Boston rolls out plan to direct liquor licenses to minority-owned restaurants – The Boston Globe

Economic development chief John Barros is trying to address the low number of licenses held by people of color. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/05/business/boston-rolls-out-plan-direct-liquor-licenses-minority-owned-restaurants/

As Mass. waits out COVID-19, casinos in Conn. are open for business – The Boston Globe

At Foxwoods, interim chief executive Jason Guyot said he believes the worst of the threat has passed, and that the resort’s aggressive cleaning, screening, and social distancing protocols will keep patrons and employees safe. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/03/business/mass-waits-out-covid-19-casinos-conn-are-open-business/

Beer gardens, breweries could reopen in Mass. under Phase 2, with caveats – The Boston Globe

Beer gardens, breweries, wineries, and distilleries can reopen in Mass. under Phase 2, which could start as early as June 8, if they are “providing seated food service under retail food permits issued by municipal authorities.” Officials also cleared up what constitutes a « bar, » and when those could reopen. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/03/metro/beer-gardens-breweries-could-reopen-mass-under-phase-2/

Governor Baker Phase 2 – Reopening Golf Facilities – Safety Standards and Checklist: Golf Facilities

Governor Baker Phase 2 – Reopening Golf Facilities – Safety Standards and Checklist: Golf Facilities This is a preview of the mandatory reopening safety standards, recommended best practices and a checklist for golf facilities. — Read on http://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-golf-facilities