mask mandate

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker released a statement regarding the lifting of the statewide mask mandate in schools for grades K-12 on Wednesday. According to the press release, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey C. Ril...

Earlier today, Governor Charlie Baker made the announcement that many people have been waiting to hear regarding public schools and the wearing of facial masks.

The DESE announced on Tuesday that Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley will extend the mask requirement in all K-12 public schools in MA through at least January 15.

Right after Labor Day, teachers, staff, and children age 5 and older who are in daycare, after-school, and out-of-school programs must wear masks indoors.

Yes, it's true! Next month, when the Big E returns for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees could be required to mask up.

Is it possible that the State of Massachusetts could be heading toward a full-on statewide mask mandate? It could happen. If you look at the way things are going, it's not inconceivable. It’s certainly noticeable that people are beginning to wear their masks again in public places like supermarkets and other indoor locations where there are a lot of people. Consider that observatio...