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Somerville Requires Mask or Face Covering in All Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces | City of Somerville — Read on http://www.somervillema.gov/facecoverings

The City of Cambridge issued an emergency order requiring that face coverings be worn in all public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, and applies to everyone over the age of five years old. Violations may be punishable by a $300 fine. …

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The Fresh Toast – Those living in medical marijuana states have turned to the plant in droves over the past month. – Cannabis — Read on thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/medical-marijuana-is-booming-amid-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Marijuana industry experts discuss best practices for hiring top leadership from mainstream companies, including building an adequate compensation package. — Read on mjbizdaily.com/how-to-convince-mainstream-executives-to-run-marijuana-companies/

« Recreational cannabis is a revenue stream that Massachusetts can’t afford to lose. » — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/27/opinion/signs-bakers-anti-cannabis-agenda-closing-pot-shops/

After an unsuccessful lawsuit urging the state to allow adult-use operators to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, attorneys and retailers note financial losses for industry and lack of access for customers. — Read on http://www.cannabisdispensarymag.com/article/adult-use-cannabis-marijuana-retailers-massachusetts-coronavirus-shutdown/

Some towns miss out on cannabis tax windfall – Boston University News Service — Read on bunewsservice.com/some-towns-miss-out-on-cannabis-tax-windfall/

Massachusetts marijuana: In lawsuit over 2-year moratorium allowing only economic empowerment applicants to open, Appeals Court sides with Cambridge – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/marijuana/2020/04/massachusetts-marijuana-in-lawsuit-over-2-year-moratorium-allowing-only-economic-empowerment-applicants-to-open-appeals-court-sides-with-cambridge.html

Disclaimer: Below is a state-wide analysis of the current legal environment for the cannabis industry in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis highlights the ability of… — Read on http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/state-by-state-covid-19-announcements-76913/

‘Supporters and critics have made numerous claims about the potential impact on crime, health, traffic safety, taxes, and home values.’ — Read on realestate.boston.com/buying/2020/04/20/pot-shops-vs-home-values/