Fenway Civic Association

Full details: https://www.boston.gov/health-and-human-services/covid-19-reopening-city-boston

The City of Boston will move into a modified Phase 4, Step 1 of the state’s Reopening Massachusetts plan, effective Monday, March 22, 2021.

The City will not advance beyond the current reopening steps until the citywide testing positivity rate stays below 2.75% — as calculated by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) — for two consecutive weeks.

GATHERINGS AND EVENTS:

• In Boston, all private gatherings and events will remain subject to current capacity limits of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.
• Public gatherings in Boston may increase to 60 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, lower than the state’s limits of 100 and 150 people, respectively.

INDUSTRY UPDATE:In alignment with the state, the following industries in Boston may reopen or resume on Monday, March 22, subject to certain capacity limits and safety measures: 

• Indoor performance venues (such as concert halls, theaters, and other seated indoor performance spaces) can open at 50% capacity, with a 500-person maximum capacity.
• Indoor recreational activities with greater potential for contact (such as laser tag, roller skating, trampolines, and obstacle courses) can open at 50% capacity.
• Approved live entertainment may resume in restaurants, except singing.
• Indoor and outdoor stadiums, arenas, and ballparks can host spectators at 12%  capacity. These venues must submit a COVID Response Plan to the City of Boston’s Licensing Board before beginning to host events.
• Overnight summer camps will be allowed to operate.
• Exhibition and convention halls can reopen, subject to gathering limits and event rules.
• Dance floors will be permitted at weddings and approved events only.

ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESSES THAT REMAIN CLOSED:The following activities and businesses will not be allowed to reopen until further notice:

• Road races, street festivals, parades, and fairs
• Amusement parks, theme parks, outdoor and indoor water parks
• Indoor and outdoor ball pits
• Saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms at fitness centers, health clubs, and other facilities
• Beer gardens, breweries, wineries, and distilleries
• Bars, dance clubs, and nightclubs offering entertainment, beverages, or dancing without seated food service