Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Vaccine
Meetings and Elections
Public Meetings, Hearings, Operations
Municipal Finance
Emergency Declarations and Aid
PPE, Testing, Tracing and Enforcement
First Responders
Business Activities
Human Resources
Remote Work
Housing and Sheltering
Health and Human Services
Planning and Local Response
Education and Child Care
Municipal Services
Recreation and Summer Activities
Vaccine
CDC Guidance: Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine
Preregister for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
Stop COVID-19: Vaccine education and outreach materials
– Dept. of Public Health
Senior Affordable Housing COVID-19 Vaccine Information
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Massachusetts Caregiver/Companion COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Trust the Facts, Get the Vax – Campaign Materials
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Individuals Age 75 and Older Jan. 25, 2021
– Dept. of Public Health
COVID-19 vaccine locations for individuals currently eligible to be vaccinated
When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Report, updated each Thursday by 5 p.m.
– Dept. of Public Health
COVID-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
– Dept. of Public Health
Meetings and Elections
Election Advisory #20-01, Regarding Return of Ballots via Secured Drop Box
– Secretary of the Commonwealth
Recommendations for Election Polling Locations
– U.S. CDC
Guidance for Town Meetings to Address COVID-19
– Department of Public Health
2020 Municipal Election Early Ballot Application
– Secretary of the Commonwealth
List of delayed/rescheduled Town Meetings and Elections (updated April 22)
– Massachusetts Municipal Association
With time running short, towns pursue range of town meeting and election options
– By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate Editor
COVID-19 Elections Updates
– Secretary of the Commonwealth
Recommendations for Election Polling Locations
– U.S. CDC
Public Meetings, Hearings, Operations
Administrative Order Allowing Virtual Web-based Community Outreach Meetings, April 27
– Cannabis Control Commission
Sample Remote Meeting Script
– Courtesy of Town of Arlington
Sample Remote Participation checklist for COVID-19 emergency
– Courtesy of Town of Arlington
Guidance on Suspension of Certain Provisions of Open Meeting Law
– Courtesy KP Law
Order authorizing use of electronic signatures by attorneys and self-represented parties
– Supreme Judicial Court (effective April 7)
Municipal Finance
DLS Bulletin 2020-10 re FY2021 revenue and expenditure budgeting and related matters
– Division of Local Services
Dealing with the Impact of COVID-19 on a Local Government’s Financial Health (April 13)
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-9 re FY2021 Cherry Sheets and Monthly Local Aid Distributions
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-8 re An Act Relative to Municipal Governance During the COVID-19 Emergency
– Division of Local Services
GFOA Resource Center for Coronavirus Response
– Government Finance Officers Association
DLS Bulletin 2020-02 re: An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-03: Alternative Procedures for Notification to Taxpayers (Addendum to DLS Bulletin 2020-02)
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-04 re: procedures for appropriation of free cash and retained earnings after June 30, 2020, as authorized by Chapter 53 of Acts of 2020
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-05 re: amortization of FY20 deficit resulting from COVID-19 emergency as authorized by Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-06: Deficit Spending Authority for Continued Operation After June 30 In the Event of a Delay in FY21 Budget Adoption
– Division of Local Services
FAQs regarding sections 10 and 11 of Ch. 53 of Acts of 2020 (property tax delays and waiving of penalties)
– Division of Local Services, April 15
COVID-19 municipal finance guidance and resources
– Division of Local Services
Emergency Expenditures and Borrowing Bulletin
– Division of Local Services
COVID-19 and Chapter 30B: FAQ Addressing Procurement Questions
– Office of the Inspector General
COVID-19 Information and Resources regarding public procurement and more
– Office of Inspector General
Emergency Declarations and Aid
Guidance for the Coronavirus Relief Fund – Municipal Program Reconciliation Period
– Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Federal Funds Office, Dec. 17
Application Template for Reconciliation Round, Coronavirus Relief Fund – Municipal Program
Coronavirus Relief Fund – Municipal Program Reconciliation Period FAQs
– Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Federal Funds Office, Dec. 15
CARES Act FAQs, updated July 20
– Division of Local Services
DLS Bulletin 2020-7 re: Accounting for COVID-19 Emergency Expenditures and Reimbursements and Monies Received from Coronavirus Relief Fund and FEMA
– Division of Local Services
Coronavirus Relief Fund FAQs – Updated May 28
– U.S. Department of the Treasury
Guidance for Massachusetts municipalities on accessing funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund
– Executive Office for Administration and Finance
CARES Act for Municipal Government
– Division of Local Services
Guidance on CARES Act re: expanded unemployment eligibility; temporary increase of weekly benefits; and additional categories of those who can claim unemployment benefits
– Department of Unemployment Assistance
Community Services and State/Municipal Supports in The CARES Act
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
COVID-19 Federal Disaster Declaration – FEMA Reimbursement
– Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Reimbursement Webinars
– Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Contacts: Faye Boardman (faye.boardman@mass.gov) and Tom Mangan (Thomas.Mangan2@mass.gov)
Summary of CARES Act, Third COVID-19 Response Package
– National League of Cities
Sample Municipal Declaration of Emergency
– Courtesy KP Law
Guidance for federal emergency assistance through FEMA
– National League of Cities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet
– FEMA
Guidance on Local Shelter in Place Orders
– Mass. Attorney General’s Office
PPE, Testing, Tracing and Enforcement
Supplemental Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Child Care
– Dept. of Early Education and Care
COVID-19 Testing for Child Care
– Dept. of Early Education and Care
COVID-19 Testing Guidance
– Dept. of Public Health
Guidance for Travelers arriving in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
– Department of Public Health
User Guide for COVID-19 At-Home Testing Program (ATP)
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Sample Standing Order for COVID-19 Testing
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Guidance to Standing Up a Municipal Testing Program
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Resources for communities with highest rates of COVID-19 (released Sept. 3)
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito
Executive Order Amending the Administration of Penalties Issued Pursuant to Certain COVID-19 Orders
– COVID-19 Order No. 48
PPE and Technology Funding For Schools (application period closes July 21)
– Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Data on COVID-19 cases and testing, confirmed cases by city/town, and residents subject to quarantine
– Department of Public Health
Purchasing Hygienic or Protective Supplies for the Workplace
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Answer the Call and Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
– Community Tracing Collaborative
Serology Testing for COVID-19
– U.S. CDC
Guidance on Prioritization of PPE in Massachusetts
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Where do I go to make a PPE request?
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Learn about the Community Tracing Collaborative
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Test Site Locator
– MEMA
COVID-19 Testing: What you need to know about testing in Massachusetts
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
First Responders
Temporary EMS Certification due to COVID-19
– Office of Emergency Medical Services
Revised Guidance for Allowing Asymptomatic Health Care Personnel and Emergency Medical Technicians to Work Following a Known Exposure to COVID-19
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Nursing Home FAQs for First Responders and Municipalities
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Guidance regarding sharing information about quarantined individuals with first responders
– Massachusetts Association of Health Boards
Guidance on HIPAA privacy rights during coronavirus pandemic
– U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Business Activities
Resources for Small Businesses in Massachusetts
Changes Required When Moving From Step 2 of Phase 3 Back to Step 1 of Phase 3 (after three consecutive weeks designated as red community on DPH Community Level Data Map)
COVID-19: Communities Not Designated Lower-Risk
Safety Standards and Checklist: Close Contact Personal Services, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Fitness Centers and Health Clubs, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards: Drive-In Movie Theaters, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Museums and Cultural and Historical Facilities and Guided Tours. effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Theaters and Performance Venues, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Retail Businesses, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Order Requiring Early Closing for Certain Businesses and Activities, Limiting Hours for Alcohol and Adult Use Cannabis Sales, and Modifying Chapter 138 License Renewal Requirements
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 53, effective Nov. 6
Workplace Safety Standards for Indoor and Outdoor Events to Address COVID-19 (updated Sept. 22, effective Sept. 28)
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Sector Specific Workplace Safety Standards for Retail Businesses to Address COVID-19 (updated Sept. 22, effective Sept. 28)
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Sector Specific Workplace Safety Standards for Restaurants to Address COVID-19 (updated Sept. 22, effective Sept. 28)
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Executive Order Making Certain Phase III Adjustments (outdoor dining, arcades)
– COVID-19 Order No. 50
Safety Standards and Checklist: Theaters and Performance Venues
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Indoor Recreation (effective July 6)
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Fitness Centers and Health Clubs (effective July 6)
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Museums and Cultural and Historical Facilities and Guided Tours (effective July 6)
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Office Spaces (updated July 24)
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Commonwealth Workplace COVID-19 Re-Occupancy Guide (June 2020)
– Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
Advisory Regarding Local Licensing Authorities’ Approval of Outdoor Seating
– Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Guidance to Municipalities on Enforcing COVID-19 Orders
– Department of Labor Standards
Safety Standards and Checklist for Retail Businesses
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Operators of Lodgings
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Reopening: When can my business reopen? (updated July 2)
