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Baker forms board to plan reopening; extends closures, stay-at-home advisory to May 18

Boston — Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the extension of the state’s stay-at-home advisory and the closure of all nonessential businesses to Monday, May 18, as the battle against the […]

Boston — Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the extension of the state’s stay-at-home advisory and the closure of all nonessential businesses to Monday, May 18, as the battle against the coronavirus continues in Massachusetts.

“We’re moving in the right direction with respect to the virus, but we are not where we need to be,” Baker said during a press conference announcing the extension of the essential services emergency order, which had been set to expire Monday, May 4.

Read more at Boston.com.

See video below of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito deliver Wednesday’s COVID-19 update, courtesy of the Baker-Polito administration:

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Construct Inc. discusses hope for affordable housing in Berkshire County in annual board meeting

According to Construct Inc. Executive Director Jane Ralph, while progress has been made when it comes to providing affordable housing in Berkshire County, “the need is going to be great for a while.”

The slate is set: Two candidates locked in for Stockbridge Select Board election

Jorja Marsden and Sally Underwood-Miller are vying for the seat vacated by former Select Board member Patrick White.

Berkshire United Way appoints Katherine von Haefen interim president and CEO

von Haefen will retain her current responsibilities as the organization's director of community impact.

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