Somerville Diverts From State Reopening Plan

SOMERVILLE, MA — Somerville will not join the rest of the state in moving to Phase 3, Step 2 of reopening on March 1. The city will remain in the limited Phase 3, Step 1 stage until at least March 15.

This means capacity limits for local businesses will remain at 25 percent, or the limit set in the approved health and safety plan. Gatherings will also be restricted to no more than 10 people.

Starting March 1, Gov. Charlie Baker will lift the percent seated capacity limit on restaurants, and live music will be allowed. Restaurants will still be required to keep tables six feet apart, enforce a maximum of six people per table and place a 90-minute limit on tables.

Several indoor and outdoor businesses, including recreational activities, performance venues, arcades and museums, will be able to raise their capacity to 50 percent.

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