Our plan to reopen communities & businesses while maintaining safe processes and guidelines. This page contains resources for business and communities in the process of reopening.
The goal of the phased reopening plan is to methodically allow businesses, services, and activities to resume, while avoiding a resurgence of COVID-19 that could overwhelm our healthcare system and erase the progress we’ve made so far. View Governor Baker’s full 4-phase plan here. Use the interactive diagram below to read more about the current phase, future phases, and past phases.
Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin, and the Board of Health are asking members of the Woburn community to continue practicing strict physical distancing and other preventative measures to save lives and contain the spread of COVID-19.
PLEASE NOTE: Each phase will last a minimum of three weeks and could last longer before moving to the next phase If public health data trends are negative, specific industries, regions, and/or the entire Commonwealth may need to return to an earlier phase.
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SUBSCRIBELimited industries resume operations with severe restrictions.
On May 18 open with guidelines, outdoor services are encouraged.
MAY 18
May 25
JUNE 1
MAY 18
May 25
On May 25 can open with guidelines:
All forms of public transit has not changed from the Stay At Home state.
| Note: Phase I has been completed, please proceed to the next phase. |
Additional industries resume operations with restrictions and capacity limits.
Open with updated guidelines, outdoor services are encouraged.
Expanded ambulatory in-person routine care
Can open with guidelines:
ApplicationsUsing Sidewalks & City Public WaysUsing Restaurant Owned Space |
Additional sector guidance for future phases will be issued at a later date
Businesses and Recreation previously opened in Phase I & II
Museums, Cultural, Historical Facilities, and Guided Tours
Theaters and Performance Venues
Libraries were open on a pick-up only basis in Phase II, but have since expanded in Phase III to allow 50% of the buildings maximum permitted occupancy as documented in its occupancy permit on record, all occupancy counts and calculations shall include patrons, staff, and other workers. Phase III Library Guidelines
Expanded ambulatory in-person routine care
Can open with guidelines:
Phase III, Step 2 began March 1, 2021
On May 18, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration released a four-phased plan to reopen the economy conditioned on sustained improvements in public health data. As of October, 2020, the reopening had proceeded to Step 2 of Phase III of the plan. On December 13, 2020, in response to an increase in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving holiday, the Commonwealth returned to Step 1 of Phase III, reducing capacities across a broad range of sectors and tightening several other workplace restrictions.
Since the beginning of this year, key public health data, such as new cases and hospitalizations, have been closely monitored and a significant decline has been documented, allowing for a return to Step 2 of Phase III, effective March 1 for all cities and towns. This includes the following updates to businesses, activities and capacities:
Residents must continue to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are encouraged to avoid contact outside of their immediate households. The Travel Advisory and other public health orders remain in effect.
Gathering Changes and Phase IV Start
Provided public health metrics continue to improve, effective on March 22, all communities in Massachusetts will move into Step 1 of Phase IV of the state’s reopening plan. This will open a range of previously closed business sectors under tight capacity restrictions that are expected to be adjusted over time if favorable trends in the public health data continue. Effective on the planned advancement to Step 1 of Phase IV, the following industries will be permitted to operate at a strict 12% capacity limit after submitting a plan to the Department of Public Health (DPH):
Also effective on March 22, gathering limits for event venues and in public settings will increase to 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors. Outdoor gatherings at private residences and in private backyards will remain at a maximum of 25 people, with indoor house gatherings remaining at 10 people.
Additionally, dance floors will be permitted at weddings and other events only, and overnight summer camps will be allowed to operate this coming summer. Exhibition and convention halls may also begin to operate, following gatherings limits and event protocols. Other Phase IV sectors must continue to remain closed.
Development of vaccines and/or treatments enable resumption of “new normal”
Full resumption of activity in the “new normal”
Full resumption of activity (e.g. large venues & nightclubs)
Full resumption of activity in the “new normal”
Full resumption of all outdoor recreation and activities
| Phase IV began March 22, 2021 |
City Hall is open to the public as of August 3, 2020. We strongly encourage residents to use online services or the U.S. postal service whenever possible, as opposed to visiting City hall in person. No entry into City Hall will be allowed without a face covering. View the City Hall Workplace Safety Plan for more information.
Please view a list here. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible businesses that will be authorized open in each phase. The list may be updated from time to time.
For additional information please visit the Reopening Massachusetts website www.mass.gov/reopening.
Youth Sports has expanded in Phase 3 step 1 with guidance.
Certain Low Risk & Moderate Risk Sports can begin to play inter-team games and tournaments with strict guidance.
Please visit: Youth & Adult Sports Guidance
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Pools will open on Monday, July 13th! Everyone needs to purchase a pool pass and make a reservation at the pool for block times.
For More information visit: www.woburnrec.com
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Playgrounds are currently open however we ask that you wear face coverings when you are unable to socially distance.
Parks are open for residents to use on a drop in basis. Please note that some groups are permitted to use the fields.
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Summer Programs begin on Monday, July 13th.
Please Visit www.woburnrec.com for our program offerings.
