That means that a lot of businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industry will have to remain closed for now, including beer gardens, breweries, wineries, and distilleries that do not provided seated food service. Charlie Baker announced the move into phase three last week, he also noted that it could be quite a while before phase four, the “ new normal,” begins - a COVID-19 vaccine and/or effective treatments must be in place first. Some, but not all, of the restaurants within the casino will reopen at the same time. Boston’s closest casino, Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, plans to reopen on July 12, with rules about distancing, masks, and more. Today, July 6, marks the start of phase three of Massachusetts’ reopening plan (except in the city of Boston, which will embark on phase three on July 13): Casinos, gyms, museums, and some other large indoor venues can begin to reopen, with various restrictions in place. Phase Three Begins: Massachusetts Casinos and Other Large Venues Can Reopen

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