Farmers Markets Will Look Different This Summer

Also: Remembering vets lost to the coronavirus; how to stay safe at the beach ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( | [Donate]( [WBUR] [WBUR]( The WBUR Weekender May 23, 2020 🌞 Weekend Weather: Saturday is mostly cloudy. Sunday and Monday there's [nothing but sunshine]( with highs in the low to mid 60s. G0od morning, It's Memorial Day weekend, which on a normal year would have people flocking outdoors to soak up the sun and welcome summer. This year the desire to be outside seems even greater after months of social distancing – at least it is for me! The good news is that beaches opened (with major restrictions) this week. If you're thinking of heading to the shore, plan accordingly and remember these safety measures: - If you’re at the beach, keep at least six feet away from people as you move around. And when it comes to setting up your towels, chairs or blankets, the state says you need to be 12 feet away from other beachgoers. - You still cannot gather in groups of 10 or more people – and that includes beach gatherings. - Leave your ball or frisbee at home. All organized games are prohibited on the beach. - Add these two items to your beach bag packing list: a mask or covering and hand sanitizer. The mask is for the times you can’t keep your distance (but are not required while swimming), and the sanitizer is to use in case soap and water are not available. - Bring plenty of water because water fountains and water refill stations will remain closed during phase one of the state’s reopening plan. Also closed? Bathhouses and restrooms. Some beaches will have port-a-potties available, but overall you'll probably want to keep the length of your visit on the shorter side. [Read more about the safety precautions and things you should know while at the beach here.]( — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org This Week's Must Reads url[Lives Lost: At Holyoke Veterans' Home, Towering Legacies Of The Dead]( In communities around the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts, families are marking the first Memorial Day without a veteran who was a parent, spouse or sibling. [Read more.]( ➡️ The Backstory: [As COVID-19 Killed Veterans, Holyoke Soldiers' Home Staffers Say Leadership Botched Response]( ➡️ Related: [Mass. Wanted Someone With Health Care Experience To Oversee Soldiers' Homes. It Never Happened]( Support the news [6 Things To Know About The Plan To Reopen Massachusetts]( At 29 pages and four phases, the plan is a pretty quick read — and a more productive use of quarantine time than binging Netflix (again). But if you're looking for something even quicker, here are answers to some questions you may have.[Read more.]( [For Dementia Patients And Caregivers, The Pandemic Brings New Challenges]( Navigating this pandemic is difficult in many ways, but it’s particularly complicated when a loved one has dementia. [Read more.]( [Cape Cod Task Force 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Summer Season As Mass. Reopens]( As the state begins to reopen, leaders on Cape Cod are cautiously optimistic they'll have a good amount of the summer tourism the region relies on. [Read more.]( [A Coronavirus Fad Or The Future Of Medicine? Telehealth Is Having A Moment]( The idea that video calls could replace some trips to the doctor's office isn't new, and it never really caught on, until COVID-19 suddenly changed everything. [Read more.]( Time For A Break Pay tribute: Don't forget to[fly your Memorial Day flag]( from home this weekend. Take a picture and share it with the hashtag #HeroesFlagGarden. Eat: What's been your favorite comfort food during quarantine? [We asked readers that question]( this week and here are some of their tasty responses. Support local business and farmers: Farmers markets are beginning to reopen in the Boston area. There will be fewer markets statewide and those open will operate very differently this summer. Here are [the details]( of what you need to know and where you can shop. Watch: For this week's [quarantine double feature]( movie critic Sean Burns recommends “The Night of the Hunter” and “Freeway.” Both are stories of a child’s ability to abide and endure, especially when the wolves are at the door. Listen: #CoveringCOVID is a virtual series of one-on-one interviews with our reporters, where we pull back the curtain to better show how we do our jobs and how the pandemic has changed it all. [This week's interview]( is with senior political reporter Anthony Brooks. Catch Up On Coronavirus What To Know About Coronavirus In Mass.: Gov. Charlie Baker yesterday highlighted an expansion in testing for COVID-19 in Lawrence, where the state opened its latest testing site today. Mayor Dan Rivera said the city will be investing $1 million to test 1,000 residents each day. Lawrence has one of the highest rates of coronavirus infection in the state. [Read more of the latest local coronavirus news from today.]( Coronavirus By The Numbers: The state reported 80 new deaths Friday due to COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 6,228. State officials also reported 805 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 90,889. Before you go: [Pac-man]( makes everything better. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? 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