30 racks of Budweiser, half-gallons of Tito’s: The humble packie is essential in the age of coronavirus – The Boston Globe

While the economy takes a gut punch from the coronavirus outbreak, statistics suggest these are good times for stores that sell alcohol. Locally, booze shops from Boston to the Berkshires are reporting increases in sales. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/04/business/30-racks-budweiser-half-gallons-titos-humble-packie-is-essential-age-coronavirus/

Baker-Polito Administration Orders Use of Mask or Face Covering in Public, Announces Increased Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Capacity | Mass.gov

The Baker-Polito Administration today issued an order requiring the use of masks or face coverings in public places where they cannot socially distance from others. The Administration also announced expanded community health center COVID-19 testing capacity at centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mask and Face Covering Order: The Baker-Polito Administration has ordered all residents over the age …

Hoping to stem coronavirus, Baker issues order requiring masks in public for all Mass. residents – The Boston Globe

Governor Charlie Baker will issue an order Friday requiring everyone in Massachusetts wear a face covering in public — including in businesses, outdoors, or on public transportation — if they’re unable to socially distance themselves from other people, according to a Baker administration source with knowledge of the mandate. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/01/nation/coronavirus-boston-massachusetts-may-1/

Brookline’s NETA now delivering medical marijuana – News – Brookline TAB – Brookline, MA

Brookline’s New England Treatment Access will soon begin medical marijuana deliveries, a new service intended to expand access to patients unable to visit the Washington Street dispensary amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, both the state and the Select Board approved NETA’s request to begin deliveries. “This is a really important operational change that will …