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Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-036Minimum Requirements for (1) Expanding Blackjack-Style Tables to Include a 4th Player Position and (2) the Reintroduction of Craps at the Category 1 Gaming Establishments (order of March 11, 2021)Fourth blackjack position permitted with dividers and three-foot spacing; craps reintroduced under conditions; overall capacity remains…Massachusetts Gaming CommissionMassachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator)Sector regulatorMar. 11, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-C-013COVID-19 Order No. 66Order advancing to Phase IV Step 1 and rescinding the travel order (Order No. 45)Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMar. 22, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capTravel and quarantineConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MA-045COVID-19 Order No. 66Order Advancing All Communities to Phase IV, Step 1 of the Commonwealth's Re-Opening Plan and Transitioning to a Travel Advisory Policy…Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMar. 18, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-018City of Boston announcement: modified Phase 4, Step 1 effective March 22, 2021Mayor Walsh announces Boston to move into modified Phase 4, Step 1 of the Massachusetts Reopening Plan (boston.gov, March 19, 2021)Mayor Martin J. WalshCity of Boston, MassachusettsCityMar. 19, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-BOS-033Temporary Emergency Order Delaying Phase IV, Step 1 of the Commonwealth's Reopening Plan and Concerning Gatherings in the City of CambridgeTemporary Emergency Order Delaying Phase IV, Step 1 of the Commonwealth's Reopening Plan and Concerning Gatherings in the City of Cambridge…Cambridge Commissioner of Public Health and City ManagerCity of Cambridge, MassachusettsCityMar. 22, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-070MBTA Spring 2021 Commuter Rail schedules (direction set Feb. 22, 2021; schedules effective Apr. 5, 2021)MBTA Sets Direction for Spring 2021 Commuter Rail SchedulesMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Commuter Rail)StateFeb. 22, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MA-046COVID-19 Order No. 67Further Revised Order Regarding Face CoveringsGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateApr. 29, 20212021 Q2Face-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-034Fourth Amended Temporary Emergency Order Amending Outdoor Mask Requirements and Requiring the Wearing of Masks in All Indoor Public Places, Businesses, and in Common Areas of Residential BuildingsFourth Amended Temporary Emergency Order Amending Outdoor Mask Requirements and Requiring the Wearing of Masks in All Indoor Public Places…Cambridge Commissioner of Public Health and City ManagerCity of Cambridge, MassachusettsCityApr. 29, 20212021 Q2Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-055Emergency Order Regarding Phase IV Gathering LimitationsCity of Somerville Mayor and Board of Health Emergency Order Regarding Phase IV Gathering LimitationsMayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Health (agent Douglas Kress)City of Somerville, MassachusettsCityApr. 30, 20212021 Q2Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-065Order Rescinding Face Coverings MandateCity of Somerville Mayor and Board of Health Order Rescinding Face Coverings MandateMayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of HealthCity of Somerville, MassachusettsCityApr. 30, 20212021 Q2OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-035Order Rescinding the City's Emergency Orders Concerning (1) Requirements for Fitness Center and Health Club Operations; (2) Advancing to Phase III, Step 2 with Certain Exceptions; and (3) Delaying Phase IV, Step 1 and Concerning GatheringsOrder Rescinding the City's Emergency Orders Concerning: (1) Requirements for Fitness Center and Health Club Operations; (2) Advancing to…Cambridge Commissioner of Public Health and City ManagerCity of Cambridge, MassachusettsCityApr. 29, 20212021 Q2OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-061Emergency Order Advancing to Limited Phase IV, Step I OperationsCity of Somerville Mayor and Board of Health Emergency Order Advancing to Limited Phase IV, Step I OperationsMayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Health (agent Douglas Kress)City of Somerville, MassachusettsCityApr. 30, 20212021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-047COVID-19 Order No. 68Order Reopening Certain Phase IV, Step 2 EnterprisesGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 7, 20212021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-095MBTA reminder: face coverings required on all MBTA vehicles, stations and platforms regardless of vaccination status; refusal grounds for denial of boarding or removalReminder: Face Coverings Are Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations, Platforms (posted May 14, 2021)MBTA (applying the CDC conveyance mask order, 86 Fed. Reg. 8025, and TSA security directives)Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthoritySector regulatorMay 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-068603 CMR 27.00, Student Learning Time, as most recently amended May 25, 2021 (current official text, including 27.08 as amended March 5 and May 25, 2021)603 CMR 27.08 as amended: Commissioner's authority to require in-person instruction and to determine that hybrid and remote models no longer…Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary EducationMassachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Commissioner; State levelStateMay 25, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MA-049Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (the 'modified public health emergency')Declaration that an emergency exists that is detrimental to the public health in the CommonwealthGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-059News item republished by the Authority, 'Boston convention centers set to reopen for events at full capacity' (May 19, 2021)Convention centers cleared to reopen at full capacity from May 29, 2021Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (republishing a Boston Herald report)Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, MassachusettsStateMay 19, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-037Commission vote of May 26, 2021: MGC Votes to Rescind COVID-19-Related Orders for Gaming Establishments, Horse Racing and Simulcasting FacilitiesRescission, effective 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2021, of the June 23, 2020, October 8, 2020 and March 11, 2021 orders, on conditions (compliance…Massachusetts Gaming CommissionMassachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming and racing regulator)Sector regulatorMay 26, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MA-048COVID-19 Order No. 69Order Announcing the Termination of the March 10, 2020 State of Emergency and Rescinding COVID-19 Executive Orders Issued Pursuant to the…Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-050Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain SettingsOrder Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain SettingsCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the GovernorMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-062Emergency Order RescissionsCity of Somerville Mayor and Board of Health Emergency Order RescissionsMayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Health (agent Douglas Kress)City of Somerville, MassachusettsCityMay 24, 20212021 Q2OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-112Notice that all Orders of the Chelsea Board of Health imposing COVID restrictions expire May 29, 2021Orders of the Chelsea Board of Health imposing COVID restrictions expires on May 29 (chelseama.gov, May 19, 2021)Chelsea Board of HealthCity of Chelsea, MassachusettsCityMay 19, 20212021 Q2OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-009Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, An Act providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 emergency paid sick leaveCOVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave: every employer shall provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for COVID-19 illness…Massachusetts General Court; approved by Governor Baker May 28, 2021Massachusetts; General Court (program administered by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance; Department of Family and Medical Leave)StateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-054COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (Reissuance of Certain Public Health Orders)Reissuance of Certain Public Health OrdersCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-039Order Rescinding the Amended Temporary Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement, Establishing Requirements for Entry by Property Owners and Their Agents into Occupied Dwelling Units, and Establishing Requirements for All Real Estate Showings of Occupied Dwelling UnitsOrder Rescinding the Amended Temporary Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement..., Effective June 15, 2021Cambridge Commissioner of Public Health and City ManagerCity of Cambridge, MassachusettsCityJune 15, 20212021 Q2OtherPrimary source read