Updated Changes in Policy Regarding COVID-19

On January 21, 2021 Governor Baker announced the following changes in policy related to the COVID-19 pandemic:

1. Effective Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 am the Stay at Home Advisory for the hours of  10:00 pm – 5:00 am is rescinded.  
2. Effective Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 am the Mandatory Early Closure of Businesses Order requiring certain businesses to close by 9:30 pm will be rescinded. Starting Monday  January 25, 2021 at 5:00 am the following businesses and activities may operate past 9:30 pm:
   1. Restaurants 
   2. Arcades & Other Indoor & Outdoor Recreation (Phase 3, Step 1 businesses only)
   3. Indoor and Outdoor Events  
   4. Movie Theaters and Outdoor Performance Venues 
   5. Drive-In Movie Theaters  
   6. Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Activities  
   7. Golf Facilities  
   8. Recreational Boating and Boating Businesses (e.g., charter boats) 
   9. Casinos and Horse Tracks/Simulcast Facilities  
   10. Driving and Flight Schools 
   11. Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Wildlife Reserves, Nature Centers 
   12. Close Contact Personal Services (e.g., hair and nail salons) 
   13. Museums/Cultural & Historical Facilities/Guided Tours 
   14. Gyms/Fitness Centers and Health Clubs 
   15. Indoor and Outdoor Pools 
3. The 25% temporary capacity and gathering limits remain in place until 5:00 am on Monday, February 8, 2021

• Gatherings may go beyond 9:30 pm 
• Liquor stores and other retail establishments that sell alcohol may sell alcohol past 9:30  pm; adult use cannabis retailers may also sell cannabis after 9:30 pm 
• Phase 3, Step 2 businesses must remain fully close

Call the Health Department with questions at 508-979-4023 ext. 125