Worcester Pastor Could Be Hit With $500 Fine or Imprisonment If He Does It Again, State Directive Says

A Worcester pastor who city officials say will be fined $300 for holding a church service for more than 10 people Sunday could be fined $500 for a subsequent offense or even jailed if he does it again, according to guidelines issued by the state. Pastor Kris Casey held a church service for several dozen people on Sunday, May 3 at Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester, against a March 23 executive order from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker limiting most public gatherings to 10 people. Th

A Worcester pastor who city officials say will be fined $300 for holding a church service for more than 10 people Sunday could be fined $500 for a subsequent offense or even jailed if he does it again, according to guidelines issued by the state. Pastor Kris Casey held a church service for several dozen people on Sunday, May 3 at Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester, against a March 23 executive order from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker limiting most public gatherings to 10 people. Th…