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With Phase 3 of Massachusetts’ reopening plan well underway, many are wondering how long it will be before Phase 4 can commence. The answer? It remains unclear. According to the state’s guidelines, Phase 4 includes bars, nightclubs and large entertainment venues, none of which can reopen until there is a treatment or a vaccine for COVID-19. “Being placed in Phase…

Phase 3 is underway in Massachusetts, but businesses in Phase 4 can’t open until there’s a treatment or a vaccine for coronavirus.

The first step of Phase 3 of the state’s 4-phased reopening started Monday, including gyms, fitness studios, movie theaters, museums and outdoor venues. Gov. Charlie Baker hasn’t said yet when the next stage of reopening will begin, but he has said all along that he wants at least two weeks of new data between each stage. That would put...

Fitness centers are among the businesses allowed to reopen Monday.

With four phases to Massachusetts’ reopening plan — some of them with multiple steps — figuring out what businesses are open and closed can be a bit difficult. To clear up some of that confusion, we’ve compiled this nifty chart showing which industries are open as part of phases 1 and 2 and which ones remain closed and won’t reopen…

A new poll shows that many Massachusetts residents are not that enthusiastic to engage in the state’s reopening.

Massachusetts restaurants are now allowed to serve customers indoors.

Looking to grab a drink at your favorite watering hole? Unless it provides seated food service, you’ll have to wait until Phase 4 after administration officials delayed the reopening timeline for bars. Bars were originally slated to open in Phase 3 of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s restart plan but were moved to Phase 4 after administration officials determined that if…

As Massachusetts moves into Phase 2 of its economic reopening plan, this week marks the start of reopening for many businesses and restaurants, but bars and restaurants are among those still waiting for their phase to begin. While this comes with restrictions, many places say they’re ready, even those who can’t open yet. Workers were getting organized Tuesday night...

Gyms can’t reopen until Phase 3, and Craig Robertson of CrossFit Prosperity in Norwood says his socially distanced gym is ready to go.