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Restaurant Reopening Information
As part of the Executive Order clarifying Phase 2 of the Massachusetts Reopening plan, restaurants will be allowed to offer outdoor dining at the start of this phase. Indoor dining will resume on June 22, as part of Step 2 of Phase 2.
Specific guidance for indoor dining:
- Indoor Dining Requirements Memo (June 20, 2020)
- Indoor Dining Mandatory Safety Standards Summary
- Indoor Dining Checklist
In accordance with this order, Wellesley businesses may temporarily expand and/or create outdoor dining opportunities. To assist with this process and streamline outdoor seating requests, the Town has formed a committee to review the details of temporary Outdoor Seating Permit Applications which will be approved on a case-by-case basis. We know this is a challenging time and are open to creative proposals that are thoughtfully prepared and complete. We will partner with all restaurants to refine and expedite the proposals.
Restaurants interested in expanded dining options outdoors must follow this step-by-step guidance.
Review:
- Requirements for Reopening Restaurants (June 2, 2020)
- Mandatory Safety Standards for Restaurants
- Restaurant Checklist
Return as soon as possible:
Governor Baker and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) also expedited the process for restaurants to expand areas for the sale of alcohol, and allows local governments licensing approval for restaurants to use adjacent and nearby public and private outdoor spaces. The ABCC Advisory and Patio Guidelines provide for more information.
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Leonard Izzo, MS, RS, CHO
Director, Community and Public Health
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Health Department
Phone: 781-235-0135
Office Hours
No Public Access at this time. Please email or call for assistance.
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After Hour Emergencies
Contact Central Dispatch at 911 or 781-235-1212
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Physical Address
90 Washington Street
2nd Floor
Wellesley, MA 02481