On December 22, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 59, which temporarily limits statewide occupancy capacities at certain indoor and outdoor facilities.  These restrictions are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 and begin December 26^th at midnight and will expire at noon on January 10, 2021 unless further extended.  To read the Governor’s order, please click here.

Capacity Restrictions:

• Restaurants: Both indoor and outdoor restaurant dining remain permitted, but are limited to 25% of seating capacity.  This 25% limitation applies separately to indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Workers and staff are excluded from the occupancy count.

• Retail: All retail businesses are limited to 25% of capacity, and workers and staff are excluded from the occupancy count.

• Hotels: Hotels and other lodgings are limited to 25% of capacity in common areas only.

• Events and gatherings: Indoor and outdoor events are limited to a maximum of 10 persons indoors and 25 persons outdoors. Workers and staff are excluded from the occupancy count. This applies to public event venues and private homes.

COVID-19 Order No. 59 also includes capacity restrictions for non-hospitality sectors and businesses. Please refer to Order No. 59 for more information.