More COVID restrictions lift on Monday for courts, cities Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville city halls will open for walk-in, in-person services. City Hall Plaza in Boston in June 2019. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) COVID restrictions will continue rolling back on Monday as cities and courts resume in-person services. Boston City Hall is open to the public for in-person services five days a week starting July 12, and appointments are no longer required. Somerville City Hall resumes in-person services on Monday, though staff and visitors will be required to wear masks. Cambridge will also offer walk-in services at City Hall during regular business hours beginning July 12.