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Sector-Specific Workplace Specific Safety Standards for Office Spaces to Address COVID-19
– Department of Labor Standards
Employer Guidance: Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces Poster
– Reopening Advisory Board
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Measures For Reopening
– Department of Labor Standards
Amended Administrative Order Allowing Curbside Marijuana Operations
– Cannabis Control Commission
COVID-19 Safety Standards Compliance Attestation poster
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
COVID-19 control plan template
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Employer Guidance: Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces poster
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Sector-specific protocols and best practices
– Reopening Advisory Board
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
– U.S. CDC
Farmers Market Best Practices Checklist
– Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture
Reopening: Four-Phase Approach
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Reopening Advisory Board Presentation, May 11
Reopening: Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Guidance Regarding Remote Fulfillment of Orders by Non-Essential Businesses
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Guidance For Grocery Stores and Local Boards of Health, issued April 7
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Enforcement of the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Procedures for Construction Sites, revised March 31
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito
Supplemental Guidelines for Construction Sites
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito
COVID-19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito
Essential Services during COVID-19 pandemic
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, updated April 28
COVID-19 Essential Services FAQs
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Essential Services Guidance Regarding Construction
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Human Resources
Quarantine Order and Guidance for Out-of-State Travel
– Human Resources Division
Resources concerning unemployment fraud
– Department of Unemployment Assistance
OSHA COVID-19 Webpage
– U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers During a Pandemic
– U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Non-Healthcare Workers: Occupational Exposure & Return to Work Guidance (rev. May 7)
– Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center
Time Reporting for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
– Office of the Comptroller of the Commonwealth
Information on Unemployment and COVID-19
– Department of Unemployment Assistance
PERAC memo (#22) to retirement boards regarding delayed FY21 appropriations, April 27
– Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
Guidance on new U.S. DOT regulations regarding mandatory driver drug and alcohol testing during COVID-19 emergency
– Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association
Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19 under 29 CFR Part 1904
– Occupational Safety and Health Administration, April 10
What Employers Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
– U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, rev. May 5
Unemployment Insurance Guidance for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation under CARES Act
– U.S. Department of Labor (Letter 15-20, April 4)
Post Retirement Restrictions During the State of Emergency (Memo #21, April 13)
– Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
Interim guidance for critical infrastructure employees who may have had exposure to COVID-19
– U.S. CDC
Federal law extends paid leave and sick time benefits
– By Lisa Adams, Senior Legislative Analyst, MMA
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
– U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family And Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
– U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
FAQs regarding employee rights and employer obligations regarding COVID-19
– Mass. Attorney General’s Office
COVID-19 and the Workplace
– U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
Supporting employees through COVID crisis: tips for local government managers
– By Steven Bernstein, EAP Account Manager, AllOneHealth EAP
Remote Work
Telework cybersecurity advice for cities and towns
– By Stephanie Helm, Director, MassCyberCenter
Employee Guidelines for Telecommuting During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Emergency
– Courtesy Town of Norwell
Quick Steps to Prepare a Remote Work Policy for Your Local Government
– International City/County Management Association
Zoom Security Guide
– Zoom Video Communications Inc.
Housing and Sheltering
Eviction Diversion Initiative: Services available and preview of upcoming expansions (Oct. 19)
– Dept. of Housing and Community Development
FAQs for Cities and Towns regarding FEMA Reimbursement for Quarantine/Isolation Solutions
– Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
COVID-19 Guidance for Residential and Congregate Care Programs
– Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Guidance regarding application of Administration’s Essential Services Order to hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term residential rentals
– Mass. Department of Public Health
Emergency Rental Assistance Programs Guidance
– Massachusetts Housing Partnership
Emergency Rental Assistance Programs Checklist
– Massachusetts Housing Partnership
Using the Community Preservation Act (CPA) For Rental Assistance Programs
– Massachusetts Housing Partnership
Can CPA be Used for Rental Assistance? The Answer is Yes!
