Natick Board of Health Votes For Mask Mandate Starting January 17

NATICK – The Natick Board of Health met Tuesday night, January 11, and voted unanimously for a mask mandate in the community.

The vote requires individuals to wear a mask indoors in public spaces starting Monday, January 17.

The new mandate runs through the end of February.

“Effective Monday, January 17, 2022, through February 28, 2022, face coverings or masks will be required for all individuals aged two years and above in all indoor public spaces, houses of worship, private spaces open to the public, or where individuals from different households can gather, except where an individual is unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability,” announced the Town of Natick.

Framingham Board of Health met on Tuesday night as well, but no decision was made on a mask mandate.

The Town of Sudbury already has a mask mandate

The Town of Ashland is encouraging businesses in its community to require a mask.