Conservatives on Cape Cod are not happy with the rate at which the Bay State is reopening its economy amid the coronavirus emergency.
On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Phase One of the state's re-opening plan. It allows places of worship, manufacturing and construction businesses, and what it calls "essential businesses" to operate. On Monday. May 25, this phase will also allow businesses such as hair salons, pet groomers, and car washes to open, as well as public beaches.
Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Boston can resume public Masses starting Saturday, May 23, a spokesman for the archbishop said Monday.
Some churches might need as long as Sunday, May 31 to prepare changes to conform the governor's new rules, however, the archdiocese said in a written statement Monday afternoon.