– Community Preservation Coalition
COVID-19 Guidance for Individual Homeless Shelters
– Department of Public Health
COVID-19 FAQ for Homeless Shelters
– Department of Public Health
FAQ for Cities and Towns regarding FEMA Reimbursement for Quarantine/Isolation Solutions
– Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, updated April 27
Health and Human Services
Updated Guidance Regarding Visitors for Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) during the COVID-19 Outbreak
– Executive Office of Elder Affairs, updated Sept. 21, effective Sept. 25
Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities during the COVID-19 Outbreak
– Dept. of Public Health, updated Sept. 21, effective Sept. 25
Food Infrastructure Grant Program
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Recommendations for Reopening – Scaling Up Senior Center Operations
– Massachusetts Council On Aging
COVID-19 information and resources for local health departments
– U.S. CDC
Mental health and well-being resources
– Mass. Dept. of Mental Health
Managing isolation and loneliness
– Mass. Dept. of Mental Health
Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public Places Where Social Distancing is Not Possible (May 1)
– Baker-Polito Administration
Massachusetts Councils on Aging Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource page, including data on the status of senior services statewide
Safety Practices for Non-Healthcare Essential Service Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Information Regarding Face Coverings and Cloth Masks
– Mass. Dept. of Public Health
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Federal Guidance Tracker
– White House Office of Intergovernmental Relations
Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019
– Mass Dept. of Public Health
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) information portal
– U.S. CDC
Vaping, Smoking and COVID-19
– Mass. Attorney General and Mass. General Hospital
Stop the Spread of Germs PSA poster
– Mass Dept. of Public Health
Free public information resources, including video, fact sheets and posters
– U.S. CDC
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
– Mass. DHP
Health and Medical Coordinating Coalitions
Medical Reserve Corps of Massachusetts
Planning and Local Response
Advisory regarding face coverings and cloth masks, May 17
– Dept. of Public Health
Order advancing all communities to Phase 4, Step 1 of the Commonwealth’s Reopening Plan and transitioning to a travel advisory policy
– COVID-19 Executive Order #66
Appendix adjusting gathering limits set in COVID-19 Order #63 (effective March 22)
– Office of Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov. Polito
Further revised order regulating gatherings in the Commonwealth
– COVID-19 Executive Order #63
Order advancing all communities to Phase 3, Step 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan
– COVID-19 Executive Order #65
Order Extending Application of Additional Capacity Restrictions to Statewide COVID-19 Safety Rules
– COVID-19 Executive Order #60
Return-to-campus guidance for higher education and boarding schools (Dec. 24, 2020)
– Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education
Temporarily applying further capacity restrictions to statewide COVID-19 safety rules
– COVID-19 Executive Order #59
2020-21 Snow & Ice Operations COVID-19 Protocols
– Mass. Dept. of Transportation
Tips for COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine
Order Returning All Municipalities to Phase 3, Step 1 COVID-19 Safety Rules
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 58, effective Dec. 13
Further Revised Order Regulating Gatherings in the Commonwealth
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 57, effective Dec. 13
Reopening Massachusetts report
– Reopening Advisory Board
Reopening Massachusetts
– Baker-Polito Administration
Know Plan Prepare
– Mass. Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management
Safety Standards and Checklist: Indoor and Outdoor Events, effective Nov. 6
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Revised Stay-at-Home Advisory, issued Nov. 2, effective Nov. 6
– Dept. of Public Health
Revised Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public Places
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 55, effective Nov. 6
Revised Order Further Regulating Gatherings in the Commonwealth
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 54, effective Nov. 6
Executive Order Further Advancing Phase 3 Reopenings in Municipalities With Reduced Incidence of COVID-19 Infection
– COVID Order No. 51, Sept. 29
Phase 3, Step 2 Order Regulating Gatherings in the Commonwealth
– COVID Order No. 52, Sept. 29, effective Oct. 5
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween
– Department of Public Health
Fall holiday celebrations guidance
– U.S. CDC
Safety Standards and Checklist: Indoor and Outdoor Events
– Dept. of Housing and Economic Development
Third Revised Order Regulating Gatherings Throughout the Commonwealth
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 46, effective Aug. 11
Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication
– U.S. CDC Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities
– U.S. CDC
Safer-at-Home Advisory
– Department of Public Health
Guidance and resources for making communications accessible to all audiences
– Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Reopening Advisory Board
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito/Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Submit Comments to the Reopening Advisory Board
– Office of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito/Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Attorney General’s Guidance on Local Authority Amid COVID-19
– Mass. Attorney General, updated April 27
MEMA responds to questions raised during March 24 COVID-19 briefing for municipal CEOs
– Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Local Emergency Management Planning Guidance
– Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
COVID-19 Guidance and Recommendations for audiences including schools, employers and EMS and 911 Public Safety Answering Points
– Mass. DPH, including information from the U.S. CDC
Coronavirus resources for local government managers
– International City/County Management Association
Managing Through the Coronavirus: What Local Leaders Need to Know
– National League of Cities
Second Revised Order Regulating Gatherings Throughout the Commonwealth
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 44, effective July 6
