Massachusetts advances to Step 2 of Phase 3 of reopening plan

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) – With public health data heading in a promising direction, Massachusetts is transitioning to Step 2 of Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1.

Step 2 of Phase 3 will allow indoor performance venues, such as concert halls and theatres, to open back up at 50% capacity with no more than 500 people.

There will no longer be a capacity limit for restaurants, although tables must remain spaced six feet apart. There will be a six person party limit, and a 90-minute dining limit.

Indoor recreation activities with potential for close contact such as laser tag, roller skating, obstacle courses, will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity.

Governor Charlie Baker announced the state’s plan to transition into Step 1 of Phase 4 on Monday, March 22. This phase will allow for weddings with a limit of 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors.

Also effective March 22, fans will be allowed back at sporting events. Capacity will be capped at 12%, which for Fenway Park means about 4,500 fans, TD Garden would hold about 2,300 fans, and Gillette Stadium would allow roughly 8,000 founds when the Revolution kick off their season in April.