Governor Baker Extends Restaurant Restrictions Order to May 18

An earlier order issued by Governor Charlie Baker that banned on-site consumption in Massachusetts restaurants and bars has been extended once again.

Based on information from today's press conference, Governor Baker has changed the end date of the stay-at-home advisory and the closure of non-essential businesses in the state to May 18, which means that the restaurant restrictions will also continue until May 18; this is the second extension of the date, with the original end date being April 6. The ruling that only allows restaurants and bars in Massachusetts to offer takeout/delivery began on March 17 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

In the press conference, Baker also mentions the formation of an advisory board that will devise a plan for reopening the state.

Yesterday's press conference from Boston Mayor Marty Walsh hinted that an extension of the date may be coming from Baker, as Walsh stated that the May 4 date would definitely not hold.

[Earlier Articles]
Governor Baker Extends Restaurant Restrictions Order to May 4
Massachusetts Restaurants and Bars Are Now Limited to Takeout and Delivery Only

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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