The businesses that fall under this category would still have to meet stringent safety requirements.Īs of last week's state Department of Public Health report, Somerville had seen 50 new coronavirus cases over the previous 14 days, for a total of 1,104 since the start of the pandemic. Mayor Joseph Curtatone has said that if the coronavirus numbers in Somerville continue to trend in the right direction, the city would consider a limited reopening of gyms and indoor recreational facilities on Sept.
Officials said during a Zoom meeting with business owners that city inspectors would be visiting businesses during Phase 3.1, and that their priority would be to help owners come into compliance with guidelines. This will require submitting a COVID-19 control plan template to the city, as well as a facility-specific health and safety plan and layout plan. Non-athletic instructional classes will be limited to 10 people per facility and masks will be required.įor the fourth time, the city of Somerville, Massachusetts has pushed back Phase 3 of the state's economic reopening plan.Īll businesses must meet all requirements laid out by the state, as well as city requirements. Participants at martial arts and dance facilities must wear masks, and gatherings at those places will be limited to 10 people. Employees and participants mus wear face masks, and groups must be limited to 10. Motion picture, television and streaming productions will also be allowed to resume.
All facilities much meet COVID-19 guidelines from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. "We fortunately were able to stay afloat, and now it looks like we're going to be able to take off and really start serving our members again," Butterworth said Monday.ĭuring Phase 3.1, all visitors to fitness facilities must wear face coverings and sign up in advance for group classes and open gyms. But he says the state's guidelines allow him to operate with 10 or fewer people, which has helped his business survive. The city has said he can't operate until Phase 3, which has repeatedly been pushed back. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. "At one point, we were down to about 30% of our usual business model," said Jeff Butterworth, owner of RX Strength Training. Zillow has 158 homes for sale in Somerville MA. Massachusetts' Primary Is Days Away: Here's What to Know