Got Milk? Mass. COVID-19 Contact Tracers Will Send You Some

Also: a recent string of racist incidents across the state; how driving schools are reopening amid the pandemic ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( July 2, 2020 Good Morning Boston, 🌞 Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Summer 2020 doesn't have to be canceled; it's just going to look different. Some recent openings and announcements have me hopeful that we can have a little fun while staying safe. Here's what you need to know: - Cape Cod beaches open today, with coronavirus-related safety guidelines in place. The National Seashore says two of its six beaches will not have lifeguards. And this is a really important note: Visitor centers and public showers will be closed, but bathrooms will be open and sanitized on a regular basis. - Need a family outing or date night idea? Boston is temporarily turning some city parking lots into drive-in movie theaters this month. You can catch flicks like "Frozen II" and "Jurassic Park" on the big screen Wednesdays at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Wentworth Institution of Technology starting next week. - Once summer fun is over, it's back to school... if schools can afford the costs of meeting the state's safety guidelines. More than 100 school committees across the state are calling on officials to fully reimburse them for all coronavirus-related expenses. What's the running tab? With additional staffing, increased transportation costs and more materials, they're looking at an additional $1.8 million on average per district. - The U.S. continues to shatter records when it comes to the coronavirus – but not the good ones. More than 50,000 new cases were [reported in a single day]( yesterday. - Attention small business owners: House members [unanimously passed]( an extension of the $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP had expired Tuesday at midnight. If President Trump signs the extension, the program will operate through Aug. 8. P.S. – Taking a walk along the Rose Kennedy Greenway? You'll have plenty of artwork to see. [Check out these new installations.]( — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[Why COVID-19 Contact Tracers In Mass. Will Send You Milk]( In Massachusetts, people who have tested positive for the coronavirus or been exposed to COVID-19 get help with everything from groceries to legal assistance, whatever it takes so they can stay put and avoid infecting anyone else. [Read more.](   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Alleged Hate Crime In Worcester Latest In A String Of Racist Incidents Statewide]( The alleged altercation in Worcester is one of several racist incidents reported across the state in the last few weeks, while nationwide the country continues to reckon with its history of systemic racism and police brutality. [Read more.]( 3. [A Springfield Detective Shared Photo Of Her Niece At A Black Lives Matter Rally. She Was Fired]( A Springfield police detective was fired two weeks ago after sharing a post of her niece at a Black Lives Matter rally holding a protest sign that appeared to suggest people should "shoot" "back" at police, according to a report from MassLive. [Read more.]( ➡️ National: [Trump: Painting 'Black Lives Matter' On 5th Avenue Would Be 'Symbol Of Hate']( 4. [Biden Faces Pressure To Pick A Black Running Mate. But Warren Remains A Top Contender]( Biden has said he intends to announce his running mate in about a month. These days, he says, his VP selection committee is vetting candidates through "deep background checks that take anywhere from six to eight weeks." more.]( 5. [Buckle Up (And Bring A Mask): Driving Schools Restart In A Pandemic]( As driving schools reopen, the Registry of Motor Vehicles says it is working through a backlog of about 7,000 road tests that had to be postponed during the pandemic. [Read more.]( Support the news Anything Else? - Nickel, Titanium, Arsenic, Neptunium, Boron, Sodium and Bromine. We're not talking about the periodic table, but actually[seven sea turtles]( after these elements. They were released back into the ocean off Cape Cod yesterday after being stranded onshore late last fall. - With beer taps mostly dry for several months, local brewers have been canning like crazy. But keeping the little aluminum vessels in stock [hasn't been easy.]( - Boston Pride, the group that organizes the annual Boston Pride parade, is being [called out by LGBTQ+ activists of color]( to eradicate racism within its organization. Activists want the group to start with the resignation of its entire board.​ - Looking for something to do on your July Fourth weekend? [Here are a few events]( that will allow you to think about how far we have actually come as a democracy and how far we have to go to bring all Americans the freedoms promised. [WBUR] Your Daily Must Listen [Without MASS MoCA, Tanglewood And Other Attractions, Berkshires' Arts Tourism Is Hurting]( [Listen]( ANTIRACISM EDUCATION RESOURCES [A Reading List On Race For Allies Who Want To Do Better]( Protesting? Here's How To Help Keep Your Family Safe From COVID-19 When You Go Home. [Read more.]( 5 Podcasts To Listen To If You Really Want To Know About Race In America. [Read more.]( Having Difficult — But Important — Conversations About Race. 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