People are now required to wear masks in public in multiple Massachusetts communities.
UPDATE (May 1, 2020): Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an order requiring Massachusetts residents to wear masks or face coverings when in public and unable to maintain social distancing. The order goes into effect May 6.
Municipalities across Massachusetts are beginning to issue fines for people who aren't wearing masks or face coverings in public amid the coronavirus crisis.
Gov. Charlie Baker issued an advisory in mid-April urging people to wear masks in public but it hasn't been compulsory. Below is a list of some of the cities and towns where it is:
| Abington | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Acton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Acushnet | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Amesbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Andover | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Arlington | Masks required as of April 28. This advisory applies to anyone five years of age and over, when in any public indoor or outdoor spaces. Indoor public spaces include stores and common areas in multi-unit homes. Outdoor areas include sidewalks, parks, trails, and the bike path. This includes all walkers, runners, joggers and bikers. |
| Ashburnham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Ashby | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Ashland | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Athol | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Attleboro | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Auburn | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Avon | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Ayer | Residents are required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on May 1st. The order applies to residents five years of age and over when in public spaces where they cannot social distance. While the order enforcement is left to cities and towns, people who don't comply can risk a fine of up to $300. |
| Barnstable | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Barre | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Bedford | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Bellingham | Masks required as of April 27 for everyone over the age of 5 when entering any building open to the public, using public transportation, taxis or ride shares and when engaged in any activity within a confined or enclosed facility. Essential businesses must post signage requiring masks upon entry. Violators are subject to arrest and civil or criminal prosecution. |
| Belmont | Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 inside all essential businesses as of April 27. |
| Berkley | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Berlin | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Beverly | Workers and customers at essential businesses are required to wear masks as of April 12. |
| Billerica | Members of the public and essential employees are required to wear face coverings in any indoor space as of April 30. The order also applies to public common areas such as entrances and hallways of multi-unit residences and commercial buildings. |
| Blackstone | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Bolton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Boston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Bourne | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Boxborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Boxford | Residents entering any town, government, or commercial building are required to wear face coverings as of May 2. Those who don't comply with the order can face a fine of up to $300. |
| Boylston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Braintree | Face coverings must be worn by anyone entering an essential business, which includes but is not limited to food establishments, coffee shops, grocery stores and pharmacies. Employees of all essential businesses must also wear a face covering during business hours. Additionally, people must wear face masks when entering or exiting any residential or commercial building complex of more than one unit. |
| Brewster | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Bridgewater | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Brockton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Brookfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Brookline | People ages 2 and older have been required to wear facial coverings in public since April 17. |
| Burlington | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Cambridge | Face coverings will be required in all public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings starting Wednesday, April 29. The order applies to everyone over the age of 5, with exceptions in alignment with guidelines provided by the CDC and Mass. DPH. Violations may be punishable by a $300 fine. |
| Canton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Carlisle | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Carver | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Charlton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Chatham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Chelmsford | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Chelsea | Face coverings required as of April 14. |
| Clinton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Cohasset | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Concord | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Danvers | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dartmouth | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dedham | Face coverings required as of April 29 in any business, worksite, government building and entering or exiting residential or commercial building complexes with more than one unit. |
| Dennis | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dighton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Douglas | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dover | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dracut | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dudley | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Dunstable | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Duxbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| East Bridgewater | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| East Brookfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Eastham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Easton | Face coverings required for the public and essential employees as of April 29 in any public business as well entering or exiting residential or commercial building complexes with more than one unit. |
| Essex | Masks required as of April 24 in essential businesses, food pick up or delivery and when coming and going from residential or commercial building complexes with more than one unit. Violations may be punishable by a $300 fine. |
| Everett | Masks required as of April 20 for everyone over the age of 5 when entering any building open to the public, using public transportation, taxis or ride shares and pumping gas. Essential businesses must post signage requiring masks upon entry and can refuse service for noncompliance. Violators are subject to arrest and civil or criminal prosecution. |
| Fairhaven | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Fall River | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Falmouth | Masks required for employees and customers of essential businesses, as defined by Gov. Charlie Baker, as of April 30. |
| Fitchburg | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Foxborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Framingham | Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 as of April 17 at all essential businesses, multi-unit residencies or commercial buildings. |
| Franklin | All employees and customers shall wear face coverings when inside essential businesses as of April 29. |
| Freetown | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Gardner | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Georgetown | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Gloucester | Masks required for all members of the public entering any essential business, including but not limited to grocery stores, pharmacies and home improvement stores as of April 15. |
| Grafton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Groton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Groveland | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Halifax | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hamilton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hanover | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hanson | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hardwick | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Harvard | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Harwich | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Haverhill | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hingham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Holbrook | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Holden | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Holliston | Beginning Wednesday, April 29, anyone over 5 year of age was required to wear a mask or face covering while in any public place, including parks; at all essential businesses and the public entrances to any buildings and, while picking up food, at restaurants. Joggers and cyclists are included in the order. |
| Hopedale | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hopkinton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hubbardston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hudson | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Hull | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Ipswich | Effective April 30 all members of the public entering essential businesses and all employees should wear face coverings. |
| Kingston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lakeville | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lancaster | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lawrence | Effective at 6 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, anyone over 5 years old was required to wear a mask when in public places or face a $300 fine. |
| Leicester | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Leominster | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lexington | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lincoln | Masks are required for all members of the public aged 5 years or older in any public indoor and outdoor space. |
| Littleton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lowell | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lunenburg | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Lynn | Masks required when social distancing guidelines in public cannot be met as of April 12. |
| Lynnfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Malden | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Manchester-by-the-sea | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Mansfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Marblehead | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Marion | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Marlborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Marshfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Mashpee | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Mattapoisett | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Maynard | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Medfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Medford | Masks are required as of April 10 at all essential businesses, multi-unit residences or commercial buildings. |
