With the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency, a new question: What will the Legislature keep from it? Matt Stout © Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff The future of sidewalk dining is among the aspects of pandemic-era life now in the hands of the Massachusetts Legislature.
Governor Charlie Baker is ending the state of emergency in Massachusetts. Now, the Legislature has to decide what aspects of pandemic-era life they want to keep from it.
Faced with a suddenly ticking clock, state lawmakers are being pressed to extend, or make permanent, a host of COVID-related rules governing sidewalk lunches, to-go margaritas, and virtual town council meetings before Baker lifts his emergency declaration on June 15.
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