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City playgrounds are now open to the public. Community Field Dog Park is now open. Spray pads and Community Field public restrooms remain closed but will reopen on Saturday, June 27. Bars will be moved from Phase 3 of Massachusetts Reopening to Phase 4, as regulations for safety and hygiene continue to be developed. The...

Guidelines for City Parks & Playgrounds   Massachusetts has entered Phase 2 of the Reopening Massachusetts Plan.  Municipalities can reopen certain outdoor recreational facilities. City playgrounds are now open to the public.  Community Field Dog Park is now open.   All Park Users are required to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear masks when...

The first Step of Phase 2 has begun today in Massachusetts. Many included industries, such as childcare facilities, still have several steps that they need to take to adhere to the outlined safety guidelines. As of June 8, the following may open: Restaurants will be allowed to serve outdoor seating only. View the full sector-specific...

Since mid-April, the 7-day average for the positive COVID-19 test rate is down 82 percent, the 3-day average of hospitalized patients is down 55 percent, and the number of hospitals in surge is down 76 percent. Consistent with this data, the Governor has declared that Phase 2: Cautious will begin Monday, June 8 in Massachusetts....

Governor Baker will announce the start date for Phase 2 on Saturday. Covid-19 Public Health Report for Mass (Updated Wednesdays): https://www.mass.gov/doc/weekly-covid-19-public-health-report-june-3-2020/download Holyoke has prepared guidance for local restaurants who wish to open outdoor seating as part of Phase 2: https://www.holyoke.org/governor-baker-to-announce-the-starting-date-of-phase-2-of-the-states-reopening-plan/ A congratulations to the team of volunteer mask makers who dedicated their efforts to the...

On Saturday June 6, 2020 Governor Baker will announce the starting date of Phase 2  of the state’s reopening plan. At the start of Phase 2 restaurants will be able to start providing outdoor dining in accordance with these state issued regulations. At this point the Holyoke Board of Health is responsible for enforcing these...