| Medway | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Melrose | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Mendon | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Merrimac | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Methuen | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Middleborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Middleton | As of April 14, people must wear a facial covering inside any essential business or in common areas of buildings with more than one unit. |
| Milford | As of April 21, members of the public aged 5 years or older and all essential employees must wear face coverings inside any essential business as well as entering or exiting any residential or commercial building complexes greater than one unit. |
| Millbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Millis | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Millville | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Milton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Nahant | Masks are required as of May 1 for all customers and employees inside essential businesses. |
| Natick | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Needham | Face coverings are required in businesses, work sites, and government buildings and the common areas of commercial and residential building complexes. Effective at 6:01 a.m. Friday, May 1, the order applies to employees as well as to customers, visitors and the general public. It remains in effect through June 16, 2020. |
| New Bedford | Masks are required for all essential businesses employee as of April 14. Any business that violates the order would face a fine of $100 per day per every employee who doesn't wear a mask. |
| New Braintree | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Newbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Newburyport | Masks are required for members of the public and essential employees inside essential businesses as well as in communal areas of buildings with more than one unit effective April 15. |
| Newton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Norfolk | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| North Andover | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| North Attleborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| North Brookfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| North Reading | People are required to wear facial coverings in essential businesses and in communal areas of buildings effective April 18. |
| Northampton | In an order effective April 16, customers and employees at essential businesses must wear masks at all times when social distancing of six feet or greater cannot be maintained. |
| Northborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Northbridge | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Norton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Norwell | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Norwood | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Orleans | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Oxford | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Paxton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Peabody | Anyone entering essential businesses in Peabody is required to wear facial coverings or face a fine of up to $1,000. |
| Pembroke | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Pepperell | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Petersham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Phillipston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Plainville | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Plymouth | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Plympton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Provincetown | Beginning May 1, people will be required to wear masks in enclosed spaces open to the public, as well as outdoors when not in a vehicle. |
| Quincy | Effective April 17 Masks are required for members of the public and essential employees inside essential businesses as well as in communal areas of buildings with more than one unit. |
| Randolph | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Raynham | Effective April 29 masks are required for members of the public and essential employees inside essential businesses. Those who don't comply with the order could face a fine of up to $50. |
| Reading | Masks required as of April 22. |
| Rehoboth | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Revere | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Rochester | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Rockland | Effective April 27 all customers and employees must wear face coverings inside essential businesses. |
| Rockport | Effective May 1 all individuals over the age of 4 must wear a mask when in public. Those not complying with the order could face a fine of up to $300. |
| Rowley | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Royalston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Rutland | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Salem | Masks were required inside businesses as of April 12. Anyone not wearing a face-covering inside an essential business or inside communal spaces within residential buildings may receive a fine of up to $300. |
| Salisbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sandwich | All employees of essential businesses must wear masks effective April 15. |
| Saugus | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Scituate | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Seekonk | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sharon | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sherborn | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Shirley | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Shrewsbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Somerset | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Somerville | Effective Wednesday, April 29, anyone over the age of 2 is required to wear a clean face mask or face covering when in any public space indoors or outdoors. A one-week grace period will be granted to allow the community time to comply. However, after the one-week grace period, persons showing willful disregard may receive a written warning or a $300 fine. Exceptions will be made for anyone who medically cannot tolerate a face covering. |
| Southborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Southbridge | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Spencer | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sterling | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Stoneham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Stow | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sturbridge | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sudbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Sutton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Swampscott | Effective April 10, all individuals must wear a mask inside essential businesses and in common areas of commercial or residential buildings greater than one unit. |
| Swansea | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Taunton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Templeton | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Tewksbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Topsfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Townsend | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Truro | Effective May 1 all residents must wear a mask when in public. |
| Tyngsborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Uptown | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Uxbridge | Effective April 27 all residents of five years or older must wear a mask when entering a building open to the public, using public transportations, or if employed in essential businesses. |
| Wakefield | Masks are required for anyone over the age of 5 as of April 25 when entering any building open to the public, using public transportation, taxis or ride shares and when pumping gas. Violators are subject to civil fines and/or criminal prosecution. The order does not apply to outdoor physical activity. |
| Walpole | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Waltham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Wareham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Warren | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Watertown | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Wayland | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Webster | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Wellesley | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Wellfleet | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Wenham | Effective April 15 all members of the public must wear a face covering inside essential businesses as well as entering or exiting commercial and residential buildings. |
| West Boylston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| West Bridgewater | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| West Brookfield | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| West Newbury | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Westborough | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Westford | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Westminster | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Weston | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Westport | Beginning April 20, people have been required to wear masks while entering or working in public facilities. |
| Westwood | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Weymouth | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Whitman | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Willmington | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Winchendon | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Winchester | All residents must wear a mask when inside essential businesses as well as when entering or exiting commercial and residential buildings as of April 30. The order includes employees of essential businesses and food/goods delivery personnel. |
| Winthrop | Beginning Thursday, April 23, Winthrop required that residents over 5 years old wear a face mask or covering in stores, public common areas, public buildings or other establishments. Fines range from $50 to $1,000. |
| Woburn | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Worcester | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Wrentham | Residents required to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, May 6, following the order signed by Gov. Charlie Baker. |
| Yarmouth | Face Masks required for essential employees and highly recommended for consumers as of April 28. |
Over the weekend, Baker suggested that masks and face-coverings would still be part of everyday life after he is able to begin easing intense restrictions on the economy.
"I certainly believe that, whatever the rules of the road look like for reopening, masks and face coverings are going to be a big part of it," he said Saturday.
Wearing masks in public is quickly becoming a way of life, but what about the people who can't afford them?
