Parish mask mandate to end February 28
On February 16, the Arlington Board of Health voted to rescind the August 2021 mask mandate. However, the Archdiocese of Boston requires the mask mandate to remain effective in the parishes until February 28. Starting on February 28, face-covering will no longer be required at public Masses or Parish programs. Those distributing communion will remain masked for the time being, and the parishes will maintain a section of each worship space reserved for those who wish to social distance. Parishioners who want to continue to wear masks are welcome to do so.