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  May 15, 2020

  Massachusetts COVID-19 Order No. 32

  Governor Charlie Baker's extension of the state lock down to May 19, 2020. As Massachusetts prepared to follow other states by gradually reopening its economy, the governor issued this order as part of "a measured relaxation of currently existing restrictions."
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  March 26, 2020

  Massachusetts COVID-19 Order No. 17

  This order suspends deadlines related to state permits and extends existing permits' validity. Northeastern JOTPY
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  March 12, 2020

  Massachusetts Executive Order Regarding the Suspension of certain Open Meeting Law Provisions

  This executive order, signed by Governor Baker on March 12th, 2020, relieves a "public body" from conducting its business in an openly accessible meeting place in favor of "adequate, alternative means," particularly remote options. Yet another mitigation effort, this order also reveals how Massachusetts, and society in general, had to adapt to strict social distancing measures in order to carry on day-to-day operations.