With COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, several MetroWest communities have required that face coverings be worn while people are inside municipal buildings. This includes but is not limited to public buildings, schools and private child care facilities; retail stores; retail food stores, food establishments and bars until the customer is seated; fitness and health centers; and houses of worship. NatickNatick instituted a mask mandate, effective Aug. 16, for all municipal buildings. There is not currently a mask mandate in municipal buildings in Milford, but that could change as soon as Friday, according to Lisa Tamagni, the town's assistant director of public health. FranklinFranklin has also not imposed a mask mandate, either for municipal buildings or in general for the town.

Source: MetroXpress September 01, 2021 18:21 UTC