Revised Order Regulating Gatherings Throughout the Commonwealth
– COVID-19 Executive Order No. 38, effective June 8
Education and Child Care
Safety Standards for Commencement and Graduation Ceremonies Held by Colleges and Universities, K-12 Public and Private Schools (effective March 22, 2021)
– Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Vaccinations for K-12 and Childcare Workers
– Dept. of Public Health
Guidance on in-person learning and student learning time requirements – March 9, 2021
– Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
State Coronavirus Prevention Fund Program FAQ
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act – Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund quick reference guide
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act – Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund quick reference guide
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Reporting Requirement for District/School Positive COVID-19 Cases and Mobile Response Overview (Revised Sept. 18)
– Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Additional Information for School Health Offices (updated Sept. 3)
– Dept. of Education
Protocol for Requesting Mobile Rapid Response Units
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Remote Learning Enrichment Programs Minimum Operating Requirements (effective Aug. 31)
– Dept. of Early Education and Care
Remote Learning Policies and Processes
– Dept. of Early Education and Care
Remote Learning Supplemental Information and Resources (Aug. 31)
– Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Remote Learning Guidance for Fall 2020 (July 24)
– Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Care options for Hybrid and Remote Learning Models
– Dept. of Early Education and Care and Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Executive Order Authorizing Certain Program Adjustments to Support Families With Students Engaged in Remote Learning
– COVID-19 Order No. 49
Massachusetts Child and Youth Serving Programs: Minimum Requirements for Health and Safety
– Department of Early Education and Care, revised Aug. 21
Guidance for Districts and Schools on Interpreting DPH COVID-19 Metrics (Aug. 11)
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Elementary and Secondary Education Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds
– Department of Education
Guidance for Courses Requiring Additional Safety Considerations for Fall 2020
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Fall School Transportation Guidance
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Protocols for responding to COVID-19 scenarios in school, on the bus, or in community settings
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance (June 25)
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Massachusetts Child and Youth-Serving Programs: Reopening Process Overview (June 7)
– Department of Early Education and Care
Initial Summer School Reopening Guidance
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Guidance on Required Safety Supplies for Reopening Schools
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Child and Youth-Serving Program Reopening Approach: Frequently Asked Questions
– Department of Early Education and Care
Massachusetts Child and Youth Serving Programs Reopen Approach
– Department of Early Education and Care
Reopening Child Care: A Phased Approach
– Department of Early Education and Care
Emergency Child Care Directory (map)
– Department of Early Education and Care
High School Graduation Guidelines from DPH/HHS to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
FAQs on FY2021 Regional School District Interim (or 1/12th) Budget Process
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Guidelines on FY2021 Regional School District Interim (or 1/12th) Budget Process
– Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
COVID-19 Information and Resources
– Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools
– U.S. CDC
Municipal Services
Recycling and Solid Waste Information for Municipal Officials During COVID-19 Emergency
– Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Recreation and Summer Activities
Updated Sector-Specific Workplace Safety Standards for Phase IV, Step 1
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards and Checklist: Golf Facilities
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Safety Standards and Checklist: Arcades and Other Indoor and Outdoor Game and Recreation Businesses
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Workplace Safety and Reopening Standards for Entities Providing Outdoor Adult Sports, Supervised Youth Sports Leagues and Summer Sports Camps – Phase 3, Step 1 (updated Aug. 13)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards Checklist: Youth and Adult Amateur Sport Activities – Activity Organizer (updated Aug. 13)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards Checklist: Youth and Adult Amateur Sport Activities – Facility Operators (updated Aug. 13)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Sport Compliance Attestation Poster (updated Aug. 13)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards: Parks, Open Space, and Outdoor Education Programs – Phase 3 (updated July 2)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards: Public and Semi-Public Swimming Pools – Phase 3 (updated July 2)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety and Reopening Standards For Playgrounds, Spray Decks and Outdoor Fitness Areas – Phase 3 (updated July 2)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards: Coastal and Inland Beaches – Phase 3 (updated July 2)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Safety Standards and Checklist: Golf Facilities
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Order of the Commissioner of Public Health for Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and CSAs
– Department of Public Health
Beaches: Guidance for Managers
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Guidance and directives related to reopening of outdoor recreational activities and businesses
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Guidance for Administrators in Parks and Recreational Facilities
– U.S. CDC
Golf Operations Advisory with Provision Regarding Golf Carts and ADA Compliance (updated May 10)
– Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Guidelines on boating and other marine and inland waterway-related activities – Phase 3 (updated July 2)
– Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs