
Details On What Businesses Will Be Open And What Phase?
Detailed industry reopening plan
The following detailed commentary is related to the Executive Order signed by Governor Baker on May 18, 2020.
All information listed is from Mass.govThis document is intended to provide additional information on businesses and activities summarized in the Reopening Massachusetts report. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible businesses that can open in each phase; it may be updated from time to time.
For additional information please visit the Reopening Massachusetts website.
Unless otherwise stated, businesses expected to be allowed to open in future phases will be subject to certain limitations and guidelines that will be provided at a later date.
All businesses are required to follow Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and Sector specific safety protocols and best practices. All of this information is subject to revision based on the latest public health data.
Businesses
Category
When you can reopen
Additional comments
All businesses deemed essential by previous orders
Currently allowed
These businesses will be required to comply with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific safety protocols / best practices by May 25, 2020.
Banks
Currently allowed
These businesses will be required to comply with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific safety protocols / best practices by May 25, 2020.
Dog walkers
Currently allowed
These businesses will be required to comply with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific safety protocols / best practices by May 25, 2020.
Financial services
Currently allowed
These businesses will be required to comply with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific safety protocols / best practices by May 25, 2020.
In house services (such as nannies, babysitting, house cleaning)
Currently allowed
These businesses will be required to comply with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific safety protocols / best practices by May 25, 2020.
Real estate open houses
Currently allowed with restrictions
These businesses will be required to comply with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific safety protocols / best practices by May 25, 2020.
Construction
Phase 1 – May 18
All construction businesses, please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Firearm retailers and shooting ranges
Phase 1 – May 18
Home remodeling
Phase 1 – May 18
All construction businesses, please refer to detailed guidance for reopening (includes guidance for remodeling in 1-3 family residences)
In home installations
Phase 1 – May 18, construction related
Phase 2 – non construction related
Construction related – e.g., painting, repairs, etc.
Non construction related – e.g., carpet installation, home theaters, security systems
Manufacturing
Phase 1 – May 18
All manufacturing businesses, please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Places of worship
Phase 1 – May 18
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Auto dealers and wholesalers
Phase 1 – May 25 for curbside pickup and delivery only
Phase 2 – browsing inside the showroom with restrictions
Follow guidelines for non-essential retail and car dealerships found in the Essential Services FAQ
Car washes
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Drive-in movie theaters
Phase 1 – May 25
These businesses must follow Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards.
Hair salons / barbershops
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
General office spaces
Phase 1 - May 25 except City of Boston
Phase 1 – June 1 City of Boston
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Lab space
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Libraries
Phase 1 – May 25 for curbside pickup and delivery only
Phase 2 – browsing inside the Library with restrictions
Pet grooming
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Retail (such as clothing stores, toy stores, jewelry stores, nurseries and garden centers that don’t sell food products, adult use cannabis stores)
Phase 1 – May 25 for curbside pickup and delivery only
Phase 2 – browsing inside the store with restrictions
Casinos
Hotel & Restaurants – Phase 2
Gaming area – Phase 3
Theaters / arenas – Phase 3/4
Casinos and hotels attached to them should follow the guidelines for each section of the property (e.g. hotel, restaurants, etc.).
Driving schools
Currently allowed to offer classroom instruction online
Phase 2 – behind-the-wheel training or observation of another student driver
RMV developing comprehensive guidance for permit testing, road tests and driving schools
Hotels and accommodations (including short-term / private vacation rentals by owner)
Currently open to provide services to essential workers and vulnerable populations.
Phase 2 – reopen to serve other guests with restrictions
We are actively considering whether additional guidance will be provided to hotels/lodging before Phase 2
Other personal services (such as nail salons, day spas, massage therapy, tattoo parlors, electrolysis studios)
Phase 2
Restaurants
Phase 1 – can continue to offer takeout and delivery options
Phase 2 – can begin opening dining areas
We are actively considering whether additional guidance will be provided to restaurants before Phase 2
Amusement parks
TBD – either Phase 3 or 4
Bars
Phase 3
Bars are defined as establishments that only serve alcohol and do not have kitchen areas that prepare food on-site.
Gyms, fitness studios
Phase 3
Evaluating earlier opening of personal training and outdoor classes
Movie theatres
Phase 3
Museums
Phase 3
Performance venues (such as concert halls, theatres)
Phase 3
Large performance venues are an exception and will open in Phase 4 following guidance for other large venues. Some outdoor performance venues may begin opening in Phase 2.
Large venues (such as arenas, stadiums, night clubs, race tracks, other sports venues)
Phase 4
In process of determining what qualifies as a large venue.
Sports without spectators TBD
Flight schools
TBD – not Phase 1
Comprehensive plan is being developed
Recreation & outdoors
Category
When you can reopen
Additional comments
Beaches
Currently allowed for transitory activity only, will open for more activities in Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Golf
Currently allowed with restrictions
Continue to follow guidance outlined in the Essential Services FAQ
Parks
Currently open, but services/facilities will reopen in Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Fishing, hunting and boating
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Outdoor adventure activities (including ski area summer activities, zip-lines, and mountain biking)
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Outdoor gardens, zoos, reserves and public installations
Phase 1 – May 25
Please refer to detailed guidance for reopening
Other outdoor recreation (such as miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages)
Phase 2
Outdoor performances
Some activities in Phase 2
Summer camps
Phase 2 – recreational day camps
Phase 3 – residential camps
Youth sports
Some activities in Phase 2
Other indoor recreation (such as indoor batting cages, indoor go karts)
Phase 3
Sightseeing (such as bus tours, duck tours, harbor cruises, whale watching)
Phase 3
Tours
Phase 3
Historical sites
TBD – not Phase 1
Comprehensive tourism plan is being developed
Cruise ships
N/A
Operating under federal guidance, No Sail order currently in effect
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