Salem, MA|News|
Salem Professor Helps Develop School Coronavirus Test Guidance
Kristin Pangallo, a Salem State professor and Salem School Committee member, is part of the Safer Teachers, Safer Students collaborative.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Massachusetts: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Massachusetts are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Expanding Classroom Learning May Mean Easing Social Distancing
As North Shore schools hope to increase time in classrooms, staff vaccinations and lowering social distancing protocols seen as the keys.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's Gentile Brewing Gets Boost From Its 'Invested' Fans
The Beverly brewery raised $75,000 for a new dock through small investments on the revenue-sharing note platform MainVest.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
North Shore Gyms Catch Capacity Break, But How Much Will It Help?
Tread Tabata, MHD owner Kelly Lorenz said distancing protocols and vaccine anticipation could keep things quiet a while longer.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Vaccinated Peabody Nurse Headed To Super Bowl On Patriots' Plane
Jen Medina, a nurse in the coronavirus unit at MelroseWakefield Hospital, said she will be rooting for Tom Brady in Tampa Sunday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
'Salem So Sweet' Aims To Bring Businesses Some Valentine's Heat
Salem Main Streets Executive Director Kylie Sullivan talks about the challenges of rethinking a city program amid coronavirus protocols.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Awarded Small Business Technical Assistance Grant
The state's Rapid Recovery assistance program is designed to help towns help their small businesses recover from the coronavirus crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
After A Year Of Coronavirus In MA, Words Escape Me: Commentary
Massachusetts reported its first coronavirus case a year ago Monday. Like life itself, language will never be the same.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
North Shore Outdoor Dining Survives In Dead Of Winter
Finz Seafood Bar and Grill of Salem is one of a few spots keeping decks and patios open for those eating out amid the coronavirus crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
MA High School Football Cleared For Kickoff In 3 Weeks
Massachusetts high school sports like football, cheerleading and indoor track will be allowed to start practices Feb. 22.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Rink Welcomes More Skaters With State Curfew Put On Ice
Rink Manager Paul LoGiudice said adult leagues forced out amid the 9:30 p.m. business curfew are eager to return as soon as Monday.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
North Shore Restaurants Say 'Cheers' To End Of 9:30 P.M. Curfew
Restaurant owners tell Patch they welcome the chance to stay open later starting Monday, say it's safer for patrons than meeting at homes.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Takes Steps It Can To Help Boost Restaurants
Waiving alcohol and entertainment fees, modifying occupancy licenses and #TakeoutTuesday promotion among ways aimed at helping businesses.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Part Of 'Adopt-A-Grandparent' Balloon Buddy Campaign
The campaign aims to brighten the spirits of senior citizens who may be feeling isolated amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Helping North Shore Teens Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety
Child and family therapist Cindy Veatch provides tips ahead of her upcoming North Shore Medical Center remote roundtable discussion.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead B&B Fish Owner Heads Back Into 'Hell's Kitchen'
Celebrity Chef Jason Santos discusses the success of the new Marblehead takeout location amid a punishing time for the restaurant industry.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Seeks 'Regional Strategies' On New Coronavirus Restrictions
A Salem Board of Health meeting to discuss possibly suspending indoor dining and gym access was canceled Wednesday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Balloon Business Brings Cheer Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Carolina Velasquez of Fairytale Moments: "When we deliver the balloons, we can hear the kids. Those reactions lighten your whole mood."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Spitfire Tacos Of Salem Plans Christmas Gift To Point Neighbors
The new Lafayette Street restaurant owners are offering a free takeout plate of food on Christmas Eve to say thank you to city residents.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Catering Company Owner Creates Connection Amid Chaos
Fresh Food Catering of Danvers owner Colleen Boland found ways to innovate, give back as a new business owner in the coronavirus crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Bakery Owner Not Sugarcoating 2020 Struggles
A&J King Artisan Bakers deliver for their customers amid the immense challenges facing small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
'Huge Sigh Of Relief' For Marblehead Fitness Studio Owner
Tread Tabata, MHD owner Kelly Lorenz said connection with clients a big reason she's happy new coronavirus restrictions do not close gyms.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Group Of Newton Doctors Applaud Newton Schools Testing, But Worry
To prevent an outbreak at schools, you'd need frequent, repeated, surveillance testing of the majority minimally once per week, they said.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Offers Business Loan, Technical Assistance Program
The Salem Loan Fund program is designed for businesses that cannot secure funding from a traditional bank or lender.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
'Stay Local Salem' Aims To Bring Holiday Business Downtown
The campaign includes a punchcard where those who shop local this season can be eligible for a "Salem Staycation" prize drawing.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
2 More Somerville Restaurants Going Into Winter 'Hibernation'
A growing number of area restaurants and bars have closed up shop for the winter.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Foxborough Charity Gets Creative To Thrive During Pandemic
ConfiKids, a nonprofit that helps pay for kids sports and other activities, was nominated as one of Foxborough's favorite charities.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Shortens Winter Parking Ban Amid Pandemic: What To Know
The winter night parking ban has been shorted by a month and a half.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem's Olde Main Street Pub Closes For Winter
The pub posted that coronavirus "challenges" make it too difficult to stay open at this time, and the hope is to reopen in the spring.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline's First Light Festival To Go Online Amid Pandemic
For the first time in more than two decades, the celebration will be online only for 2020.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton High Schoolers Set Up Outdoor Scavenger Hunt To Get Out
The eight Newton South freshmen set up a hunt that just requires a cell phone and some walking shoes at Cold Spring Park.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Store Owner Does 'Right Thing' In Coronavirus Case
Ginger's Closet owner Heather Scanlan said she felt transparency was the best policy when it came to reporting a virus contact in her shop.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
MA Craft Brewers Pour Their All Into Making It Through Winter
Beverly's Channel Marker Brewing among those crunching numbers, getting creative, to "survive" amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Moody Street Bar, The Gaff To Close Amid Pandemic
The Gaff is joining a growing number of restaurants in greater Boston as it plans to go into hibernation amid the pandemic.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Artisans Fair Hopes To Deliver Safe Holiday Spirit
The outdoor fair scheduled for Dec. 5 outside of Abbot Hall features all Marblehead artisans.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton's Favorite Local Charities Of 2020: List
Local nonprofits have been hard hit in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic. See a list of Newton's favorite.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree Teen Makes Hundreds Of Masks For Veterans, Children
Mayor Charles Kokoros met with LouAnna Kelly, 13, to honor her work making over 200 masks for Braintree veterans, children and seniors.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
The Local In West Newton To Reopen This Year: Owner
The Local in West Newton opened in 2008. It started hibernating in July, but the owner says he plans to reopen by the end of the year.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Cycling Studio Owner Stands Up For Safety Of Gyms
Inner Cycle co-owner Hillary Mandelbaum: "There are no numbers to support that gyms are dangerous right now."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
A Touch Of Magic Returns In Marblehead
The Magic Hat Thrift Shop is back open and selling a variety of vintage and craft merchandise to benefit Marblehead Public Schools.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
