-person reopening committee which includes teachers, parents and town officials.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Launches Shared Streets Pilot Program
The concept prioritizes public streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and lower-speed vehicles, expanding options for businesses.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Upcoming: Wayland School Officials On Back-To-School Plans
Wayland has prepared three back-to-school plans, with a final recommendation likely coming in early August.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Lincoln-Sudbury HS Looks To Hybrid Model For Return To School
Lincoln-Sudbury officials released three plans on Monday showing how school might look during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Awards First Round Of Small Business Grants
The funding will help support local businesses and micro-enterprises with operating costs in the wake of COVID-19 closures.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Parents Weigh In On Worcester's Back-To-School Plan
Worcester has proposed a hybrid model for the 2020-21 school year, where students attend a mix of in-person and online classes.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Schools Prioritizing In-Person Reopening
The district is preparing in-person, remote and hybrid plans, as required by the state, Superintendent Gregg Gilligan said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Back-To-School Plans Start Taking Shape
MPS has ordered health and safety equipment and new technology to facilitate remote learning as working groups plan for the fall.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Delays Start Of Phase 3 Reopening Again
Businesses such as movie theaters, cultural centers, gyms and performance halls will not open for at least another two weeks.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
West Newton Cinema Opens For First Time In 4 Months
Theaters got the green light from the state to reopen earlier this month.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
Westford Library Opens 'Browsing Tent'
Although the library isn’t open to the public yet, librarians have come up with a workaround to help readers.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Hingham, MA|News|
SOLO Golf Owners Get Right In The Swing After Shutdown
Hingham golf apparel shop began welcoming customers through the doors on June 20 with a promising outlook amid the coronavirus crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree Voting Locations Reduced From 11 To 3
Town Clerk Jim Casey said the temporary plan was needed because he cannot guarantee proper cleanliness at 11 voting locations.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA Courthouses Begin To Reopen: What To Know
After suspending in-person court proceedings across the commonwealth, courthouses are slowly reopening.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Schools Survey: Engagement A Challenge In Remote Learning
The district is developing three reopening plans: in-person, remote and hybrid models.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Schools Seek Public Input For Fall Planning
School districts have been asked not to make final decisions on fall reopening until August.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Vacationing Mayor Rescue Cape Cod Couple's Wedding
When a Cape Cod couple's wedding officiant didn't show up, Everett Mayor Carlo Demaria took time away from his vacation to do the ceremony.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Colleges Plan Fall Semesters Around Coronavirus
See how Worcester's eight largest colleges are planning to welcome students back amid coronavirus.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Reviews Options For Fall Return To School
The School Committee and Board of Health met Wednesday to discuss a possible "hybrid" model for learning during coronavirus.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Runner Laces Up For A Very Different Boston Marathon —In Waltham
It will be the third time Rebecca Cyr ​has run the marathon to support Boston Children's Hospital, but the first marathon around Waltham.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Reusable Bags Are Allowed Again, But Some Confusion In Brookline
As of Friday, July 10 shoppers can again use their reusable shopping bags, but at least one store was not allowing it.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Plastic Bag Ban Won't Be Enforced In Newton Til September: Mayor
The state's plastic bag ban is back, and customers can use reusable bags again. But Newton stores have a little more time to comply.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly School Reopening Plan Takes Shape
"Attending school will feel very different for students and teachers" this fall, Beverly Superintendent Sue Charochak said.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Town Council Considering Changing Braintree Polling Locations
The Town Council will consider a proposal to combine the town's 12 vote precincts into three to protect poll workers amid the coronavirus.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Eyes Moving Polling Places Ahead Of Election Day
The Newton City Clerk's office Friday filed a request to City Council to move a handful of polling locations ahead of the fall elections.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Flora's Wine Bar Reopens In West Newton
Flora's Wine Bar was only opened for a few weeks when the pandemic hit. Now it has announced a reopening.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Attleboro's JR's Fights To 'Live, Love, Laugh' At Last
Cozy neighborhood bar owners determine whether the stretch is worth the hope of survival amid the state's strict coronavirus regulations.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Hingham, MA|News|
Gelato & Chill Hoping To Find Sweet Spot In Hingham This Summer
Despite sales being off 75 percent amid the coronavirus crisis, owner Vincent Turco said his family is "in it for the long haul."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Pandemic Postponement Creates Wayland School Board Vacancy
Christopher Ryan won a seat on the Wayland School Committee in June, but he can't be on the board yet due to a quirk in town law.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
No New Coronavirus-Related Deaths In Newton For Third Week
Since June 9 there have been no additional reports of Newton residents becoming fatally ill because of complications to the virus.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
