Planning To Reopen - Phase 2 Preparations

6/3/2020 (Permalink)

As we anticipate the transition into Phase 2 of Governor Charlie Baker's plan to re-open the Commonwealth we have compiled an updated list of enterprises that may receive the "green light" to once again open their doors for business. Regardless of Governor Baker's decision to move forward it is important to note that business must meet each of the following criteria first;

• not currently permitted to open their premises as an Essential Service or Phase I enterprise pursuant to Section 1 of COVID-19 Order No. 33;
• not closed by any COVID-19 Order separate from or in addition to COVID-19 Order No. 13;
• not excluded or excepted from the terms of this COVID-19 Order No. 35, Section 4; and
• not designated as as a Phase III or Phase IV enterprise.

As always, work with your local health officials to determine a set of strategies appropriate for your community’s situation.

(See our "Planning to Reopen series of blogs for more information regarding CDC, EPA, FDA, and OSHA safety requirements). To review the administration's reopening guidance from the state click here. To view Governor Baker's full report click here).

According to COVID-19 Order No. 35 all Phase II, III, and IV enterprises will be required to comply with general and, where applicable, sector-specific COVID-19 workplace safety rules administered by DPL, DPH, and local boards of health.  Workplace safety rules will include a variety of mandatory context-specific COVID-19 safety measures such as occupancy limitations, operational modifications, social distancing rules, and specialized cleaning requirements.

(IMPORTANT: this list is not complete and it is regularly updated by state and local municipalities. Its intended purpose is to serve only as a helpful reference.)

Phase 2 enterprises that meet all of the aforementioned criteria specified above, in any COVID-19 Order and including:

• Retail Stores including stores in enclosed shopping malls
• Restaurants providing seated food service prepared on-site and under retail food permits issued by municipal authorities pursuant to 105 CMR 590.000, including beer gardens/wineries/distilleries meeting these criteria
• Hotels, motels, inns, and other short-term lodgings (no events, functions, or meetings)
• Limited organized youth and adult amateur sports activities and programs—no contact and no games or scrimmages, and indoor facilities limited to youth programs
• Professional sports practice and training programs--no inter-team games and no admission for the public
• Personal Services provided at a fixed place of business or at a client location
  • Step 1: Services involving no close personal contact (photography, window washers, individual tutoring, home cleaning, etc.)
  • Step 2: Services involving close personal contact (massage, nail salons, personal training for individuals or no more than 2 persons from same household, etc.)
• Non-athletic instructional classes in arts/education/life skills for youths under 18 years of age in groups of fewer than 10
• Driving schools and flight schools
• Outdoor historical spaces—no functions or gatherings and no guided tours
• Funeral homes—increased capacity to permit 40% occupancy for one service at a time within the facility
• Warehouses and distribution centers
• Golf facilities including outdoor driving ranges
• Other outdoor recreational facilities
  • pools, playgrounds and spray decks
  • mini golf, go karts, batting cages, climbing walls, ropes courses
• Post-Secondary/Higher Ed/Vocational-Tech/Trade/Occupational Schools
  • for the limited purposes of permitting students to complete a degree, program, or prerequisite for employment, or other similar requirement for completion, for summer youth programming including athletic facilities, and any necessary supporting services
• Day Camps including sports and arts camps
• Public libraries

We will continue to share with you guidance from the CDC, EPA, FDA, OSHA and the Governor's office to follow as we prepare for reopening. Also, we at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley know that not every business has access to the resources necessary to meet these strict guidelines. For those businesses, we are here to help!

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The Disaster Remediation Teams at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley are specialists in cleaning services and we adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards. We are prepared to clean and disinfect your home or business, according to protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work of "normal daily cleaning". Call SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley today for a free consultation - (617) 332-9000.

All of us here at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley want you and your loved ones to stay safe and know that we will make it through this together! Rest assured, we will continue to do our best to keep you up-to-date and informed!