RESTAURANT TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING
As Masscahsusetts reopens the economy, many restaurants will be seeking to temporarily add or expand existing outdoor seating. The Town of Hadley has developed the following guidance to assist restaurants in reopening and all permit fees related to the reopening process will be waived.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be publishing guidance and updates throughout the reopening process - Mass.gov/reopening . All State requirements must be met, as they cannot be waived or reduced by the town.
Please carefully review all guidance documents issued by the State as well as the town requirements listed below:
State Guidance and Documents
- Governor Baker's COVID-19 Order No. 35
- Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces
- MA Restaurants COVID-19 Mandatory Safety Standards
- MA Restaurants COVID-19 Checklist
- COVID-19 Contol Plan (Template satisfies the written control plan requirement for self-certification)
- Compliance Attestation Poster - This poster is required for customer facing businesses to print, sign and post in an area within the business premises that is visible to customers and employees
- ABCC June 1, 2020 Advisory Regarding LLA Approval of Outdoor Seating
- ABCC July 28,2015 Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Pation and Outdoor Areas
Town Requirements, Guidance, and Documents
Submit the completed application for all departments to: info@hadleyma.org
Town Departments are coordinating the reopening process.
If you have questions or concerns about your reopening plan please contact us at the email address provided below.
Fire Department and Building Inpspector
Michael Spanknebeel, Fire Chief - spanknebelm@hadleyma.org and Inspections Tom Quinlan Building Inspector - inspections@hadleyma.org
The Building Inpsector and Fire Department must inspect your complete set up before any permits will be issued.
Board of Health
Health - health@hadleyma.org
- COVID-19 Temporary Permit for Outdoor Seating
- Restaurants COVID-19 Checklist
- Restaurants Mandatory Safety Standards
Select Board
Jennifer Sanders James, Licensing Coordinator - info@hadleyma.org
- Extended Premise Outdoor Alcohol Application
- ABCC June 1, 2020 Advisory Regarding LLA Approval of Outdoor Seating
- ABCC July 28,2015 Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Pation and Outdoor Areas