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The next phase in Massachusetts reopening begins Monday, when some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries can open again. But the Baker administration announced Friday a change to the plan that wasn’t included in the initial announcement: supermarkets and other stores won’t have to offer senior hours anymore.

More than a year into the COVID-19 restrictions that have reshaped much of public life, Massachusetts now has a target date for when its business and capacity limits are set to be lifted: Aug. 1, 2021. That date could come earlier depending on key public health metrics around vaccination, hospitalizations and case counts, Gov. Charlie Baker said.

Massachusetts announced plans to ease COVID restrictions, including masks for people outside starting Friday. Stadiums will be able to host more people, bars can reopen for nearly regular service and more.

Celtics fans will be back in the stands at Boston’s TD Garden Monday night for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. About 2,200 people will be able to watch the Celtics tip off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 p.m. Monday, representing 12% of the venue’s capacity. The game will be the second major sporting…

The City of Cambridge is remaining at Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, despite most of the rest of the state advancing to Phase 4, city officials announced Monday. Officials said the city will keep gathering limits for event venues and in public settings to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, making it more restrictive than the rest…

Massachusetts moves to Phase 4, Step 1 of the reopening plan Monday as relaxed travel restrictions take effect.

The final phase of the COVID-19 reopening plan begins in Massachusetts on Monday, complete with relaxed travel restrictions and the return of outdoor dining in almost all of Boston. Large entertainment and sports venues such as the TD Garden and Fenway Park will be able to reopen to fans, albeit in a limited capacity. In addition, public gatherings of up…

Beginning Monday, you can dine outdoors again in Boston — except for the North End.

Starting Monday, sports arenas will be permitted to open at 12% capacity. Also on Monday, wedding venue dance floors will be allowed.

Massachusetts’ stadiums, arenas and ballparks will be finally able to open their doors on Monday, though with restrictions, as the next phase of the state’s reopening plan begins. Nearby businesses are gearing up for more customers. In fact, businesses like restaurants near Fenway Park were already bustling on Saturday — restaurants are able to seat up to 100% of their…

Businesses around Fenway are preparing for an increase in foot traffic as Massachusetts relaxes COVID restrictions starting Monday. Arenas and sports venues will be permitted to open at 12% capacity.

Boston is moving to a modified version of Phase 4, Step 1 of Massachusetts’ reopening plan on Monday, Mayor Marty Walsh said at a news conference Friday. Boston’s version of the state’s Phase 4, Step 1 has lower limits on public gatherings, allowing 60 people inside and 100 outside, rather than 100 and 150 respectively. The city will also wait…

The city will wait to move beyond the restrictions going into place Monday until its test positivity rate holds below 2.75% for two weeks in a row.

As of Monday, nearly one million people were fully vaccinated in Massachusetts as the state prepares to move into Phase 4, Step 1 reopening on March 22.

On March 22, reception venues and other public events will be allowed 100 guests indoors and 150 outside in Massachusetts, as the state moves to Phase 4, Step 1

On Thursday, Massachusetts’ governor announced when wedding venue capacity restrictions would be eased, making a lot of brides happy.

Phase 4 of the Mass. reopening plan allows for a significant increase in gathering capacities, which means the wedding industry is hoping to bounce back.

From fans in sporting arenas to more patrons allowed inside restaurants at one time, Massachusetts is poised to significantly loosen COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks amid positive signs in the state’s battle against the coronavirus. Red Sox fans can now buy tickets to attend Opening Day on April 1 as Fenway Park will be among the sports venues slated…

Fenway Park will welcome fans at the Red Sox home opener on April 1.

Massachusetts is returning to Phase 3, Step 2 of the coronavirus reopening plan on Monday, easing restrictions imposed to combat the most recent surge in the virus. The state’s been at that step in the plan before, but not the fourth and final phase. However, Gov. Charlie Baker also announced Thursday when the state hopes to move to the first…